July 24, 1997
Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler,
(818) 677-2130
cchandler@exec.csun.edu
As Presidential Scholars, the students, who come from as far away as Seatac, Wash., will have their academic expenses covered for four years.
"We are delighted with the first group of Presidential Scholars, with their creativity, their academic abilities and with the enthusiasm for learning they bring to CSUN," said university president Blenda J. Wilson. "We have an exciting and challenging program planned for them."
The Presidential Scholars program includes a scholarship (which will cover the university fee of $1,584 per academic year, a partial book allowance and free on-campus parking); a mentorship program offering work experience by studying or working closely with a faculty member or administrator; and special opportunities for continuing contact with the university president and for attendance at cultural events on and off campus.
Eligible students are incoming freshmen who typically rank in the top 5 percent of their high school graduating glass and achieve either 1) a combined SAT score of 1300 or higher, or 2) a composite ACT score of 30 or higher. Students who demonstrate special talent in such areas as the arts, writing, math/science, or athletics can apply if their high school grades place them within the top 10 percent of their class and meet the SAT or ACT requirements.
Once at Northridge, the students must earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 and receive positive evaluations on their mentorship to receive the scholarship for the second year. Second- and third-year students must earn a yearly GPA of at least 3.50 and receive favorable mentorship evaluations to continue receiving a scholarship.
This year's recipients are Camila Dizon of North Hills; Nicholas Hamlin of San Diego; Rhonda Higgins of Gardena; Kyle Houston of Seatac, Wash.; Mandy Kuntz of Saugus; Sarah Lawless of Santa Maria; Teodora Manolova of Los Angeles; Megan McLeod of Glendale; Joshua Midtlyng of Granada Hills; Jennifer Nelson of Saugus; Cindy Puckett of Newhall; Mollyanna Simison of Castaic; Edit Tanahan of Glendale; Timothy Tresierras of Oxnard; Arwen Vidal of Northridge; and Michael Vogel of Simi Valley.
"These 16 new CSUN students have already demonstrated their eagerness to achieve excellence. Many of them are registered to take honors classes this fall as well as providing service to various academic departments," said Tom Piernik, director of Student Development and International Programs, who is overseeing the Presidential Scholars program.
"After meeting them, I know they will bring a great deal of spirit to the new program," he said.
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