It's time to congratulate Senior Amanda Dilella. She was recognized by the Miami Herald and awarded the Silver Knight Honorable Mention in Journalism. The Miami Herald's Silver Knight Award recognizes students for their academic achievement as well as community service. Amanda has raised thousands of dollars for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Additionally, she has been a counselor, mentor and spokesperson for the organization.
This is the 4th time in Varela history that a student in the Communications Academy receives one of these prestigious awards.
Our kids are amazing!!!! Way to go, Amanda!
Friday, May 20, 2011
SIlver Knight Award
John S. Martinez Leadership Scholarship
The National Hispanic Caucus for State Legislators (NHCSL) is proud to announce the John S. Martinez Leadership Scholarship NHCSL – . The NHCSL Scholarship program is specifically designed to help Hispanic high school students achieve educational success. We hope this initiative can help curb the achievement gap by offering an opportunity to students who may not have the financial resources to continue their studies. We ask that you promote this program among your High schools students in your district. Our goal is to have more qualified students apply for the scholarship in hopes of obtaining ideal recipients.
Attached is a copy of the application and criteria. The deadline for submitting applications is June 10th, 2011. Your assistance is key in making this a successful program. Please direct potential applicants to our website; they may apply directly at www.nhcsl.org .
Varela's Veterinary Science Magnet Academy
AgDiscovery is an outreach program to help students learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness and plant pathology. This 2-3 week program allows participants to live on a college campus and learn about Agricultural science from university professors, practicing veterinarians and professionals working for the U.S. Government. Students chosen to participate in AgDiscovery will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, field trips and other group and team building activities.
The following Varela Veterinary Science Magnet Academy students were selected to participate in the 2010 summer programs:
Victoria Enclada (9th grade) Fort Valley State University Frt Valley, Georgia
Cassidy Wiiliams (10th grade) Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, Georgia
Javier Alvarez-Kuan (9th grade) Iowa State University Ames, Iowa
Ninozzka Rodriguez (9th grade) Kentucky State University Frankfort, Kentucky
Meagan Codallo (10th grade) Alcorn State University Alcorn State, Mississippi
Monday, May 9, 2011
MAY Scholarships
2011 John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Winning essayist will receive awards up to $13,500. 1st place winner receives an all paid trip to Boston to receive the prize. Nominating teacher of winner will receive a $500. grant. www.jfklibrary.org
University of South Florida-St Petersburf Honors College: $4000 ($500 per semester) www.stpt.usf.edu/coas/honors
Saint La Haitian neighborhood Center: Scholarship opportunity for earthquake surviviors and temporary protective status recipients. Contact: Sant La at 305-573-4871
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