10 Towson Students Named 2020 Carson Scholars

Towson, MD — Several Towson students received the honor of being named 2020 Carson Scholars. The scholarship program recognizes students who have a track record of academic excellence and participation in community service.

Students in 4th through 11th grades were eligible for the honor, and they had to be nominated by a current educator. Only one student from each school could be nominated.

Towson had two first-time Carson Scholars for 2020:

• Patrick Droney, Grade: 11; Calvert Hall College High School
• Patrick Eskildsen, Grade: 9; Loyola Blakefield
• Daniel Melia, Grade: 11; Towson High School
• Catherine O'Connor, Grade: 5; Rodgers Forge Elementary School

Carson Scholars must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and display humanitarian qualities through community service.

Recognized Carson Scholars have renewed their Carson Scholar status by maintaining high academic standards and a strong commitment to their communities.

Here are the recognized Carson Scholars for 2020 from Towson:

• Christina Battaglia, Grade: 12; Notre Dame Preparatory School
• Micah Ferguson, Grade: 12; Notre Dame Preparatory School
• Macie Hakim, Grade: 11; Towson High School
• Makenna Hakim, Grade: 12; Towson High School
• Jessica Lobell, Grade: 12; Carver Center for Arts and Technology
• Anna Myers, Grade: 9; Notre Dame Preparatory School

Carson Scholars receive a $1,000 college scholarship award, an Olympic-sized medal and a trophy for their school.

Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and humanitarian qualities without regard to financial need, ethnicity, creed or religion.

Patch editor Kristin Danley-Greiner contributed to this report.