Andrew Woods recently signed his letter in intent to swim at Albion College. Andrew is a four year swimmer, two year captain, 4 year State Qualifier in five different events and holds 2 school records, in the 200 IM and the 100 breaststroke. According to Coach Dowd, "Andrew has been a fantastic swimmer and teammate. Although we are sad to see him go, we can’t wait to see what he accomplishes at Albion!"
Congratulations Andrew!
Garber's National Honors Society students are once again hosting a pasta fundraiser dinner, drive-thru-style, on April 20. All of the proceeds will benefit a local family currently battling ovarian cancer. Click the link below to place your order:
https://forms.gle/88kmof1oqdUXtY6E8
The Bay Arenac ISD Career Center will be hosting six different camps June 20-23. See the attached flier to learn more and sign up for one of these six camps:
Entrepreneur Junior, Programming and Electronics, Metal Works, Cooking Around the World, Cultivating Futures in Agriculture, or Construction Trades.
Attention GHS Seniors:
Garber has a handful of private scholarships to award to current seniors. Click the link below or scan the QR code on the attached flier to read about the criteria and apply. Applications are due by 11:59pm on April 10.
https://forms.gle/Hr2hXVdsqge71mqe6
Don't forget! Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a College Night on Wednesday, April 6, from 6-730pm at Curtiss Hall. This event always has a HUGE turnout from various admissions reps from around the state. Visit the website below to see a list of colleges attending the event- https://www.svsu.edu/glbrcollegenight/
This event is free and open to the public.
Attention students ages 12-18!
We previously posted about Ag/Culinary, Automotive, Business, Healthcare, Info Tech, Skilled Trades Summer Camps, but today's posts focuses on a more generic camp for those who want to do a bit more generic career exploration.
*Find Your Future: This camp explores all 6 Career Pathways through hands-on experiences with professionals representing each of the 6 pathways; students explore each area to help target specific interests.
See the attached flier for information about date/location/cost. You can use the link below to register:
https://forms.gle/ztKWcEKA3JotAhsE9
Attention students ages 12-18! Mark your calendars, because there are some AMAZING Summer Career Camps coming up between June-August.
*Healthcare Camp: Students will have hands-on experience working on various skills from a variety of healthcare careers taught by field professionals. Learning opportunities will include real-life simulations, first aid, and more.
*Information Technology Camp: Students will explore networking and cybersecurity as well as programming and digital forensics with a strong hands-on emphasis. This camp is perfect for learning about a variety of technology-based careers.
*Skilled Trades Camp: July 11-14 & July 18-21 Students will have hands-on experiences working with tradespeople from the industry. Some of the activities will include welding, carpentry, electrical, safety, self-designed and built carpentry projects, heavy equipment, field trips to construction sites and more.
See the attached fliers for information about dates/locations/costs. You can use the link below to register:
https://forms.gle/ztKWcEKA3JotAhsE9
Attention students ages 12-18! Mark your calendars, because there are some AMAZING Summer Career Camps coming up between June-August.
*Agriculture/Culinary Camp: Students will learn about the agriculture industry, food preparation and menu planning, and source local ingredients in a hands-on way.
*Automotive Camp: The camp will help students explore careers throughout the automotive industry, including, design, development, manufacturing, sales, marketing, service, and aftermarket.
*Michigan Means Business: This hands-on camp gives students the opportunity to learn about business careers in Michigan's largest industries including manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare and hospitality/tourism.
See the attached fliers for information about dates/locations/costs. You can use the link below to register:
https://forms.gle/ztKWcEKA3JotAhsE9
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a College Night on Wednesday, April 6, from 6-730pm at Curtiss Hall. This event always has a HUGE turnout from various admissions reps from around the state. Visit the website below to see a list of colleges attending the event- https://www.svsu.edu/glbrcollegenight/
This event is free and open to the public.
Grace Carley, GHS Senior, was recently recognized as a an FFA State Degree recipient at the State Convention. This is awarded to students who have demonstrated above and beyond effort by working, learning, and growing in their designated FFA field (hers being veterinary science) outside of the classroom. Some of the qualifications needed to obtain this degree include:
-2 full years and 360 hours of agriculture classes
-25 hours of community service for two different activities
-5 activities above the chapter level
-562 unpaid hours in the field or have completed 562 unpaid hours+ productively invested at least 2,000 hours(she completed both through 4H, animal care, and her veterinary assistant position at Midland Animal Clinic).
AWESOME JOB, GRACE! We are so proud and cannot wait to see what you accomplish after graduation!
Both of Garber's Robotics teams had a terrific weekend earning multiple awards. The varsity team was awarded the Chairman's Award from FIRST, the organization's most prestigious award. With that award, we've qualified for State Tourney Competition. The JV team won several awards including a special rookie award for their performance.
The Chairman's Award Video is linked here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoMY2G9lBfg.
We are so very proud of our students and mentors who dedicate themselves to this incredible program.
All photo and videos are credited Emma Blakely.
The students listed below all competed at the 2021-22 SkillsUSA Regional Competition on Friday, March 4th at Delta College and will be going on to compete at the State Leadership & Skills Conference in Grand Rapids, April 8th - 10th. Congrats to Colton, Connor, and Arianna!
On Thursday, March 10, the Bay-Arenac Career Center DECA chapter traveled with 13 delegates to the Michigan DECA State Career Development Conference in Detroit. At the completion of the conference on March 12, the students listed below were recognized on stage and will travel to the DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA April 22 – 27 to compete among the top 1% of all DECA members worldwide. Awesome job, Mia, Kaleb, and Lauren, we are so proud!
PROM REMINDER!
Tickets will only be sold between March 21-25. Please see the attached pictures for more information or email blairj@e-hps.net with questions!
In addition, we wanted to share a community resource. Becca's Closet, a volunteer-led non-profit that donates prom dresses to students who cannot afford to purchase them, will be hosting four "Prom Dress Open Houses" at Bay City Central in April. Click the link below for more details:
https://www.facebook.com/BeccasClosetBayCity/events/?ref=page_internal
This weekend Little Caesars will be handing out FREE PIZZA to those in need on Sunday from 11am-1pm at the Salvation Army (401 10th St. Bay City, 48708). Spread the word <3
Last weekend 42 BPA Career Center students traveled to Grand Rapids for the 2022 State Leadership Conference. Students took the business and technology skills they have been learning this year and competed against over 1,500 other BPA students from around the state. Top 10 and 1st place finishers will be representing the Career Center at the National Leadership Conference in Dallas, TX, May 4-8. Pictured below are the Garber finalists, great job everyone!
Yesterday afternoon, GHS Junior, Grace Maziar, was honored as one of twenty "Unsung Heroes" at the DoubleTree Hotel. Unsung Heroes are recognized by the Bay City Noon Optimist Club as students who have quietly made or are making a positive contribution in their own way.
Congrats, Grace, we are proud that you are a Garber Duke!
Garber Esports is selling "Cinderella the Musical" vinyl stickers!
Stickers are $5 and can be purchased at the door on show nights, or online through the link below
https://sites.google.com/e-hps.net/garberesportssticker/home
Mark your calendars! Garber's co-ed cheer clinics and tryouts are coming up next month. Go Dukes!
We had some special visitors on site today. State Sen. Kevin Daley and State Rep. Timmy Beson stopped by Garber High School to learn about some of the the great things that our Robotics Team members are doing. Alexis, Coltin, Emma, Justin, and Luke were all on hand to share about their hard work and experiences. This is a special program, and our team is terrific.
