Marshall University selects newest members of Society of Yeager Scholars
Marshall University announced five new members of its Society of Yeager Scholars from West Virginia.
Dr. Nicki LoCascio, interim director of MU's Center for Academic Excellence, said the students were chosen after a stringent selection process that involved three levels of review.
As Yeager Scholars, the students are required to maintain a rigorous course load with a 3.5 GPA and participate in campus and community activities. They also will have the opportunity to study literature, political science or history at Oxford University in England in the summer after their sophomore year, and will have another opportunity for study abroad in a program related to their major and/or their foreign language minor.
The Society of Yeager Scholars is named for West Virginia native Ret. Brigadier General Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager, who piloted the first plane to break the sound barrier.
The following students have been selected as the Yeager Scholars Class of 2013:
Kayla Deneé Chappelle of Huntington: Chappelle will graduate from Huntington High School. She plans to major in either chemistry or education. In high school she was accepted to the Governor's Honors Academy, received the National Achievement Scholarship for outstanding black American students, was a semi-finalist for the National Achievement Scholarship, participated in the West Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair, and Maier Latin Cup, was named an Outstanding Chemistry Student for SCORES, and is active in many school clubs and honoraries, and community volunteering.
Rikki Nicole Miller of Ripley: Miller is a graduate of Ripley High School. She plans to major in science and pursue a career in medicine. She received an AP Scholar Award, many leadership awards from her county 4-H and from the Rotary Club, the Carlos Hilado Award for Science and for Math, and is a Jackson County Junior Fair Grand Champion for leadership. She is president of her local 4-H club, co-captain of Ripley High School varsity cheerleading squad, president of Jackson County Teen Leaders, vice president of Take It from Us, a member of the Ripley High School band, was involved in student council, clubs and is an active community volunteer.
Richard Isaac McKown III of Ravenswood: McKown is a graduate of Ravenswood High School. He intends to major in molecular biology. He received a perfect score on the West Virginia State Writing assessment, is an Honors AP Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, the Tri-M music honorary, and All-State Chamber Choir, and placed second at Jackson County Math Field Day. He is dance captain and co-president of his school's show choir, is involved in student council, and is president of the school Christians in Action Club. McKown volunteers for concert, jazz and gospel choirs that perform musical benefits for his community.
Marshall University selects newest members of Society of Yeager Scholars
Marshall University announced five new members of its Society of Yeager Scholars from West Virginia.
Dr. Nicki LoCascio, interim director of MU's Center for Academic Excellence, said the students were chosen after a stringent selection process that involved three levels of review.
As Yeager Scholars, the students are required to maintain a rigorous course load with a 3.5 GPA and participate in campus and community activities. They also will have the opportunity to study literature, political science or history at Oxford University in England in the summer after their sophomore year, and will have another opportunity for study abroad in a program related to their major and/or their foreign language minor.
The Society of Yeager Scholars is named for West Virginia native Ret. Brigadier General Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager, who piloted the first plane to break the sound barrier.
The following students have been selected as the Yeager Scholars Class of 2013:
Kayla Deneé Chappelle of Huntington: Chappelle will graduate from Huntington High School. She plans to major in either chemistry or education. In high school she was accepted to the Governor's Honors Academy, received the National Achievement Scholarship for outstanding black American students, was a semi-finalist for the National Achievement Scholarship, participated in the West Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair, and Maier Latin Cup, was named an Outstanding Chemistry Student for SCORES, and is active in many school clubs and honoraries, and community volunteering.
Rikki Nicole Miller of Ripley: Miller is a graduate of Ripley High School. She plans to major in science and pursue a career in medicine. She received an AP Scholar Award, many leadership awards from her county 4-H and from the Rotary Club, the Carlos Hilado Award for Science and for Math, and is a Jackson County Junior Fair Grand Champion for leadership. She is president of her local 4-H club, co-captain of Ripley High School varsity cheerleading squad, president of Jackson County Teen Leaders, vice president of Take It from Us, a member of the Ripley High School band, was involved in student council, clubs and is an active community volunteer.
Richard Isaac McKown III of Ravenswood: McKown is a graduate of Ravenswood High School. He intends to major in molecular biology. He received a perfect score on the West Virginia State Writing assessment, is an Honors AP Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, the Tri-M music honorary, and All-State Chamber Choir, and placed second at Jackson County Math Field Day. He is dance captain and co-president of his school's show choir, is involved in student council, and is president of the school Christians in Action Club. McKown volunteers for concert, jazz and gospel choirs that perform musical benefits for his community.
John Randal Price of Williamson: Price will graduate from Burch High School. He plans to major in political science. He participated in the Academic Games Leagues of America national games as an individual and as a member of the first place team, West Virginia Governor's Honors Academy, Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Conference, was a National Beta Club English contest winner, Mingo County Math Field Day winner, county spelling bee champion, and took first place at his high school's social studies fair in economics. At Burch High School, he was Green Team President, on the yearbook staff, and was involved in Beta Club, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, RAZE-WV and C-World. He volunteers for Special Olympics and Vacation Bible School.
Shaina Danielle Wichael of Petersburg: Wichael will graduate from Petersburg High School. She intends to major in English and would like to eventually attend law school. She attended the Governor's School for the Arts, Governor's Honors Academy, Governor's School for Math and Science and Rhododendron Girls State. She received the Golden Horseshoe award, first place in the county level Voice of Democracy Contest, and honorable mention for the political science category in the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair. At her high school, she was vice president of the National Honor Society, a member of student council and co-captain of the girl's varsity soccer team. Her community activities include being an intern at Petersburg Elementary School and the Maysville Bible Brethren Youth Group.
Poca Middle student recognized for academic excellence
William Michael Morris, seventh-grade student at Poca Middle School, has been recognized by the U.S. Achievement Academy as a Student of Excellence and was also named an All-American Scholar.
He is the son of Chris and Melissa Morris of Hurricane. He is the grandson of Elizabeth Shue of Poca, and Archie and Sandy Morris of Charleston.
Morris was nominated by his English teacher, Kristin Devaney.
The All-American Scholar award program recognizes students who excel in academic disciplines, and they must earn a 3.3 or higher grade point average and have been nominated by a school instructor, teacher, counselor or other qualified sponsor.
The U.S. Achievement Academy recognizes students on the recommendation of teachers, coaches, counselors and other qualified sponsors. Recipients are selected on their academic performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, attitude, cooperative spirit and dependability.
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