LCA’s Hartwiger Selected For Membership In NSHSS ATLANTA, Ga. – The National Society of High School Scholars recently announced Lakeland Christian Academy student Abbey Hartwiger, Warsaw, has been selected to become a member of the organization. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes. “On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Abbey has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” said Nobel. “Abbey is now a member of a unique community of scholars – a community that represents our very best hope for the future.” “Our vision is to build a dynamic international organization that connects members with meaningful content, resources and opportunities,” stated NSHSS President James W. Lewis. “We aim to help students like Abbey build on their academic successes and enhance the skills and desires to have a positive impact on the global community.” Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publications, participation in programs offered by educational partners, personalized recognition items and publicity honors. For more about NSHSS, visit www.nshss.org
Gross Awarded Highest Scholarship At Biola U. LA MIRADA, Calif. – Alisa Gross, a freshman of Biola University and resident of Pierceton, was among 53 students who received the college's highest scholarship – the Trustee’s scholarship – for the 2013-14 academic year. Freshmen are eligible for the Trustee's scholarship – $12,000 per year – if upon entering the university, they meet the requirements of the scholarship. Approximately 4 percent of this year's incoming class received this award. Students are considered for this scholarship upon admission to the university based on their grade point average and SAT scores. The requirements of the scholarship are a GPA of at least 3.5 and a combined SAT score of 1430, both math and English scores.
Klondaris Named Scholar Athlete At Earlham College RICHMOND, Ind. – Hanna Klondaris, an Earlham College senior and daughter of Lena Fermback and Michael Klondaris, Warsaw, was named an Earlham student-athlete Oct. 4. She was one of 39 spring semester participants to receive the honor. To be named an Earlham College Scholar-Athlete, an individual must earn a minimum 3.2 grade point average during their season of competition.
