Scholarship Opportunity: The Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund is now open for any seniors planning to attend either a four year, or two year Maine Community College. Awards for those who attend a four year college will not exceed $10,000. Awards for those who plan to attend a Maine Community College will not exceed $2,000. This award will be to cover tuition, room, board, books and fees. Awards are paid directly to the winner, half upon receipt of each semester grades. In granting the awards, the Trustees will consider personal traits and qualities, extracurricular activities, community activities, academic ability, motivation, and personal goals and objectives. Each year the Trustees will decide the number of scholarships to be awarded. Runner-up finalists will receive $500 in recognition of their outstanding achievement and/or cultural contribution. A personal interview will be required of all finalists on the date specified in the application in order to be considered for an award. Interested seniors can go to clyderussellscholarshipfund.org for more information, and/or to download the scholarship application. More information can also be found in the Guidance Office. The deadline to apply is February 1st.

Best Buddies is having our Halloween bash! This Tuesday, October 27th, from 3-4 in the Cafeteria. Games and Good food. Everyone is welcome!

SAVE THE DATE! UMA's Bachelor of Architecture is hosting an Information Day on Saturday, November 14th from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm at Handley Hall-Richmond Gallery, 331 Water Street, Augusta, ME 04330. This is Maine's only accredited architecture degree! They offer small classes, hands on design, and real community projects. The schedule is: 9:30 am - Registration/Coffee & Danish 10:00 am - Welcome/Program Overview/Q&A 10:45 am - Current Student Panel Discussion 11:15 am - FREE Portfolio How-To Presentation 11:45 am - Lunch & Tours of Handley Hall Ongoing - Meet with Admissions Reserve your spot by going to uma.edu/architecture-info-day or by scanning below. Questions? Feel free to reach out to Patrick Hansford at patrick.hansford@maine.edu, #(207)621-3095 or Nicole Safford at nicole.safford@maine.edu, #(207)621-3582. They hope to see you there!

Interested in going to Europe? We will be taking a tour of Italy, France, and Spain in April of 2028. There will be a student information session on Nov 6 during extended advisory and a parent info night on Nov 12 @ 6pm. Look for the fliers with QR codes to rsvp. FMI contact Ms Means in room C-116

There is NO student council meeting this week on Thursday, October 22. This meeting will be for the Executive Board only!

REMINDER TO SENIORS - Scholarship Opportunity: The UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation Scholarship is now available to interested seniors planning to enroll in the UMaine College of Engineering; seniors planning to enroll at UMaine and study Chemical, Mechanical, Computer/Electrical, or Civil Engineering, as well as Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology or Forestry are eligible for these scholarships. Recipients are required to complete at least two semesters of PAID co-op or internship experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry and you then graduate in four years with the significant advantage of nearly a year's worth of experience, or more, in your field. The application deadline for current seniors to apply is December 31st, 2026; please complete and submit the online application form and other requested documents at UMainePPF.org/scholarships More information is available in the Guidance Office and can also be found on their website at umaineppf.org on the Programs/Scholarships page. Any questions, feel free to contact McKenna Goulette, Student Recruitment Specialist, at 207-974-7901 or via email at mckenna.goulette@maine.edu

Gorham high school, Career X- English is scheduled and coming to you Nov 12th and 13th! 14 presenters. 2 days, Will you sign up for a workshop with a Hollywood filmaker? Or talk sports with a local broadcaster? Or perhaps you are ready to learn how to make friends and influence people with your killer communications style. SIgn ups begin next week in your English classes!

Schola will meet after school on Thursday for a quick check in before conferences.

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Key club will be collecting donations for UNICEF, a United Nations agency that helps provide clean water, education, and much more for children and mothers all over the world. Donations can be made as cash or check during conferences on Thursday October 22nd and Friday October 23rd.

Civil Rights Team members will meet after school on our Early Release Day this Wednesday 11:00-12:00 - please join us!

Spanish Club will be meeting the morning of Monday, October 26th, in Room E-107. Come before Period 5 for a snack and chat in Spanish!

JUST a few quick reminders about the homecoming dance this weekend: -You must have your ticket number, your ticket, or a photo of your ticket to get in! -Concessions will be cash only! Come prepared! -Once you come in the dance, you are required to stay in the building, anyone who leaves will not readmitted. -Bring limited "bags" because they are subject to being searched. - We will be crowning Best Dressed/Best "on theme" so put your best effort forward!

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The Muslim Student Association will be hosting a bake sale during the Homecoming Football Game Friday October 16 from 6:30-7:30pm. They will be selling homemade desserts, freshly baked goods, hot drinks, and cold drinks. The money earned will be donated to charity.

Get your Gorham Swim & Dive merch ordered for the start of the season on November 23! 50% of profits come right back to the team to support pool fees. Scan QR Code for a direct link.