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Written by Pete Rosenbery Friday, 15 May 2009 14:16

News - Student News and Awards

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Hard work, dedication and determination in the classroom and the community are characteristics shared by the 2009 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Presidential Scholars.

An SIUC Presidential Scholar designation is a major achievement for these 19 graduating high school seniors. The competitive presidential scholarships cover tuition, fees, and room and board for four years at the University.

Each scholarship is awarded based upon student-provided information, and include ACT or SAT scores and class rank at the time of admission. Potential candidates go through an interview process, and successful applicants have leadership roles in their community and give back to their schools and community. Successful applicants will be those viewed as becoming effective leaders both inside and outside the University classroom.

The late SIU President James E. Walker established the scholarships in 2001. The scholarships are the most prestigious and most comprehensive that the University awards each year.

The award is renewable for all four years as long as students maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The presidential scholarship is worth more than $75,000.

Carbondale

Ryan John Dosier, Carbondale Community High School, is the son of John and Kay Dosier. He is an Illinois State Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society and on the high honor roll. He was active in the student council, lifesavers, freshman mentors, and the Scholar Bowl. He was also senior class vice president, and an announcer for the Carbondale Lady Terriers. He plans to major in communications/film.

Flora

Danielle McGrew, Flora High School, is the daughter of Joe and Barbara McGrew. She is an Illinois State Scholar, the National Honor Society and a member of the schoolís high honor roll each year. She served as sentinel and then secretary of the schoolís FFA chapter, and earned a FFA Scholarship Award. She served on the student council at her school, and as co-president of the English Honor Society. Her numerous activities also include editor of the Locust Log and Hartsan, along with the pep club, drama club, Spanish club, ACT Theater, and high school band. She plans to major in news-editorial/journalism.

Source: Saluki Times from University Communications

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