STERLING SCHOLAR AWARDS

Sponsored by Deseret News & KSL Television

Purpose? Publicly recognize outstanding

scholastic achievement of high school seniors in the state of Utah.

Cash Award› $250 for 2 State Runners-Up› $1000 for State Sterling Scholar› Additional $1500 for General Sterling

Scholar Tuition Waivers/Scholarships from Utah

colleges.

How it works……

Fremont High Sterling Scholar Nominees

Regional Sterling Scholar Finalists

State Sterling Scholar Winners

13 Categories

English Pat Thorpe (B213) Mathematics Mrs. Johnson(B105) Social Science Ms. Monson (B210) Science Mr. Balliff (B120) Foreign Language Mrs. Walker (B205) Computer Technology Colleen Merrill (B204) Trade & Technical Education Mr. Demorest (Aqua Center)

Family & Consumer Science Mrs. Brooks (B115) Business & Marketing Colleen Merrill (B204) Speech & Drama Mrs. Obray (Annex #5) Visual Arts Mrs. Montierth (A104) Music Mr. Anderson (E106) Dance DeAnn Thorpe (F125)

Fremont Competition

Each department will have their own selection process.

Speak to the assigned teacher:› What do I need to do to compete?

Applications Interviews Binders Auditions

REGION & STATE COMPETITIONS

Qualifications

Graduating with the Class of 2012

Seniors who attend college are eligible

You may compete for more than one category› ONLY REPRESENT ONLY ONE CATEGORY

FOR FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL.

REGION & STATE COMPETITIONS Judging Criteria

Fremont Sterling Scholar Nominees will be judged on their portfolios, exhibits, & personal interviews.

Scholarship Leadership Citizenship

REGION & STATE COMPETITIONS

Scholarship Overall Scholarship (25 points)

› Overall G.P.A.› Difficulty of Courses/Schedule› ACT Scores› Class Ranking

Category Scholarship (25 points)› Talent & Aptitude in subject area

50 Points Total

REGION & STATE COMPETITIONS

Leadership

Responsibilities placed on the student by his/her teachers & peers› Officer/Leadership roles within clubs,

sports, etc.

Evidence of positive influence with fellow students

25 Points Total

REGION & STATE COMPETITIONS Citizenship

Seeking out service opportunities:› Service to school› Service within the community

Long-Term Service Commitment

25 Points Total

REGION & STATE COMPETITIONS Portfolios & Interviews

Portfolios› Will create a portfolio that demonstrates

your aptitude for the category & achievements.

Interviews› ALL NOMINEES MUST BE PRESENT AT THE

ASSIGNED TIME & PLACE FOR THE INTERVIEWS. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS! Region: Wednesday, February 15, 2011 State: Wednesday, February 29, 2011

What to do Next…..

Speak with the teacher assigned to the category you want to compete.

Good Luck!