Roosevelt School District Girls Awarded Prestigious Scholarship for 1st Time in District History

Roosevelt, N.Y. (March 31, 2017) – Two girls at Roosevelt High School will be traveling to Europe in July as recipients of the prestigious Global Navigator Scholarship. Two sisters, eleventh grade student Veronica Arriaza and tenth grade student Vanessa Arriaza, will be the first girls in the District to be awarded the scholarship.

“Global fluency is such an integral part of today’s educational landscape, and we’re pleased to support Roosevelt School District students as they immerse themselves in other cultures,” said Roosevelt School District Superintendent Ms. Marnie Hazelton. “The Arriaza sisters are the first female students from the District to receive this award, and we look forward to their progress as they embark on this profound educational opportunity.”

Each year, the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) High School Summer Abroad Program awards the Global Navigator Scholarship to outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, motivation and positivity. The Arriaza sisters will receive 5,200 dollars to participate in a life-changing four-week educational experience studying language and culture in Berlin, Germany. The total cost of the program is 5,700. During their course of study the students will acquire the skills necessary to navigate foreign languages, connect with other cultures and impact global issues in a positive manner.

“The Roosevelt School District provides a rigorous language and global education program, and Veronica and Vanessa Arriaza are examples of the educational caliber emblematic of Roosevelt students,” said Roosevelt School District Superintendent Ms. Marnie Hazelton. “The District will always help students pursue every program and opportunity available, enabling them to gain access to the wisdom which stems from international experiences.”

Please visit the District website, www.rooseveltufsd.org for more information about upcoming Roosevelt School District updates and events.

Photo 1: (L-R) Roosevelt High School students, eleventh grader Veronica Arriaza and tenth grader Vanessa Arriaza, will be the first girls in the District to be awarded the prestigious Global Navigator Scholarship.