Presidential Scholars  2000

Records 51 through 100 out of 141

	Richard A. James San Juan, PR Jakarta International School   I was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 1997 my family and I moved to Jakarta, Indonesia where I attended Jakarta International School. This was the major influence in my life as I met students and teachers from dozens of different countries and at the same time learned to grasp the difficulties and advantages of living an expatriate lifestyle. I graduated a National Hispanic Scholar as well as Salutatorian of my class. My interests are computers, reading, and weight training. I will be attending MIT in the fall where I plan to study aerospace engineering.
	Louis-John Janowski Madison, WI James Madison Memorial High School   Louis-John "L.J." Janowski was born in Nairobi, Kenya and has also lived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He returned to the United States by the scenic route via India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand before he and his family settled in Madison, Wisconsin. L.J. has been recognized as a National Merit and Foreign Service Scholar, a Wisconsin Football Foundation Scholar/Athlete and as a National School Orchestra Award winner. L.J. has earned a reputation as a student, a football and rugby player, an actor, and a citizen. In his spare time, he reads, delves into computer programming and web design, plays in a band and composes electronic music.
	Andrew M. Jayich Anchorage, AK Robert Service High School   I'm currently working on a Jacob's ladder exhibit for a children's science museum that I visited as a kid. I started high school lacrosse in Alaska. I served on the pastoral council at my church and was the first person under 25 to do so. I like to do stuff outdoors, whether it's climbing a mountain or jet skiing on the lake where our cabin is. Meeting new people is also something I like to do. I like to read a variety of literature, from the theology of Thomas Aquinas and Saint Augustine to Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes.
	Howard E. Jeffery, Jr. Houston, TX The High School for Performing and Visual Arts   Howard E. Jeffery, Jr. is a graduated senior from the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, Texas. There, he was principle of the HSPVAWind Ensemble and a member of the Symphony Orchestra. Howard was a semifinalist in the Houston Symphony League Concerto Competition 1999 & 2000 and received the Grand Championship award in the North Area Houston Symphony League Alice Flores-Smith Student Competition. Howard was also chosen to perform for a live recording of NPR's "From The Top" broadcast in Boston -- a national radio program showcasing America's most exceptional young classical musicians. He has presented many volunteer programs throughout the Greater Houston area and plans to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum for prospective medial students this summer.
	Katharine E. Jensen Pelham, MA Amherst Regional High School   Katharine Jensen is a June 2000 graduate of Amherst Regional High School in Amherst, Massachusetts, where she ran varsity cross-country, was active in the outdoors club and wilderness survival program, and also studied chemistry, mathematics, philosophy, Latin, and French at Amherst College. Kate enjoys hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and sailing. Her favorite places are the woods, the mountains, and the sea. ANational Merit Scholar and member of the United States Junior Orienteering Team, Kate will attend Princeton University, where she will pursue her love of chemistry, classics, mathematics, and foreign languages.
	Joseph S. Jewell Stevensville, MI Lakeshore High School   Joe Jewell graduated as Salutatorian of Lakeshore High School, where he was captain of the ScienceOlympiad Team and a marching band drill instructor. He is Lakeshore's first-ever Presidential Scholar. A lifelong resident of Stevensville, Joe is also a National Merit Scholar, Academic All-State team member, and won Honorable Mention for the USAToday All- USA Academic Team. After scoring 1600, he authored the book "Up Your Score: The Underground Guide to the SAT," which will be published this summer by Workman Publishing. Joe is the Principal Percussionist of the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra and Principal Timpanist of the Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra. He will be attending Caltech and plans to major in Aerospace Engineering.
	David C. Kale Ft. Smith, AR Northside High School   David is the true scholar-athlete. In addition to being a stellar student, he is an avid track competitor, running distances ranging from 200m to 5,000m. He has a 35 on his ACT and a 1590 on his SAT and has been named a National Merit Finalist and Scholar. In track, he won the 800m run at the 2000 Indoor 5A State Championships and was All-State in cross country for three years in a row. He was also a state finalist in the Wendy's National High School Heisman competition and the AAA-State Farm Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year for track.
	Ahmed M. Khan Elizabeth City, NC Northeastern High School   Valedictorian (2000); National Merit Scholar; Attended North Carolina Governor's School (1999); Chief Marshal of Junior Class (highest GPA); Recipient of the following Scholarships: Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, George and Frances London Educational Foundation Scholars Program, Robert C. Byrd; Quiz Bowl (1997-2000; district champion 1998); National Honor Society; National Latin Honor Society; Latin Club (President 1998); SGA Secretary (1999-2000); Student Council Secretary (1998-1999); Academic Decathlon State Champion 1999; Students Against Violence Everywhere (Treasurer 1998-1999); Tae Kwon Do Red Belt; Math and Science Tutor; Math Club; Teacher's Assistant (summer 1998); Model UN (1997-1998).
	Stephanie L. Koonce Uniontown, AR Cedarville High School   I was raised to appreciate everything, so my interests are extremely eclectic. I love football, basketball, baseball, and almost all other sports. I like exercising and spending time at the lake. I enjoy hiking, fishing, and cooking. I like the theatre, literature, and ballet. I love photography and drawing. I also spend a great deal of time volunteering and working with children. As I mentioned, I enjoy a lot of different activities.
	Julia M. Krohn Houston, TX The High School for Performing and Visual Arts   Julia Krohn was recently graduated from the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, Texas and will be attending The Boston Conservatory in the fall of 2000. Roles in HSPVAproductions include Charity in SWEET CHARITY; Catherine in PIPPIN
	Heather J. Kulik Hightstown, NJ Hightstown High School   Heather Kulik will be entering the freshman class at Cooper Union as a Chemical Engineering major. She is a member of the Trenton Times All-Star Academic Team for Mathematics. She is valedictorian of her high school where she completed more math and science courses than anyone in the history of the school. In her free time, Kulik loves to read the classics, write poetry, and work on her website. She considers her greatest strength to be her determination.
	Camilla K. Lau Honolulu, HI Iolani School   Because of her love for math and science, Camilla is the Sterling Scholar in Mathematics, the Bausch and Lomb Science Award Recipient, and a co-captain of the undefeated Iolani Math Team. She is a USAMO qualifier, a Physics Olympiad semifinalist, and one of twenty students nationwide to participate in the Chemistry Olympiad Camp. Throughout high school, she has run cross-country and track. She has taken ceramics and has recently earned the Padereski Medal for playing in the National Piano-Playing Auditions for ten years. She also participated in Hawaii's Junior Miss Competition in which she won the Top Academic Award.
	Aaron Y. Lee Westminster, CO Thornton High School   As a Korean-American, I have woven many aspects of both cultures together in me. The people and land of America have taught me the advantages of a liberal, changing environment of individuals. The proud individualism allows for diversity of personal identities while still retaining cultural groups. The free spirit of the people allows them to express their opinions openly, developing new ideas with creativity and accepting even the abnormal. Then there is the Korean culture, influencing me through my parents. The rigid mental discipline and determination of achieve were imprinted in me. The heritage of family traditions is something I can never forsake.
	Amy J. Lee Lenexa, KS Shawnee Mission West High School   Amy is eighteen years old and lives in Lenexa, Kansas. She is the valedictorian of her high school class of 450 and a National Merit Scholar. Her accomplishments were recognized for three consecutive years by Who's Who Among American High School Students. Amy was concertmaster of the 2000 Kansas All-State Orchestra. Winner of many competitions, she has performed on the violin with the Kansas City Symphony and at a statewide convention of music educators in recent years. Amy enjoys spending her free time reading, writing, and playing the guitar. She will attend Harvard University in the fall.
	Anne E. Lee Rockville, MD Montgomery Blair High School   Anne Eunhae Lee was born in Washington, D.C. but has lived mostly in Maryland. She graduated from the Math/Science/ Computer Science Magnet Program at Montgomery Blair High School. Anne plays the violin and has been a member of the Potomac Valley Symphonic Orchestra. Anne is an avid tennis player and has been a member of the Blair Varsity Team. She has also been involved in other extracurriculars: Model U.N., Korean Students Society, National Honor Society, Envirothon, and Chemistry Team. Anne will attend M.I.T. She believes her future lies in neuroscience or business but realizes the possibilities for the future are endless.
	Bradford W. Lee Honolulu, HI Iolani School   A pianist and cellist, Bradford is a musician at heart. As the state winner of the MTNA High School Piano Competition in 1999 and 2000, he has played in recitals, over eighty-five benefit concerts and performed the Grieg Piano Concerto with the Honolulu Symphony. Brad has also served as principal cellist with the Hawaii Youth Symphony, All-State Orchestra, and Iolani Concert Orchestra. In school, Brad serves as Class President, Chinese Club President and Co-captain of the state championship Math Team. He enjoys playing tennis, cruising with friends, traveling, and will attend Harvard, where he plans to study medicine and music.
	Eileen M. Lee West Des Moines, IA Valley High School   Eileen was dually enrolled at West Des Moines Valley High School and the University of Iowa this past year as a member of the National Academy of the Arts, Sciences, and Engineering. This fall she will be a junior premed at Iowa, majoring in biochemistry. She'll also begin her third year as a genetic researcher in craniofacial anomalies for Dr. Jeffrey Murray. Eileen has played violin and piano for 14 and 11 years respectively. She has won numerous academic and musical awards at both district and state levels. She also sings, composes, and teaches violin. Her parents are David and Helen Lee.
	Andrea S. Les Madison, WI West High School   In high school, I swam the breast-stroke for my swim team, tutored (for free) in math and science, and helped design and build a one-person car that got over 500 miles per gallon. Outside of school, I'm the president of a volunteer organization, and a co-founder of an explorer post- -a co-ed division of Boy Scouts. On my free time, I enjoy backpacking, canoeing, drawing, and hiking. This year I received the Academic Excellence All-American Award (for swimming) and the Wisconsin Academic Excellence Award. I plan to study Biochemical Engineering at Stanford this fall and this summer I am working as a ranger at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
	Cynthia W. Liu Matthews, NC Providence High School   B.S. Duke University 2003 J.D. Georgetown Law 2010
	Yuen-Jong Liu Lexington, MA Lexington High School   Lucent Global Science Scholar Winner. Attended the Research Science Institute, MIT, 1999. National Alliance for Excellence Finalist in the Honored Scholars & Artists Program. National Merit Scholarship Finalist. Participant, USA Math Olympiad. Regional Champion, Physics Bowl. Most Valuable Mathlete and League Scoring Champion, Massachusetts Mathematics League. Math Team Captain (3 years). Captain of National Ocean Sciences Bowl three-time champion team (2 years). Captain of Science Olympiad Team. Captain of Department of Energy Sciences Bowl Team. President and Treasurer, Asian Club. AP Scholar with Distinction. First Degree Black Belt, Kempo Karate. Principal's Leadership Award.
	Nicholas C. Loomis Lincoln, NE Lincoln Southeast High School   A student of Science and Mathematics, Nick has won five medals at National Science Olympiad tournaments after serving two years as the team's president, and still manages to maintain a social life while exploring other interests. He has played sousaphone in the marching band, tuba for various community groups, and keyboard in the school pep band. Summers usually include hiking trips and volunteering for Bright Lights, an elementary enrichment program. Physics, electronics, programming, and tackle football crop up when he has free time. Heroes include MacGyver and Bill Nye.
	Sara C. Loubriel Caguas, PR Academia Del Perpetuo Socorro   Sara is a future Yalie who seeks to motivate others through her accomplishments. She is a National Merit Scholar and a National Peace Essay Contest award winner who has great pride in her background and heritage. Her interests include music, debate, ecology and especially art which serves as an outlet for her passions and inspires her to learn. Furthermore, Sara is proud to be a walking contradiction.
	Sarah E. Luster Pass Christian, MS Our Lady Academy   I am interested in soccer, tennis, sailing, piano, traveling, stars, planets, space, the outdoors, mountains, hiking, the West, beaches, sunrises, water, laughter, music, people, physics, children, and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. So far I have worked at NASA, talked with astronauts, published newspaper articles, been on television and the radio, traveled to thirty-seven states and Canada, been accepted into college, seen the sun set on the Grand Canyon, climbed a mountain, and survived earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes. I am a National Merit Scholar and Valedictorian.
	Anna H. Mallett Nashville, TN Hillsboro High School   I try to get the most out of every situation. Therefore, I was very involved in my high school, especially in student council and the soccer team. I take part in my church's choir, handbell choir, and youth council. However, I feel that nothing is more rewarding than helping others, so I place the highest value upon time spent volunteering, both locally and international. Next year, I will attend Davidson College in North Carolina where I plan to major in psychology.
	Katherine E. Mancuso Columbia, SC A. C. Flora High School   I play cello, am a lightening designer, attended Governor's School for Creative Writing and edited a literary magazine, and was in every academic club at school. I also love reading and philosophy, and am an outspoken advocate of Women's Rights, diversity, and vegetarianism. I am a student at the University of South Carolina Honors College in art history and classics, an intern at the Columbia Museum of Art and the Caroliniana Library, and I hope to become a museum curator. I enjoy coffeehouses, art museums, concerts, theatre, ethnic food, and clubs. My awards include: AMCbronze medal, ARML highest scorer in state, National Latin Exam gold medals, AAUW/Math Counts Female Mathlete Award, National Merit Scholar, Byrd Scholar, Carolina Scholar, Lieber Scholar, Palmetto Fellow, Honors Thespian, and AP Scholar with Distinction.
	Julia A. Marsh Annandale, VA Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology   Julia is committed to serving the community both in her free time now and through her future career. Various community service endeavors, such as volunteering at a nature center, a hospital, and tutoring young children, have culminated in the foundation of W.I.S.E, a program that mentors young girls with an interest in the sciences. In her future, Julia hopes to contribute to the medical field through research on the genetic basis of diseases and potential treatments or cures.
	David T. Marthaler Ortonville, MN Ortonville High School   Dave is a 2000 graduate of Ortonville High School in Ortonville, Minnesota, where he was valedictorian. He is also a National Merit Scholar. Throughout high school, he has been involved in football, baseball, Business Professionals of America, Knowledge Bowl, Key Club, and several other activities. He is currently employed at Bill's Super Valu Plus in Ortonville, where he is a "grocery placement engineer" (stockboy). During his free time, he enjoys watching sports, hanging out with friends, and writing yearbook bios in which he refers to himself in the third person.
	Jacqueline C. May Lakeville, MN Lakeville Senior High School   Possibly my greatest accomplishment has been surviving high school with my sanity intact. Lesser accomplishments include a National Merit Scholarship, choral awards, team and individual medals at two National Science Olympiad competitions, and prizes in several writing contests. I am also a valedictorian of my class. This year, I've become better at knowing what not to say, and I'm proud of that. My main interest is writing poetry and fiction. I also enjoy math and chemistry, and I sing, play piano, read omnivorously, swim, and work as an editor and bookkeeper. I'm a standard teenager with a predilection toward geekiness.
	Claire V. McCusker Mountain Lakes, NJ Mountain Lakes High School   Claire, who also answers to "Your Majesty," enjoys herding goats and curing cancer. When she is not guest-starring on Baywatch, she is a National Merit Scholar, Lucent Global Science scholar, and a New Jersey Governor's scholar in the sciences. She is the Key Club president, school newspaper editor-in-chief, captain of the Mock Trial and softball teams, and attends the Columbia University Science Honors Program. When asked who influenced her the most, Claire responded unhesitatingly, "Xena (my Welsh Corgi)... oh, and Shakespeare." Neither the Warrior Puppy nor the Bard was available for comment. Claire will attend Harvard where she will study math, philosophy, and classical literature.
	Renee N. Meiffren Mesa, AZ Arizona School for the Arts   Renee Noelle Meiffren studied ballet for 15 years with Mary Moe Adams of the Adams Ballet Academy in Tempe, Arizona. She was recently accepted into the prestigious Rudra-Bejart School of Dance in Switzerland. She received the level one prize from the NEAAARTS Competition, the Dorothy and Bruce Strong Award at the NSAL National Ballet Competition and she attended the Salute to Excellence 2000. She earned an Associate Degree from the Royal Academy of Dancing and also a fall scholarship form the World Masters at Vail Summer Intensive. She maintained a 4.75 GPA and graduated valedictorian at Arizona School for the Arts.
	Michael I. Mellon Houston, TX The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts   Michael is a level one awardee from the ARTS competition. He recently graduated from The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts with high honors in the Arts and National Honor Society. His sculptures have been exhibited at HSPVA, the Wedge International Tower in Houston, Pratt Institute and Sophora, in New York, and are currently showing at the Alley Theatre. The main elements that are prevalent to all of Michael's work are wood, steel, and the spiral. In the upcoming fall semester, Michael will be attending the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland/ San Francisco.
	Mallika L. Mendu Barrington, RI Barrington High School   I have always had respect for my cultural background and a desire to serve others around me. An accomplished Bharatha Natyam dancer, I have been learning the Indian classical dance form for nine years. As President of the International Club, an active member of my school's Diversity and Academic Honesty Committees and National Honor Society, I have tried to promote diversity and improve my school's environment. I am an Editor of the yearbook, a Math team member, and a State Champion Debater. I am a National Merit Finalist, a National Latin Exam Silver Medallist, and a Dartmouth Book Award recipient.
	Armando Morales Dallas, TX BT Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts   Armando Morales is a recent graduate of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas where he was a member of both the LunaSol and the Repertory Dance Ensemble. He has performed works by Paul Taylor, Donald McKayle, Luis Montero, and John Mead, among others. He was recently awarded the Dance Department'' Heywood "Woody" McGriff Award for outstanding performance and is proud to be the first Presidential Scholar in the Arts in Folklorico. In the fall, he will be attending Stephens College in St. Louis, Missouri as a scholarship student in dance.
	Kathleen A. Morey Idaho Falls, ID Idaho Falls High School   A2000 valedictorian of Idaho Falls High School, Kathleen will attend the University of Dallas to pursue a degree in chemistry. She ultimately aspires to a career in medicine. A 2000 National Merit Scholar, Kate was also one of 50 students selected from the US and abroad to participate in the 1999 Telluride Association Summer Programs. At school, Kate was an Idaho Girls State delegate, President of the French Club. and a member of the swim and the debate teams, as well as the scholastic team, which represented Idaho at the 2000 National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C. Outside of school, most of Kate's time is spent volunteering in the hospital ER, and training for figure skating competitions. Fun stuff includes movies and just being with friends.
	John H. Murchison Shreveport, LA Caddo Parish Magnet High School   President of church youth group and youth choir. Singer and guitar player in local band that has won two city-wide competitions. Varsity soccer player- team has been district champions all four years. Coach, player, and captain of recreational soccer team. President of National Honor Society and officer in Pro Bane Public, a service club. Co-founder and vice president of the Video Productions Club. Honorary member of the Student Government Association.
	Brett G. Murphy New Ipswich, NH Saint Bernard's Central Catholic High School   I live in New Ipswich, NH, and am very excited to be graduating as St. Bernard's High School's salutatorian. Some activities that I thoroughly enjoy are acting, skiing, and camping. The personal achievement of which I am most proud is earning my Eagle Scout Award. Next year, I will be attending Cornell University. I would like to thank my parents and all the relatives, teachers, and friends who have helped to shape the person I am today. I am extremely honored to be selected as a Presidential Scholar and look forward to meeting so many of my generation's future leaders.
	Neil J. Nabar Phoenix, AZ North Canyon High School   A graduate of North Canyon High School, Neil is a class valedictorian, a Natioal Merit Scholar, an AP Scholar and his school's Outstanding Male Student. He was president of the Academic Decathlon team for four years and led the 1999 team to the Arizona Championship and 5th place nationally. He has also earned a varsity letter in tennis. Neil has been a volunteer at the Phoenix Public Library and has taught computer and Internet skills to seniors. He has also worked as a intern in the Phoenix office of U.S. Rep. John Shadegg. Neil will be attending Harvard University this fall.
	Deipanjan Nandi Fort Worth, TX Dunbar High School   Deipanjan Nandi scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT, is valedictorian of Dunbar High School, National Merit Finalist, Semifinalist in the Intel Science Talent Search, AP Scholar with Distinction, Fort Worth JayCee's Youth Leader of the Year, Math Club President, a Dare-to-Discover teaching volunteer, a piano player a fencer, and also an avid reader. He will attend Harvard University this fall to pursue a degree in Biochemistry. He hopes to become a physician and to help those less fortunate. While he has been repeatedly assured that hard work never killed anybody, he still refuses to take that chance.
	Emily L. Nielson South Burlington, VT South Burlington High School   From Homecoming Queen to co-valedictorian, Emily has had a busy year culminating her high school career. She served as president of the Key Club and Forensics Team, leading the team to a state championship. She has enjoyed Vermont Youth Orchestra throughout high school. Junior year she participated in an exchange to Costa Rica. She was recognized for academic excellence with the Middlebury College Book Award. Emily actively engages in community service. Next year she will be attending Harvard University to concentrate in government.
	Matthew H. Noble Chickasaw, AL Daphne High School   One man can only accomplish so much, but Matt Noble is a man with a dream and a vision. Presidential Scholar, National Merit Finalist, Valedictorian, and Academic All-Star---Matt Noble is so much more. This year he led his scholars' bowl team to a perfect season and pitched every game for his softball team. But that's not all, Matt can sing every song on the Led Zeppelin II album by memory. Matt knows that John Burnett holds the record for hits in a major league game with an unbelievable nine hits. He is also the sexiest man in America. Not John Burnett, Matt Noble.
	John T. Northrup Vienna, WV Parkersburg High School   John's main interest has been in student government, serving as vice president in junior high school and president in high school. This has allowed much exposure to related leadership activities, including county and board of education committees, various camps, conferences and seminars, and coordinator of The Variety Show. He has enjoyed travel to Europe twice and has participated as a short-term exchange student to Spain. He is an avid reader of fiction and non-fiction. He is Acolyte captain in Trinity Episcopal Church and has volunteered for The Red Cross. He has been involved in multiple sports teams, including cross-country, swimming, tennis and crew.
	Benjamin M. Notheis Tucson, AZ Saguaro High School   Ben recently graduated from Sahuaro High School in Tucson with a 4.2 GPA. He is a National Merit Scholar and member of the National Honor Society . During high school, he was an active participant in extracurricular activities, lettering in band, choir, swimming, basketball, and volleyball. Additionally, Ben was a member of the 4A Arizona State Champion Basketball Team. This fall, he will attend the University of Arizona, where he plans to study Engineering. Ben would like to thank his family, friends, teachers, and most importantly, his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for supporting him over the past 18 years.
	Jason S. Oh Cockeysville, MD Gilman School   My interests and my intended majors are physics and mathematics. The past two years, I have been invited by the U.S. Physics Team to compete in the International Physics Olympiad (last year I won a silver medal and this year I go in July). I have also received the Sieman's National APAward, made USA Today's All-Academic Team, and won the Lucent Global Science Scholarship. Next year I will be attending Cal Tech.
	David R. Okada Tulsa, OK Holland Hall School   Perhaps Schopenhauer was right: I am all men, any man is all men...Whatever one man does, it is as if all men did it. -Jorge Luis Borges, La Forma De La Espalda What Borges talks about here-the total dissolution of boundaries between men, the idea that one man's life is inextricably interwoven into the larger fabric of humanity-is what drives David to strive, to achieve, to accomplish, not for personal gain, but for the benefit of society at large.
	Sarah S. Park Tulsa, OK Booker T. Washington High School   Keeping herself busy in Tulsa, OK, a hobby in itself, Sarah has fenced in five Junior Olympics, paints abstract portraits, and founded and cited a literary magazine. She's a National Merit Scholar and an Oklahoma Academic All-Stater, and she placed first four times each in the National French and Spanish Exams. She served on the Executive Board of her school's National Honors Society, leading a statewide book drive to benefit Tulsa elementary schools. Of course, being overpoweringly modest, Sarah would never mention any of this. You'd have to ask her mother. Sarah will attend Harvard in the fall.
	Aaron S. Parks Seattle, WA Transition School Early Entrance   Jazz pianist/National Merit Scholar Aaron Parks, 16, attends University of Washington's Early Entrance Program. After his trio released their debut CD, The Promise, they were named 1999 Northwest Emerging Group of the Year and listed among Seattle's 1999 Top Ten Noteworthy Jazz Performances. Aaron has been featured on television, radio, in magazines, and in a Seattle Times front-page story as a promising jazz musician. AClifford Brown/Stan Getz Fellow, a Yamaha Young Performing Artist, a Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Recipient, a National Grammy Ensemble participant, and a Down Beat Magazine Outstanding College Instrumentalist, Aaron will attend Manhattan School of Music.
	Sarina Pasricha Hockessin, DE Sanford School   Sarina Pasricha a graduate from Sanford School in Delaware, was the founder and President of the Debate/Public Speaking Club, President of the Service Club, Captain of the Varsity Lacrosse Team, and a Peer Counselor. She has received many accolades at school such as the Bausch & Lomb Award as the best math and science student. She represented her school at the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference and Girls' State. At Girls' State, Sarina received the Merle Roth Award for the "best all-round" delegate and represented Delaware at the Girls' Nation. She is an accomplished Indian Classical dancer. Sarina will attend Harvard this fall.
	Elizabeth M. Paulhus Wheeling, WV The Linsly School College/College Plans: The Heller School, Brandeis University   Working on my MPP in Social Policy.
	Hannah M. Pollin Amherst, MA Amherst Regional High School   Hannah Pollin, from Amherst Massachusetts, enjoys running, acting, and spending time in the woods. She is a volunteer at the National Yiddish Book Center and the recipient of a National Council of Teachers of English Recognition Award. She will attend Columbia University next year.
	Tyler T. Ray Signal Mountain, TN The McCallie School   At McCallie School I am student body vice president, president of National Honor Society, and play varsity tennis. Friday nights often find me at the Mountain Opry, a bastion of bluegrass music in the Tennessee hills. I love to ski (both snow and water). Active in young Life, I lead Campaigners for Christ, a weekly Bible study for 19-120 teens. Past summers were spent building houses for the homeless in Mexico and Ecuador. This summer I'll hike and whitewater canoe in Utah's Uinta Mountains and work as a residential counselor at a lake camp. I will attend UNC on a Morehead Scholarship.

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