Happy Mardi Gras Miss-Lou!

The Krewe of Phoenix is in full swing with our “Fantastic Voyage” theme.

We are looking forward to our Phoenix parade on Friday, Feb. 5, followed by our Grand Ball on Feb. 6.

Many people are unaware that the krewe is involved in more than parades and parties. The Krewe of Phoenix awards the John S. Callon Scholarship each year to a deserving high school graduate in memory of our first king, Mr. Callon.

Information packets have been mailed to area guidance counselors. I am encouraging all graduating seniors to contact your guidance counselors and apply. Applicants should include a high school transcript, ACT or SAT score, letters of recommendation and a completed application and Krewe of Phoenix questionnaire.

A selection committee will evaluate the application based on the rubric that applicants can also get from their guidance counselors. The committee will also be looking at the difficulty level of the course the applicant has taken, including AP courses and upper level sciences and math. Applicants should include any honors they have received such as rank, valedictorian/salutatorian and other awards.

The committee will look at involvement in extracurricular activities, art, athletics, jobs and leadership roles. Community service is important to the Krewe of Phoenix. The committee will want to know in which community service projects applicants have been involved.

Applicants are also asked to include an essay explaining “why you want to continue your education and what you plan for your life.”

The applications should be mailed to me no later than March 8. Please mail to my address at 236 Timber Lane, Vidalia, LA 71373.

The committee will evaluate the applications and select the winner on March 11.

Applications received after March 11 will be ineligible.

Graduates, please contact your guidance counselors for applications, We look forward to awarding the John S. Callon Scholarship to the deserving Miss-Lou graduate.

Donations to the John S. Callon Scholarship in memory or honor of someone can be mailed to the above address.

 

Kaye Harris is the Krewe of Phoenix scholarship chairperson.