Isabel Murphy & Brianna McQuiston Earn

Mid Michigan College Laker Distinction President’s Scholarship Isabel Murphy and Brianna McQuiston outshined their competition and were awarded the Mid Michigan

College Laker Distinction President’s Scholarship. This award covers all tuition and fees at Mid Michigan

College for up to 62 credit hours. This scholarship is renewable for a second year, provided the student

maintains a 3.0 cumulative gpa (including any dual classes completed). The Laker Distinction President’s

Scholarship also provides a $500 books and supplies stipend for every fall and winter semester of eligibility to

be used at one of Mid’s bookstores. Isabel is the daughter of Tom and Penny Murphy and will be pursuing a

3+1 degree between Mid and Northwood in Business Management or Accounting. Brianna is the daughter of

Alissa and Shannon McQuiston and will be pursuing a degree in Nursing. Overall, there were more than 40

competitors for this award. The pool of applicants was narrowed to 16 with 8 winners. The top four winners

won the President’s Scholarship for two years of tuition while the next four winners earned the one year of

tuition scholarship.

Snowfest Court 2019

Snowfest Royalty Court: (back row left to right) Baylee Blain, Nick O’Brien, Zach Carpenter, Dyllan Render, Wyatt

Tubbs, Corey Baker, and Seth Hanna. (front row left to right) Abby Self, Drew Harris, Montana Shimmons, Breann

Young, Isabel Murphy, Alex Gerow, Chloe Gerow.

The Talon Farwell Area High School Newspaper

Volume 20, Issue 4 January/February, 2019 Advisor: Amy Rohdy

Journalists: Alex Gerow, Brianna McQuiston, Isabel Murphy, Mariah Norbury, Jenna Odykirk, Jay Thrush

Snowfest Court Upper and Underclassmen

Senior Royalty Underclassmen Royalty

Back Row (L-R): Zachary Carpenter, Dyllan Back Row (L-R): Drew Harris, Seth Hanna, Nick

Render, Wyatt Tubbs, Corey Baker O’Brien

Front Row (L-R): Montana Shimmons, Breann Front Row (L-R): Abby Self, Chloe Gerow,

Young, Isabel Murphy, Alex Gerow Baylee Blain

Freshman Representatives: Drew Harris and Abby Self

Drew is the son of Angie and Luke Harris. He is involved in Basketball and Baseball.

He plans to become a Chiropractor after High School. On snow days he likes to go

skiing or play video games. His favorite childhood book was “5 Little Monkeys.” When

asked between gloves or mittens, he said “A little bit of both.”

Abby is the daughter of Jim and Christine Self. She is involved in Volleyball,

Basketball, and Softball. After High School she would like to attend the University of

Michigan and become a physical therapist. On snow days she usually lays around, eats lots of food, and

watching Netflix. He favorite childhood books were the Junie B. Jones series. She prefers gloves over mittens.

Sophomore Representatives: Seth Hanna and Chloe Gerow

Seth is the son of Chad and Kristie Hanna. He is involved in Football and

Baseball. After High School, he plans to go to college for something in the

medical field. On snow days he likes to stay home and eat and play his

Xbox. His favorite childhood story was Dr. Seuss’ “One Fish, Two Fish,

Red Fish, Blue Fish.” If he had to choose between gloves and mittens, he

would choose gloves.

Chloe is the Daughter of Chuck and Cristian Gerow. She is involved in

Cheer, Basketball, and Track. After High School, she plans to enlist in the United States Marine Corps and then

eventually go to medical school. She says that her job is being her Dad’s favorite. On snow days she enjoys

watching Glee with her dog Ruby. Her favorite childhood book was “Oh The Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss.

When asked gloves or mittens she said, “Mittens obviously!”

Junior Representatives: Nicholas O’Brien and Baylee Blain

Nick is the son of Barb O’Brien. He is involved in National Honor

Society, Drama, Bass Club, and Student Council. After High School

he plans to go to Mid Michigan College and then transfer to CMU to

become a history professor. On snow days you can either find him

hanging out with friends or playing video games. His favorite

childhood book was “Where the Wild Things Are.” When asked to

choose between gloves or mittens, he said, “Gloves because I don’t

want to be limited.”

Baylee is the daughter of Chad and Melissa Blain. She is involved in Basketball and Softball. After High School

she plans to attend college to become a physical therapist. She correctly predicted that the Patriots will win

Super Bowl 53. On her snow days, she enjoys hanging out with family and friends and watching movies. Her

favorite childhood book was “The Kissing Book.” If she had the choice of gloves or mittens, she would choose

gloves.

Senior Representatives: Corey Baker and Alex Gerow

Corey is the son of Deanna Snear and Dallas Baker. He is involved in the welding

program through CTE and helps his Class Council. After graduation he plans to

go into The United States Marine Corps to become an aviation mechanic. He

currently works at McDonalds in Clare. On snow days you can find him hanging

out with his girlfriend, Soyer, or eating at Bdubs. “Clifford the Big Red Dog” was

his favorite childhood book series. If he had to choose between gloves or mittens,

he would choose gloves.

Alex is the daughter of Chuck and Cristian Gerow. She is an Early College student involved in Track, Class

Council, Student Council, NHS, Yearbook and Newspaper. Her future plans are to attend the 5th year program

and then transfer to CMU or SVSU to complete a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is currently

working at Hometown Pizzeria, and also works at Big R’s Hog and Dogs during the summer. On a typical snow

day, she is either going to college classes or staying in her Pj’s all day while binge watching Netflix. Her

favorite storybook as a child was “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” by Dr. Seuss. When asked if she is

a gloves or mittens person, she answered “definitely mittens!”

Senior Representatives: Wyatt Tubbs and Isabel Murphy

Wyatt is the son of Kevin Tubbs and Karen Culver. He is involved in Cross

Country, Indoor Track, Track, and the Garfield Fire Department. He currently

works at Tubbs Landscaping and Garfield Fire Department. After graduation he

will be going into the U.S. Navy Special Forces. On snow days you can most

likely find him ice fishing. His favorite childhood story was Dr. Seuss’ “One

Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.” When asked his preference between

gloves or mittens, he chose gloves.

Isabel is the daughter of Tom and Penny Murphy. As an early college student, she is also involved in

Volleyball, Bowling, Class Council, Student Council, NHS, Yearbook, and Newspaper. Her future plans are to

do the 3 plus 1 program with MID and Northwood to get a degree in Business Management or Accounting. She

is currently employed as a receptionist at Lear Corporation. On a typical snow day, you can find her working,

and then after her shift, at home napping. Her favorite story book as a child was “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.”

When asked if she is a gloves or mittens person, she chose mittens.

Senior Representatives: Zachary Carpenter and Montana Shimmons

Zach is the son of Patti Lilly and Melvin Carpenter. He is involved in Football,

Basketball, Track, and Welding through the CTE Program. He has enlisted in the

United States Marine Corps. You can either find him hunting Coyotes with his

brother or ice fishing on his snow days. His favorite childhood book was “One

Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” by Dr. Suess. If he had the choice between

gloves or mittens, he would choose gloves.

Montana is the daughter of Jennifer and Paul Shimmons. She is involved in Youth Action Council, Student

Council, Class Council, Band, Dance, Youth Group, SIP, and FCA. She plans to earn a transfer degree in

elementary education, but eventually move to Tennessee to become a youth pastor. On snow days she enjoys

watching Netflix and baking. “The Kissing Book” by Audrey Penn was her favorite childhood book. She

prefers gloves over mittens.

Senior Representatives: Dyllan Render and Breann Young

Dyllan is the son of Leyna Neph and Ken Render. He is involved

Basketball and dual enrollment. After graduation he plans to pursue

a degree in Accounting through Mid Michigan College’s 3+1

program with Northwood. He is currently employed at McDonalds

in Clare. On snow days he enjoys staying at home and being on

social media. His favorite childhood book was “If You Give A

Moose A Muffin.” When asked to choose between gloves or mittens, he said, “Gloves. What do you think I am?

Six?”

Breann is the daughter of Ken and Elisha Young. She is involved in Softball. After graduation she plans to join

the United States Air Force. She currently works at the Farwell Trading Post. On snow days you can most likely

find her watching Netflix. Her favorite childhood book was “Big Al.” If she had the choice between gloves or

mittens, she would chose gloves.

Snowfest Spirit Days: Monday: Michigan State Vs. Michigan

Tuesday: Recreate a picture

Wednesday: Random object

Thursday: Storybook character

Friday: Purple and Gold

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Buying Your 2018-19 Yearbook is

Buy Your Yearbook Today!

Current Price: $40 or $45 with name stamp

**The Yearbook is all color and is for grades 8-12. It will be delivered next fall. It can be purchased through any yearbook staff member, Mrs. Rohdy, or online. The link is on the school website. Senior pictures were due Feb. 4. If you have not turned in your picture and would still like to do so, please contact Mrs. Rohdy directly by February 22.

Conroy Signs With Mid Michigan College

Halle Conroy is the third athlete from Farwell to sign with Mid Michigan College

for Softball. She plans to pursue a business transfer degree. She is the daughter of

Stephannie and SJ Conroy. Halle played two years of JV and one year of varsity

softball as a catcher. She is very excited about this opportunity. Congratulations

Halle.

February Teacher Feature: Mrs. Ana Allingham

This month’s teacher feature goes to Mrs. Ana Allingham! Mrs. Allingham has taught for nine years and has

spent all nine years at Farwell High School. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University, majoring in

special education with a minor in reading. At Farwell, she serves as a special education teacher and team

teaches in English. Mrs. Allingham has a wife of seven years, and they have three children together. You can

thank Mrs. Allingham for creating Connections that Count at CMU, which is

a service learning program that positively influences students to learn group

working skills from CMU mentors. Mrs. Allingham decided she wanted to

become a teacher during fifth grade in Mrs. Pennan’s class, after winning

bingo with the word “teacher”. She also has a cousin with autism named

Mikey who made her realize she wanted to work in special education. If you

can’t find Mrs. Allingham in school, she is probably doing CrossFit,

attending auctions, wood working, or shopping for shoes! Mrs. Allingham

has a special bond with the students of FHS. She is seen here pictured to the

right with Tia Raymond and Alex Wargo. Tia Raymond says, “Mrs. A makes me laugh. She is my favorite

teacher and helps me in class.” Alex Wargo says, “Mrs. A is my favorite person, and she runs the recycling

program, which is my favorite class.” He also wanted to say, “Mrs. A loves me, and I love her back!”

Crazy Winter Weather

Snow, sleet, rain, oh my! It has been a crazy start to 2019, reaching 18 snow days to date. School districts are

allowed six forgiven days from the Michigan Department of Education, and they can be granted a waiver for an

additional three days. While Michigan school districts wait for further direction from MDE, the following

adjustments have been made to the Farwell calendar – Feb. 14, Feb. 28, Mar. 1, and Mar. 6 are now full school

days. March 8 is a teacher work day to conclude the second trimester. Students will NOT have school on this

day.

Judd, Shimmons, and Sunderman Perform

with All Star Band Junior Barbie Judd and seniors Montana Shimmons and Alethea Sunderman

auditioned and qualified to perform with the All Star Band in Alpena this past

January. Barbie plays the trumpet, Montana plays the flute, and Alethea plays

the clarinet. Congratulations to these three young ladies for representing

Farwell proudly.

Freshmen and Sophomores Compete In Great Race and Tour CTE Programs The entire freshmen and sophomore class traveled to Mid Michigan College on Friday, January 11, for the

Great Race and CTE Tour. This event was originally scheduled for December. The morning was the Great

Race where students were divided into 14 teams to find clues

and learn more about campus/college life. Team 5 consisting

of Brendan Green, Gordon Smith, Doug Ferguson, Chloe

Gerow, Owen Murphy, Devon St. John, Kaleb Stonerock,

and Cameron McInnis won the event. Lunch included great

entertainment by Matt Moore. In the afternoon, all students

got to visit two CTE programs of personal interest to learn

about whether or not the program was right for them. Next

year’s juniors and seniors can complete applications for

2019-2020 now and submit them to Mrs. Rohdy. CTE

Programs include Agriscience, Automotive Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Culinary Arts, Construction,

Criminal Justice, Digital Media, Education Occupations, Health Occupations, and Welding. Below are a few

pictures from the event.

Farwell H.S. Scores Highest in County on Mackinac Ctr Performance Report Card

Farwell High School earned the highest score in Clare County on the Mackinac Center’s Performance Report

Card. It was the only school in the county to receive a B on the 2018 Michigan Public High School Contest and

Performance Report Card published by the Mackinac Center. The report card is designed to measure high

school performance. Farwell High School ranked 145 out of 674 schools and in the 79th percentile. This report

is a school level assessment of academic performance based on a four-year average of state standardized tests.

The Mackinac Center Performance Report Card is unique in that it takes into consideration the socioeconomic

status of students when assessing an individual school’s performance.

Girls Varsity Basketball Update The girls varsity basketball season is working hard to earn some wins as they reach their half way point of the season. The

Lady Eagles are 3-3 in the conference, earning wins from Meridian, Beaverton, and Roscommon. Before break, the

Eagles played a close game with Gladwin, in the end dropping the contest, 31-41. Leaders of the team included Baylee

Blain with 8 points and 4 boards, Hunter Sponseller with 6 points and 5 boards, Jenna Odykirk with 5 points and 2 boards,

and Aliyeh Wyatt with 4 points and 7 boards. In the new year, right off the bat the Lady Eagles snatched 2 wins, one

against Beaverton (49-32) and the other against Meridian (42-25). Leading the team in the Beaverton game was

Sponseller with 12 points and 6 rebounds, and Blain with 8 points and 2 rebounds. Katheron White, Kendall Hickey, and

Sydney Seybert all added 5 points apiece. In the Meridian game, team leaders included Sponseller with 10 points and 2

boards, Odykirk with 9 points, Blain with 7 points and 5 boards, and Wyatt with 6 points and 2 boards. Due to some

winter weather, the girls have had a numerous games canceled. The game scheduled against the Harrison Hornets, has

been postponed until Wednesday the 23rd, weather permitting. The following week the Eagles took on Clare, losing 37-44.

Blain led the team with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Wyatt came next with 6 points and 9 boards. Both White and

Odykirk added 4 points each while White had 2 boards and Odykirk had 5 boards. The girls unfortunately took a loss to

the 7-0 Houghton Lake team. Sponseller had 8 points and 4 rebounds, White had 7 points and 1 rebound, Blain had 6

points and 4 rebounds, and Seybert had 6 points with 2 rebounds.

Boys Varsity Grabs the Win Against Evart, Within 2 Against Houghton Lake The Boys Varsity team sure has been keeping the fans on the edge of their seat lately in their latest games against Evart

and Houghton Lake. Against Evart, the boys put up a close fight, in the end winning by just a point. The final score was

61-60. Against Houghton Lake they lost by a close 2 points, the final being 41-43. Leading the team was Caleb Pitts with

17, Brady Jones with 11, Jesse Fogle with 6, Logan Wunderlich with 4, and Jeffrey Carncross with 3. The boys have had

some game schedule adjustments due to the weather, but will play tonight at home for Snowfest. They are hoping that

they will be able to continue going strong for the rest of the season.

Farwell Wrestling Goes Strong, Three Advance in Regional Competition Despite all the bumps, scrapes, and bruises, the Farwell wrestlers have been bringing home some hardware! Lead by

senior captain Jay Thrush, who has been having a good year being back on the mat once again, the young team has done

very well. He is currently ranked number 7 in Division 3, at 189 pounds. The Wrestlers had a tough tournament in

Hartland, Michigan. Having only 5 wrestlers competing at the Hartland High School Individual

Tournament, only 2 placed. Chase Burchette had a tough weight class but managed to place 6th

while Jay Thrush placed 1st. His championship match was against the number 10 ranked

wrestler, in Division 1, at 189 pounds. Jay won by a 9-7 decision. In conference competition,

Jay Thrush capped off his senior year with a first place finish. Timothy Stahl earned

conference runner-up honors. At the Division 3 Individual District Tournament in Freeland,

Jay Thrush went undefeated in all three of his matches in the 215 weight class, claiming the

district championship after besting his Meridian opponent in a 10-4 decision. Jay is within

reach of his 100th career win as he advances into Regional competition. Chase Burchette in the

160 weight class advanced to Regionals with his second place finish, going 2-1 in his matches.

Taking third place in the 103 weight class, Timothy Stahl also advanced on to Regionals.

Good luck to our wrestlers as they strive to qualify for state finals.

Farwell PowerLifters Awarded Regional Runner-Up Honors Congratulations to the Farwell High School Power Lifters.

They have been working very hard this winter season, and

their efforts paid off. The team was awarded regional runner-

up honors, and four powerlifters will be competing in state

competition on March 9.

Farwell Bowling On December 30th, the Girls’ Varsity Bowling team took

second place at the Annual Ithaca Bowling Tournament.

They redeemed themselves from their last tournament by

beating Ithaca to get guaranteed second place. At the

Jack Pine Conference Singles Tournament on January

5th, the Boys’ and Girls’ teams both had bowlers place in

the top five, with Emma Tideswell placing 5th and JJ

Crysler placing 4th. On January 19th, Bryan Pritchard

bowled a 254 and a 255 for a 509 series, setting a school

record and missing the Jack Pine Conference Record by

1 pin. The Girls Team tied for second in the conference

with Clare (11 points) after taking third place in the Jack Pine Conference meet on February 9. The Boys Team

took fourth in the conference (8 points) and also placed fourth in the Jack Pine Conference Meet. The Jack Pine

Singles Tournament takes place this weekend, February 16, at Gateway Lanes.

Farwell Band Boosters Hosts Annual Cabin Fever Event This has been a crazy winter so far in 2019 with multiple days off from school. Icy roads, bitter cold

temperatures, and heavy snow fall have kept people cooped up indoors. It is safe to say that many people in

Michigan are suffering from “cabin fever.” The Farwell Band Boosters was able to spread a little bit of cheer

during this rough winter season by hosting the 27th annual Cabin Fever Event on February 9. Local

entertainment acts took the stage and put on an amazing show. The performances were fantastic. The proceeds

from this event help support the Farwell Bands. Thank you to the Band Boosters and all the volunteers who

made this event such a success.

Wyatt Tubbs Enlists in the United States Navy Senior Wyatt Tubbs enlisted with the United States Navy on January 8. He is the son of Kevin Tubbs, grandson

of Mike Culver (U.S. Marines veteran) and great-grandson of Bernard Tubbs (U.S. Army WW2 veteran).

Coming from a family with a strong military background, Wyatt feels proud and dignified to enlist in the

Armed Services. Always patriotic, Wyatt has a deep love of his country. He spoke this year at the Veteran’s

Day Assembly as one of the Voice of Democracy winners. His topic was “Why Every Vote Counts.” Petty

Officer Kramer is Wyatt’s recruiter here at FHS and had Wyatt on his radar due to Wyatt’s service already on

the Garfield Township Fire Department. What enticed Wyatt about the Navy

was when Petty Officer Kramer asked him how he would like to fight fires

around the world (with the bonus of seeing the Bahamas). Wyatt put some

serious thought into his future career choice and decided to enlist. He will

attend basic training this August at Great Lakes Boot Camp in Chicago, and

then go to Panama City, Florida, for additional training as a Navy EOD in

the Special Forces Unit. Prior to enlistment, Wyatt received training through

the CTE Criminal Justice program and was part of the Best Focus class that

helps students narrow down their future plans. With his passion for

firefighting, community service, and family tradition, Wyatt is confident that

he wants to pursue a career in the U.S. Navy. He has already signed for an

eight-year commitment. In high school, Wyatt has been involved in cross

country, indoor track, track, and the bass fishing club. He has been honored

by his class twice to represent them on Snowfest court, serving as a freshmen

representative and again this year as a senior. Congratulations, Wyatt. We

are very proud of you!

Zachary Carpenter Enlists in the United States Marines Senior Zachary Carpenter enlisted in the U.S. Marines during our snow day week off

from school. Zachary is the son of Patti Lilly and Melvin Carpenter. He is an

advanced welder in the CTE Welding program, earning his certifications in the field.

Athletically, he is involved in football, basketball, and track. Zach loves the

outdoors and enjoys fishing and hunting. He has been honored by his peers as one of

the senior representatives on Snowfest Court. Congratulations, Zach. Thank you for

your commitment. We are very proud of you!

Farwell Announces Students of the Month Congratulations to both the January and February Students of the Month. In January, Students of the Month

were Montana Shimmons (12th), Nicholas O’Brien (11th), Chloe Gerow (10th), Amber Flowers (9th), Rachel

Odykirk (8th), and Billy Jo Trask (Timberland). In February, Students of the Month were Hunter Sponseller

(12th), Mia Fetzer (11th), Tyler Buzanowski (10th), Melanie Hall (9th), Zoe Sharp (8th), and Paige Schoonover

(Timberland).

“Yeah, It Will Just Take A Sec”- CTE Criminal Justice Promotes Safe Driving Car accidents are the number one killer of teens. The CTE Criminal Justice class is spreading awareness

throughout the month of February to local districts. The organization led by Mr. Erickson and second year

criminal justice students, wrote and receive a $1,000 grant from S4SD for driving skills. Here at FHS, Chloee

McMann and Joshua Kenny were behind the scenes helping to organize this very important campaign. At lunch

you will see either Chloee or Josh handing out information sheets and promoting the banner logo contest. A

special assembly was held on January 18 at CTE to kick-off the campaign. Michigan State Trooper Lucha and

Kingsley MEEMIC Insurance Agent Joe Kingsley were there as guest speakers. Students at the assembly got to

experience driving simulators, drunk goggle activities, and various games. Log onto the CGRESD, CTE, and/or

the Farwell Schools page to view the video presentation.

What is next? A banner with the winning logo will be placed in the schools for students to sign. Students are

encouraged to sign and pledge safe driving. When signing, it is asked that they have their picture taken and

post it on social media sites with the hashtag of #DriveSafeFHS. The school district with the most posts,

likes, comments, and shares will win an assembly on March 8. Pledge for safe driving and support Farwell!

We look forward to seeing the word spread on social media.

Energize Your Future – 5th Annual Skilled Trades Night at J. Ranck Electric J. Ranck Electric will be hosting the Fifth Annual Skilled Trades Night on Wednesday, March 6. Registration

is at 5:30 p.m. and the program runs from 6:00-8:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for students and parents to find

out how JRE employees energized their careers, see their work, and hear how the decision to enter the skilled

trades has led to successful and rewarding careers. All students (grades 7-12) and parents are invited to join

JRE for interactive tours, an equipment simulation, career information, free pizza, and more! Students are

parents are asked to register at www.jranck.com/skilledtrades. J.Ranck Electric is located at 1993 Gover

Parkway in Mt. Pleasant.

Financial Aid (FAFSA) Deadline Is Fast Approaching

Submit Prior To March 1 Help is available to file for Federal Financial Aid - (2019-2020 FAFSA)

Need Help with completing the 2019-2020 FAFSA? o Make an appointment with a financial aid officer for assistance in this process. Mid Michigan

College is an excellent resource. You can also elect to work with the financial aid office of the

college/university you will be attending.

o Financial Aid appointments can also be made directly through the Harrison and/or Mt. Pleasant

MID campus offices. See Mrs. Rohdy with help arranging these appointments.

o The Mid Michigan Financial Aid Office in both Harrison and Mt. Pleasant take

appointments by phone or through the walk-in service.

o Their hours are 8:00 – 4:30 (appointments no later than 4:00).

o The phone number is 386-6664 (Harrison) or 773-6622 ext. 224 (Mt. Pleasant).

What do students/parents need to have in order to complete the FAFSA process? **Bring the following

items with you when meeting with a financial aid officer.

Parents will need to bring: Students need to bring:

2017 Federal tax return 2017 Federal tax return (if they filed)

W2’s W2’s (if applicable)

Email address they can access (cell/log in on-line) Email address they can access (cell/log in on-line)

Parent/Step-parent Names, Date of birth, SSN Student Date of birth, SSN

Previous FSA ID (if they have one already) Previous FSA ID (if they have one already)

Please note: The State of Michigan deadline for filing the FAFSA is March 1, 2019. TIP eligible students

must complete the TIP Application on the MiSSG site and they must also file the FAFSA.

Who is TIP Eligible? This is for students who had a qualifying form of Medicaid for 24 months within a 36-

consecutive month period between the age of 9 and h.s. completion as having met the Medicaid eligibility requirement.

The TIP application must be completed prior to the deadline of August 31 of the academic year in which the student

graduates from high school or forfeit the opportunity. In order to qualify once the TIP application is complete, students

MUST ALSO COMPLETE THE current-year FAFSA and be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at a participating

institution. Note: Students who attend a state-approved Early/Middle College have until age 21, but must contact the MI

Student Aid office to complete the application. If you did NOT complete this process and believe that you are eligible for

TIP benefits, please complete as soon as possible. Go to https://missg.guarantorsolutions.com/StudentPortal to create an

account and verify your TIP information. Students can also call 1-888-447-2687 if there is an issue establishing the

account.

Financial Aid and TIP Information: Reminder to seniors: the FAFSA State of MI deadline is March 1. Complete your FSA ID and then the

FAFSA application for 2019-20. This is based upon your 2017 tax information. Any TIP eligible student MUST also

complete the FAFSA in order to qualify. Any student seeking merit based (or need based) scholarships MUST also

complete the FAFSA. Students who are TIP eligible but on the Certificate of Completion track are also encouraged to

complete the FAFSA. While these students may not receive federal aid, they are still eligible for state aid (TIP).

Remember: everyone is eligible for some form of financial aid. Refer to your senior packet or Skyward account for more

details.

Checklist for seniors and their parents: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/prepare-for-college/checklists/12th-grade

Link to create an FSA ID: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid

Link to start FAFSA for 2019-20: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa

Take advantage of the State of Michigan Student Aid website / links:

This opportunity is provided by the Michigan Department of Treasury and is an EXCELLENT resource for students.

• It gives you a search engine link to the Michigan Scholarship Search Self-Service Tool and the MiSSG

Portal (link for TIP, Michigan Competitive Scholarship, and many other scholarship/grant opportunities

and resources.

• There is also a link to set up text messaging from Mi Student Aid for the Class of 2019. Students from the

high school class of 2019 can now interact with MI Student Aid via text-messaging to get information

regarding important deadlines and financial resources while preparing for college.

Email and phone number to contact Michigan Student Aid: mistudentaid@michigan.gov or 1-888-447-2687

• Website Link to Michigan Student Aid website: www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid

SAT or ACT Test Dates: • SAT Information – www.collegeboard.org

• SAT Testing for all juniors: April 9 (Registration will take place at FHS prior to the test date – part of MME)

• Registration for the May 4 SAT Test Date – April 5

• Registration for the June 1 SAT Test Date – May 3

• ACT information – www.actstudent.org

• Registration Deadline for the April 13 ACT Test Date – March 8

• Registration Deadline for the June 8 ACT Test Date – May 3

Scholarship/Award Applications:

(Local) Clare Rotary Club Scholarship – For Farwell, Clare, and Harrison Students with 3.25 GPA or Higher –

Two-Year Scholarship ($800 per year for two years) and Four-Year Scholarship ($800 per year for four years)

The 2019 Clare Rotary Scholarships are given each year to seniors attending Clare, Farwell, and Harrison High Schools.

There is a two-year scholarship available ($800 per year for 2 years) and a four-year scholarship available ($800 per year

for 4 years).

Guidelines are as follows:

1. The student must be a graduate of Clare, Farwell or Harrison High School.

2. The student must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.25 to apply.

3. Sons or daughters of Rotary Club members are not eligible.

Include a resume, a letter of recommendation, and your transcript with the TYPED application. If you attend MID, please

print an unofficial copy of your college transcript through MidWeb and submit it with your application materials. The

application is available in students’ Skyward Accounts. Please retrieve the document from your account in order to type

it. Applications are due back to Mrs. Rohdy by Tuesday, February 26. The applications will be processed and

submitted to the Rotary directly the following day. A committee will review the submitted applications, and

interviews with the top student candidates will take place at the Doherty Hotel in Clare. The dates of the interviews have

not been determined yet, but each school district will be notified of the students chosen for an interview and when those

interviews will be held.

Deadline EXTENDED: February 26 to turn into counseling office. Must be received by Rotary by February 27.

(Local) Son’s of the American Legion Squadron 404 Scholarship - $750 – 1 Award

Seniors graduating from Farwell, Clare, or Harrison are eligible for this scholarship. They must be pursuing education at

an accredited college, university, or trade school. They must display leadership and community involvement at school, in

church, or in an organization such as 4H or Boy or Girl Scouts. Applicants must have a parent or grandparent that has

served in the Military in some capacity and must provide proof of this service. See Mrs. Rohdy for an application. A

brief essay includes a description of the student’s leadership/service/employment along with the family military service.

Applicants are asked to write about why they would be good recipients of this scholarship and how their education will

benefit our communities and society.

Deadline is EXTENDED until March 1, 2019.

(Local) Clare County Kiwanis Career Technical Scholarship via Clare County Community Foundation- $1000

Students in Farwell, Clare, and Harrison continuing their education in a career technical and/or accredited certification

program are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship requires the completion of the application, listing

involvements, accomplishments, community service, occupational goal, work experience, and your reason as to why you

are applying for this scholarship and how it will help you meet your post-secondary goals. The application is available at

www.clarekiwanis.com. At least 1 letter of recommendation is required. Turn into Mrs. Rohdy by the deadline date.

Deadline is March 1, 2019.

(Local) Clare County Kiwanis Scholar Athlete Scholarship – Awards Given to 1 Male & 1 Female Athlete

Male and Female Farwell Athletes are encouraged to complete the Kiwanis Scholar Athlete Application listing the sports

they earned varsity and JV letters in. Applicants also list their grade point average and extracurricular activities. One

male and one female from Farwell will receive this scholarship. Early College students ARE eligible for this award. The

application is available at www.clarekiwanis.com. Turn application into Mrs. Rohdy by the deadline date.

Deadline is March 1, 2019.

(Local) Steven Lee Grim Scholarship via Clare County Community Foundation - $1000

Graduating seniors from Farwell High School pursuing a degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math)

field are eligible for this scholarship. Mr. Grim was a former teacher here at FHS. Applicants for this scholarship need to

demonstrate community involvement/volunteerism. If all factors are equal, preference will be given to applicants with

financial need. See Mrs. Rohdy for an application. At least 1 letter of recommendation is required.

Deadline is March 1, 2019.

(Local) Edith Irene (Stinchcombe) Gieseler Scholarship via Clare County Community Foundation - $3000

Graduating Farwell High School seniors going into early childhood/elementary education, horticulture, or floral design

are eligible for the Edith Irene (Stinchcombe) Gieseler Scholarship. Applicants need to demonstrate their leadership and

service accomplishments along with why they have chosen to pursue a degree in one of the above professions. At least 1

letter of recommendation is required. See Mrs. Rohdy for an application.

Deadline is March 1, 2019.

(Local) Paula Sullivan Memorial Scholarship via Clare County Community Foundation - 2 @ $500 each

This scholarship is for graduating seniors from Farwell High School entering into a higher education nursing program

(preference will be given to those entering into a bachelor’s degree program). Further determining factors are grade point

average, school extracurricular activities, and community service. Applicants are to complete the application and write a

brief essay about their high school activities, work experience and service. Applicants will explain why they are good

recipients of this award and who their education will benefit our communities and society. See Mrs. Rohdy for an

application.

Deadline is March 1, 2019.

(Local) Clare Gladwin Board of Realtors Scholarship - 2 @ $343 each

The Clare Gladwin Board of Realtors is offering two (2) scholarships this year to Farwell students for $343 each. The

application is attached in students’ Skyward accounts. It is offered as a Microsoft Word Document so applicants can type

the form, and it is also offered as a pdf if you have any issues opening the document. This application is available to

students with a 2.0 or higher who demonstrate financial need. Complete the application, write a 250-500 word essay on

your future plans and how this scholarship will benefit you, and provide 2 letters of recommendation.

Deadline is March 1, 2019.

(Michigan) Rosa Parks Scholaships - $2000

The application for the 2019 Rosa Parks Scholarships ($2,000) is now available at: rosaparksscholarship.org

The application is also available (you can copy/paste into your browser) at:

https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4755015/Rosa-Park-Application-2019

The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation offers a $2,000, non-renewable scholarship to Michigan high school graduating

seniors. Winners are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, financial need, and dedication to the civil rights

principles of Rosa L. Parks, whose historic stand against racial prejudice in 1955 brought her national recognition. The

Foundation was established in 1980 to provide equal-opportunity scholarships to Michigan high school seniors.

Rosa Parks Scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and/or fees, for first year of college only (cannot be

applied to room/board or other expenses). A key determining factor in judging is ‘financial need.’ Students with

numerous other scholarships (especially full-tuition scholarships) will receive a very low rating for ‘financial need,’

virtually eliminating them from contention for this scholarship. Because of this, these students may choose not to

complete the Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation application process.

APPLICANTS MUST:

1. Graduate by August 2019.*

2. Have GPA of 2.5 or above.

3. Describe financial need.

4. Complete application form and essay.**

5. Document community activities.

6. Furnish official copies of high school transcript and ACT or SAT results.

8. Furnish two letters of recommendation (at least one from a school representative; also suggest clergy, community

and/or civic representative).

* Applicants must be graduating from high school in spring of 2019, with plans to enter college as a full time freshman in

the fall. You are not eligible for this scholarship at this time if you are participating in an Early College Program (13th

year of high school). You must wait until you actually graduate from high school.

**Essay question is last item on application. If you want to get a head start, here is the essay requirement.

Please write an essay of 200-300 words (include a heading/topic). Segregation was the defining social issue when Rosa

Parks took her historic stand. Describe a social issue that you think should be addressed today. How will YOU use the

principles of Rosa Parks to address it? ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET, OR APPLICATION

WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Questions? Email info@rosaparksscholarship.org.

The deadline for filing is March 1, 2019. Scholarship winners will be announced in mid-May.

(State) Michigan Education Association Scholarship – For Dependents of MEA or MEA-Retired Members in Good

Standing

This scholarship is for dependents of MEA or MEA-Retired members in good standing that will be graduating from a

Michigan public high school or private high school that has an MEA bargaining unit. (Diploma must be received in the

year of application.) Applicants must be planning to attend a Michigan public community or four-year institution or

vocational training institution that grants a degree, certification, or license. Those attending the following private colleges

are also eligible to apply: Baker College of Flint/Owosso, University of Detroit Mercy, Adrian College, Finlandia

University, and Albion College. Note: Children of MEA officers, fund trustees, and MEA staff are not eligible. Priority

will be given on the basis of academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and school/community service. Go to

https://mea.org/mea-scholarship for access to the application. Only typed applications will be processed. The deadline to

submit this application is 10 business days before the receipt date to MEA. Because of snow days, the deadline changed.

EXTENDED Deadline is March 6. Please make sure to mail your application in advance to be received by March 6.

(Local) Isabella Bank Scholarship (Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation) - 1 @ $750 each

The MPACF Scholarship website is now open with 3 different scholarships available to students at Farwell. Go

to https://mpacfscholarships.awardspring.com/ and create an account. Directions on how to apply for scholarships

are attached in your Skyward Account. Once students have created accounts, they can apply for the scholarships they

are eligible for. One student from FHS will be awarded the Isabella Bank Scholarship. This scholarship is open to

traditional seniors and to EC students completing their fifth year. Students for this scholarship need a 3.0 gpa of

higher, demonstrate need as expressed in his/her essay, demonstrate community service involvement, be pursuing a 2 or 4

year degree, and not be an immediate family member of an Isabella Bank employee.

The Deadline to submit is March 8.

(Local) Jason Perrott Scholarship Fund (Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation) - $500

The MPACF Scholarship website is now open with 3 different scholarships available to students at Farwell. Go

to https://mpacfscholarships.awardspring.com/ and create an account. Directions on how to apply for scholarships

are attached in your Skyward Account. Once students have created accounts, they can apply for the scholarships they

are eligible for. The Jason Perrott Scholarship Fund is for a special needs student whose parent resides in ISABELLA

county. This scholarship is for a special needs student who plans to further his/her education and may need special

materials or equipment to do so. Besides having parents that live in Isabella County, applicants must be going to

college/trade school, demonstrate how special materials or equipment would benefit them in their post-secondary

education and/or show how the scholarship would help them pursue their higher education degree.

The Deadline is March 8.

(Local) Harry E. Tope Memorial Aviation Scholarship (Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation) - $1500

The MPACF Scholarship website is now open with 3 different scholarships available to students at Farwell. Go

to https://mpacfscholarships.awardspring.com/ and create an account. Directions on how to apply for scholarships

are attached in your Skyward Account. Once students have created accounts, they can apply for the scholarships they

are eligible for. The Harry E. Tope Memorial Aviation Scholarship is for students planning on pursuing a career in

aviation or aviation technology. Applicants must live in Isabella, Clare, or Midland Counties.

The Deadline is March 8.

(Local) Lake Rod & Gun Club Scholarship - $500

Lake Rod & Gun Club is offering a scholarship to a high school senior attending Farwell, Clare, Evart, or Harrison High

School. The scholarship will be awarded in the 2nd semester of the student’s college freshmen year based upon successful

completion of 1st semester. The applicant must be attending a college or university pursuing a degree in conservation,

fisheries, wildlife management, natural resources, botany, or forestry. Applicants are to provide the following

information: their current transcript, a list of current classes, a description of extracurricular activities, an explanation of

educational and career goals, and contact information. See Mrs. Rohdy for a printed application.

Deadline is March 15, 2019.

Mid Michigan College Internal Scholarships – Scholarships/Amounts Vary

Students attending MID next fall are encouraged to complete their fall admissions information and create a MID account

(username/password). Once this is complete, follow the following steps to submit the online scholarship application.

Note: a FAFSA for 2019-2020 is needed to finalize this process. Submit the FAFSA by March 1, 2019. To get to the

MID scholarship application page, go to www.midmich.edu. From there, click on “Student Services” and then “Financial

Aid.” Then click on the “Scholarship Application!” tab. There is an “Apply Now” key. Click this. You will need to sign

in with MID username and password. Complete the application and submit by the deadline.

Deadline is March 31, 2019.

(Local) Clare County Democratic Party College Scholarship - $1000

The Clare County Democratic Party is accepting applications for a college scholarship from students who are actively

participating in the political process and civic and community activities. This is a $1000 scholarship. Applicants must be

high school seniors residing in or attending a high school in Clare County. See Mrs. Rohdy for an application. If students

have any additional questions or need additional information, they can contact Dixie Adams at dixiesdrivein@gmail.com.

Deadline for the application is 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2019.

Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship – ranging from $1000 to $1500

The Michigan Retailers Association is offering 21 scholarships ranging from $1000 to $1500. These awards are NOT

based on financial need. To be eligible, the student or his/her parent must be employed at a business that is a member of

the MRA. Students are encouraged to go to www.bit.ly/mrascholarships for more information and the application.

Students may also call MRA at 800-366-3699 for an application. Application requests must be made by March 15 and the

deadline to submit is April 1, 2019.

Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools LEADS! Scholarship – ranging from $500-$8000

The Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools is offering this scholarship to high school seniors

graduating in the spring of 2019. This year they are offering over 185 scholarships ranging from $500 to $8000 and

exceeding a total of $268,000. Further information and the application/nomination forms are available online at

www.omaccs.org. The application also requires a 250 word essay on why you want a career in the field you have chosen,

two letters of recommendation, attendance records, and transcripts.

The Deadline for student application submissions is April 12.

(Local) Building Trades Scholarship through Home Builder Association of Saginaw

Attached in students’ Skyward accounts is the scholarship application for the Building Trades Scholarship offered by the

Home Builder Association of Saginaw. Last year, this organization awarded 7 student scholarships! This award is for

students participating in trades-related fields of study who plan to continue their post-secondary education in the industry.

(Students pursuing degrees in building trades, construction management, etc.) Students must complete the application,

provide a personal essay, have 2 or more references fill out the reference forms (included with application), and provide

high school transcripts and attendance records. These records must be signed by a school official. Students are

encouraged to submit photos or their skilled trade projects and/or copies of awards earned.

The application need to be RECEIVED by HBA of Saginaw no later than April 12. The address for mailing included on

the application.

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship - $1000

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 12thyear.

They are awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

Application Process

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm (the

scholarship page of their web site). Full details are available on the site.

The deadline is June 14, 2019.

Big Sun Scholarship - $500

The Big Sun Organization is proud to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. All student athletes are

eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they participate in. The applicant must be a high school senior who will

be attending a post secondary institution next fall and who is involved in a sport at that institution or in the community.

For more details, visit the website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com.

Deadline is June 19, 2019.

The Recovery Village Health Care Scholarship - $1000

Recovery Village offers a $1000 scholarship to students pursuing a medical-related course of study. To enter to win,

simply submit a short essay (no more than 500 words) describing why you are passionate about substance use disorder

and mental health treatment. Essays can be in the form of a personal narrative with a medical perspective or focus

specifically on clinical experience. Full details can be found at https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/scholarships/terms-

conditions/.

Deadline is June 30, 2019.

Interested in Culinary Arts? Henry Ford College offers a Bachelor’s Degree with an Associate’s Degree in Culinary

Arts and an Associate’s Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management. They have programs in Baking and Pastry, Culinary

Arts Accelerated, and Hospitality Management. They are recognized by ServSafe National Restaurant Association and

the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACF). Visit www.HenryFordCulinary.com to learn more.

Thank you to our business sponsors for supporting the FHS Yearbook and FHS Newspaper:

Jan Owens, Agent 588 E. Main St. Farwell, MI (989) 588-8055 taylorins@sbcglobal.net

Farwell Family Dentistry

Colleen S. Quesada, D.M.D. Elizabeth Winegar, D.D.S. 301 W. Main St. Farwell, MI Phone: 989-588-4121 Fax: 989-588-3191

John Silvestro

Photography

989-240-9412 www.johnsilvestro.zenfolio.com

Upcoming Events:

February 11-16: Snowfest Week February 15: Snowfest Assembly/Game/Crowning February 16: Snowfest Dance March 8: NO SCHOOL for students, Teacher Work Day & End of Trimester 2. March 11: Trimester 3 Begins March 23-March 31: No School (Spring Break) April 1: Classes Resume April 3: Women’s Club Honor’s Night April 9-11: State of Michigan Testing Window Make-up HS Testing: April 23-25 April 12-13: Spring Drama Performance April 19: No School: Good Friday April 27: Jr/Sr Prom at The Venue in Clare May 8: Senior Parade and Awards Night May 17: Timberland Graduation May 19: Graduation @ 1:00 p.m. May 24-27: No School Memorial Day Weekend June 5: Last Day of School – ½ Day Students in AM **Note: Due to the number of snow days in 18-19, the above calendar dates may be adjusted. Administration will communicate any changes once they have received final confirmation/direction from MDE.