Gould Foundation Scholarship – at least 3 scholarships (one for a Fairfield High School student) to female graduates of Eastern Fairfield County High Schools.  Scholarships to be awarded only to females who would not be able to attend college or vocational school without financial assistance.  Preference shall be given to an applicant who has demonstrated leadership qualities as well as academic excellence.  Specific instructions on application must be followed and application submitted by April 1, 2000.

National Alliance for Scholastic Achievement – a national scholarship program for students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.  Financial need is not a consideration.  Awards range from $15,000 down to $2,000 per year and are renewable for four years.  The student should have a G.P.A. of at least 2.75 and have completed either the SAT or ACT.  There is a $15.00 application fee.  Deadline is March 6, 2000.  See Web site for further_information www.eee.org/bus/nasa.

Burger King/McLamore North American Scholarship Program – 269 $1,000 scholarships nationwide given to senior students who are generally great kids but whose academic credentials fall within a GPA range of 2.5 to 3.5 primarily because they must work part-time (15 hours per week average) out of financial need.  Two seniors, one boy and one girl, may be nominated from Newtown High School.  Deadline for applications to be turned in to the Career Center is January 6, 2000.

Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation – 200 awards ($1,000 each) for high school seniors based on ability (GPA and Aptitude Test Scores), activities and financial need.  Application deadline is May 31, 2000.

Applications and/or information for these scholarships, as well as ones previously listed in The Bee, are available at the school.  Please call Mrs McEvoy at 426-7651 if you have any questions.

Silver City Road derives its unlikely name from a dude ranch which once attracted horse lovers to the Newtown area.