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2009 Recipients
Adelphi University honored ten exceptional high school students from Garden City at the University's annual Prize for Leadership ceremony. The Prize for Leadership recognizes high school students who reside in Garden City for their outstanding public service and volunteer leadership. A reception was held in their honor in the Center for Recreation and Sports in the Campbell Lounge, where they each were presented with a $1,000 stipend, two University classes of their choice, and a commemorative clock.
From Left to Right: Sister Jeanne Ross (Sacred Heart), Jacqueline Saeli, Mayor Robert J. Rothschild, Chelsea Caracciolo, Sheila Sullivan, Adelphi University President Robert A. Scott, Thomas White, Garden City Principal Nanine Cuttitta, Michael Abatemarco, Thomas Elustondo, Peter Cohn, Superintendent of Garden City Public Schools Rob Feirsen, Breanna Lynch, Michelle Velez, Garden City Village Administrator Bob Schoelle
From Left to Right: Chelsea Ripp with Adelphi University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Gayle D. Insler
About Adelphi University:
Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for the liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs—The College of Arts and Sciences, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work—the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,500 students from 41 states and 63 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.
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:
• $1000 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
Eligibility
Applicants must be high school juniors and residents of Garden City.
Criteria
Applicants must:
• 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 82KB)
• 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.
Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Maggie Yoon
Associate Director of
Community Relations/President's Office
Adelphi University
Levermore Hall, Room 204
P.O. BOX 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701
p - 516.877.3844
f - 516.877.3266
e - yoon@adelphi.edu
This page last modified on November 2, 2009.
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