Lakewood High School is committed to excellence, and we are proud of our students, many of whom received special recognition for their outstanding efforts and achievements this year:
· Several LHS seniors were recognized by the National Merit program. Grant Colvin was named a National Merit Finalist in January. In April, Grant was offered a merit scholarship through American University. Ino Gjermeni and Zach Urbach were recognized as Commended Scholars. These three students distinguished themselves among a national pool of talented candidates.
· The American Legion Post 451 selected juniors Clay Verga and Maureen MacGregor to represent LHS this summer at Buckeye Boys and Girls State, a program of leadership through governance.
· Junior Luke Fesko was selected to represent LHS at the 2009-10 “Look Up To Cleveland” program, which is dedicated to preparing students for constructive and responsible leadership in community affairs.
· Juniors Samiha Abusharekh and Michael Koltiska received the West Point Leadership Award, which is presented to students who exemplify the motto of the United States Military Academy: Duty, Honor, Country.
· Through the generous donations of several college alumni associations, book awards are presented to outstanding English language/literature high school juniors. Monika Virag receivedthe Smith College Book Award, Anne Latsko received the Wellesley Book Award, and Carter Strong received the Williams College Book Award. The English Department also honored seniors Megan Eash with the Creative Writing Award and Mary Leach with the John Mitchell Book Award.
· Senior Ino Gjermeni was selected to receive the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa award for his outstanding scholarship.
· For excellence in science, the following juniors were recognized: Ellen Schleckman received the Bausch and Lomb award, Stephanie Saed received the Cleveland Technical Society award and Brian Brink received the Colorado School of Mines award.
· The 2009 Cleveland Technical Society award was given to Zach Urbach. This year, as a senior, Zach was awarded the Cleveland Technical Society scholarship.
· The Rensselaer Award was given to junior Luke Fesko for excellence in math.
· The Frederick Douglass/Susan B. Anthony Humanities and Social Sciences Award was given to junior Samiha Abusharekh for excellence in social studies.
· University of Rochester’s Xerox Award was given to Danijel Martin for a high level of achievement in innovation and information technology.
· Sophomore Nicholaus Jackosky was selected as the HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) representative. Nick will be attending a HOBY leadership camp this summer.
· Sophomore Hannah Gallovic received the United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award for her outstanding academic performance, including taking AP Calculus as a sophomore.
Congratulations to these students and to all students who worked to achieve their best this year. Have a wonderful summer!