Real Talk Event for Black Students and Their Parents/Guardians

 

The Real Talk virtual event series is back! We have two special nights lined up on October 3 and 10 to help Black students and their families navigate the college selection process. These events will help students decide whether an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) or PWI (Predominantly White Institution) is right for them. This is a great opportunity for Black students and their families in your school community to directly engage with college leaders and current college students from both HBCUs and PWIs.

Night 1: Tuesday, October 3, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT HBCUs, PWIs, and You: Join us and connect directly with HBCU and PWI reps from across the country as they share real talk on selecting a college home that aligns with each student’s personality and college and career aspirations.  Night 2: Tuesday, October 10, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT The Real Tea on HBCUs and PWIs: Want to know what college life is really like at HBCUs and PWIs? Students and their families can connect with current Black students who’ll spill the tea! Don't just hear it—experience it through their stories.  Select the tab below to learn more.

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HOBY Registration is now open!

 Registration is now OPEN for the 2024 State Seminar Season! 

Since 1958, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) has provided transformative leadership development training that has positively impacted the lives of over 500,000 high school students around the world. HOBY is looking  forward to providing VAHS students with the transformative experience of the HOBY State Leadership Seminar. 

For more than five decades, HOBY has inspired young people to make a difference and become catalysts for positive change in their home, school, workplace, and community. As America’s foremost youth leadership organization, HOBY has a long history of successfully motivating young people to develop into outstanding leaders.

Check out the HOBY Leadership Video HERE

Contact Jill O'Kane for more information or to be considered for a school nomination.

Class of 2024 Graduation Product Ordering

Seniors who did not order their cap and gown packages today may now use the HerffJones online ordering portal below. Be sure to order your products before 12/15/23 in order to avoid a price increase. 

Feel free to contact VAHS Counselor, Jill O'Kane with any questtions. 

jokane@voyageracademy.net 

https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/home  

Golden Door Scholarship Fall 2024 Application Open

The Golden Door Scholarship opportunity is for undocumented students. 

The application is  open and due Sunday, Oct 1, 2023. 

Scholarship Benefits:

• Tuition, and room & board for up to 4 years at our partner colleges

• Career readiness support

• Mentor and fellowship opportunities

• Annual community building summit

Where can students apply? https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/apply

Who is eligible? https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/eligibility

What will students need to complete an application? Instructions are in the application, but here is a preview of the required materials.

• Video Recording 

• Written Essay (can be one from an existing college application or a new essay using a common app prompt if they don’t have one written yet)

• High school or college transcripts (unofficial is okay)

When is the best time to apply? As soon as possible! Applications take time to complete. Applying in advance of the due date is highly recommended.

Common Application Webinar Recording

Parents and students are encouraged to view the recording form last week's Common Application webinar. In the webinar linked below, Jameia Tennie, the Director of Student Engagement Programs for the Common Application provides an overview of the Common Application to Voyager students and families. This webinar recording provides useful information for students and parents about how to use the Common Application to explore and apply to colleges using the Common Application platform. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L4vozz3sezF3j2g3wy97IqqrE6I5vdLM/view

Open to Care Campaign

 

You don't have to keep the hurt inside. Talk to someone. Teens face a lot of pressures and stresses today. It’s OK not to be OK sometimes. Feelings of loneliness, anger and worry are completely normal, and you’re not alone. Many teenagers struggle with thoughts and feelings that make it harder to be with friends and do the things they want to do each and every day.

Reaching out for help can be scary, but it’s actually incredibly brave. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently launched a campaign for schools called “Open to Care.”  This campaign recognizes that young people face a lot of pressure and stress today. And that it’s OK not to be OK sometimes. However, things like social media and social norms and expectations can often make asking for help difficult. Feelings of loneliness, anger and worry are completely normal, and no one is ever alone. Yet many teenagers struggle with thoughts and feelings that make it harder to be with friends and do the things they want to do each and every day. But help is available when students know where to look.

For more information about NCDHHS's Open to Care, please click here: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/opentocare