GO VIKINGS GO!
New this week:
- Next Week (1/29 - 2/2) is SPIRIT WEEK at VAHS!
- VAHS Swim Team Are Conference Champions
- 2024 Durham Bulls TV Crew - Now Accepting Applications
- Meredith College Leadership Conference for High School Juniors
- STEM Opportunity for High School Sophomores AT NCSU
Durham Tech Info Session & Application Workshop 2/2/24
Recent news items:
- Seniors: FAFSA Day Is Jan. 27
- The VAHS Musical: “Anastasia” Is Underway!
- A Master List Of Scholarship Opportunities
- More Scholarship Opportunities
- Curious About Careers? Check Out The ASVAB Career Exploration Program 2/19/24
- Yearbooks Are On Sale Now
News You Can Use
- Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Orders
- Drivers’ Education Information
- The Voyager Academy "Bring Your Own Device" Policy
- Student Clubs And Organizations
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- Athletics: Calendars, Schedules, And More
- Important Dates
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Next Week (1/29 - 2/2) is SPIRIT WEEK at VAHS!
SPIRIT WEEK at VAHS is January 29th - February 2nd!
We have dress up days, an assembly, and home basketball games!
Monday 1/29 - Babies vs Elderly (9th/10th dress as babies; 11th/12th dress as senior citizens)
Tuesday 1/30 - Twin Day (pair with a friend and dress alike)
Wednesday 1/31 - Rhyme without Reason (pair with a friend and have rhyming costumes)
Thursday 2/1 - 90's Day
Friday 2/2 - Student/Teacher Swap Day (Students dress as teachers and Teachers dress as students); Assembly at 2:58pm (Click here for the bell schedule)
Come out Friday night (2/2) to cheer on the JV and Varsity Basketball teams as they take on Roxboro!
Show your spirit next week Vikings!
GO VIKINGS GO ! !
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VAHS Swim Team Are Conference Champions
Congratulations to the Voyager swim team for becoming the Women’s Conference Champions! What a great win for Senior Night. The winners are listed below…
Women’s 200 Yard Freestyle Relay
● Izzy Kuehner, Cailee Dewar, Evelyn Leonard, Hannah Alexander
Women’s 200 Medley Relay
● Hannah Alexander, Izzy Kuehner, Cailee Dewar, Sage Kuehner
Women’s 400 Yard Freestyle Relay
● Evelyn Leonard, Sage Kuehner, Rae Morrell, Katelyn Elliott
Good luck at Regionals!
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2024 Durham Bulls TV Crew - Now Accepting Applications
The Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 is a co-ed unpaid internship program designed for students aged 14-20. This program offers a unique and invaluable chance to gain exceptional experience in the field of television broadcasting, supported and sponsored by the Durham Bulls, Fox 50, and Capitol Broadcasting Company.
In a remarkable 26th season, Post 50 is responsible for the live broadcast of Durham Bulls games on MeTV, WRAL Sports Plus, MiLB.com, and within the ballpark.
This program is an excellent platform for students to explore their interest in broadcast communications and gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional setting.
Learn more: Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 link: https://www.milb.com/durham/ballpark/explorer-post
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Meredith College Leadership Conference for High School Juniors
Meredith College offers an annual women's leadership conference for high school juniors who are interested in developing and sharpening their leadership skills. The Meredith College Office of Student Leadership and Service, in conjunction with the Office of Admissions, will host this free conference on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
Registration is now open through Monday, February 19, 2024. https://recruit.meredith.edu/register/leadership
Please call the Office of Admissions at 1-800-MEREDITH or e-mail admissions@meredith.edu with any questions.
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STEM Opportunity for High School Sophomores AT NCSU
NCSU SATELLITE is a five-day STEM outreach and leadership development program with the goal of exposing high school sophomores from under-resourced communities in North Carolina to post-secondary educational opportunities in STEM and its many disciplines. SATELLITE Campers have had the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities including a field trip to the Museum of Natural Sciences, an egg drop competition, plant biology seminars, workshops in paper science engineering, textiles and design, game theory, and hands-on life sciences demonstrations led by genuine NC State faculty and students. SATELLITE’s mission is fueled by our desire and passion to help close the higher educational divide among communities through equitable opportunities and exposure.
The SATELITE Program will run from May 18-22, 2024. The deadline to apply is March 8th, 2024.C heck out the website at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/mission/
(click here for flyer with info)
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Durham Tech Info Session & Application Workshop 2/2/24
Any 2024 Senior who is interested in learning about the programs and pathways that are available at at Durham Technical Community College is invited to attend this Meeting. It takes place on Feb. 2, Friday 12:45-2:05.
Click here for the flyer with all information, and use the google form within the document to register. Contact Jill O'Kane jokane@voyagreacademy.net with any questions.
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Seniors: FAFSA Day Is Jan 27
The Better FAFSA has launched! NCSEAA is here to assist families in completing the application so they can see all of the financial aid they qualify for.
Senior families are encouraged to participate on Saturday, January 27 from 9am-12pm for FAFSA Day!
FAFSA Day is a free event where local college campuses from the mountains to the coast will provide one-on-one or small group support for the FAFSA. Sixty colleges and universities throughout the state will be opening their doors to high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners to assist with FAFSA completion. Find the one near you!
To prepare for FAFSA Day, parents and students should:
Create their Studentaid.gov account (formerly FSA ID) in advance.
Gather the required material and information needed to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA and bring the necessary documentation with them.
Review the map of participating institutions, determine the location most convenient to you, and register in advance. Registration is not required, but highly encouraged.
Watch this video to learn more: Applying for Financial Aid
With the FAFSA® Form - YouTube
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The VAHS Musical: “Anastasia” Is Underway!
Mark your calendars to attend this year’s VAHS musical, “Anastasia.”
Here are the dates:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 @ 6:30pm
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 @ 6:30pm
Thursday, March 21, 2024 @ 6:30pm
LOCATION: VAHS Gym
Congratulations to everyone cast in “Anastasia”.
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A Master List Of Scholarship Opportunities
Seniors: As you look for ways to pay for college, don't forget those scholarship opportunities!
Please click here for our master list of scholarships for the class of 2024,
from the VAHS Counseling Department.
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More Scholarship Opportunities
Bold.org is one of the largest independent scholarship providers in the US with millions of active students. Below are samples of upcoming scholarship opportunities that can be found on https://bold.org/. Please check out the website for details on these and many others.
Debra Victoria Scholarship
Amount $1,500
Application Deadline: Feb 24, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/debra-victoria-scholarship/
Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics:
Amount $3,000
Application Deadline: Feb 29, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/joanne-pransky-celebration-of-women-in-robotics/
Our Destiny Our Future Scholarship
Amount $1,000
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/our-destiny-future-scholarship/
The NC SECU “People Helping People” Scholarship Application Is Now Open, Due March 5th
The People Helping People scholarship was established to help North Carolina public high school students attend college. A scholarship award of up to $10,000 over four years will be awarded to 10 Charter High School Seniors across the state. The Application Process will open on December 1st. Please see the attached flyer to learn more about this scholarship opportunity. For further assistance, please contact Jill O'Kane, VAHS School Counselor. Voyager is proud to have 2023 senior Kaymille Sherman, as a 2023 recipient of this outstanding award!
Here Is Another Excellent Resource To Find Scholarships
With scholarships for “Women in Stem,” for “Community Service,” for outstanding GPAs and more, the scholarship resource Goingmerry.com, is an excellent place to begin your search.
To find and apply for scholarships, students and parents can sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors. Check out the current list in Going Merry: https://www.goingmerry.com/blog/category/scholarship-lists/
Also check out this Scholarship Website handout for additional Scholarship Platforms (click here).
Questions, or need assistance? Please contact VAHS School Counselor, Jill O'Kane (jokane@voyageracademy.net)
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Curious About Careers? Check Out The ASVAB Career Exploration Program 2/19/24
The ASVAB CEP promotes career literacy through personalized career exploration, awareness of career-field entry requirements, and future-oriented planning tools that help students develop an action plan they can share with parents and educators. The ASVAB CEP is about understanding options. The ASVAB, just one part of the ASVAB CEP, assesses academic ability and predicts success in a variety of career fields. Offering a unique opportunity for all students to learn about themselves, whether they're interested in pursuing postsecondary education, work-based learning, or the Military. The Department of Defense sponsors the ASVAB CEP with a two-part mission: to provide a career exploration service to American youth and provide qualified leads to Military recruiters. Participants have no obligation to talk to a Military recruiter or enter Military service. However, students in 11thgrade and beyond can use their scores to consider enlistment.
*Voyager does not release information to military recruiters.
Please click here for the Factsheet, or contact Jill O'Kane, VAHS Counselor (jokane@voyageracademy.net) with any questions.
10th-12t grade students can register to take the ASVAB CEP here: https://forms.gle/T5LJEoAMgyAv2ofV6
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Yearbooks are on sale now!
Order a yearbook today to get the lowest price of the year!
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Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Orders
Hey Senior Families,
Please use the link below to order your VAHS 2024 Cap and Gown packages.
https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/home
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Drivers’ Education Information
Durham Public Schools is offering 4 Driver's Education classes (via Zoom) during the 2024 spring semester.
Class dates:
Jan. 4th - Jan. 25th Registration for this class will be Dec. 9th at 9am
Before school class 6:30 - 8:30am
After school class 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Class dates:
April 15th - May 3rd Registration for this class will be March 30 at 9am
Before school class 6:30 - 8:30am
After school class 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Please click here https://www.dpsnc.net/Page/6987 to register
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The Voyager Academy "Bring Your Own Device" Policy
Hey Voyager Vikings, remember that Voyager Academy is Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school. All students are required to bring their own device to school each day. Please click here for the Voyager Academy BYOD policy. (Also found in the Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook).
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Student Clubs And Organizations- Get Involved!
Hey Vikings, Check Out All The VAHS Clubs!
Student life at VAHS isn’t all tests, quizzes and homework. We have Chess Club, Ice Skating Club, Gamers Club, Service Club, Computer Coding Club, American Sign Language Club, Business and Leadership Club and more. VAHS students are encouraged to join a club or other extra-curricular activity! Get involved.
Click here to see a list of VAHS Clubs.
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Other Useful Sources of Information
The Voyager Academy High School Website
One of the first places to check for basic information about VAHS is the VAHS website. Among the information you can find there are calendars and schedules, student clubs and organizations, faculty directory, the counseling page, special bulletins, etc. Here is the VAHS website:
http://voyageracademy.net/vahs
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VAHS Counseling Department Blog
Please be sure to check the VAHS Counseling Department blog frequently. The blog provides news, information, and opportunities for VAHS students and parents all in one convenient location. Topics range from Career/College Counseling and Application Support to Summer Programs and Opportunities. Check it out!
CLICK HERE FOR THE VAHS COUNSELING DEPT. BLOG
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Voyager Athletics: Click here for the sporting events calendar, and more.
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Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook
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Important Dates