University Announces Class of 2. Presidential Scholars. The University. of Scranton has awarded 1. Presidential Scholarships. Presidential. Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen with outstanding records in high. The scholarship covers four years of. The following students were awarded Presidential Scholarships. Margaret. Capooci, Jessup, graduated as salutatorian from Valley View High School. Archbald. She was selected as a Times- Tribune. Scholastic Superstar. A member of the National Honor Society, she was the. Math Honor Society. Capooci. is a member of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program and. She is the daughter of Evelyn ’8. Victor. Capooci ’8. Sara. Chapin, Yardley, graduated as salutatorian from Villa Joseph Marie High School. Holland. She received honors as an AP Scholar with distinction and was a. Diocesan Scholar for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. A member of the National. Honor Society, she was also secretary of the environmental club, treasurer of. Science National Honor Society and participated in her high school’s science. She was active in the community as a volunteer at St. Mary’s. Medical Center and the Villa Joseph Marie community service corps. A. neuroscience major in the pre- med program, Chapin is a member of the. University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program. She is the daughter of. Craig and Claire Chapin. A. National Merit Commended Scholar, Daniel Clark, Jr., Scranton, graduated as salutatorian from Scranton High School. Scranton. He placed second in The University of Scranton’s Kane Physics. Competition in 2. The Presidential Innovation Fellows program is a competitive fellowship program that pairs top innovators from the private sector, non-profits, and academia with top innovators in government to collaborate on solutions that. 2016 Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars AnnouncedJoint program between four presidential centers to foster growth in diverse group of young leaders. 2016 Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars Announced. Reginald Oputa lecturing at his host institution, Pima Community College. The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program assists U.S. He is the son of Christine '89 and the late Daniel Clark, Sr. Fisher Citizen Scholar Award from. Liberal Arts Honors Program. Students admitted to the Presidential Scholar's Program receive the following benefits: Skip to main content. Advanced Honors graduation designation upon completion of program and INTD 450, Scholar as Citizen. Scholastic Bowl club, math club, Penn. Serve club and. Spanish club. He was active in the community as a volunteer with the American Diabetes Association and the Multiple. Sclerosis Association. Clark is a mathematics major at Scranton. He received honors as a National AP Scholar, State AP scholar and an. AP Scholar with distinction. He participated in the Scholastic Bowl club, math club, Penn. Serve club and. Spanish club. He was active in the community as a volunteer with the American Diabetes Association, the Multiple. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM. GUIDELINES AND NOMINATION. Presidential Scholars Program 2014-2015 Guidelines and Nomination.Sclerosis Association and Shopping for Seniors community service. Clark. is a biochemistry major. He is the son of Christine '8. Daniel Clark, Sr. She was. active in the community as a volunteer at the Monroe Food Pantry and St. Jude’s. Religious Education program. Dragonetti is a secondary. She is the daughter of Debra and Joseph. Dragonetti. A National. Merit Scholar Semifinalist, Norman Frederick, Jr., Pittston, graduated from. Scranton Preparatory School, Scranton. He received first place on the ACS. Regional Chemistry Exam. In high school, he was president of National Honor. Society and captain of the Scholastic Bowl club, and also participated in track. German club. He was active in the community. Habitat. for Humanity in Lexington, Virginia and led a book drive at the Holy Rosary. School, Duryea. Frederick. Scranton. He is the son of Holly. Norman Frederick, Sr. Alison. Gohn, Rocky Point, N. Y., graduated as valedictorian from Rocky Point High. School, Rocky Point, N. Y. Named as a National AP Scholar, she was also. National Honor Society. New York Math Honor Society, as well as the concert, marching, jazz and pit. She was active in the community as a peer tutor in mathematics. Relay for Life participant. A nursing. major, Gohn is a member of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors. Program. She is the daughter of Daniel and Margaret Gohn. A. National Merit Commended Scholar, Andrew Hill, Harleysville, graduated second. John. C. Fisher Citizen Scholar Award from Lansdale Catholic High School. Lansdale. He received honors as an AP Scholar with distinction, a Neumann. Scholar and a Diocesan Scholar for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He also. participated in National Honor. Society, Spanish Honor Society, as well as the concert, liturgy and jazz bands. He. was active in the community as a volunteer at Grand View Hospital where he received the Volunteer of the Year. Award, the North Penn Rotary Club Service Award and three Volunteer Excellence. A nursing major, Hill is a member of the University’s. Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program. He is the son of Tim and Suzanne. National Merit Commended Scholar, Christopher Kilner, Potomac, Md., graduated. Don Smith History Award and The Jesuit Secondary Education Award from. Gonzaga College High School, Washington, D. C. He received honors as a National. AP Scholar and an AP Scholar with honor. In high school, he served as a retreat. He is the founder and. Woape Foundation Corporation, a non- profit who aids Native. American children. A biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major, Kilner is a. University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program. He is. the son of Mark and Maura Kilner. A. National Merit Commended Scholar, Jessica Lavery, Bronx, N. Y., graduated as. Dominican Academy, New York, N. Y. Named as an AP Scholar. She also. participated in a student service trip to Camden, N. J. A. biology major, Lavery is a member of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal. Arts Honors Program. She is the daughter of Andrew and Theresa Lavery. Tricia. Leavy, North Bellmore, N. Y., graduated with the Math Excellence Award from W. C. A National AP Scholar, she was. Winthrop Hospital. Liturgy of the Word and S. A. D. D. A. nursing major with a minor in philosophy, Leavy is a member of the University’s. Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program. She is the daughter of Michael and. Patricia Leavy. A. National Merit Commended Scholar, Christopher Musto, Pittston, graduated as. Pittston Area High School, Pittston. He received honors as. AP Scholar and a member of the National Society for High School Scholars. He. was also captain of his high school’s varsity soccer team and lettered in varsity. He was active in the community as a referee for. Geisinger Wyoming Valley and Toys for. Alice ’8. 4 and Gerard Musto. A. National Merit Finalist, Vhalla Otarod, Clarks Summit., graduated from Scranton. Preparatory School, Scranton. She also attended a service trip to Virginia. Habitat for Humanity. An English major, Otarod is a member of. University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program. She is the. daughter of Jila and Masood Otarod. Ralph Petagna, Jr., Robbinsville, N. J.. graduated from Robbinsville High School, Robbinsville, N. J. He was president of. National Honor Society and Student Council, as well as captain of the varsity. He also served as the chief financial officer for the FIRST. Gregory’s Church Community Carnival. He is the son of Ann ’8. Ralph Petagna, Sr. Named. as an AP Scholar with honor, she was secretary of National Honor Society. Mu Alpha Theta National High School Honor Society. Mathematics, as well as captain of the varsity golf team. She also participated. National Science Honor Society, varsity tennis team and medical club. She was active in the community. English and as a volunteer at Alvey. Elementary School. A. biology major, Riley is a member of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal. Arts Honors Program. She is the daughter of Marion ’7. Robert Riley ’7. 9. A. National Merit Scholar Semifinalist, Cecilia Strauch, Factoryville, graduated. Lackawanna Trail High School, Factoryville. A member of. the National Honor Society, she served as the woodwind captain for the marching band and participated. Spanish Honor Society and ski club. A biology major with a minor in Spanish. Strauch is a member of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors. Program. She is the daughter of Cathy ’7. Joseph Strauch. A. National Merit Commended Scholar, Corey Wasilnak, Endwell, N. Y., graduated from. Maine- Endwell High School, Endwell, N. Y. He received honors as a National AP. Scholar and an AP Scholar with distinction. He was also captain of his high. Student Council, and. National Honor Society, varsity track and Science Olympiad at the. He was active in the community as a volunteer at. Lourdes Hospital in the surgical/pharmacy unit and the Church of the Holy. Family. A biology major, Wasilnak is a member of the University’s Special. Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program. He is the son of John ’8. Mary Ann. National Merit Commended Scholar, Shayne Wierbowski, Owego, N. Y., graduated as. Seton Catholic Central High School, Binghamton, N. Y. A National. AP Scholar, he was also president of National Honor Society and participated in. Academic Challenge and. Mathletes. He was active in the community as a volunteer at Camp Ahwaga. A member of the. University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program, Wierbowski is a. He. is the son of Judy ’8. David Wierbowski ’8. University of. Scranton student Bradley Wierbowski ’1. Presidential Scholar and. Goldwater Scholar. Krista. Ziegler, Old Bethpage, N. Y., graduated from St. Anthony’s High School, South. Huntington, N. Y. Named as an AP Scholar with honor, she was also captain of the. Plainedge soccer team and participated in National Honor Society, Mathematics. Honor Society, sports medicine club and symphonic band. She was active in the. A member of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors. Program, Ziegler is an exercise science major who plans to pursue a. She is the daughter of James and. Presidential Leadership Scholars Program Gives Hope for America's Future. By BJ Goergen. As someone from Dallas, the recent shooting of police officers and a protestor highlighted close to home for me that something is wrong in this country. In these dark moments, the Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) program gives me hope for America's future. PLS is designed for leaders from diverse backgrounds who share a commitment to facing society's greatest challenges. The program exposes scholars from around the country to leadership lessons from President Lyndon Johnson, President George H. W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, President George W. Bush, and senior members of their administrations. Beyond the incredible impact of learning from some of our nation's greatest leaders, I was deeply impacted by the unique perspectives of my fellow scholars. We're doctors, lawyers, teachers, pastors, fundraisers; we work at foundations, non- profits, Facebook, Linked. In, Wal- Mart, Chick- Fil- A, Target, JP Morgan, BP, and Coca- Cola. We run small organizations, big organizations, and one- man shows. We're a pool of Americans who reflect the rich diversity found in our country - - Republicans, Democrats, independents, gay, straight, Latino, Middle Eastern, black, Indian, white, Chinese, European, and African. It's a rare and unique opportunity to be with such a diverse group of people studying leadership lessons from America's former presidents while we encounter leadership challenges of our own. As a Republican who worked for President George W. Bush's administration for nearly seven years, I've been exposed to talented leaders and diverse opinions. As someone who runs a foundation that works in South Sudan, I'm deeply aware of the challenges that people around the world face to survive and thrive. While I pride myself on being open- minded, I was exposed to perspectives in this program that challenged my worldview and made me reconsider the meaning of real impact. From PLS, I learned about the daily struggles of my Latino, black and Indian classmates from the deep racial and ethnic health and social welfare disparities in the communities they grew up in. I revisited my views on structural inequities and white privilege. My LBGT classmates shared how they grew up being different and ostracized because they never belonged to any in- group. I talked with a police chief who taught his force to use the philosophy . I saw disabilities up close and the courage it took to overcome them. On day one of the program, I sat next to Kevin Causey, a gregarious Democrat who runs the Saint Francis Foundation in San Francisco. He cares deeply for the homeless in his community and we quickly connected over my foundation's work on homeless issues in Fort Worth and South Sudan. Then he realized I was a Republican: . There aren't many forums in America where Kevin and I can meet, let alone become friends, let alone find a way to collaborate on homelessness and education in our cities. PLS challenged us to become better leaders in our organizations, but it also challenged us to tackle the tough issues facing our cities, our states and our country. Together, we can do more. I've watched our political identity take a backseat to our desire to make this country better. Thanks to PLS, I'm reminded that there are deep inequities in our society. Together, we need to do our part to make sure every citizen feels safe and has the opportunity for a better life. America has come a long way since the days of school desegregation requiring military escorts, but the events and conversations in the past month around the country show we have more ground to cover. If we engage in thoughtful dialogue, learn from each other, and find ways to work together across diverse aisles, our country will see a new day. America's hope and strength is found in the diversity of her people, in their resilience, and in their willingness to embrace great challenges. BJ Goergen is the Executive Director of The Radler Foundation and a 2. Presidential Leadership Scholar. Applications for the 2. Presidential Leadership Scholars class are open. Learn more and apply at www.
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