University of Rochester Honors 4 Gatton Academy Juniors
April 28, 2010 | News, People, Student Success | No Comments
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.