Senior Academy Announcements
September 3, 2025
Good Morning Senior Academy.
Seniors: Tux and Drape pictures are today. If you have not signed up, contact Mrs. Ray to be included in the Tux and Drape pictures for the yearbook.
HS EVENTS:
Wednesday, September 3rd
Senior Tux & Drape Pictures - K4 Dining Hall –
Seniors come prepared:
Be on time
Boys have a white t-shirt and the girls have on a cami to put on underneath your Tux or Drape.
11:30am – 12pm - Cancer Awareness Club Meeting - Lane's room
11:30am – 12pm - NAHS Meeting - Wade's room
Thursday, September 4th
11:30am – 12pm - HS First Priority Meeting - J. Massey's room
11:30am – 12pm - HS Gaming Club - Harrington's room
3:50 – 5:30pm - HS Gaming Club - Harrington's room
COMING UP:
Sept. 26th - Early Release Day
Sept. 29th - Oct. 10th - TRACK OUT
Mon. Oct. 13th - Teacher Workday
STUDENTS STAY UPDATED:
STUDENT SERVICES: (Scholarships, FAFSA, Common APP, Forms, Community Service info) https://sites.google.com/eastwakeacademy.org/senioracademystudentservices/home
SENIORS:The Wake County Schools College Fair will be held at the McKimmon Center at NC State. Sunday, September 21st.
Fair Name: WAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS FAIR
Fair Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fair Location: NC State University – McKimmon Center
Address: 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606
Notes: Parking is available in front of the McKimmon Center or in front of the Joyner Visitor Center.
Scholarships
The Gates Scholarship application is due September 15.
Eligibility requirements:
A high school senior
Pell-eligible
A US citizen or permanent resident
In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
Driver’s Ed class: EWA's virtual Drivers Ed Fall Class (through Jordan Driving School) has been scheduled for October 6-10, 2025, Times: 2:30-8:30 pm. Registration will start the second week of September.
YEARBOOK Order: Attention parents and students! Please order your yearbooks now while they are at the lowest price of the year. visit jostens.com/yearbooks If you order between now and Oct. 17, the yearbook price is $60. If you order personalization, you can receive four free icons for the cover. If you wait until the end of the school year, the price increases to $80 so please order now!
EWA NEWS:
EWA Events Calendar: https://www.eastwakeacademy.org/events
CLUBS:
"Student Council will hold their first meeting of the year with all Officers, Class Presidents, and Representatives next Wednesday, September 3rd, after school in Mr. Raynor's room from 3:15 until 4:00. Please make sure to attend and let Mr. Raynor or Mrs. Jones know if you have any questions or concerns."
Ambassadors Club next interest meeting is Sept. 5th in Ms. Zigler's room during lunch.
"Unity Club will have our next meeting on Monday September 15th in Mrs. Keene's office at lunch. We will plan to meet on the first and third Monday of each month. We hope to see you there!"
SPORTS:
Wednesday 9/3
Var XC at TMSA - Diamond 9 5pm (2:30 dismissal)
Wake Med Soccer Park - 101 Soccer Park Dr, Cary, NC 27511
Thursday 9/4
Var Soccer vs NCSSM 4pm (2:30 dismissal)
Knightdale Station Park - 810 N. First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
Var Volleyball at NCSSM 6pm
NCSSM - 1219 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705
Friday 9/5
Var Soccer vs Oxford Prep 4pm (2:30 dismissal)
Knightdale Station Park - 810 N. First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
JV Volleyball at Vance Charter 4:30pm (2:30 dismissal)
Vance Charter - 2090 Ross Mill Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Var Volleyball at Vance 6pm
Vance Charter - 2090 Ross Mill Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Quote of the Day
“It’s Better To Walk Alone Than A Crowd Going In The Wrong Direction.” ~ Diane Grant