Couple alive after car pins them to bed for an hour

While two Nevada University students were asleep, a drunk driver crashed through their house and the car landed on top of the students’ bed spraying motor fluid and putting extreme weight on their bodies. Kristin Palmer and Trent Wood are the two university students who were awakened from their slumber by the drunk driver who thought that the house belonged to his ex-girlfriend. Police and workers continued to try to free the students. Their efforts took an hour allowing the students to escape the accident with minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Eric Cross is accused of driving drunk, battery with a deadly weapon, possession of an unknown vehicle, and lack of driving license. Woods explained that it felt like an earthquake because the roof of the old house was caving in.

Kristin Palmer who is Trent Woods’s girlfriend had more of the car’s weight  upon her body and could not move at all while Woods could move from the chest and up. Fluid from the car sprayed Palmer’s face and it started to burn making the couple worried that the car would explode. The couple soon relaxed when emergency workers came with chainsaws and cut through the walls to get to them. Forty-two minutes later the car was off and the couple was able to move off the bed.

As the blood began circulating through their bodies again they knew that they were not paralyzed and realized how lucky they were.  A downfall that occurred because of this accident was that the items the couple had in the house were damaged. Then hope shined in the couple’s favor. Bank of America is giving the couple monthly donations to help pay to replace the items. So a loss that they had can be replaced and life can go on for them in their house.

Although it’s still the beginning of the school year, time is cutting close for the seniors of 2010. College is a huge decision for each student to make. “Should I attend a college next year?” if so, “Where should I attend college?” And another question, “How will I afford to pay the tuition?”

Mr. McPherson helps Jamie review her high school transcript.

College applications are to be turned in very soon in order to be looked at for acceptance. Also, the quicker you sign up for financial aid, the better chance you have of getting a large amount of money to help pay the full costs for the university of your choice. Remember, just about every university requires an application fee, which means you do not want to spend too much of your money applying to different colleges. Also, there are some colleges which require an application essay. This is one paper that you should really take your time perfecting and the deadline may be sooner than you think.

• Things to think about when choosing a college (finance wise) are:
• What is the price of tuition?
• Will I need to pay for room and board? (Some colleges require you to live on campus at least your first year.)  
• Does the college offer scholarships?
• Can I use my KEES money to help out? Note: KEES money is only good if attending a college in Kentucky.

After these 4 questions are evaluated, don’t forget to look at the majors the school provides. When starting college, you do not have to know exactly what you want to major in; however, it would be beneficial for you to have an idea; therefore, when choosing your college, verify that they have majors you may be interested in pursuing, so that you will not have to make a transfer after sophomore year.

            If you are still undecided, the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) required by JCPS can be a great advantage for you. It is used to help you find potential strengths and weaknesses in a career. There are plenty of interest questions to find out what you like to do.  Also on the ILP are resources that allow you to look at the pros and cons of the colleges around the country. Take the ILP and use it to your benefit; it can definitely help you lay out all of your choices and pick just one.

             Mr. McPherson is the senior guidance counselor. He is available to help students receive information on colleges and scholarships. He has also made it clear, that he can help by writing recommendation letters as long as the information is given to him  two-three weeks before the deadline. Also, if a college application requires your transcript, he will mail that information to the college for you. He is there to help, which means we should be sure to use him to our advantage! Mr. McPherson also was nice enough to offer some useful advice.

     “Students should pick at least four schools of their interest. Let one of them be their dream school, one be a fall-back school (the one which you’re sure you can get into), and two others that interest you. Be sure to research your choices and then apply. Also, be sure to check deadlines for applications and scholarships before it’s too late. Do not worry about paying for college until you have been accepted and remember your KEES money if attending a Kentucky college. Also, be sure to apply for FASFA in January.”

            While seniors are really the focus for college tips, juniors and anyone else interested are also strongly advised to attend the college fairs in the area and look at their choices while it is still early. The sooner you realize you have an idea about where to attend, the better. It will help you work hard now in order to be accepted in the college of your choice and achieve goals you can set for yourself now. Finally, remember to study for the ACT in the spring because that is one score that means a lot to college admissions offices!

Seniors! The end is almost here. Well, the end of high school that is. It is also the beginning of a new life and the start of something great and new. Here are the Top 10 Reasons to look forward to college.

1. No more uniforms! Wear what you will. Tucked in, tucked out, it doesn’t matter. As long as you’re wearing clothes, nobody is going to have a problem with your style.
2. You don’t have to spend seven hours in class each day in the same building. You can pick your classes  whenever is suitable for you.
3. No more detentions/ suspensions for cutting class and other small stuff HS administrators sweat. It is your decision whether you want to come to class or not.
4. Co-ed dorms! Fun free time with kids your own age! No bedtimes, no curfews! How can that not be fun?!
5. No more scheduled lunches in the loud and packed HS  cafeteria. Eat what you want, when you want.
6. So much more freedom! You have the option of living on your own. That means not having Mom and Dad check up on you every hour.
7. You don’t have to join clubs just so they look good on your resume. You join clubs because you have so many options and it pertains to your interests.
8. College parties have a lot more to offer.
9. You can grow up and mature at your own pace. You don’t feel pressured.
10. There is a wider variety of classes you can take. It all depends on what you want to learn and become in your future.