Welcome, Gabriel Lira, to the GHS Talent Search staff! He has already started working
with the Freshmen and Sophomore classes. Gabe is a wonderful addition to the team!!
GHS Juniors have had a busy week learning the difference between the ACT and the SAT.
Michael Pittman at GHS
Michael Pittman spoke on Financial Literacy to 300+ GHS students at a level that was
easily digested, understood and extremely relatable. He handed out $20's, $50's, and
$100's to demonstrate his points and keep students' attention.
GHS Talent Search at Group Dynamix
This summer at GHS
GHS Talent Search had the opportuity to take a trip down to Group Dynamix in Carrollton.
We practiced problem solving, team building, goal setting , and communication/relationship
skills by participating in activities that brought out the very best in each of our
students. Valuable time was spent with the Group Leaders engaging the students in
conversations about applying the lessons in their day to day life. More fun was had
playing dodgeball and climbing on the challenging Ropes course. We rewarded ourselves
for our hard work/play by having lunch at CiCi's pizza!
By engaging our students in multiple activites including supporting their school events,
taking them on college campus tours, and various career site visits, we are assisting
our students with recognizing and developing their potential so that they can enroll
and complete the postsecondary education that is best for their needs.
Our goal in Talent Search is to increase the number of college graduates at GHS by
assisting students with academic enrichment, college enrollment, and the financial
aid process. We took a big step toward that goal this week!
GHS 2024:
● 99% of GHS 2024 seniors applied to several colleges (multiple) and made commitments
to their
preferred schools, and are accepted to PSEs.
● All are on track to proceed with enrollment in the fall. We have one or two who
have decided on the
military before college. SUCCESS!!
● 98% of our 2024 seniors successfully completed and submitted their FAFSAs.
● Most Talent Search 9th and 10th graders have received several career and college
prep, academic skill
development services.
● 84% of our Talent Search 11th graders attended a 4 hour SAT/ACT Test prep session
w/ Sherri Mitchell.
● Of the 42 Talent Seniors, $277,250 was received for their freshman years.
● Out of 180 graduates, there are 18 who make up the "top ten percent" !2 of those
students are
Talent Search Students!!!
Brandon and Heidy are planning and conducting SUMMER SENIOR BOOTCAMPS for rising seniors
this
summer.
Students will complete their college admission essays, resumes, set up their college
app accounts on
GoApplyTX, and apply for scholarships during these bootcamps and will have a head
start before their senior
year even begins!! June 25th thru Aug 2nd
GHS Trips Scheduled this summer..
July 23-GHS College field trip to Oklahoma University
July 30- GHS to NCTC for Medical Career exploration and demonstrations
August 12 Leadership/Teambuilding event in Carrollton, TX
MEET ALEXA
ALEXA WORKS HARD in the classroom, and outside of it, she is a top student, head cheerleader,
and student body president. Her passion for improving the lives of fellow classmates
can be seen in her hard work on Mental Health week at GHS, bringing awareness and
encouragement to the student body. She has been offered several large scholarships
and acceptance to the Honors college at the University of Missouri to study social
media management and marketing, continuing her passion for connecting people with
each other in an ever-changing world. We are so proud of you, Alexa!!
WE LOVE OUR GAINESVILLE HS COUNSELING TEAM
GAINESVILLE TALENT SEARCH loves our counselors! A wonderful day of professional development
with the GHS counselor team learning about all the resources UNT has to offer our
high school students. From speaking to professors about student need, learning what
the counseling and testing department has to offer, to a wonderful lunch at Eagles
Landing, the love for educators is clear to see! Until next time!
TALENT SEARCH SENIOR BOOTCAMPS ARE UNDERWAY
GAINESVILLE HS SENIORS 2024 are currently meeting with their Talent Search College
Prep Advisors this summer to complete college-going tasks. We appreciate that our
students want to be prepared ahead of time for college admission, financial aid, and
scholarship deadlines! If you have a senior graduating in 2024, have them make an
appointment with us!
MEET MELANIA
MELANIA STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE and inclusivity in all of her many passions. Top ten
in the school, lead clarinet player, and manager for many successful productions,
there is no area that she doesn't shine. She is attending the University of Evansville
in Indiana on a full tuition scholarship this fall to study Theater Stage Management,
as she hopes to bring her creative visions to life on stages around the world. While
there, she intends to study abroad at Harlaxton College, the sister campus in England.
We could not be more proud of you, Melania!!!
ARI HEADED TO TEXAS TECH
WRECK 'EM! ARI is headed to Texas Tech University to study nursing with the intention
of getting her degree to work as a Registered Nurse one day. She exemplifies what
it means to search for the good in others and work hard when life is difficult, Talent
Search is so proud of all her dedication and cannot wait to see where she goes!
JAZ HEADED TO UT AUSTIN
HOOK 'EM! JAZ is headed to the University of Texas in Austin, she was accepted as
a Plan II student in the Steve Hicks School of Social Work. She is a passionate advocate
for issues of injustice in underprivileged communities, Talent Search cannot wait
to see where she goes!
MELAINA HEADED TO UE INDIANA
GO ACE'S! MELAINA is going to the University of Evansville in Indiana to study Stage
Management in a very selective program, due to her hard work in high school she is
going to this private school tuition-free! She's a brilliant creative girl who will
go on to make a space for others to express themselves, Talent Search is so proud
of her!
University of North Texas 
