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Show unteer/public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration. The stuArdovino: Scholarships are free dent selects an adult advisor who helps set goals and plan activities money or awards, normally for to reach them. You only have to college - and sometimes for other purposes such as sports, art, be 13-and-a-half to register, and travel or expenses. Some scholar- there are six levels of awards: bronze, silver and gold certifiships must be used at a specific cates, and bronze, silver and gold school. Some are simply cash awards and may be used immedi- medals. Each level is cumulative, meaning the earlier you start the ately or upon enrollment in any better! How cool would it be to college. have a "Congressional Award Gold Medal" on your resume? Q: What are some of the most common misconceptions about scholarships? Q: Going through the high school grade levels, what are some of Ardovino: There are several. the key things students should do Some folks think because they to put themselves in the best live in Park City, then they must position possible to earn scholarnot be eligible for financial aid. ships? That's not true. In the classroom, I ask students how old they think Ardovino: For freshman, now is they have to be to get a scholarthe time to get involved in clubs,ship. Most students say 18 or activities and community service. their senior year, and that's not Keep track (preferably in a log true. Scholarships are for everybook) of your volunteer hours one. and projects, as well as any certificates, awards or honors you receive. Also, you don't have to Q: Are there scholarships available tor students before high have perfect grades to get a scholarship, but your chances school? increase dramatically if you keep Ardovino: Yes! There are schol- your grade point average above a 3.0. arships available for students as young as fifth grade. My own Sophomores should start to daughter Avery won three before think about including "leadership" she was 12 years old to help sup- in their activities. Students often plement expenses for her ski believe leadership means being jumping. I've seen others for president of the student council sports, travel, art, and photograor national honor society, but phy -just about everything. those aren't the only examples. If Some of the best search engines you help coach a little league are on the web, including fastteam, work as a camp counselor web.com, collegeboard.org, or tutor students, you are a scholarships.com, wiredscholar. leader. If you organize a church com, collegenet.com and utahdinner of were chairperson of a mentor.com. These web sites committee, you have leadership search based on a student's proexperience. file, while others offer keywordAs you head into your junior search capabilities. year, start thinking about whom you'd like to ask to be references One really neat thing students for scholarships. This may can do is to sign up for The require you to start "selling yourCongressional Award (http://www.congressionalaward.o self." Point out to teachers, rg/congress/netscape/youth.htm). potential references and your These awards are about challenge counselors that you are a deserving candidate. Many of us don't and are a way to become more know about all the great things involved in things students already enjoy or would like to try students are doing. It's time to toot your own horn! Get a partfor the first time. Students set goals in four program areas: volQ: What is your definition of scholarship? YouTl^eatre EGYPTIAN MM THEATRE COMPANY The Egyptian Theatre Company Youtheatre offers after-school drama classes for ages 5 through 18. Beginning to advanced classes offered in Acting, Musical Theatre, Improvisation, Creative Movement, Pantomine, and Auditioning skills. Students are challenged at their own level of skill and development while learning a variety of acting skills. Each semester ends with a Performance Showcase. Students also have the opportunity to audition for our holiday production. Auditions for the Wizard of Oz are August 21. Fall Semester begins September 9 thru December 16. Jr. Youtheatre (meets at each Elementary) Grades 2-5 Tuition: $200. Time: 3:15-4:15 Jeremy Ranch-Mondays Parley's Park-Tuesdays Trailside-Wednesdays • _ . - - •- - " " " " " " McPolin-Thursdays Additional acting classes offered at The Egyptian Theatre for all ages and abilities. For more information call 435-645-0671 Continued on page 28 Park-Olty Parent-flar.K to 25*$ |