![]() ![]() NOVEC High School Scholarship Program Winners This student, Tatjana Fisher, received a total of $3,000 in scholarship money. After reviewing the applications of these 11 students, the committees selected the most outstanding student to win the $1,500 J. They awarded another $1,500 scholarship to a student who was either home-schooled or attended a private school. They selected 10 public high schools students to each receive a $1,500 scholarship. This year, selection committees reviewed hundreds of applications from students whose families receive electricity from NOVEC. “We salute and congratulate all scholarship winners as they begin their college years this fall.” “Helping graduating seniors get a college education is part of NOVEC’s commitment to education,” states Donna Snellings, NOVEC public and government relations liaison. While many seniors are anxious to leave and begin their lives outside of Freedom High School, they will always remember their years as a Freedom student and hopefully can look back at their time with gaiety.Contact: NOVEC Public Relations, 1-88, VIRGINIA – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) and the Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC) have awarded 14 college scholarships to outstanding high school seniors in Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, and in the City of Manassas Park.Įach year, the NOVEC High School Scholarship Program awards college scholarships to students based on their excellent academic records, recommendations, community involvement, work experience, and demonstrated leadership. Some of these people have become my best friends and I can’t imagine them not being a part of my life,” said Senior Elizabeth Cheung. “I will definitely miss all the teachers and all the relationships I formed this year. But I guess that makes the time we do get to spend with each other special,” noted Senior Petey Rinard. It’s bittersweet, because I know we’ll see each other, just not as much as I’m used to. I’m so used to going to school every day and seeing them, and I can’t believe that I won’t be able to see them every day. It’s crazy to think that everyone is moving on to college and going different places and I won’t be able to see them as often. I guess I’ve kind of taken that for granted to be honest with you. “I think what I’m going to miss the most is being able to see my friends every day. “My favorite memory was winning the District Championship for tennis for the first time in school history!” said Senior Samvit Iyer. ![]() I know they don’t have stuff like that in college and it was so fun picking out an outfit for each of the days and seeing how creative some people would get,” said Senior Brooke Rohan. “Some of my favorite memories from each year are during spirit week. Take classes that go well together and can be built upon,” said Senior Nina Curkovic. ![]() “Plan ahead with what classes to take and do not leave graduation requirements until senior year. “Continue to push yourself throughout all four years of high school, because in the end it’s worth it,” said Senior Class President Dean LaGattuta. Fourth, work hard you may not think your grades matter during your freshman year, but they do,” said Senior Gabbi Chiovarelli. Third, find an activity or a club that you love and immerse yourself in it. Second, don’t worry about what people think of you, because, honestly, they are just as worried as you are. “First, don’t give up on your convictions and what you believe in, no matter what. As the final day at Freedom High School approaches for the senior class, some of our Patriots have decided to look back and share their favorite memories as well as some important advice. It’s a time when relationships and character are developed and the barrier between adolescence and young adulthood is broken. Anastasiya Sukhenko, Photo Editor and Special EffectsĪs the school year comes to an end, many seniors describe their feelings as “bitter-sweet.” Despite the stresses and difficulties that a student faces as a high schooler, these years are considered to be a vitally important time in one’s life. ![]()
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