Keaton Smith, a 2012 graduate of The Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science in Kentucky, has been awarded an Emerson National Scholarship.
He is among 30 recipient of the scholarship awarded annually to children of Emerson employees. Keaton, of Alexandria, KY, is the son of Robert (Bob) W. Smith, Systems Administrator, at Power Transmission Solutions in Florence, KY.
Winners, selected from among 128 finalists, were announced this week by Michael G. Rohret, Emerson Senior Vice President Human Resources.
Keaton plans to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA, and study computer science.
The winners of the Emerson scholarship receive $2,000 per academic year for four years. Selection is made based on academic performance of the applicants,: Grade point average, class rank, and national test scores. Participation in school activities and community involvement are also considered in the selection process.
Awards presented by the University of Rochester (NY).
Four Gatton Academy juniors have been recognized by the University of Rochester with awards and scholarships.
Sarah Schrader (’11 Warren) has been awarded the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award. This award is given to current high school juniors who have exceptionally high achievement and rigor in the science classes they choose to take and who also have high PSAT and SAT math scores
Claci Ayers (’11 Warren) has received the George Eastman Young Leaders Award. This award is given to high school juniors who possess strong leadership experience both in their school and in their community, who maintain high grades despite taking on challenging courses, and who are extensively involved in extracurricular activities.
Corban Coffman (’11 Fayette) has received the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award, which is named in honor of two of the University of Rochester’s most significant pioneers of social justice and recognizes Coffman’s commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues. Students who are nominated for this award have exhibited leadership and dedication to community action, have strong grades, and take on rigorous courses in the humanities and social sciences.
Derek Fox (’11 Campbell) is a recipient of the Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology. Recipients of this award have demonstrated a strong interest in innovation and information technology and have high achievement in this area. Students who receive the Xerox Award also lead other students to new approaches to old problems and seek exposure to new technologies outside of school, such as pursuing serious work opportunities in local laboratories or industry. Derek will complete a full-summer internship with Dr. Jeff Ward of NKU’s Department of Computer Science later this year.
Along with each student’s award comes the chance to be considered for $7500 scholarships per year at the University of Rochester (totaling at least $30,000 over four years) if they apply and choose to enroll.
