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In This Issue:

• Junior Academy: 3 Sessions Left
• Advisor Form due Nov 3
• October Community Service
• College Visit + Open Houses
• College Knowledge
• Junior Year Requirements

Hello Crosby Scholars Family,

Happy October, Class of 2028! Your October Newsletter includes reminders for October and great ways to engage with colleges as you begin your college search, including virtual and in-person Open House events.

October is the last month to complete Junior Academy - only 3 sessions left! Once you attend Junior Academy, complete your Advisor Form in CrosbyConnect, due November 3.

Reminder: WS/FCS Free Eye Exams and Glasses Oct 6-8.

Junior year begins with Junior Academy! You can choose either Junior Academy: Explore My Options or Junior Academy: Create My Plan.

October 7, 15, and 28 are the last live opportunities to complete Junior Academy, due November 3. Register in CrosbyConnect.

After you attend Junior Academy, complete your required Advisor Form in CrosbyConnect, due November 3.

Daily, Now through Sunday, October 11, 2026 - Volunteer at the Carolina Classic Fair with Walkertown Girls Softball Association 

• Where: Carolina Classic Fair - Food Booth #2
• When: various times daily
• Help the Walkertown Girls Softball Association with their annual Carolina Classic Fair Fundraiser! Students will help take food orders, make drinks, prepare food, and deliver orders to customers at the fair. Students who participate receive free entry to the fair for the day of their shift and a parking pass, to be used by student drivers or parents dropping students off. Parents are welcome to volunteer with their students, but parents must also complete the volunteer registration to receive free entry to the fair. Walkertown Girls Softball Association will contact volunteers in advance of their fair to communicate ticket pick-up times.
• Click HERE to sign up! (Please type "Crosby Scholars" in the field titled "Softball Player Volunteering For.")

Saturday, October 10, 2026 - Volunteer at the 15th Annual Walk a Mile to Save Our Babies & Community Baby Shower

• Where: Forsyth HHS Highland Avenue Park | 642 Highland Ave., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (Rain location: Forsyth County Dept. of Public Health)
• When: 11am-2pm
• The Forsyth County Infant Mortality Reduction Coalition is hosting its 15th Annual Walk a Mile to Save Our Babies, a one-mile awareness walk shining a light on the persistently alarming rates of infant mortality in our community and across North Carolina. In partnership with SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, Forsyth County is also hosting a Community Baby Shower featuring family resources, health education, giveaways, and opportunities to connect with organizations that support healthy pregnancies, babies, and families.
• Click HERE to sign up!

Sunday, October 11, 2026 - Crosby Sparks: Pack grab-no-go protein bags

• Where: Sherwood Forest United Methodist Church | 5250 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
• When: 1pm-3pm
• October 12th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This day celebrates and honors the history and culture of Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples. On this day many places are closed, for example: banks, the postal service, government offices and many schools. This year on October 12th, around 100 employees at a local bank are choosing to serve the community on this day. Crosby Scholars will be packing grab-n-go bags to help individuals feel energized to serve! These bags will be packed with protein and also meet dietary restrictions. This project has double the impact! Crosby Scholars will be serving the servers.
• Click HERE to sign up!

Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Volunteer at The Robin Hood Festival

• Where: Parkway Presbyterian Church | 1000 Yorkshire Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
• When: various shifts all day
• The Robin Hood Festival is a charitable event benefiting two local non-profit organizations, HOPE of Winston-Salem and CareNet Counseling. Most volunteer shifts begin at 10am, while a few volunteers are needed starting at 7am. The latest shifts will end at 9pm. Volunteers can work as many hours as they like.
• Click HERE to sign up!

Check out all the October service opportunities on our website - there's something for everyone! Remember to complete your Community Service form in CrosbyConnect after you serve.

Want to learn about your post-secondary options at local community colleges? From Career and Technical Education to transfer degree options, there are many opportunities available. Join us for a college visit to Forsyth Tech and Davidson-Davie Community College on October 12. Seats are limited, and registration with parent/guardian permission is required. Click here to register.

Explore the UNC System! Students and families are invited to explore all 16 UNC System universities during a four-night Virtual Open House. Admissions representatives from each institution will share helpful information about the admission process and current students will discuss their college experiences and answer questions live. School counselors are also invited to attend this virtual event!

Scholars, attend any 1 session and earn your Crosby College Fair/Visit credit! Complete your College Fair/Visit Form in CrosbyConnect if you attend any session.

Ready to step onto college campuses? College Open House events are here! Step on campus, take a tour, learn about programs that interest you, and meet current students and faculty. Click here for details about the above schedule.

Note: This is not a complete list of college open house events, and Crosby Scholars does not host or provide transportation to or from these events. Visit the college website or contact the college directly if you have questions.

College Knowledge

Let's grow our college knowledge together! Check back each week for a new college fact.

Have a question you want answered or a college you want to learn more about? Send us an email!

What is a research university?

"A research university is a school that focuses on research! Graduates and the professors of these schools will focus on their research and projects, which undergraduates may have the opportunity to participate in. The courses offered focus on the academic side of things and give students a well-rounded understanding of critical thinking and specific aspects within the field they’re studying."

Source: College Raptor

Examples of research universities in North Carolina:

• Duke University
• NC State University
• North Carolina A&T State University
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Wake Forest University

There are many more in North Carolina and across the nation, but these are just a few you may already know.