Marian Catholic Junior Wins Wellesley Book Award

From Marian Catholic: Marian Catholic junior, Evelyn Santillan, of Harvey, Ill. was awarded the Wellesley Book Award for 2018.

The Book Award Program recognizes young women who have excelled and gives them the opportunity to become better acquainted with Wellesley College. Young women are chosen by their high schools for their intelligence, determination, motivation, and achievement. They are visible members of their schools and communities. Most importantly, however, they are the academic leaders in their secondary schools. Wellesley College’s history is rich with women who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom and in personal achievements. Wellesley College hopes to continue that legacy with the Book Award. The Book Award Program allows teachers, parents, and students to get to know Wellesley College better. Their aim is to distinguish young women who have been so outstanding in their academic and personal lives.

Evelyn stood out to the selection committee because of her outstanding academic achievement at Marian Catholic High School and her long list of service activities, the most impactful of which is the community garden project in her hometown. She also contributes a lot of her success with this program to Restoration Ministries, a community outreach program based in Harvey. Evelyn plans to study Biology in college and wants to work in medicine. She is hoping to apply to the QuestBridge Program, which would allow a full ride to the school of her choice. Wellesley College is one of her top choices. When asked about her love of reading, she attributes this passion to the Nancy Drew series. Evelyn said she was introduced to this series by a pen pal from North Carolina, who would send her copies from this series with her letters.

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