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Wheaton high school seniors awarded Comcast Leaders and Achievers scholarships
Nearly 190 high school seniors in region recognized for academics, community service, being role models
Comcast and the Comcast Foundation today announced the names of the 2015 “Leaders and Achievers Scholarship” recipients from the company’s Greater Chicago Region (GCR), which spans Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan. The scholarships were awarded to nearly 190 high school seniors who strive to create positive change, have solid academic records and are role models for their fellow students and other youth in their communities. The program’s mission is to recognize high school students who play an active role in and help others in their communities, motivate them to continue to serve and encourage other students to work to improve their communities as well. Recipients receive $1,000 grants to be used for college expenses.
Of the nearly 190 scholarships, two were awarded to area students.
•Victoria J. Adomshick, Wheaton Warrenville South High School in Wheaton
• Nathan J. Rourke, St. Francis High School in Wheaton
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“I am highly impressed by this year’s Leaders and Achievers Scholarship recipients and how committed they are to doing the best they can, whether it’s in the class room or in the community,” said John Crowley, Comcast GCR senior vice president. “Comcast is proud of the 2015 class of Leaders and Achievers recipients and thrilled that we can help them offset some of their college expenses.”
Recipients will be recognized at a ceremony on Tuesday, May 5, at McCormick Place in Chicago. NBC5 Chicago anchor Zoraida Sambolin will serve as emcee for the event and address recipients and family members about the importance of academics and serving others.
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“Zoraida is a recognized leader in her field and in the region. “Crowley said. “We can’t thank Zoraida enough for making this year’s Leaders and Achievers Scholarship ceremony so special for the winners.”
Since the first Leaders and Achievers were recognized in 2001, Comcast has awarded more than $22.8 million in scholarships to help nearly 23,000 students pursue higher education. Nearly 190 students in Comcast’s Greater Chicago Region received scholarships this year.
