During the High School Academic Honors Recognition Evening, members of the junior class were recognized with nominations to prestigious scholarship programs should they choose to attend the colleges or universities where the scholarships are offered. Congratulations to these nominees.
Sammuel Drake is the recipient of the Alfred University Scholar Award given to a student who has been Outside of Ordinary by lending a hand to those that need it most; working to help support their family; or making a difficult decision to give up something so they could complete their coursework or add something to their resume. The selected recipient will receive a scholarship up to $30,000 per year at Alfred University.
Owen Wolfanger is the recipient of the Alfred State Pioneer Award given to freshmen entering an associate-degree program with at least a 88% GPA with a strong academic background. The selected recipient will receive a scholarship up to $2,500 per year for four years at Alfred State College.
Lilyin Mellick is the nominee for the Clarkson University Leadership Award, presented to a junior who demonstrates strong leadership qualities, positively impacts their high school and community, and who demonstrates academic excellence. This scholarship is $20,000 per year for four years.
Lilyin Mellick is also the recipient of the Elmira College Key Award. Recipients must be in the top ten percent of the junior class, earn a minimum cumulative average of 90 percent, and Regents exam scores are also considered. A Key Award winner receives a scholarship of $20,000 per year for four years at Elmira College.
Kloey Bush, Jenny Delafield, Jonathan Lander and Alana Wyatt are nominees for the Keuka College George H. Ball Community Achievement Award which rewards students based on academic excellence, leadership, service, social responsibility, integrity, and an appreciation for diversity. This scholarship is $10,000 per year for four years.
Harlee Grodis is the nominee for the The RIT Art and Design Award, presented to a junior who is pursuing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, ranks in the top 10 percent of the junior class, is involved as a leader in school and/or community, and demonstrate outstanding achievement in design and creativity. Students selected for this award are eligible for a scholarship of $19,000 a year for four years at RIT.
Lilyin Mellick is the nominee for The RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) Science and Math Award. The award is presented to a junior who is pursuing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, ranks in the top 10 percent of the junior class, is involved as a leader in school and/or community, and demonstrates an interest and ability in science and math. A student selected for this award is eligible for a scholarship of $19,000 a year for four years at RIT.
Rachael Gray is the nominee for The RIT Women in STEM Award, presented to a junior who is pursuing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, ranks in the top 10 percent of the junior class, is involved as a leader in school and/or community, and demonstrates high achievement, ability, and interest in science, computing, robotics, and/or math. Students selected for this award are eligible for a scholarship of $19,000 a year for four years at RIT.
Rachael Gray and Lilyin Mellick are the nominees for The Student Sage Recognition Scholarship for students that possess academic excellence and community involvement. The recipients embody the Sage motto, To Be, To Know, To Do. These students are eligible for a total scholarship of $18,000 a year for four years to attend either Sage College of Albany or Russell Sage College.
Dolan Cotter, Lilyin Mellick, MaryLi Nielsen and Alana Wyatt are nominees for the St. Bonaventure University Bonnie Scholar Award which rewards students based on qualities that reflect academic excellence, community, integrity, wisdom, leadership, social responsibility, compassion, and an appreciation for diversity. These students are eligible for a scholarship of $20,000 per year for four years to attend St. Bonaventure University.
MaryLi Nielsen is the recipient of the University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award. The criteria for this award include academic excellence in science and superior standardized test scores in math and/or science. This candidate will be eligible to participate in the Bausch and Lomb Science Scholarship Program which provides each qualified student with a scholarship of $5,000 per year for four years at the University of Rochester.
Lilyin Mellick is the George Eastman Young Leaders Award nominee recognizing outstanding achievement by high school juniors in leadership, academics and involvement in extracurricular activities. Students selected for this award are automatically considered for the George Eastman Young Leaders Scholarship, which provides each selected student with a scholarship of $5,000 per year for four years at the University of Rochester.
Harlee Grodis is the nominee for the Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony Award. Nominations for this award are based on commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues, leadership and dedication to community action, and strong grades and rigorous courses taken in the humanities and social sciences. Winners of this award are automatically considered for the High School Award Recognition Scholarship, which provides each qualified student with a scholarship of $5,000 per year for four years at the University of Rochester.