It is very important to have thoughts about college, college plans and mainly what you are wanting to go to college for. Being a Junior in high school and hearing all the talk about college already from Seniors and teachers is really frightening. When I had first gotten into high school I felt I had time to do my planning and thinking. Although, I caught myself procrastinating all this time, as I blink im wondering where all that time went for planning. So for some advice that many have already said.. start thinking about college as soon as you get into high school. Time sure does fly. Take an extra step and give yourself the time you need to prepare for college.
Santa Brought Me… January 6, 2010
"...a bow and arrow." Caid Smith, Fourth Grade.
"...an MP3 Player." Hannah Bailey, Third Grade.
"...a Star Wars video game." Damon Gossett, Third Grade.
"...a saddle and a BIG monster truck!" Evan Mayo, Preschool.
"...ponies!" Jadi Lockhart, Preschool.
- “… a Nintendo DSI.” Heather Graham, Fourth Grade.
Simla Tourney December 7, 2009
The Pirates traveled to Simla Friday and Saturday to face the Simla Cubs and the Cheraw Wolverines. The boys and girls both won against Cheraw but fell to Simla by a slim margin. The Pirates face Calhan Friday and Kiowa Saturday.
Get the goods: Scholarship Tips December 1, 2009
Top Qualities that Scholarship
Committees look for:
· Academics- almost all scholarships include some kind of academic component.
· Leadership– committees look for motivation, courage, and how well you can take charge.
· Work experience– many committees want to see how you apply your skills in the day-to-day work place.
· Service– in addition to paid work, it’s important to volunteer in your community, to show dedication.
Physical Fitness– some scholarship committees require well-rounded applicants. This often includes fitness of the body as well as fitness of the mind; especially if you are looking for an athletic scholarship
Scholarship Tips
It is important to reach out to everyone you know to ask if they know of any organizations or companies that give out college scholarships. Once you have your list make sure to keep note of all of the deadlines and requirements to be eligible. This will help you stay focused and make sure you get all your scholarship applications in on time.
Try to set yourself apart from the other applicants and try to think what you would be looking for if you were reviewing scholarship applications. Always be honest and never bend the truth, make sure you can back up everything you say in your scholarship application or essay. After receiving a scholarship, write a thank you note! This will show that you are very appreciative, and it will improve your chances of winning the scholarship again the following year; if you are still eligible. Every tiny step will help you. The more time and effort you put into your scholarship, the more you will get out of it.
Senioritis December 1, 2009
Surviving All Nighters
All nighters are a trademark of college life—there’s just no getting around it. At some point in every student’s career they will pull an all-nighter. Whether it is because a student is a procrastinator, messed around playing video games, spent a night out with friends or just simply forgot an assignment, all-nighters are bound to happen. There is no simple solution, however, because every student is different and has a different method of studying or completing assignments. The best thing to do is figure out what works best for you.
Some students prefer to work late into the night; others would rather study during the day. Many students find that cramming work in is more effective than spreading it out or getting it done. No matter what your personal preference is when it comes to studying, you more than likely will have to pull an all nighter at some point, so here are some suggestions and tips for surviving the dreaded all-nighters.
If you are a student who likes to work during the day and get things done quickly, you may not need to worry about too many late nights, however if for some reason you need to stay up late and work, the best thing to do is motivate and energize yourself. As a person who is not used to studying at night, you will find that you will feel unmotivated to work, and begin feeling sleepy. A cup of coffee or caffeinated drink along with a set work ethic can help you get through. Plan out exactly what you need to do, and set yourself a goal for when you would like to be done. Set a reward for yourself and strive hard to meet your goal. Another thing to remember is that some sleep is better than none at all. By using these strategies you can get through an all-nighter and hopefully realize that doing your work sooner than later is the best way to go.
Now, if you are the type of student who always waits until the last minute to get things done, or you enjoy working late into the night, all-nighters and late nights become familiar friends during college years. The one thing to keep in mind is that falling behind is an easy task, if you procrastinate too much. If you are this type of student the best thing you can do it work on your more challenging assignments first. This way the harder stuff gets done before you get into the early morning hours. Even if you are a late night studier, all-nighters can be killer. Stay motivated and don’t give up, find a well lit area to work, this way you will be less tempted by sleep.
If you are a student who is in the middle of these two extremes, as most students are, finding what is right for you can be the easiest way to survive an all-nighter. Use tips and strategies from both areas to assure yourself the most success in surviving every college student’s nightmare.
GHS teacher first, second in state competitions November 24, 2009
Vermillion and Nick Colglazier compete in the Final Four of the YF&R Discussion Meet Saturday.
The Final Four competitors await the announcement of the winners at Saturday's banquet.
Rachel Vermillion, Genoa Hugo High School Business and English teacher, won the Women’s Committee-sponsored essay contest as well as earning second place honors in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet. Vermillion will travel to the American Farm Bureau Foundation Annual Meeting in Seattle, Wash., in January to attend the Women’s Committee meeting and observe the National Discussion Meet. The Discussion Meet is meant to simulate a local level board meeting and provides competitors the opportunity to discuss issues pivotal to the agriculture community while building their speaking and communication skills.
Vermillion is a Lincoln County Farm Bureau Board Member and has used her involvement in the bureau to also give interesting opportunities to her web design students. Sophomore Kopen Hull was recently appointed to redesign and maintain the board’s website. Hull will unveil the redesigned site soon.
Lance Carl and G.A.M.E. November 23, 2009
GHS Senior Adrian McDaugale and College in Colorado speaker, Lance Carl, at GHS. Carl asked McDaugale whether or not he had G.A.M.E., which stands for Grades, Attitude, Motivation and Esteem. McDaugale, a starting guard for the Pirates, does indeed have G.A.M.E.
A successful education is filled with hard work, patience, effort, and determination. This is exactly what the speaker who came to Genoa-Hugo High School preached. On Thursday, November 19, a guest speaker from College in Colorado, Lance Carl, made a very important appearance at our school.
Carl was raised in a poverty situation and was given up for adoption by his mother. He was raised by his elderly great-aunt and uncle who were in their 70s when they began caring for him. Even during a challenging childhood, Carl recognized that education was his ticket out of poverty. After four years as a student athlete at the University of Colorado, he was drafted by the Washington Redskins National Football League team. Carl made it through training camp only to be cut in the second to last elimination.
He maintains that the key to a successful future is education, and without it, you’ll go nowhere. Thankfully, he was raised to take education very seriously, so when he was cut from the Red Skins, he turned to his education. He had a Plan B just in case the football dream ended.
He showed the high school students that no matter what you want to do in life, education will take you there. He also shared about the many helpful things that “College in Colorado” can do for students; everything from tips, expenses, scholarships, and applications. Genoa-Hugo students and others can access all this information on CollegeinCollege.com.
Six Word Memoirs November 19, 2009
Hemingway was once bet that he could not write a novel in only six words. He went on to win the wager with : For Sale: Baby Shoes. Never Worn.
Since Hemingway’s stunning bar room win, the Six Word Memoir has become a popular mini-genre. The freshman class of GHS produced Six Word Memoirs and these are their favorites.
“Found out she WAS stalking me.” J. Archer
“Well, I thought it was funny.” J. Archer
“Slapped Quinton in the face…hard!” T. Ford
“Might Roundhouse kick your face tomorrow.” Q. Lequieu
“My brother’s world is pretty quiet.” Z. Bray
“Fallout3 is the best game ever.” Q. Lequieu
“Still looking for my first job.” J. Archer
“Won’t speed as much as Chance.” C. Waite
“Counseling is for over educated bullies.” T. Hendricks
“Personal goals are pointless without determination.” T. Hendricks
“Wrestling practice starts Monday. Oh joy.” C. Waite
“If I only had a brain.” W. Patton
“Never allowed to eat burritos again.” C. Patton
“Big, bold and almost albino white.” C. Patton
“Extreme sports will also be extreme.” J. Piper
“Giant balls lead to funny pranks.” J. Piper
“Football is my kind of violence.” Z. Bray
“Bush eats wife’s cat. Not good.” W. Patton
“So far accomplished nothing at all.” (written in reference to Obama administration by student.)
Wrestling and Basketball Schedules November 18, 2009
GHS Basketball and Badger Wrestling Schedules can be accessed on the right sidebar of The Bucc! Stay tuned for weekly pics of all of the round ball and center mat action as the winter sports get rolling.
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