Senior Page

Dear Parent or Guardian:
After many years of hard work and commitment, your son or daughter has reached a goal set many years ago – that of becoming a Senior at Headland High School. As dedicated and supportive parents or guardians you have played an important role in helping this young man or woman reach this point. We look forward to working with you to make this year a very productive and memorable one in the life of your “Senior.”
We would like to take this opportunity to inform you of some very important dates and projected expenses for the upcoming year. Please place these dates on your calendar so there will be no unexpected conflicts, especially for graduation practice in May. There will be only one graduation practice, so it is very important that seniors be at this
practice.
Please note that Balfour will not accept personal checks. You may place deposits and orders with cash, certified checks, money orders, or credit cards.
March 12th Final Prom Payment due - $30.00
March 17th Cap and Gown pictures (Price will be determined later). We provide cap, gown, tassel, honor stole or cords. Boys should wear a white dress shirt and dark tie, preferably black or dark blue. All seniors should bring academic award medals won if you would like to wear them for the picture.
April 2nd Holiday (Good Friday)
April 9th Prom (Civic Center) Pictures will be taken
from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Picture package price will
be determined at a later date and payment is due when
pictures are made. Lead out is at 7:00 p.m. All parents are
encouraged to attend lead-out. Chaperones are needed. If
interested please call Mrs. Gibson at 693-2442 ext. 36.
Prom decorations have to be assembled at the Civic Center on Friday, April 9th from 8:00 a.m. until around 1:00 p.m.
Seniors involved in decorating for the prom should not
make any hair or makeup appointments or plan to pick
up tuxedos until after 1:00 p.m. in order for everyone to
assist in decorating for the prom. Past groups have
commented on feeling a great sense of accomplishment
after all the decorations are completed. It is really a great
learning experience for all involved!!!!
April 12th – 16th Spring Break
May Honors and Awards Banquet
Headland Baptist Church
May 18th 21st Senior Exams
May 24th Graduation Practice - Dothan Civic Center – 8:00 am
This is the only practice for graduation!!!!!!!! MANDATORY ATTENDANCE.
Graduation exercises are at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Seniors should arrive by 6:15 p.m. After the program is over, seniors go back to your assigned rooms
and turn in gowns. At that time you will receive your
diploma.
Graduation is very important. If a senior is late, gets there after practice has begun, or is absent, he or she will be sent to the end of the line regardless of their previous status in line.
Dress for graduation
Boys: Dark pants and dress shoes Girls: Sunday dress
White shirt Dark shoes
Dark tie Moderate Jewelry
Please keep this letter so you can refer to it throughout the year. We anticipate a great year for the Seniors of 2010, as well as our entire student body. If we can be of assistance to you, or answer any questions, please call us at 693-2442.
Sincerely,
Wiley Smith Tina Gibson
Principal Senior Sponsor
2009-2010 SENIOR BAND MEMBERS, FOOTBALL PLAYERS, AND CHEERLEADERS!!!!!

Dates to Remember:
Friday, April 9th
Prom at Civic Center - 7:00 pm
Monday, May 24th
Graduation at Civic Center - 7:00 pm
Auburn University Scholarship:
Advancement Scholarship
Incoming freshmen who apply for admission with all admission materials
postmarked by the February 1 application for admission deadline receive
automatic consideration if they: (1) have a minimum 3.25 high school GPA; and
(2) reside in one of
Alabama’s Black Belt counties, reside in a county identified by AU's Office
of Enrollment Services as an
underrepresented county, and/or attend a high school identified by the State
of Alabama Department of Education and AU's Office of Enrollment Services as a
priority school. Additional consideration is given to those students who are
first generation college students and/or demonstrate financial need through
completion of the FAFSA
.
The FAFSA must be received by Auburn University by the financial aid priority
deadline of March 1. Advancement Scholarships are awarded in March at $20,000
over four years ($5,000 per year).
The School of Computer and Information Sciences at USA
is proud to
announce our new Outstanding Student Scholarship program. This program
will allow us to offer ten, $5,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen
entering USA in the Fall semester, 2010 and pursuing a degree in,
Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology.
Students that begin as a general studies student in Computer and
Information Sciences will also be eligible for this scholarship
program.
The three groups of students that are eligible and encouraged to apply
for these awards are:
Students with a composite ACT score of 29 or higher or equivalent SAT
score
Or
Students graduating high school with an IB diploma
Or
Students graduating high school with an Honor’s diploma
I would appreciate your help in getting this information to qualified
students. Please share the attached announcement and application with
teachers who teach Honor students as well as students that are qualified
and interested in applying for one of these awards. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Melissa Smith
School of Computer and Information Sciences
University of South Alabama
FCW 20
Mobile, Alabama 36688
(251) 460-6390
mesmith@usouthal.edu
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Tips:
Remember: The first step in preparing for your future is to explore your career options. Look for a career that revolves around activities you enjoy. Then, if education beyond high school is required, look for colleges/universities or technical schools that prepare you for your career choice. Visit as many of the college campuses as you can. Be sure to get prior approval from an administrator before you are absent from school.
Don't Delay! Apply for admission now if you plan to attend a major college or university! Submitting an application for admission is a prerequisite for academic scholarship consideration. Campus housing often fills up early in your senior year. It is extremely important to apply now and send your deposit to save your place if you are accepted.
ACT or SAT? It is important that college-bound seniors have a competitive ACT or SAT1 score before December 1st of their senior year. ACT encourages registration online, see the link at top of page. SAT also encourages registration online, see the link at top of page. Most colleges accept either ACT or SAT1, contact the college admissions office to find out which is accepted.
The Common Application: If you are applying to several different schools, they may accept the same application. To find out, visit: Welcome to the Common App!.