Today officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation and National Achievement Scholarship Program announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 60th annual National Merit Scholarship Program and more than 1,600 Black American high school seniors who have been designated Semifinalists in the 51st annual National Achievement Scholarship Program.These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competitions worth about $35.5 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit or Achievement Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. Ninety percent of those attaining Finalist standing, and more than half of the Finalists will win a National Merit or Achievement Scholarship award.
On Oct. 31, Zionsville Community High School U.S. History students dressed up in early 1900s costumes as part of their Progressive Era project. The students participated in a tea party and discussion that portrayed the election year of 1912.
ZCHS PTO members (from left) Sandy Sifferlen, Karlee Moore, and Shannon Ross offered treats to students as a fall celebration last Friday. This is just one of many PTO sponsored activities that they provide throughout the year with the help of ZCHS parents.
ZCHS Spanish IV students from Mrs. (Lindsay) Alessandrini’s and Mrs. (Jennie) Galasso’s classes celebrated the Day of the Dead last week. This is a joyful celebration and tradition originating in central Mexico on Nov. 1 and 2. The Aztecs developed the ritual over 3,000 years ago. The altars are dedicated to a loss of a beloved ancestor who has passed. Instead of grieving they would celebrate their lives by creating altars that may contain foods that were their ancestors favorite meals, seeds, photographs, candles and much more.
ZCHS will hold the annual Veterans Day Program on Nov. 11 in the Performing Arts Center. The first convocation will begin at 12:35 p.m. and will be repeated for a second time beginning at 1:15 p.m. for the remainder of the student body and guests. The program will feature patriotic music and recognition of those who have served our country. Veterans and the community are invited to attend the programs. Guests should park in the front of the high school and enter through the main Performing Arts Center entrance.
