In collaboration with Newton Senior High School Student Council and the Cardinal Cares Initiative, United Way of Jasper County has established Cardinals United a program offering a varsity letter to students who volunteer 110 or more hours of service in a year. Students earning their UWJC Varsity Letter in Community Service will be recognized during a special awards banquet hosted by United Way. STUDENTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS • Must be in grades 9-12 at Newton Senior High School or WEST Academy- Newton, Iowa • Have a 2.0 GPA or higher • Complete a minimum of 75 hours* * 75 hour benchmark is for 2018-19 school year only. Future years will have a 110 hours minimum • NHS Students - Complete application by Sept. 17, 2018, and return to Mr. Mills or Mrs. Tremel • NHS Students - Submit all hours for verification on a quarterly basis to Mr. Mills or Mrs. Tremel • WEST Academy Students - Complete application by Sept. 30, 2018, and return to Mr. Miller • WEST Academy Students - Submit all hours for verification on a quarterly basis to Mr. Miller • All students must submit final hours for verification by April 15, 2019