College Crack - New Question!

Here is the question for the week of 3/30:

Let's talk about alternative colleges. Sometimes, the traditional four year dormitory experience is not for everyone!

Some schools offer a tuition-free college experience. One school in particular is located on a cattle-ranch and alfalfa farm and focuses on academic ability, leadership, and a desire to assume practical responsibility for life in a community. What is the name of the college in Inyo County, CA that only enrolls 26 students a year? 

Get the answer to Miss Loh by the end of 4/2!

Meet Our Ambassadors: Luke Leidy

To continue our College Ambassador Bio series, we would like you to meet Luke Leidy. Luke is greatly involved here at JBHS. His activities include being Vice President of Student Council, Drama Club, Relay for Life, Chorus, Messa Voce, Varsity Tennis, Tri-M, NHS, Prom Committee, and is the President of the Junior Class. Luke’s favorite class at JB was Mr. Hillwig’s English 10 class. When he graduates, Luke would like to be a pre-med student and study health sciences. Luke’s favorite memory from high school so far was freshmen year when he performed a Grease medley with Messa Voce at the District Wide chorus concert in front of over 1100 people.

College Crack: Blog Question of the Week

Here is today's question! 

What two colleges played the first football game and what year did they play it?

Send your answers to Miss Loh (amanda.loh@tus.k12.pa.us) by the end of the school day on Thursday! 

JUNIOR COLLEGE NIGHT

See the video for more details on our Junior College Night!

Answer the question in the video to earn 4 extra College Crack points! Just e-mail the answer to Miss Loh by 3/30 to get the points.

College Crack: Blog Question of the Week

This week is all about sports in honor of the March Madness basketball bracket!

Here is today's Blog Question. Don't forget to e-mail Miss Loh by the end of the school day on Thursday.

Question: There are THREE basketball teams from PA that are participating in the March Madness 64 Bracket. One of these teams has a play-in spot and may not necessarily complete the pool. HOWEVER, e-mail Miss Loh the name of the three colleges that are in the bracket and identify their locations.

Good luck!

Meet Our Ambassadors: Samie Parson

This week the College Ambassadors would like you to meet Samie Parson. Samie wants to major in biology or chemistry and favors her chemistry class this year. Besides College Ambassadors, Samie is involved in chorus and is on the volleyball team where she makes great memories with her friends on the bus rides to matches. Her favorite movie is The Little Mermaid and outside of school Samie works at The New Oak Forest Restaurant. As a College Ambassador, Samie is looking forward to planning Decision Day coming up in May.

College Crack: Blog Question of the Week

This week's questions are all about age! 

Did you know the first institution of higher learning was Harvard? They were founded in 1636!

Colleges across the United States love to brag about their rich history. So, which colleges in PA have the most to brag about? You might already know the oldest college in PA after yesterday's morning announcement question, but just in case - see the picture below for a hint!

Today's official question:
Name the 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that are among the Top 25 oldest colleges in the United States. Give Miss Loh the name of the school and the year they were founded.

Remember, you have until the end of school on 3/12 to submit your answer to amanda.loh@tus.k12.pa.us.

Happy history hunting!

JBHS Goes to...F&M College

Last Wednesday, 16 juniors got to visit Franklin & Marshall College for the annual F&M Summit trip. High-achieving juniors across PA are invited to see F&M, meet with professors, and learn about what it takes to succeed on a college campus. F&M and the College Advising Corps sponsor and run the entire event. Below is College Ambassador Alex Angle's reflection on the Summit and what he learned about F&M.

Last Wednesday, a few juniors attended a trip to F&M College. This trip did not include the full tour of the campus. However, the outside of the campus was very beautiful. The trip was a great opportunity to see a liberal arts college. We were able to talk to actual professors from the college about different majors. This trip was a great chance to learn more about college life and all of the different majors that colleges offer.

On our arrival to the college we were greeted with great breakfast foods like bagels, muffins, juices, and coffee. We then met with the professors and they explained the general details about their majors. The professors at F&M were all very polite and it was obvious that they were passionate about their jobs and fields of study. We were then able to ask those professors any questions about college in general or specifically about the majors that they taught.

One of the interesting and unique qualities of F&M would have to be their college houses. These houses are the students’ dorms. However, they are not like an average dorm, as these facilities are student-run. Freshmen are sorted into houses based on the freshmen seminar that they select. Then, the house is governed by students and students serve as House Advisors to help students with their problems. Each house is unique and the students can run for offices under their house, and gain leadership experience.

Also, during the major sessions we were able to talk to some students that attend F&M. All of them had great things to say about the school. One student went on about all of the community service and extra activities that he does at college. He believed that he wouldn’t do much in college other than his work. That was not true. He said that he helped to clean out nearby homes, is the secretary of his college house, and participated in all different kinds of school events.

F&M offers a wide variety of activities for their students. Some of them include formal dances, pizza parties, dinners with artists, authors, and business leaders. They also have community events to help others like meals for the homeless, campus yard sales to raise money, and many more.

Going on this trip was a great experience to really understand college life. Also, to realize what majors interested who, and what type of college they’d want to attend. F&M was a great school for students who like smaller classes, smaller campuses, and a closer relationship with professors. The one professor stated “I know all my students names by the second week.” F&M is a must visit and a college to remember.

College Crack: Blog Question of the Week

If you are an underclassman, chances are you have started meeting with admissions counselors from colleges you are interested in. This is great! It is important to meet with admissions counselors so that they know who you are. Counselors can advocate for you when you apply to their school if they think you are a good candidate. It is much easier for a counselor to root for a student if they have met you or had some interaction with you. Your first interaction with a counselor should not be when they are reading your application!

That being said, here's today's College Crack Question of the Week. Remember - submit your answer to amanda.loh@tus.k12.pa.us by Thursday.

Colleges often have admissions counselors who are assigned to specific high schools. Identify five counselors (preferably from schools you are interested in) who are specifically assigned to Franklin County, PA and/or JBHS. Write down their names and the college they represent.

Meet Our Ambassadors: Chelsey Black

As College Ambassadors, we are excited for you to meet another one of our members, Chelsey Black. Chelsey’s favorite class so far at JB was Mr. Hillwig’s Honors English 10 class. Chelsey is also involved in band, symphony, Tri-M, cross country, and NHS. Chelsey is excited to create fun and eye catching bulletin boards for the College Ambassadors this year. When Chelsey graduates from JB, she is interested in nursing. This summer, Chelsey is going to Costa Rica with Mr. Lum and some other students and staff from JB. Have any questions about SAT registration? Make sure to ask Chelsey or any of our Ambassadors!