Dunkin Donuts 2007 Scholarship

Portsmouth High announces its top students

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School has announced the top 10 students for the Class of 2011. They are:

1. Hayley Bacon of Greenland. Parents are Susan and Stephen Bacon. Hayley was accepted at Bowdoin College, Boston College, Connecticut College, Dartmouth College, Quinnipiac University, Tufts University and the University of New Hampshire and plans to attend Dartmouth College.

While in high school, Hayley's school and/or community activities included Global Cause (President), National Honor Society (co-president), Rotary Interact (Executive Board member), Math Team and Accelerated Math Program tutor at Dondero.

During her high school career, Hayley received the following honors or awards: Haven Medal for General Excellence Class of 2011, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen State Winner, Granite State Scholar, National Merit Scholar Commended Student, Yale Book Award, Carson Scholar for Outstanding Academic and Humanitarian Achievement and highest honors.

Outside of high school, Hayley worked at the Seacoast Science Center as a summer camp volunteer.

2. Lauren Nevin of Portsmouth. Parents are Cathy Nevin and Jim Nevin. Lauren was accepted at Williams College, Georgetown University, United States Naval Academy, University of New Hampshire and plans to attend Williams College.

While in high school, Lauren's school and/or community activities included Portsmouth High School student council: co-president as senior, treasurer as junior; varsity lacrosse: senior captain, four varsity letters; varsity soccer: senior captain, three varsity letters; varsity basketball: senior captain, three varsity letters; referee for fifth-grade basketball league; National Honor Society: Executive Board.

During her high school career, Lauren received the following honors or awards: Harvard Book Prize (2010); National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Achievement Award in Writing (2010); St. Paul's Advanced Studies Program Superior Merit in Core Class ("The Quest"); St. Paul's Advanced Studies Program Superior Merit in Writing Workshop; NHIAA Scholar Athlete Award; Granite State Scholar; National Honor Society; Several Awards in Academic Achievement in various high school courses; All State Honorable Mention for Soccer (2009 and 2010); Foster's Dream Team Honorable Mention for Soccer (2010); Most Valuable Player, Lacrosse (2010).

2007 Dunkin Donuts Scholarships - Taman Siswa - Education News

As part of a community partnership program and a continued commitment to local education, Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees will award 100, $1,000 scholarships to qualified high school seniors in Connecticut.

This is the fourth year of a very successful scholarship program that has donated more than $350,000 to Connecticut students to date. This year the application process will be completely online at www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the fall of 2007.

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of “well rounded” character: positive academics record, demonstrated leadership, commitment to school and community activities and experience in the work environment. In addition, full-time and part-time employees of Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees who meet the scholarship requirements are eligible and encouraged to apply. There is no escaping the fact that college costs are rising. According to the College Board, average tuition and fees for a private college are expected to increase by more than 6 percent this year. “We are aware of the challenges families face in financing a college education, says Michael Batista, Connecticut franchisee. “The franchisees of Dunkin’ Donuts are very proud to provide these scholarships to help the families we see and serve everyday.” Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees have partnered with the Connecticut Association of Schools and Scholarship America to administer the scholarship program and selection process.

The deadline date for all online applications is March 31 .

All applicants will be notified of the final selection by mid-June. Scholarship winners will be recognized during an awards ceremony with the franchise owners and state dignitaries at the end of June. The official terms, requirements and application information are available at www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship, Connecticut Dunkin’ Donuts shops or by contacting the Connecticut Association of Schools at (203) 250-1111.

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