Calling all skateboarders and fans of skateboarding!

Tickets are now available for the upcoming Maloof Money Cup that will be held
September 3-4, 2011 on the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds.

Please visit: http://www.maloofmoneycup.com/skateboarding/ for more information.

The schedule for the DC Maloof Cup is below:

Thursday: Open Practice

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Time TBD)

12pm - 6pm: 
Open Practice and Check-In

Friday: Open Practice

10am – 6pm:  
Open Practice and Check-In

4:30pm – 5pm: 
Skaters' Meeting

Saturday: Pro Qualifiers and Pro Semi-Finals

9am – 10:15am:  
Open Practice

10:15am – 11am:  
Vitaminwater Regional Am Qualifiers

10:30am – 12pm: 
High Ollie Qualifiers in the Village

11pm – 12pm: 
Open Practice

12pm – 3pm: 
Pro Qualifiers

3pm – 3:15pm: 
High Ollie Challenge

3pm – 4pm: 
Open Practice

4pm – 6:30pm: 
Pro Semi-Finals

Sunday: Vitaminwater AM Invitational, Masters Demo and Pro Street Finals

9am – 10:15am: 
Open Practice

10:15am – 11am: 
Masters of Street Demo

11am – 3pm: 
Am Street

3pm – 4pm: 
Pro Practice

4pm – 6pm: 

Pro Finals and Awards

Communications Internship available for high school students! Application deadline is tomorrow, August 31!

The Teen Toolbox, LLC is currently accepting applications for a high school Communications intern. The application deadline is tomorrow, August 31 so apply today!

This is a virtual/online internship that will combine journalism, marketing, networking, and social media. The intern will work no more than five (5) hours/week and the internship is unpaid.

A complete email application should include: 

• Your name, age, and hometown;

• One paragraph on how social media can be used to empower teens;
•  One paragraph on your favorite media/marketing story this year and why.
•  The reason why you are applying for the internship and your previous communications experience.

To apply for the internship, send an email with the subject “Internship” to: theteentoolbox@yahool.com.

Applications for the 2012 Gates Millennium Scholars Program are now available!

For students entering college for the first time in the Fall 2012, the application for the 2012 Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS) is now available! The deadline to submit applications is
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:59pm EST.

This year, GMS will select 1,000 talented students to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice! In addition to the scholarship, Gates Millennium Scholars will also receive personal and professional development through GMS’ leadership programs as well as academic support throughout their college career.

The GMS Scholarship Award Provides: 

• Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help aid;
•  Renewable awards for Gates Millennium Scholars who are maintaining satisfactory academic progress;
•  Graduate school funding for continuing Gates Millennium Scholars in the areas of Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Library Science, Mathematics, Public Health or Science; and
•  Leadership development programs with distinctive personal, academic and professional growth opportunities.

Students are eligible for a GMS scholarship if
they meet all of the following criteria: 

• Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American.
•  Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States.
•  Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED.
•  Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university in the Fall of 2012 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student. First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients.
•  Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities.
• Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.
• Have completed and submitted all three required forms: the student’s application (Nominee Personal Information Form), an evaluation of the student’s academic record (Nominator Form) and an evaluation of the student’s community service and leadership activities (Recommender Form) by the January 11, 2012 deadline.

Please note: The three forms may be sent separately or together. Attachments (to the required forms or otherwise) and application materials transmitted by fax or an e-mail attachment will not be considered.

Selection Process & Award Notification

Eligible students who have submitted a complete application by the deadline will be considered for a GMS scholarship. Because these awards are highly competitive, students anyone writing about a student’s academic record (Nominator) and community service and leadership activities (Recommender) should make every effort to provide a complete picture of that student’s qualifications.

Complete applications must be submitted online before Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:59PM EST or postmarked on or before January 11, 2012.

Complete paper applications can be mailed to:

Gates Millennium Scholars

P.O. Box 1434

Alexandria, Virginia 22313

Ph: 1-877-690-GMSP (4677)

Applications for the 2012 United States Senate Youth Program are now available!

 

 Student Government Association Members are strongly encouraged to apply to the 2012 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). USSYP is designed to deepen students' understanding of America’s political processes and encourage them to consider careers in public service.

Two student leaders from each state, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity will become USSYP delegates. From March 3 through March 10, 2012, the delegates will visit Washington, DC and witness the United States government in action. Delegates will hear major policy addresses by Senators, cabinet members, officials from the Departments of State and Defense, and directors of other federal agencies. Delegates will also experience and participate in a meeting with a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. All transportation, as well as hotel and meal expenses for the USSYP will be provided by the Hearst Foundation. Each delegate will also be awarded a $5,000 college scholarship to be used towards enrollment in an Undergraduate, Bachelor Degree program at an accredited college or four (4) year university.

In order to apply, delegates must be:

• A graduating high school Junior or Senior; 
• A first time USSYP delegate; 
• A resident of the District of Columbia (based on parent/legal guardian’s residency); 
• A U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; 
• Enrolled in a Public, Public Charter, or private school in the District of Columbia; and 
• One of the following: An elected or appointed student body class President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer or Student Representative.

 Delegates selected into the program agree to: 

• Participate in the USSYP Washington Week Leadership Program from March 3 – 10, 2012;
•  Enroll at an accredited college or university in the U.S. within two (2) years of graduation; 
• Be accepted into an Undergraduate Bachelor Degree program; and 
• Complete the USSYP Application for Grant form, have it signed by the Dean of Admissions or Bursar and affixed with the college or university seal, and forward to the Hearst Foundation.

Applicants must:

• Submit an official high school transcript; 
• Complete a 500 word, typed essay; and 
• Have an interview with the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s scholarship review panel.

Applications for the 2012 USSYP are due on October 3, 2011. Please contact Mr. Cotton for an application.

Student Conference for High School Students - hosted by the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. on October 8!

The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) is holding their 36^th Annual Eastern Region Student Conference from October 6 – October 9, 2011 at the

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center:

5701 Marinelli Rd.

Bethesda, MD 20852

The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel is conveniently located across from the White Flint Metro Station.

On Saturday, October 8, 2011, the conference will include one day of seminars and lunch and the day is specifically geared towards high school students! The goal of the seminars is to better prepare high school students for careers in accounting and financial management disciplines. 

Seating will be limited to thirty (30) students so you are strongly encouraged to register early!

The deadline to register for the conference is

September 9, 2011.

On the day of the event (October 8, 2011), the dress code is professional attire (Dresses, shirt and tie; suits if you have one).

You can e-mail your registration form (please contact Mr. Cotton for a registration form) to: asmith6620@gmail.com or fax your registration form to: (301) 588-6218. If you have any questions regarding the conference, please call Andrea Smith at (202) 596-6310.

The Wards 7 & 8 Young Marines are currently accepting applications!

 

 The Wards 7 & 8 Young Marines unit is a youth development and community service organization and they are looking for young men and women to participate in their exciting programs!

Programs currently being offered by the Young Marines include:

• Outdoor Recreation (Camping, Hiking, Boating & Seamanship, Archery and Marksmanship);
• Personal Fitness (Physical Training, Athletic Activities and Close Order Drill);
• Health & Wellness Training (First Aid & CPR, Land Safety & Survival, Water Safety & Survival, Drug & Gang Resistance, Firearms Safety and Boating Safety);
• Ceremonial Operations (Parades, Honor Guard, Drill Team and Drum & Bugle Corps);
• Special Operations (Community Emergency Response Team, Incident Management Team and Master-At-Arms); and
• Public Affairs (Website and Social Media, Still and Video Imagery, Public Speaking, Journalism and Special Events).

 Please note: The Young Marines DO NOT recruit youth into the military and they DO NOT teach combat skills.

Wards 7 & 8 Young Marines have fun while developing Leadership, Discipline, Teamwork and Community Service – the cornerstones of the program.

To apply for the Young Marines program, please complete an application. Applications are accepted year round and completed applications can be faxed to: (703) 997-7527.  

If you have any questions about the application or the enrollment process, please e-mail your name and phone number to: ucymdc@yahoo.org.

NIH Bio-technology Training for Young Black Men!

 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, DC is offering 22 Scholarships for young black men to study Bio-technology on the National Institutes of Health campus this Fall.

Applications are due next Monday, August 22!

The objective of this program is to expose more students, especially young black males, to science at an early age (8^th, 9^th and 10^th graders). The Bio-Technology Training Labs run from October 2011-April 2012 and will take place on Saturdays from 9am-Noon.

Applications must be faxed or emailed by Monday, August, 22. Accepted scholarship recipients will be notified by September 23^rd, 2011.

Send complete applications to:

Attn: Technology Committee Chairman

e-mail: technology@100blackmendc.org

Fax: (301) 576-5263

Calling all artists: The DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities wants your artwork!

The DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (DCCAH) is seeking to purchase two and three-dimensional works of art including, but not limited to: prints, drawings, mixed media compositions, paintings, photographs, ceramics, and movable sculptures to be included in the Art Bank Collection.

The Art Bank Collection is a growing collection of movable works funded through DC Creates Public Art. Artwork in the Art Bank Collection are owned by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and are loaned to other District Government agencies for display in public areas of government buildings.

Submissions by video artists and other technological innovators are strongly encouraged as DCCAH is looking to expand the Art Bank Collection to include more diverse and dynamic forms of contemporary art. Representational, conceptual, and abstract works will also be considered.

This year, the Art Bank application process will be done entirely online. Please visit https://dcarts.slideroom.com/ to create a free, SlideRoom account. Once you create an account, you will be allowed to submit up to 10 (ten) labeled images to be considered for the Art Bank. All artwork must be available for purchase upon submission and must be created with archival materials. Artwork should not exceed 96” in any direction or 100lbs in weight.

In addition to ten images of prospective artwork, a completed online application will include: 

• An artist statement;
•  A current resume; and 
• An image list of all works submitted, in the order of submission.

All artists who reside or maintain studio space in the Washington, DC metropolitan area are eligible to apply but preference will be given to District residents.

 Key Dates:

• All applications must be received by Friday, September 30.  
• Tuesday, October 11: Preliminary selections will be made from image entries.  
• Week of October 17-21: Artists drop-off artwork for viewing.  
• Monday, October 24: Final selections are made.
• Monday, October 31: Artists can pick-up their artwork that has not been selected.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Zoma Wallace, Curator and Art Collections Manager of DCCAH at (202) 724-5613.

The Application deadline for the Newseum's 2011-12 Student Advisory Team has been extended to Friday, September 23!

The Newseum is looking for middle and high school students to participate on their Student Advisory Team. The role of the advisory team is to serve as the Newseum’s student ambassadors and to provide feedback on the development of interactive exhibits, videos and programs in the Newseum.

Student Advisory Team members will be given tickets to the Newseum and are eligible to receive volunteer hours for their participation. Team members MUST be able to attend meetings once a month at the Newseum in Washington, DC.

If you are interested in being a part of the Newseum’s Student Advisory Team, please submit your application by September 23, 2011!

Applications should include a 250 word essay that describes why you would like to be a part of the Student Advisory team and one letter of reference from a faculty or community member.

Completed applications can be submitted by mail, fax or electronically to:

Newseum Education Department
555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
Ph: (202) 292-6650

Fx: (202) 292-6665
E-mail: educationprograms@newseum.org

Before joining the team, finalists will interview with members of the Newseum Education Department and current Student Advisory Team members.

The first Student Advisory Team meeting will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2011 from 5pm to 7pm. Parents are required to attend this introductory meeting along with their child.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication includes an event for youth!

The Martin Luther King Jr. Dedication Celebration Week will be held from August 24-28, 2011. In conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Project Foundation, the U.S. Department of the Interior is inviting 20 SEED Public Charter School students to attend the Dream Keepers: Encouraging Future Leaders youth event. The event will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 11:00am-3:00pm at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

The purpose of the event is to inspire youth to reach their full potential and to disseminate Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of non-violence and social justice. The event is geared toward middle school through high-school students. The program will include a keynote speaker, a panel discussion and exhibits and lunch will be provided for the students. The attire for the event is business casual.

If you are a SEED student and are interested in attending this event, please send Mr. Cotton your name and grade by next Friday, August 19. Slots will be reserved on a first come, first served basis so you are encouraged to submit your information ASAP.

For additional information about the Martin Luther King Jr. Dedication Ceremony Week activities, please visit: http://www.dedicatethedream.org.

Semester at The Island School - Marcus Murphy

 

 When I was a sophomore, I applied to The Island School in Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas. In the beginning I thought I was not going to get accepted because I had a few struggles that year. In fact, it was during my sophomore year that I strongly considered leaving SEED Public Charter School and I threw away my Island School application. However, I decided that SEED was the best place for me and as fate would have it, I completed and submitted the last remaining application.

Over the next few months, I nervously waited for a letter from The Island School to see if I got denied or accepted into their program. I kept telling myself that I was going and one week when I went home, there was a letter from The Island School waiting for me! Nervously, I opened the letter and it said, “Congratulations, you have been accepted to the Spring 2011 Semester program at the Island School!” I now had an opportunity to study abroad and see a different world outside of SEED and Washington, DC.

 For me, the Island School was an experience of a lifetime. I had never lived away from home for four months and had never traveled as far away as the Caribbean. My first day at The Island School was a little shaky because I arrived a day late and I thought I missed out on the entire experience. My mind was racing and I wondered if my classmates would like me or acknowledge that I was part of the semester program. All of those worries disappeared as soon as my roommate Aidan spoke to me and from that point forward, everyone spoke to me and treated me like I was part of the community.

 While I thought that life would be difficult after arriving to The Island School a day late, I felt even worse when I found out that I couldn’t swim as well as I thought I could. Sure enough, those feelings about not being a part of the community began to resurface. To my relief, The Island School community was extremely supportive of me learning how to swim and they practiced with me and showed me many techniques that I will always remember and cherish. Dave Burnham, my swim coach and friend believed in me so much during my half-marathon swim in May. I swam four miles and he swam with me. The half-marathon started off rough but I was able to finish in 3 hours and 45 minutes! Completing the half-marathon was definitely one of the greatest accomplishments of my semester.

 

I recommend The Island School not only because is it located in the Bahamas, but the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming and it is definitely paradise. I went to The Island School scared and afraid to leave DC but once I arrived, I took on the different challenges like running, swimming, scuba diving, being alone on the beach for 48 hours, and making new friends. All those components made my semester wonderful and I truly encourage people to apply to The Island School and experience the beautiful island and people for themselves.