Boston Public Schools had something special in store for all six college-bound seniors
Boston Public Schools had something special in store for all six college-bound seniors
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Boston Public Schools had something special in store for all six college-bound seniors
Six senior students from six different Boston high schools were recognized for their academic achievements Wednesday night, as they were all nominees for a $10,000 scholarship from the publisher Scholastic.
Going into the night, the students knew that one of them would win the scholarship.
Julie Cyprien of East Boston High School was ultimately named the scholarship recipient.
“My dream is to one day become a judge, so go to law school, be a lawyer and then I would like to be on the Supreme Court,” said Cyprien, who plans to attend Salem State University and later Suffolk University Law School.
Thankfully for the other five students, an anonymous benefactor was so impressed with their work that they donated an additional $50,000 to Boston Public Schools so that each student could receive a $10,000 scholarship.
“This is going to make going to college a lot easier and a lot less of a burden on my parents, as well,” said Mari Baker of the Boston Latin School, who will study architecture at Northeastern University.
Ana Tran of Boston Latin Academy, who is passionate about volunteering, said she is keeping her options open when it comes to spending the $10,000.
“I could use this money to either give back to my community or toward my college tuition. That’ll make me feel so happy,” Tran said.
“I’m deciding between Wentworth (Institute of Technology) and UMass Boston,” said Abul Azan of the Boston International Newcomers Academy.
“Now, I can start applying for any research opportunities because I want to be a scientist,” said YiYang Zhong of Boston Green Academy, who is heading to UMass Amherst.
Valquiria Tavares Monteiro of Burke High School said she plans to study child psychology.
“Because that’s something I struggled with in the past, so I want to be there for them,” Tavares Monteiro said.
Boston Public Schools said the six students who were honored are from six countries, representing five languages and are all-around great kids.
“All of who are just so representative of the brilliance, beauty and the talent that we have,” said BPS superintendent Mary Skipper.
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