OAKMONT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE NEWS VOLUME 9, NO. 2 (978) 827-5907 ext. 2161
		Bob Denny, ext. 2164 Amy Dubovick, ext. 2163 Suzanne Saven, ext. 2159

Early Acceptances to Colleges Congratulations to the following seniors who have already received good news…. Sean Ackles -- United States Army Brittany Aiesi -- Bryant College, Bridgewater State College, University of Hartford Kirby Anderson  -- Arizona State University Brendan Arsenault -- Fitchburg State College James Astle -- UMASS Lowell Eric Bourgault -- UMASS Lowell, Western New England College Joshua Breen -- United States Marine Corps Sarah Chartrand -- Fitchburg State College, Worcester State College Shana Conneely -- University of Hartford, Loyola University New Orleans, University of New Orleans Philip Cormier -- Lasell College, Western New England College, Westfield State College Craig Dolder -- University of Hartford, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Jason Durkee -- Western New England College Caitlin Fortier -- Fitchburg State College Kristie Gagnon -- Quinnipiac University, Westfield State College Carissa Garcia -- Johnson & Wales University David Gaudet -- Western New England College Andrew Gundlach -- Fitchburg State College, Lasell College Timothy Hamilton -- Bentley College, UMASS Dartmouth, Framingham State College, Nichols College, Roger Williams University Cassandra Holmes  -- Fitchburg State College, Franklin Pierce College, UMASS Dartmouth Audrey Jones -- Johnson & Wales University, University of New Hampshire, Pennsylvania State University Melissa Joyce -- Mount Holyoke College Laura Kaski -- Fitchburg State College Jessica Keen -- University of Connecticut, University of Hartford, Quinnipiac University, UMASS Lowell Robert Kemp -- Fitchburg State College Chelsey Kilgour -- Keene State College Kaitlin Krysil -- Bay State College, Emmanuel College Douglas Landry -- UMASS Lowell Kimberly LaRhette -- Framingham State College Bianca Law -- Fitchburg State College Jessica LeBlanc -- Fitchburg State College

Jillian Leger  -- St. Joseph’s College, Maine Jennifer Lehman -- College of St. Rose, UMASS Lowell Amanda Lipke -- United States Marine Corps Andrew Loescher -- Western New England College Brian Marsh -- UMASS Dartmouth, UMASS Lowell Kristen Marsh -- UMASS Dartmouth, Worcester State College, Lasell College, Western New England College, Fitchburg State College Joseph McCarthy -- UMASS Lowell Patrick McClenahan -- UMASS Dartmouth Meghan McPhillips-Jones -- New England College Sarah Mezzanotti  -- Fitchburg State College Amanda Mohnk -- Quinnipiac University, Salve Regina University Justin Nussey -- Franklin Pierce College, Springfield College Laura Picard -- Florida Southern University, Suffolk University Jessica Piedrafite -- Bridgewater State College, Framingham State College, Fitchburg State College Jessica Popik -- UMASS Lowell Jennifer Raymond -- UMASS Dartmouth Margaret Reitzel  -- American International College, University of New England, Portland State University Joshua Richard -- Bethel College, Franklin Pierce College Erica Roux -- Suffolk University Elizabeth Ryan -- Emmanuel College, Roger Williams University Allison Shewan -- St. Louis University, Spain, University of Pittsburg, Temple University Jenna Shoreman -- University of New England Meredith Spurr -- Becker College Robert Strait -- United States Marine Corps Jared Taylor -- University of New England John Tully -- Purdue University, University of Colorado, Florida Institute of Technology Sandra Waronen -- Fitchburg State College, Florida Southern College, Westfield State College Melissa Washburn -- University of Hartford, Keene State College, Roger Williams University Katelyn Wolfe -- Greenville College, Capernwray School, England Kevin Zephir -- UMASS Lowell Seniors who still have applications to process need to get them into guidance promptly (including February, March and “rolling” deadlines)!!

Dollars for Scholars Are you concerned about tuition bills? Do you have a plan for financing your post-secondary goals? Check out the Oakmont Guidance bulletin board for updated lists of scholarships and awards available to senior students. Listed below are scholarship opportunities recently posted. Visit us to read a full description of each program and to pick up applications. Scholarships and deadlines: 2/1/04 -- Henry Bean Scholarship (College of the Holy Cross) 2/1/04 -- Henry David Thoreau Scholarship 2/15/04 -- Best Buy Scholarship 2/15/04 -- Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship 3/1/04 -- Rebekah Assemby of Massachusetts 3/1/04 -- Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship 3/5/04 -- GFA Federal Credit Union Scholarship 3/12/04 -- Greater Worcester Community Foundation Scholarships 4/1/04 -- Society of Plastic Engineers Scholarship 5/1/04 -- Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Also, please remember that there are a number of financial aid sites available through the Oakmont Guidance web page.		Course Selection 2004-2005 The course selection process for next years classes is as follows: January 29 -- Grade 8 Parent Orientation, 7:30 p.m. – Oakmont Auditorium February 2 -- Grade 8 students will select courses with the assistance of Oakmont and Overlook counselors February 5 -- Grades 9-11 Parent Course Selection Meeting, 6:30 p.m. -- Oakmont Auditorium Grade 9, 10 and 11 students will meet individually with their counselors to select courses.  The process will begin with juniors on February 6.  Students and parents are asked to give considerable thought to this process in order to better ensure appropriate placement for the 2004-05 school year.
		Junior Parent College Planning Night On Tuesday, March 16 at 7:00 P.M., there will be a College Planning Night program in the Oakmont Auditorium for parents of Juniors.  Parental involvement and support is essential during the next year.  Knowing what to expect in your student’s college planning reduces everyone’s anxieties and makes for a more productive process.  This will be a “soup-to-nuts” presentation on post-secondary planning.  Don’t miss it!
Parents of Seniors A special thank you from the guidance counselors to all of you who filled out the “parent brag sheets” last August. They were a most helpful adjunct to the college recommendation process.		Welcome to our new arrivals! The Guidance Department is pleased to announce the birth of a daughter, Kathryn Mary, on Tuesday, January 20, to Amy Dubovick and her husband Jamie Zelley. While Ms. Dubovick is on maternity leave, we are happy to welcome Mrs. Julie Gagnon to our department.
It’s FAFSA Time! Seniors:  Your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) forms should have be filed during the month of January, if possible. This form must be submitted in order to be eligible for any federal and state financial aid. Forms are available in the Guidance Office along with the Title V code numbers that you may need.  Try to mail the FAFSA as soon as possible, or file on-line at HERE. (Also - all eighteen-year-old males - don’t forget to register for the Selective Service System - failure to do so will effect your financial aid eligibility!  You may register on line HERE or see Mr. Denny in the Guidance Office.)
		Dates to Remember
		Test Date	Registration Deadline	Late Deadline
		SAT
		3/27/04 -- SAT I	2/20/04	3/4/04
		5/1/04 SAT I & II	3/25/04	4/7/04
		6/5/04 SAT I & II	4/29/04	5/12/04
		ACT
		4/3/04	2/27/04	3/12/04
		6/12/04	5/7/04	5/21/04

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