SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
University Affairs Office
1801 E. Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
(707) 664-2057
e-mail: jean.wasp@sonoma.edu
University Affairs Office
1801 E. Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
(707) 664-2057
e-mail: jean.wasp@sonoma.edu
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2003
Contact: Laurie Ogg, Scholarship Office, (707) 664-2036
Top GPA Leads to Presidential Scholarship for 33 Freshman, 20 Returning Students
Sonoma State University welcomes 33 Presidential Scholars out of a freshman class of more than 1300 students to the campus this year. The class is one of the most geographically diverse in recent years, with students arriving from New York, Wyoming, and Oregon as well as California communities.Some of the Scholars name nursing, psychology and teaching among their vocational aspirations.
These students join a coterie of 20 returning scholars in receiving a $1000 scholarship, regular luncheons and meetings with university president Dr. Ruben Armiñana, and priority course registration at the beginning of each semester.
Dr. Arminana founded the Presidential Scholars program with monies from the SSU Alumni Association in 1995, and enjoys the close, mentoring relationship he forms with the students.
"The Presidential Scholars are the brightest and most disciplined students who in addition to excellence in their studies, have varied interests and interesting lives. I always learn something new from them about the University and the challenges that young people encounter."
In order to qualify for the Presidential Scholarship, a first-time freshman must have sustained a grade point average of 4.0 or higher throughout their high school career.
For a continuing SSU student, an 4.0 average must be maintained. Because of its rigorous standards, the Presidential Scholarship remains as the most exceptional academic award for first-time freshmen.
Students in this year's class of freshman Presidential Scholars include: Kelli Banker of Annandale, Sheena Bissett of Suisun, Steven Campbell of Rohnert Park, Nicolette Countryman of Loomis, Lisa Dal Porto of Linden, Carmela Datu of Rohnert Park, Amber Davis of Santa Cruz, Rachel Hall of Chico, Paul Heinz of New Windsor, New York, Sarah Hillan of Encinitas, Stephanie Karbone of Vacaville, Amethyst Johnson of San Luis Obispo, Allison Link of Modesto, Brian McBride of Petaluma, Steven Moore of Sunnyvale, Megan Myers of Chino Hills, Courtney Oates of Susanville, Darren O‚Brien of Calistoga, Devon Paddock of La Grange, Karina Padilla of Los Banos, Theresa Petrellese of Benicia, David Petrini of Salinas, Jennifer Savage of Benicia, Kelli Schmitz of Gualala, Susan Schultz of Rohnert Park, Stephanie Scott of Beaverton, Oregon, Stephanie Stone of Dixon, Theresa Van Ryn of Manteca, Brian Vondrak of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Brittany Wilbur of Ventura, Carlin Wood of Stewarts Point, Lisa Zapolski of Bonita, and Rochelle Zettler of Point Arena.
For details on the Presidential Scholars program, contact Laurie Ogg in the University's scholarship office at (707) 664-2036 or visit www.sonoma.edu/scholarship/html/university.shtml.
—Kathryn Atwood