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THREE ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL STUDENTS HONORED WITH SPECIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS
Posted on: 2010-03-30
Three St. Luke’s Episcopal School eighth-grade students –Susannah Wright, Jake Fox and Steele Sessions – were recently recognized with scholarship awards for academic excellence from TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas. Each year, St. Luke’s works to identify ways to further its students’ private school education by partnering with schools to honor students who have gone above and beyond to achieve both academic and personal success.
“We are extremely honored and proud to work with TMI to identify students who continually go the extra mile to achieve not only academic success but also personal growth during this crucial time of their educational advancement, “ St. Luke’s Head of School Dr. Mark Reford said. “These three individuals have been an inspiration to our other students, and we look forward to seeing them succeed in their future endeavors.”
Wright was honored with the Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Scholarship for her excellent academic record and achievement within her extracurricular activities. With this, she receives a four-year, full-tuition scholarship. Alkek scholars are expected to embody the mission statement and core values of TMI by maintaining a high academic average; being actively involved in the life of the school through participation in athletics and extracurricular activities; modeling the highest character and integrity and upholding the Honor Code; and exercising strong, positive leadership inside and outside the classroom. Wright has been an A-honor roll student throughout her elementary and middle school years. Her poems have been published in the San Antonio Public Library's Young Pegasus magazine, and she has served as editor of St. Luke's literary publication. Wright has participated and placed 1st in a variety of academic competitions throughout her middle school years, participates on the school’s track and basketball teams and is an active member in the National Junior Honor Society, National Latin Honor Society and the St. Luke’s Student Council.
Fox was honored with the Frost Merit Scholarship for his scholastic achievements and dedication to his extracurricular activities and community service. This award recognizes students with strong academic achievement and great leadership potential. With this honor, he receives a $10,000 scholarship to go toward furthering his education at TMI. Fox is an honor roll student, and has been the recipient of several community service and academic awards including, the Hodge Foreign Language Scholarship, the Francis Finkbeiner Award and the SAT State Recognition for Achievement in Writing to name a few. He was a qualifier for the Duke Talent Identification program from 2006 – 2008, placed in the bronze level for the National Mythology Exam during his eighth grade year and is a past participant in the Junior National Young Leaders Conference. He currently serves St. Luke’s as Student Council President and is an active member of the National Junior Honor Society and the National Latin Honor Society. He participates on the school’s soccer and basketball teams, and also enjoys his time as a Boy Scout.
Sessions was honored as a Lieutenant General William H. Schneider Memorial Scholarship recipient for demonstrating academic excellence and leadership potential as well as his intention to enter the 9th grade as a member of TMI’s Junior ROTC program. With this honor, he received a $3,000 scholarship to TMI. Sessions is an A-honor roll student, and has successfully participated in a variety of academic competitions. For his strong spirit and dedication to service, he has received numerous recognitions including, the Tim Duncan Character Award, the President’s Education Award, winner of the D.A.R.E. essay contest and others. He has participated in the St. Luke’s Science Fair since 2007 and placed first last year in the Physics and Engineering category. He is an active member in the National Junior Honor Society and National Latin Honor Society, serves the Boy Scouts of America in Troop 285 and is currently co-captain of the St. Luke’s basketball A-team. He has also participated on the school’s soccer and track teams.
“Dedicated and committed are two words to describe individuals who receive these recognitions each year, and this year’s recipients are no exception. At TMI, we know the importance of an education and seek to honor and award those students who hold that same standard as they go through their middle and high school years,” TMI Headmaster Dr. Jim Freeman said. “Susannah, Jake and Steele have shown a passion for their studies as well as their involvement in extracurricular and service-oriented activities, and we are pleased to recognize each of them for their hard work and commitment to bettering themselves academically and personally.”
About St. Luke’s
Founded in 1947 as an outreach of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Luke’s Episcopal School provides a superior coeducational environment for PK-Middle School. St. Luke’s Episcopal School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (I.S.A.S.) and the Southern Association of Episcopal Schools (S.A.E.S.). St. Luke's Episcopal School is a Christian community dedicated to academic and personal excellence, lifelong learning, and service to others.
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Website: www.sles-sa.org/
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