1. College & Scholarship Information
Union Grove High School
College & Scholarship Information

2. College Acceptances April 2019 Ruthvika Garlapati – Georgia Tech

4. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Join the Remind @teachiwill To 81010
Recognizing students who are planning to pursue a career in the field of education. Local system administrators/teachers, college and university representatives, mayors, and other government officials are invited to attend the ceremony.
Join the Remind
@teachiwill To 81010
If you are a future educator and want to be apart of the ceremony, please see Ms. Watts in the counseling office.

5. Senior Information
Class of 2019

6. Sale ends Friday, May 10, 2019 Personalized Graduation Signs for Sale
ORDER FORM…
Order one or more personalized graduation sign(s) for your special senior today!
These black, grey and maroon signs are 18” x 24” with printing on one or both sides. The cost of each sign includes yard stand. Make checks payable to Union Grove High School & return with this order form to front office or room 404.
Orders can be placed beginning March 26th .
Most signs will be ready for delivery about days after order.
Sale ends Friday, May 10, 2019
For more information please contact FCCLA Adviser: Lisa Bates Room 404
Print (or ) the complete order form and send payment to UGHS Room 404.

7. Pay Dues by May 5th to save $$$ Currently Senior Dues are $150.00
Attention
Seniors
Pay Dues by May 5th to save $$$
Currently Senior Dues are $150.00
Dues increase May 6th to $160
You will not receive your cap and gown
Until all fees are paid.
Check or cash payments to Mrs. Tingle in the front office or with credit/debit card online at

8. Most Outstanding Seniors
Class of 2019’s
Most Outstanding Seniors
CALEB ANDERSON
JUSTIN GODDARD
KIMORA BAILEY
DEVYN HILL
BRYNN BARTHOLOMEW
CATEY HUNT
CAMERON BROOKS
BRENNAN POLLOCK
JASMINE BROWN
KAELYN POURRON
JAYDA BURKETT
ASHLEY POWERS
KYLE CARDEN
TYLER STANDARD
ABBIE COOK
CAMDEN STEELE
ANNA DOBBS
SUSAN WALKER
CHEZION ECHOLS
MARY CLAIRE WILDER

10. 4x8 bricks hold 3 lines of text for $50
Commemorative bricks will be used to complete the Wolverine Walk in front of the stadium. Buy a brick to leave your child’s legacy at Union Grove! Proceeds will be used to support the athletic programs at Union Grove High School.
4x8 bricks hold 3 lines of text for $50
8x8 bricks hold 6 lines of text for $100
FORMS ARE ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE & MUST BE RECEIVED BY
March 15th, 2019 to be installed for 2019 Graduation
If you have any questions, please call Debbie VonLanken
(678) or

11. Byron Craig – American Musical & Dramatic Academy
College Acceptances March 2019
Bryson Neace – Duke
Byron Craig – American Musical & Dramatic Academy
Jared Abrahamian – Georgia Tech
Alianna Garrett – SCAD
Jadelen Outler – Valdosta State
Janelisse Erazo - Kennesaw State & Georgia State Richard Gonzales – Clayton State University

12. College Acceptances March 2019
Bryson Neace – Duke University
Byron Craig – American Musical & Dramatic Academy
Jared Abrahamian - GA Tech

13. College Acceptances March 2019 Bryson Neace – Duke University

14. Keila Noel – Georgia State University
College Acceptances January/February 2019
Keila Noel – Georgia State University
Daryl Hillman – Georgia State University
Chrissy LaMones – Agnes Scott College
Zakiyyah Benoit-University of Alabama
Symphony Wilson – Alabama State University
Eric Bailey – Kennesaw State University & Mercer University

15. Grant Fink - University of Tennessee
College Acceptances November/December 2018
Grant Fink - University of Tennessee
Brooke Newsome-Reinhardt University
Christian Samuels-Middle GA State University

16. College Acceptances October 2018
Emerson Elliott – University of Alabama
Kylah Jones-Vinson – College of Coastal Georgia
Saadiq Mitchell-Columbia College Hollywood

17. College Info

19. andrewcollege.edu/visitation-days

20. Test Prep

22. academy.act.org

23. Want to take the SAT or ACT?
Test Date Registration Deadline
February 9 January 11
April 13 March 8
June 8 May 3
Test Date Registration Deadline
June 1 May 3

24. Volunteer/Mentoring Opportunities

25. Rho Sigma Lambda Chapter Presents Alpha Leadership Development &
Citizenship Education Institute
April 27, 2019 (9am – Griffin High School
For Male and Female students grades 10th-12th.
Applications due April 1st .
See the Alpha Phi Alpha website for more details

26. Scholarship Information

27. Financial Aid Information:
-Monthly Newsletter
(located in the counseling office and on UGHS website)
-Scholarship/Financial Aid Bulletin Board
(located across from the counseling office-snap a pic!)
-UGHS Website
(see School Counselor’s page)

28. $500 book scholarship and a one-year (student) membership in ACS.
American Chemical Society Georgia Local Section
Percy Julian High School Award
This award will be given to 2 High School Seniors (one male and one female) in recognition of scholastic achievement and leadership ability.
$500 book scholarship and a one-year (student) membership in ACS.
Open to African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and members of other groups who are traditionally underrepresented in science.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Plan to major in a STEM discipline.
Plan to attend a college or university in Fall 2019.
Must show evidence of leadership skills which promote racial, ethnic, and cultural understanding.
Deadline is April 12, Winners will be notified by May 2, 2019.
Please see your counselor if you are interested in an application.

29. THE ATLANTA JAMAICAN ASSOCIATION, Inc. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
An “incoming first year student” AND be Jamaican OR of Jamaican parentage
Hold a minimum of 3.5 Grade Point Average or equivalent.
Provide proof of college acceptance.
Each scholarship applicant must submit completed Application Form, signed Agreement, copy of Transcript, curriculum vitae, and self addressed envelope by the deadline of April 26, 2019.
Submissions must be mailed First Class in a 9 X 12 envelope to:
Scholarship Committee
The Atlanta Jamaican Association, Inc.
PO Box 2207
Lithonia, GA 30058
If there are any questions the number to call is (404)
Visit the website or see your counselor for the application and more details.

30. ATTENTION: College-bound Senior Girls!
You can win a $1000 cash scholarship!
The Atlanta Southern Crescent Alumnae Panhellenic Association is offering one $1000 cash scholarship to a female high school senior with a solid, all-around resume who resides in the Southern Crescent area AND will attend an accredited four-year college in Fall 2019
Application Postmark Deadline: April 29th, 2019
Download an application at:

31. GDA David Skinner Scholarship 2019 – 2020
Are you interested in pursuing a career in Agriculture and would like a scholarship to do so?
Apply online at for a chance to win a scholarship. The scholarship amount has increased to $2,400. Typically there are 6 scholarships, but there could be more.
Apply by May 6th and see the website for more details!

32. See your counselor if you are interested.
Street Angels Scholars, a non-profit 501(c)(3), was created by Street Angels Motorcycle Club, a group of women dedicated in its efforts to provide for the community an organization which promotes the safety of motorcycling, camaraderie and the patronage of the riding community. We strive to make great contributions to our riding community and to assist those in need.
We have decided to assist three individuals in their pursuit of higher education by providing educational funding. This year, we will award a total of three awards in the amounts of $1000, $750 and $500.
See your counselor if you are interested.
Deadline is May 31, 2019.