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Here are some tips for next year’s Seniors:

• T ake the SAT or ACT early Fall, 2010 See Mrs. Norris fro information, dates, etc.
• Know the TCP School Code: 030371

You need this  for registration for the SAT, ACT
You may take the SAT or ACT more than once. Some students take it three or more times. It costs around $45.00 Most colleges are fine with EITHER the Sat or ACT

• Continue to research Colleges and Universities

Some College search websites:
www.petersons.com
www.campustours.com
www.campusdirt.com
www.princetonreview.com
www.collegedata.com
www.collegeboard.com

When considering a college, think about size, location, proximity of family, nearby cites, weather, academic programs, selectivity, type of students who attend, clubs and organizations etc. Really think about finding the right fit for you. The best way to determine this is to visit the campus.

• Download and print out applications for admission on college websites. Familiarize yourself with a few college applications. Fill them out, always make copies of everything. You can often transfer this information ot tother college and scholarship applications.
• Write a couple of college essays this summer. Admissions committees look for standouts. See Mrs. Norris for tips and sample essays.
• Check out Scholarship and Financial Aid websites; Admissions committees look for standouts.

www.finaid.org
www.students.gov
www.scholarships.com
www.fastweb.com
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.studentaid.gov

• Create a “College Resume” that documents your activities, sports, awards, college classes, jobs, summer programs, etc.  Include time invested and calendar years you were involved. See Mrs. Norris for sample resumes.
• Buy a calendar and a notebook or filing system. Keep track of all yoru paperwork, and b e aware of deadlines.

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Senior Collage, put together by Joe Levie

TCP Introduces Its Salutatorian and... Co-Valedictorians?

By Jeremy DeRois
       On Thursday, May 13th, TCP held its annual awards ceremony to honor both the high-achieving scholars and all of the graduating seniors and juniors. Also, the TCP administration annually announces its senior class salutatorian and valedictorian at the end of the ceremony. This year, however, the announcement was a little bit different.
         The audience drew in a gasp of shock when Mrs. Milliken announced that Jeannie Wood was salutatorian. Everyone was happy for him, but most of the students knew what was going to come next: the announcement of valedictorian. Anyone who knows Stephen and Rachel Underwood knows that they have been competing for the title of valedictorian since their freshman year, and this announcement was the final climax of it. But when someone else was announced for salutatorian, they wondered if one was going to be cut out completely.[more]

Memories from the Top

By Joe Levie
    Our seniors have had memorable experiences at TCP that they will never forget. All the service, spirit, and fun character each senior has shown is a permanent glow added on to the heritage of Tri City. From Stephen Underwood conducting pep assemblies and harassing poor freshmen to Summer Reynolds and Sam Brand sparking up the baseball diamond or basketball court in hunger of their avid appetite for sports. There was the Halloween when Max Efrein dressed up as the bum who did Kung Fu, sending everyone into fits of laughter around him. And who could forget Rachel Underwood’s violent hiccups that repeatedly startle everyone? [more]

What Does It Really Matter?

By Jessica Holevar
       Every year, juniors start their journey to college acceptance. Colleges look at many parts of a student’s academics and life. One of these is test scores, mainly the SAT.
            Those three letters can instantly bring fear and stress. According to Mrs. Norris, there are some simple steps to take to help prepare to take this test, and also to lessen the stress of the experience.
            The first thing is that students should take the PSAT the fall of their junior year. After this, take as many practice SAT tests as possible. Some programs will offer up to 11 but try for at least 3-4. Reading challenging literature, and expanding vocabulary, will help immensely.
            But still, why does it matter? [more]

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Special
Graduation
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New Parking Policy: Original parking permit will cost $65.00 which will last for three years. If you lose your sticker, there will be a $20.00 fine for replacing it.

TCP May School Schedule

TCP Sports Schedule

May 3rd- Golf Tournament, Verde Santa Fe Golf Course
May 5th- Soccer Tournament, Ken Lindley Field
May 6th – 2010 TCP Sports Banquet
May 10th - Softball vs. Chavez, at 5:30p.m
May 11th - Softball vs. Chavez, at 7:00p.m
May 12th - Softball vs. Armstrong
May 17th - Softball vs. Stults
May 18th - Softball vs. Chavez
May 19th - Softball vs. Stults
May 23rd- Western Conference: Suns vs. Lakers 6:30 p.m
May 24th - Softball vs. Stults
May 25th - Softball vs. Armstrong

• Western Conference: Suns vs. Lakers 7:00 p.m

May 26th - Softball vs. Chavez
May 27th- Western Conference: Suns vs. Lakers 7:00 p.m
May 31st - Softball vs. Armstrong
June 1st - Softball vs. Chavez
June 2nd - Softball vs. Armstrong
June 12th – World Cup: U.S.A vs. England 11:30a.m
June 18th- World Cup: U.S.A vs. Slovenia 7:00p.m
June 23rd- World Cup: U.S.A vs. Algeria   7:00p.M

John Dery's Cartoon

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