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About Mrs. Henderson
Mrs. Henderson has been a high school guidance counselor for 12 years.  She has been at MHS for 11 years. 
  
Graduation Requirements

4 English

4 Math (starting with Class of 2012)

3 Science

3 Social Studies

1/2 Health

1/2 PE

1 Arts and Humanities

8 electives/9 electives

24 Total Credits


  

Notes and News from Mrs. Henderson

Scheduling for 10-11 academic year starts on Feb 4.  Schedules due back to Mrs. Henderson on Feb 11


FAFSA deadline is March 1

Financial Aid Workshop February 9 at MHS at 6 p.m.

FREE ACT Prep Class for Juniors Feb 16, 17 ,23, and 24 from 3:00-4:00 each day after school 

SAT/ACT Test Information and Resources

  
 ACT Saturday, Feb 6.  Doors open at 7:30

Deadline to register for April ACT is March 5.  MHS is not a test site for the April test date

ALL Juniors will take the ACT on Tuesday, March 9.  This is FREE to all juniors and is part of our accountability testing system

Community Scholarship Information
  
Local Scholarships 2010                    
Name       Due to Mrs. Henderson on or before Criteria        
                           
American Legion Auxiliary   March 26th   son/daughter, grandson/granddaughter of a veteran  
              application required, financial need, GPA, character  
                           
American Legion District   March 26th   son/daughter, grandson/granddaughter of a legionnaire  
              be of good moral character        
                           
Annie Gardner Loan     May 1st       18 or higher ACT, financial need    
  Students are responsible for mailing this application or delivering to Annie Gardner Foundation      
                           
Allie N. Morgan/Charter Communications March 26th Student must be interested in a career in a      
  Media Scholarship       media related field such as but not limited to broadcasting, journalism  
            electronic communication and info technology      
                           
Hatha Caldwell Memorial Scholarship No Application     Black American, Outstanding Character, Academics  
  Mrs. Henderson will submit a list of all black american students with gpa and act scores to the committee      
                           
Clear Springs Volunteer Fire Department TBA     student must live in the Clear Springs Fire Dept. area  
              see Mrs. Henderson if this applies to you for appl.    
Coach Mac     No Application   Football player, 2.0 GPA, Committee selected    
                           
The David Celaya Arts Scholarship March 26th     2.5 GPA or higher, must be pursing a degree in the   
                area of the arts        
                           
Democratic Women's Club   March 26th     Must be affiliated with the Democratic Party  
                           
Mary T. Colby Memorial Scholarship No Application     Teacher Nominated        
                           
Farm Bureau     February 26th     Must be insured by Farm Bureau    
                3.5 GPA, 23 ACT        
Fraternal Order of Police   TBA                  
        Application not yet available              
                           
Grant Sloan Memorial Writing Scholarship March 26th     Must submit a copy of writing portfolio    
                           
Graves County Sherriff's Dept. March 26th     Great Emphasis on Community Service    
                           
Graves County Jail     March 26th                
                           
Joseph and Ella Evans Scholarship INFO Coming Soon   2.78 or higher GPA, financial need, community service  
              evidence of perseverance in times of hardship    
                           
Dr. James Steel Robbins   March 26th   Pursue a degree in nursing, medicine, or pharmacy    
Junior Welfare League   March 26th   Male and Females ELIGIBLE        
                academics, activities, application    
                           
Karen Blincoe Robinette Mallory March 26th     Interest in a medically related field    
                           
Lon Carter Barton Memorial Scholarship March 26th     Must be planning to pursue a career in English,   
                History, or Journalism      
DeWayne Stroup Memorial (Lions Club) March 26th     Planning to attend two year college    
                           
Don McNeily Creative Writing   No Application     Committee selected based on writing portfolio  
        Must submit a copy of writing portfolio to Mrs. Henderson        
PEO Scholarship     March 26th to Mrs. Henderson              
                           
Mayfield Cardinal Booster Club No Application     Athlete, Committee Selected, 1 Male and 1 Female  
                Academics, Activities, Application Needed  
                           
Mayfield Community Women's Club March 26th   Financial Need, Citizenship, Academics, Application    
Mayfield Police Department   March 26th   3.5 or higher GPA to be eligible to apply      
Mayfield Rotary     March 1st to Mrs. Henderson Essay, Academics, Application.        
Joey Adams Memorial Scholarship March 26th   Scholarship can be used at any accredited institution  
Mayfield Education Association No Application   Parent must be a member of MEA      
Mike Ivey Memorial Scholarship March 26th   Family Selected          
McKenzie A. Stanley Memorial Scholarship March 26th   2.0 min GPA interest in political science, law or similar field  
              all students eligible, athletes are encouraged to apply  
Optimist Club     March 26th   Must submit various pieces of your art form    
                           
Kimberly Noel Myers Memorial Music Scholarship March 26th   Video, Biography, Application      
                Must take a music class in college    
Shelton Family Scholarship   March 26th $5,000   Arts/Humanities based, must be interested in pursing
                a career in an arts related area    
                           
Tyler Rakestraw Memorial Scholarship March 26th     academics, interests,       
                2.5 GPA, Must submit art work, tape, or video  
                           
                           
KIWANIS Club Scholarship   March 26th     KEY Club Member, Academics, Activities    
West KY Rural Electric   TBA       Family must be a member of WKRECC    
                and receive electrical service from WKRECC  
West KY Rural Telephone   TBA       Family must be a member of WKRT    
                and receive telephone service from WKRT  
                           
Mayfield Board of Education Leadership Scholarship     Academics, GPA, Leadership      
                           
                           
Scott Nall Golf Scholarship   No Application     Senior Golfers names will be submitted    
                to family selected committee.      
                           
Randle and Vera Watts Scholarship March 26th $5,000   Committee Selected, Application Required  
                Three References, Essay      
                           
  All Local Scholarships will be mailed by Mrs. Henderson with the following EXCEPTIONS:         
  Annie Gardner Loan and Farm Bureau                  
  Application materials must be in Mrs. Henderson's office by 8:00 a.m. the day of the deadline.      
NOTE: NO EXCEPTIONS!!!                    
                           
                           
                           
ALL students are eligible to apply, please come by and check with Mrs. Henderson on your eligibility.        
                           
All materials need to be included with the application.  If materials are not included with application your      
application may not be considered for scholarships                  
                           
It is highly encouraged that you attach letters of recommendation and detailed resumes to all applications.       
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           

 
College Financial Aid Information and Resources

www.kheaa.com

www.collegeboard.com

www.gohigherky.org

www.careercruising.com


  

Contact Mrs. Henderson

Please feel free to contact me any time by phone at 270-247-4461 or email lynn.henderson@mayfield.kyschools.us

  

 

 

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