Senior Academy Announcements
March 7, 2025
Good Morning Senior Academy.
Let's wish Mrs. Zigler an early birthday as she will celebrate it tomorrow.
"We are SO excited to announce our Inspire winners for the art competition:
Our winner for our staff competition is Dawn Ray with her Stunning polymer clay sculpture.
Our winner for Alumni Art is Jacob Fowler with his stunning painting and photography display .
Our High School winners are...
3rd place: We had a tie for third with MacKenzie Rodriguez, Sarah Nesselhauf, Kyla Boone, and Sam Pender.
Our second place goes to Christian Dent for his wonderful illustrations.
Our First place goes to Austyn Lowery's works in Acrylic, and digital media!"
Winners are welcome to keep their ribbons that are hanging with their art and we appreciate their astounding efforts.
STUDENTS STAY UPDATED:
Upcoming Dates:
March 7th - ERD and NHS Red Cross Blood Drive
Early Release Schedule:
1st Period | 8:15-9:00 |
2nd Period | 9:05-9:50 |
3rd Period | 9:55-10:40 |
4th Period | 10:45-11:45 |
March 10-21 - Track Out
March 24 - Teachers workday
March 25 - ACT Testing March 25th (Asynchronous for grades 9, 10, and 12)
March 28 - Spring Dress Down Pictures reschedule
March 31-April 4 - HS Spirit Week
Driver Eligibility Forms will not be given out over Spring Track-out. Please let Mrs. Campbell know if you need the Permit form. A parent has to sign and pick-up the form. Last day to pick up the form is Thursday, March 6th at noon. This is by appointment only. The requirements to receive this form are as follows - you have taken the class and completed your driving portion. Please contact Mrs. Campbell at kcampbell@eastwakeacademy.org.
Spirit Week is coming!! Your Spring Spirit Week will be March 31st until April 4th with a Pep Rally on Friday, April 4th during 4th period. The days are as follows:
Monday: PJ vs. Adam Sandler Day
Tuesday: Pop culture/ meme/ Vine Day
Wednesday: Camo Day
Thursday: Pirates vs. Princesses
Friday: Color Wars- Seniors will wear black, Juniors will wear purple, Sophomores will wear pink, and Freshman will wear blue
If you are interested in participating in any of the Pep Rally games, please reach out to your grade level representatives and class presidents! See Mr. Raynor or Mrs. Jones with any concerns and questions regarding Spirit Week and Pep Rally.
EWA Senior Academy Student Services: Learn more about; Scholarship Opportunities , FAFSA, CommonApp, Forms, Community Service and careers.
Wake Electric Scholarship: $2,000 & $1,250 College Scholarships Available: High School seniors, if your parents or guardian(s) are members of Wake Electric, be sure to apply for the Fred M. Alford Scholarship ($2,000) and 16 Touchstone Energy Scholarships ($1,250 each). The deadline to apply is March 14, at 5 pm. To learn more about eligibility or to apply, visit: wemc.com/scholarships.
NCSU VetCAMP is a 5-day summer camp hosted by the Veterinary Professions Advising Center (VetPAC). It provides high school students with hands-on animal and veterinary experience through a summer camp! We offer two in-person programs lasting one week each and a week-long virtual camp. The dates are as follows:
In-Person Week 1: June 16th - 20th
In-Person Week 2: June 23rd - 27th
Virtual Week: July 7th - 11th
Applications for VetCAMP 2025 are now open and will close on March 31st at 5:00pm EST. Please see the attachment for more information. VetCAMP Flier
Seniors- If you are interested in becoming a State Trooper, please see Mrs. Ray for details about Student Trooper Program sponsored by the American Legion.
Couch Oil Cares Scholarship: $2,000 scholarship to first year students who have been accepted into a 2-year or 4-year accredited college and reside in a 16-county area surrounding the Triangle.
Seniors - Cap and Gowns will be picked up in the HS foyer (entrance to HS) on April 9th, 10th, and 11th 11:25 til 12:10. Please make sure to stop by and pick up your cap and gown. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Campbell.
EWA NEWS:
EWA Events Calendar: https://www.eastwakeacademy.org/events
CLUBS:
Friday:
Early Release for all--No Wings
NHS Blood Drive afterschool
It's time to sign up for the 2nd Annual Volley-Bros tournament. The event will be on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm in the EWA gym. However, all participants need to sign up and pay before trackout. $20 per participant, which includes your t-shirt. Scan the QR codes posted on flyers around the building and then pay Mrs. Lane before this Friday.
Attention Book Club: please stop by room 211 as soon as possible to pick up your copy of this month's book, The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. We will meet on March 28 at lunch to chat!
SPORTS:
MS: $6 General Admission
HS: $7 General Admission
Friday 3/7
Var Soccer vs Neuse Charter 4:00pm
Knightdale Station Park - 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
Quote of the Day
March is Women's History Month. All of the quotes this month will be from famous women throughout history.
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” ~ Mother Teresa