Twenty-seven local 2015 high school graduates were accepted to Northern Essex Community College\u2019s Presidential Scholars Program, an honors program devoted to high academic achievement.<\/p>\n
In its 16th year, the Presidential Scholars Program is designed to reward motivated high school students who will be attending Northern Essex. Students are selected based on their high school academic record and recommendations from high school guidance counselors and teachers.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur Presidential Scholars Program targets academically motivated high school graduates who have decided to start their college education at Northern Essex,\u201d said Lane Glenn, president of Northern Essex. \u201cMost plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after getting an associate\u2019s degree from Northern Essex.\u201d<\/p>\n
Admission to the program includes a $1,000 scholarship, which is renewable provided the recipient maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher while attending NECC. Accepted students also receive a staff or faculty mentor who acts as an academic resource throughout the student\u2019s time on campus.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s Presidential Scholars include the following (by hometown):<\/p>\n
Boxford:<\/p>\n
Megan Gibson, Masconomet Regional High School, Engineering Science<\/p>\n
Derry, NH<\/p>\n
Anthony Bowers, Pinkerton Academy, General Studies: Individualized Option<\/p>\n
Georgetown<\/p>\n
Abby Sippel, Georgetown High School, Liberal Arts<\/p>\n
Groveland<\/p>\n
Madison Lesiczka, Pentucket Regional High School, Early Childhood Education<\/p>\n
Natalie Scott, Pentucket Regional High School, Liberal Arts<\/p>\n
Haverhill<\/p>\n
Abigail Monson, Haverhill Technical High School, Liberal Arts<\/p>\n
Gabrielle Ouellette, Haverhill High School, General Studies: Health Specialization<\/p>\n
Wyatt Pepe, Haverhill High School, Law Enforcement Certificate<\/p>\n
Xionnett Pla, Haverhill High School, Accounting<\/p>\n
Lawrence<\/p>\n
Lindsey Costello, Finance High School, Early Childhood Education<\/p>\n
Janelle Lopez, Greater Lawrence Technical High School, General Studies: Health Specialization<\/p>\n
Chelsea Lynch, Central Catholic High School, Liberal Arts<\/p>\n
Lys Ortiz, Lawrence International High School, General Studies: Health Specialization<\/p>\n
Crisleidy Paula, Lawrence International High School, Liberal Arts: Psychology Option<\/p>\n
Glendaliz Restos, Greater Lawrence Technical High School, General Studies: Health Specialization<\/p>\n
Jacqueline Rosales, Greater Lawrence Technical High School, Liberal Arts<\/p>\n
Methuen<\/p>\n
Rocherly Difo, Methuen High School, Early Childhood Education<\/p>\n
Ariorca Herrera Abreu, Methuen High School, Liberal Arts: Middle\/High School Teaching Option<\/p>\n
Rayhon Perez, Methuen High School, Biology<\/p>\n
Deric Sutton, Methuen High School, General Studies: Health Specialization<\/p>\n
Newbury<\/p>\n
Joseph Simon, Triton High School, Liberal Arts<\/p>\n
Newburyport<\/p>\n
Caitlyn Cole, Newburyport High School, General Studies: Art<\/p>\n
North Andover<\/p>\n
Joseph Donofrio, North Andover High School, Business Management<\/p>\n
Plaistow, NH<\/p>\n
Aurora Sidor, Timberlane Regional High School, General Studies: Business Option<\/p>\n
Salem, NH<\/p>\n
Erin Lehner, Salem High School, Liberal Arts: Theater Option<\/p>\n
West Newbury<\/p>\n
Emily Galligan, Pentucket Regional High School, Biology<\/p>\n
For more information on the NECC Presidential Scholars Program, please contact Lindsay Graham at scholarships@necc.mass.edu or at 978-556-3629.<\/p>\n
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