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Monday, April 22, 2019 

April is Autism Awareness month.  Please wear Blue on Thursday, April 25 and bring in $1 to donate to Autism Families CONNECTicut.

Day Pitney, a Hartford law firm, is offering a paid summer internship program for sophomore and junior students from minority backgrounds who are interested in gaining corporate or law experience.  Qualified and interested students can get more information and an application from the Career Center.

Attention all sophomores looking for an outstanding leadership opportunity.  RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) is a free 1-day leadership program at Springfield College taking place on Saturday, June 1 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. At this experience, high school sophomores from the area join together to complete team-building exercises that focus on what it takes to successfully lead others.  If interested please stop by School Counseling and pick up an application. The application is due Friday, April 26.

For students taking a UConn ECE class next year, there will be a mandatory application assembly on Monday, April 29 at 7:45 am in the Auditorium.  Next year’s ECE Courses are Marine Science, Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, Modern Western Traditions, AP Economics, Latin IV, Classical Mythology, and Seminar in Writing.  Please see your Counselor with any questions.

The Bobcat Prowl journalism staff has published their first magazine.  The magazine highlights what was going on in our school during the winter months-including student features, sports highlights, and club showcases!  Stop by room 142 to grab your FREE copy or see a member of the Bobcat Prowl!  We're producing our second magazine NOW, so if you have any photos or stories you'd like included, see Ms. Dobosz.

The Career Center will host two visits tomorrow.  Suffolk University will have a representative here at 10:45 am and there will be a recruiter from the United States Navy here at 12:00 pm.  Please sign up in Naviance and see Mrs. Carty for a pass if you would like to attend these visits.

For any students applying to the William L. Perry Scholarship, please remember that the deadline is Friday, April 26 and applications need to be returned to the Career Center.  South Windsor High School students can also consider applying to the Marcella Masinda Scholarship.  This scholarship is only for a student graduating from SWHS who has demonstrated efforts to improve society through civic and social activities.  This scholarship is essay based and can be renewable for four years if the recipient remains in good academic standing.  Applications for the Masinda Scholarship are due Friday, May 3.

Athletic News:

Girls’ Lacrosse defeated EO Smith at home on Thursday. They will take on Hall at home Tuesday at 4:00 pm on the turf.
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