Campus Welcomes New Presidentís Scholars

From Dateline (September 2, 2004)

Members of this year’s incoming class of President’s Scholars admire one of the Dell computers that they received on the eve of the fall semester. The program, established in 1979, recognizes and attracts a distinguished group of academically accomplished students. Pictured from left, are Silvica Rosca, Sara Steiner, Kerry DiMaggio, Jessica Lenhoff, Shannon Rossal, Luis Magallon, Jolene Harris and Deanne Huane.

Ten of the region’s best-and-brightest graduating high school seniors entered Cal State Fullerton Aug. 23 as President’s Scholars – the most prestigious status the university accords to incoming students.

Established in 1979, the President’s Scholars program recognizes and attracts a distinguished group of academically accomplished students.

In addition to the use of laptop computers, President’s Scholars receive a full scholarship that covers all student fees and a $750 stipend for textbooks up to four years, so long as they are enrolled full time, maintain a 3.5 grade-point average and contribute to university and community activities.

All scholars are granted automatic admission to the university Honors Program, priority registration, complimentary parking permits and consideration for on-campus housing. They also have opportunities to attend special seminars and meet periodically with the university president.

Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and extracurricular achievement in high school.

This year’s incoming scholars and their majors are: Kerry DiMaggio, theatre arts; Gary Harris, business administration; Jolene Harris, mathematics; Deanne Huang, business administration; Jessica Lenhof, human services; Luis Magallon, communications; Silvica Rosca, business administration; Shannon Rossall, liberal studies; Sara Steiner, English; and Aaron Waites, business administration.

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