Three Tucson teens have been named Flinn Scholars and will receive scholarships valued at more than $115,000 each.
As winners of the 2016 Flinn Scholarship, Cameron Carver of Sabino High School, Martha Kiela of Basis Tucson North and Maggie Zheng of University High School will have the cost of their tuition covered at one of the stateโs three universities, funding for room and board, support for at least two study abroad experiences and an off-campus internship, along with university faculty mentorship and other benefits.
Twenty scholars were selected from across the state out of 761 applications submitted.
The typical Flinn Scholar achieves at least a 3.5 grade-point average, a top-5 percent class rank, a score of 1300 on the SAT or 29 on the ACT, and participation and demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities.
CFHS senior selected to attend science camp
A Catalina Foothills High School senior has been selected as Arizonaโs delegate to the National Youth Science Camp.
Jack Burgess along with a student from Phoenix will take part in the summer program held in West Virginia where they will exchange ideas with scientists and professionals from the academic and corporate worlds.
Lectures and hands-on research projects will also be presented by scientists from across the country and delegates will take part in seminars on their own areas of research and interest.
Burgess will be attending Dartmouth College in the fall.
Scholarships to helpย 7 pursue art education
Seven students from four high schools here were awarded scholarships by the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild this month to further their art education.
The winners submitted samples of their work and were judged on visual impact, design and composition, creativity and originality, technical skill and presentation.
The winners:
- Emma Bayneย of Canyon del Oro High School was awarded the $1,000 Shirley Hamilton Scholarship
- Naomi Chandranย of CDO was awarded the $1,000 Laura Hollander Scholarship
- Kayley Manuelย of University High School received the $1,000 Award of Excellence Scholarship
- Mackinzi Blankย of UHS was awarded the $750 Lois McDonald Scholarship
- Karena Gonzalesย of Ironwood Ridge High School was awarded the $750 Award of Excellence Scholarship
- Madeline Pennaย of CDO received the $750 Award of Excellence Scholarship
The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild is a community of water media artists recognized for excellence in their work, promotion of art education and the advancement of water media in Southern Arizona.
Mountain View excelsย at leadership event
Mountain View High School Early Childhood Education students earned top marks at a statewide leadership conference last month.
The students took home four gold medals, three silver medals and one bronze medal at the FCCLA โ Family, Career and Community Leaders of America โ 2016 Arizona Leadership Conference.
Olivia Andreatta took home gold and qualified for the national conference in Washington, D.C., in July in the teach and train category.
Ashley Ortega and Nancy Weiler earned gold medals and qualified for nationals in the advocacy category.
In the area of Focus on Children, Kayla Moore earned gold and Emily Prevedello received bronze.
Ivanna Ortega took home silver in the category of career investigation.
In the job interview category, Alysee Barney earned silver and was named a national conference alternate. Raleigh Kmet also earned a silver medal.
Saint Ambrose kinder roundup set for May 3
Saint Ambrose Catholic School is hosting a kindergarten roundup on May 3.
Prospective students and families will have an opportunity to visit the campus, 300 S. Tucson Blvd., between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Families are encouraged to schedule a time to come by in advance as students will also have to take a placement test. To make an appointment, call 882-8678.
Scholarships for the private school are available.
