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2007 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 at the Ruth S. Harley University Center, where they each were presented with a $1,000 stipend, two University classes of their choice, and a commemorative clock.
2007 Award Recipients and Administrators (Back row, from left to right): Robert L. Schoelle, Jr., Garden City Administrator & Treasurer; Matthew LoSardo, Garden City High School; Peter A. Bee, Garden City Mayor; Dr. Robert A. Scott, Adelphi University President; Dr. Robert Feirsen, Superintendent of Garden City Public Schools; Jacklyn D’Aversa, Garden City High School; Jennifer LeSueur, Garden City High School; and Kyle Blanco, Chaminade High School.
(Front row, from left to right):Kathleen Alvey, Garden City High School; Colleen Liddy, Garden City High School; Alexandra Nicolosi, Garden City High School; Christine Sheh, Garden City High School; Alicia Mastrocco, Garden City High School, and Jordan Bolebruch, Garden City High School.
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 88KB)
• 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 January 24, 2008.
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