UC Announces Top Winners of Cincinnatus Scholarships
Date: July 19, 2002
By: Dawn Fuller
Phone: (513) 556-1823
Photo by Lisa Ventre
Archive: General News
Their fields of study include architecture, engineering, pre-medicine and music. In high school, many of them were valedictorians. Now, nine students from around the nation will come to the University of Cincinnati with a $60,000 full Cincinnatus scholarship to pay for UC tuition, books, room and board.
Since 1997, the nation's top high school seniors have come to campus in February to compete for awards that include full scholarships to UC. The most recent competition, Cincinnatus VI, provided $11 million in scholarship money. Students are awarded top scholarships based on their academics, leadership, teamwork at the Cincinnatus competition, and their dedication to community service, a commitment highly valued by the university. The competition is named for the farmer who led his city to victory when Rome was invaded in 458 B.C., then returned home.
Four students, including two from the Tristate, have the added distinction of Presidential Scholar, because of their performance in the competition.
Here are the full $60,000 awardees:
Presidential Scholars
Rebecca Poland, Cincinnati (Delhi), Ohio -- Poland, an 18-year-old graduate of St. Ursula Academy, plans to major in chemical engineering. She was active in the Youth in City Government, National Honor Society, student council, high school yearbook, and was involved in sports including soccer and softball. Poland also was a dedicated volunteer at Mother Margaret Hall, a nursing home for Sisters of Charity.
Jake Richards, Hamilton, Ohio -- Richards was cross-country captain from his freshman to senior year at Ross Senior High School, where he was valedictorian. He will join the UC track team this fall. He was also in band (played tuba), drama club, on student council and was a member of the volunteer advisory board. he plans to major in architecture.
Luke Field, Indianapolis, Indiana -- A 17-year-old graduate of North Central High School, Field plans to major in architecture. He was a member of the National Honor Society, the French Honor Society and the recipient of the Marion County Principal's Association Award for Outstanding Achievement. Field plays the viola and performed with his high school symphony orchestra. He was a top finalist in the Indiana State Orchestra Competition. Field was an active volunteer at the St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Alyssa Thunberg, Alexandria, Virginia -- A graduate of T.C. Williams High School, Thunberg was a Presidential Scholar, a participant in the Virginia Governor School for the Humanities, a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, church choir and her church youth group. She plans to major in architecture.
Other full Cincinnatus Awardees
Rachel Armstrong, Toledo, Ohio -- The 17-year-old graduate of Central Catholic High School says she's considering majoring in the social sciences. Armstrong was treasurer of student council, was rowing co-captain her junior and senior year, was a senior Girl Scout and worked as a full-time volunteer at the Center of Science and Industry, which provides hands-on learning of science.
John Thomas ("J.T.") Fetherolf, Jr., Carroll, Ohio -- The 18-year-old graduate of Bloom-Carroll High School was valedictorian and plans to major in mechanical engineering. Fetherolf was a member of the National Honor Society, speech club, Future Business Leaders of America, chamber singers, and was the recipient of the Governor's Award for Excellence in Science. He was also captain of his varsity soccer team. Fetherolf is looking ahead to being one of the first students to live on the Honors floor in UC's newest dorm, the Jefferson Residence Hall Complex, which will open this fall.
Abrar Hammoud, Perrysburg, Ohio -- The Rossford High School graduate was active in student council, the National Honor Society, drama club, youth theater, international club and her high school tennis team. Hammoud was a volunteer for Hospice of Northwest Ohio and the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo. She plans to major in electronic media.
Maribeth Mincey, Youngstown, Ohio -- Mincey was valedictorian of Liberty High School and was team captain of her speech club. She was also a member of her high school French club, as well as the yearbook, student newspaper and student government. She received the Bausch & Lomb Science Award following a science fair at her high school. Her volunteerism includes working on a breast cancer awareness project at her high school, serving as a Youngstown state concessions volunteer and volunteering for the Mahoning County Democratic Committee. The biochemistry major says she hopes to go to medical school.
Michelle Ubels, Jenison, Mich. -- The 18-year-old Ubels was valedictorian of Grand Rapids Christian High School. She played violin in the school orchestra and the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony. Ubels was also a member of the high school track team and was one of the Guardian Angels School Volunteers, as well as a volunteer with the Degage Ministries for the homeless. She also served on the committee for a student diversity education initiative. Ubels will major in violin at the College-Conservatory of Music.
Read about other Cincinnatus Scholars who chose UC.
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