Adelphi University Prize for Leadership

Announcing the 2011 Recipients of the Adelphi Prize for Leadership

From left to right: Garden City High School Principal Nanine Cuttitta, Garden City High School student Jennifer Jaeger, Garden City High School student Cara Matina, Garden City High School student Franklin Dickenson, Garden City Mayor Donald T. Brudie, Garden City High School student Michael Gutierrez, Adelphi University President Scott, Garden City High School student Thomas Pittella, Garden City High School Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Teresa Prendergast, Garden City High School student Alina Ranjbaran, Garden City Village Administrator Robert Schoelle, and Garden City High School student Charles Lee.

What is the Adelphi University Prize for Leadership?
Each year, the Adelphi University Prize for Leadership is awarded to high school juniors in recognition of their exemplary academic achievement and community service. Awardees will receive:

• $1,000 award
  
• Inscribed clock
  
• Two tuition-free courses at Adelphi University, one taken in the fall semester and the other in the spring semester of their senior year
  
• Adelphi University library privileges
  
• Invitation to a events honoring a leading scholar, artist or political figure visiting the University during that academic year.

• Show a record of superior academic performance, in relation to their academic potential
  
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills in voluntary pursuits and/or community service activities
  
• Be available to attend the Adelphi University Prize for Leadership Reception.

Requirements
Applicants must submit the following documentation to their school counselor by the due date:

• Completed application form (PDF 98KB)
  
• Minimum of one letter of recommendation from a high school  administrator, school counselor or high school teacher
  
• Minimum of one letter of recommendation from a supervisor with   firsthand knowledge of the applicant's community service work. Each letter must include a description of the activity and the number of hours per week or per activity contributed by the student.
  
• Official high school transcript
  
• Activity sheet.

Interview
In addition to submitting the mandatory documents, applicants may be asked for a interview by members of the Adelphi University Prize for Leadership Committee.