Congratulations to Adriana Simmons and Ember Martin

Adriana Simmons has qualified as a Semifinalist in the 2011 National Merit® Scholarship Program.  As one of the approximately 16,000 high school seniors who are Semifinalists, she has the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,400 National Merit Scholarships to be offered next spring.

Ember Martin is recognized by the National Merit® Scholarship Corporation as a Commended Student in the 2011 National Merit® Scholarship Program.  Commended Students are being recognized for the exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying test used for program entry (PSAT).  However, Commended Students are not able to continue in the competition for the National Merit® Scholarships to be offered next spring.

Over 1.5 million students took the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) last October and entered the National Merit Program, a nationwide competition for recognition and awards conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).  In April, the 50,000 highest scorers were offered our College Plans Reporting Service.  Some 16,000 of those high performers were recently designated Semifinalists on a state representational basis.

The other 34,000 high performers are now being named Commended Students on the basis of a national Selection Index score of 201, applicable to all program participants without regard to state-by-state distribution.  Participants who scored at or above the commended level, but below their state or selection unit’s Semifinalist qualifying score, are Commended Students.

The Semifinalist Selection Index on the PSAT for North Carolina was 214 or above.  The Commended Student Selection Index on the PSAT for North Carolina was between 201 and 213.  The Selection Index on the PSAT is calculated by adding the scores from each of the three sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing.  The high Selection Index for the PSAT is 240.

QGHS - Morehead-Cain Nominee

Congratulations go out today to Matthew Evangelisto for being the QGHS nominee from our school's Faculty Scholarship committee to compete for the Morehead-Cain scholarship at UNC Chapel Hill.  The Morehead-Cain is a full merit-based scholarship.  Way to go Matthew!

We have a Gardner-Webb Bulldog!

Please join me in congratulating Damontra McCleave on his recent acceptance to Gardner-Webb University.  Way to go Damontra!

Bethany Noble accepted at King's College!

Please join us in congratulating Bethany Noble on her acceptance to King's College.  Way to go Bethany!

Kevin Satink received his acceptance to Lenoir-Rhyne University!

Please join me in congratulating Kevin Satink on his acceptance to Lenoir-Rhyne University.  Way to go Kevin!

 

What you should be doing now.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Freshmen:   Your number one goal is to do your homework and make the very best grades that you can in your classes right now.  Don't think, "Oh, I will make it up later" or "I'll do better in my sophomore year."  No, you need to be doing your best right now!  Don't get behind in your English, math or science classes.  You need to have passed four classes in each of these areas in order to graduate.

Sophomores:  This is an important year in that you now have a year of high school experience and you are feeling a little more comfortable in what you are doing.  Please don't let this comfortable feeling allow you to easy up on your classwork.  This will be the first high school year that you will take the PSAT which is a practice test for the actual SAT college entrance exam.  The way to do your best on this test is to learn as much as you can now in all of your classes.

Juniors:  The junior year may well be the most important year of high school.  This is the year when you most likely take the hardest classes that you have taken in high school.  Due to this fact, the grade point average (GPA) that you will be sending on our transcript to colleges and universities next year will include all of the classes you have taken in your freshman, sophomore and this year.  Don't let up on your studies and extracurricular activities.

Seniors:  Wow!  You made it, but you definitely cannot let up now.  Why let all of your hard work go by the wayside by dropping the ball in not doing your school work.  Even if you receive an acceptance letter from a college or university and your grades fall dramatically, the college or university reserves the right to withdraw your acceptance.  Please don't let that happen.  Be organized and proactive.  Come see me if you have any questions regarding the college application process.

2010/2011 QGPHS year is being planned now.

The preparation for the 2010/2011 QGPHS year is well underway.  We are growing by about 200 to 250 more students.  Two to three new advanced placement classes are going to be added.  Lacrosse and swimming will be added to our sports offerings.  Work began today to widen Idlewild road out in front of the school to add turning lanes.  There will be new teachers joining the staff.  And as always, there is a new senior class.  Senior...start strong and finish strong.  You can't afford to easy up at any point.

Congratulations to Caryn Wright!

Everyone please congratulate Caryn Wright on her recent acceptance to Fort Valley State University in Georgia.  Great job Caryn!

History

The Fort Valley High and Industrial School, chartered in 1895, and the State Teachers and Agricultural College of Forsyth, founded in 1902, were consolidated in 1939 to form Fort Valley State College. It became Fort Valley State University in June 1996.
The only 1890 land grant school in Georgia, Fort Valley State University is a comprehensive institution providing an educational experience of exceptional quality. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the nation's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre campus is the second largest (in acreage) public university in the state.
The university's 3,500-plus students represent 130 of Georgia's 159 counties, more than 30 states and about 10 international countries. Ninety-four percent of the student body is African American. The average age is 24 for undergraduates and 33 for graduate students. About one-third of students live on campus, and 85 percent attend college full-time.
The university offers bachelor's degrees in more than 50 majors - education, business administration and agriculture are particularly popular - as well as master's degrees in education and counseling. In an effort to accommodate our graduate and non-traditional students, external degree program courses are also being offered at an off-campus site in Warner Robins.
Fort Valley State's Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP) is the only one of its kind in the nation, preparing students for energy-industry careers in science and geology.

Congratulations to Vincent Adams!

When you see Vincent Adams around school, please congratulate him on his recent acceptance to Elizabeth City State University.  Great work Vincent!

Mission Statement

Elizabeth City State University, a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina, offers baccalaureate, graduate, and professional programs for a diverse student body. The institution's rich heritage provides a firm foundation for its educational endeavors, as well as its role in serving the needs and aspirations of individuals and society.
Through teaching, research, and community engagement, Elizabeth City State University provides a student-centered environment, delivered in a manner that enhances student learning, while preparing its graduates for leadership roles and lifelong learning. The university is also a leader in facilitating sustainable economic growth, while safeguarding the unique culture and natural resources of the region.

Congratulations to Zackary Joyner!

Congratulations to Zackary Joyner on being a recipient of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship.  Great job Zack!

Teaching Fellows History

Acknowledging that the quality of education in our public schools is determined by the quality of our educators, an ambitious teacher recruitment program, the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program, was enacted by the General Assembly in 1986. The mission of the program was, and continues to be, to recruit talented high school graduates into the teaching profession and to help them develop leadership qualities such as visionary thinking and risk-taking; qualities that have not, in the past, been valued in teachers. The Teaching Fellows Program challenges students to see beyond the classroom and to think about the connections of education to the quality of life and the economic survival of our state. The program has quickly become one of the most prestigious awards in North Carolina.

The Teaching Fellows Program was one of the components in a ten-point teacher recruitment proposal called "Who Will Teach Our Children." The proposal was developed by the Public School Forum of North Carolina, a nonprofit partnership of business, educational and political leaders from throughout North Carolina. The Forum staff administers the program while a Commission, appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, President Pro Tem of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, develops the policies and regulations governing the program.

Caryn Wright gets accepted to Tuskegee University!

When you see Caryn Wright around campus, please congratulate her on her recent acceptance to Tuskegee University.  Way to go Caryn!
Tuskegee University is a national, independent, and state-related institution of higher learning that is located in the State of Alabama.  The University has distinctive strengths in the sciences, architecture, business, engineering, health, and other professions, all structured on solid foundations in the liberal arts.  In addition, the University's programs focus on nurturing the development of high-order intellectual and moral qualities among students and stress the connection between education and the highly trained leadership Americans need in general, especially for the work force of the 21^st Century and beyond.  The results we seek are students whose technical, scientific, and professional prowess has been not only rigorously honed, but also sensitively oriented in ways that produce public-spirited graduates who are both competent and morally committed to public service with integrity and excellence.

Congratulations to Caryn Wright!

Please congratulate Caryn Wright when you see her around campus on her recent acceptance to Virginia State University.  Great work Caryn!
Virginia State University is a comprehensive land-grant university that offers students the opportunity to obtain an excellent education in a vibrant and supportive university community. Since 1882, the University has been a precursor to numerous success stories. Our alumni are among leaders in education, business, and public life. With every new freshman class, our goal is to provide students with an educational experience that will serve as a catalyst for a successful future.

Congratulations to Sebastian Trotter!

When you see Sebastian Trotter around campus, please congratulate him on his recent acceptance to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. 

The Best Aviation and Aerospace University
in the World

At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, what we do -- and do best -- is teach the science, practice, and business of the world of aviation and aerospace.
Since it was founded just 22 years after the Wright brothers' first flight, the University and its graduates have built an enviable record of achievement in every aspect of aviation and aerospace. The curriculum at Embry-Riddle covers the operation, engineering, research, manufacturing, marketing, and management of modern aircraft and the systems that support them.
The University engages in extensive research and consulting that address the unique needs of aviation, aerospace, and related industries.

Congratulations to Kylie Millsaps on her acceptance to Liberty University!

Everyone please join me in congratulating Kylie Millsaps on her recent acceptance to Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.  Way to go!

Message From the Chancellor

Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr.

Liberty University is the largest and fastest growing Christian Evangelical university in the world. Founded in 1971 by my father, the late Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr., Liberty started with his vision to train young Champions for Christ. We’re now the largest private university in Virginia, offering more than 60 accredited programs of study. Our campus boasts top-notch facilities and state-of-the-art technology, but our original mission and purpose remains strong as we continue to grow. Liberty hosts some of the world’s best-known Christian evangelists, speakers and performers every semester, and our vibrant spiritual life based on a solid doctrinal statement truly sets us apart from other schools. While academics and faith are our top priorities, Liberty is also pleased to offer NCAA Division I athletics and many recreational opportunities. Everything we do is designed to develop Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge and skills essential to impact tomorrow’s world.

Congratulate Sebastian Trotter on his acceptance to Gardner-Webb University.

Everyone please join me in congratulating Sebastian Trotter on his recent acceptance to Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC.  Way to go! 

Mission Statement

Gardner-Webb University, a private, Christian, Baptist-related university, provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate education that is strongly grounded in the liberal arts while offering opportunities to prepare for various professions. Fostering meaningful intellectual thought, critical analysis, and spiritual challenge within a diverse community of learning, Gardner-Webb is dedicated to higher education that integrates scholarship with Christian life. By embracing faith and intellectual freedom, balancing conviction with compassion, and inspiring a love of learning, service, and leadership, Gardner-Webb prepares its graduates to make significant contributions for God and humanity in an ever-changing global community.