Building a Better World

12/30/2013 · 6:07 pm

Join us – Evaluate 2014 Scholarship essays – and build a better world

Our Evaluation Committee for the 2013 Building A Better World Scholarship was made up of an eclectic bunch of guys. What a great group! Past winners – Corey Swanson (2009), Nyssa Swanson (2010), and Shelby Dryer (2010) – along with Jon Kuipers and Kati MacPherson – from way back in the 90’s, our two year College Advisor Kelsey Stewart, Mrs. Swainston, Mrs. Schroeder, and me (Mr. Wood).

If you would like to join us this year in reading and talking and working through the various scholarship essays – please let us know. First though, you gotta donate. Please spread the word. And please spread the wealth. Building A Better World Scholarship is a great way to make this world a better place.

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2013 Building A Better World Scholarship Winners

In 2013 the OEA Building A Better World Scholarship crossed a Scholarship milestone. We handed out four $1500 scholarships – thanks in large measure to so many new contributors. This was a great year for donations…large and small. We now have — on board, including the Oakridge Education Association and the Oakridge Parent Association. Please go hear for a list of our 2013 contributors – thanks so much.

Our 2013 Winners were –

Grace Lewis – Independent Travel – currently attending GVSU
Lauren Thomas – Community Inolvement – currently attending Ferris
Sara Musser – Community Inolvement- currently attending MCC
TeAnna Friday – Global Awareness – currently attending MCC

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11/15/2013 · 10:52 am

Two Essential Scholarship Videos

We have worked hard over the past few years in an effort to prepare Oakridge students for the rigors and the cost of higher education. In the process we’ve learned from students who have been successful, in searching for the right fit and working to finance the bill. it’s a huge challenge. The following two videos, interviews with past students, in this regard will help you tremendously. So take a look and learn.

Video #1 – Scholarship Tips from OHS c/o 2010

Video #2 – The Muskegon Community Foundation Scholarship

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11/11/2013 · 6:41 pm

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

When you are talking about college and careers and quality of life issues – there’s so much to think about…so many options – colleges (4 year and 2 year), apprenticeships, military, school costs, choice of major, career direction, scholarships, grants and loans…it’s a lot to take on. But “Oh So Necessary.”

Don’t get overwhelmed. Knowledge is power and the only bad decision you can make with all of this stuff is no decision. So take in everything that you can – work towards the future. Be confident. Ask questions. Work hard. You can do this…and you know at the end of the day all of the road blocks that you encounter, they’re really just first world problems.

Here’s some ideas below that you might want to take a look at…

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