Levittown Students Named Semifinalists in Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Story by Elizabeth Sobel.

Levittown’s Division Avenue High School seniors James Reilly and Ashley Stinnett have been selected as two of 2,500 semifinalists in the 2012-13 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. They were selected among approximately 85,000 entries for their leadership, academic achievements and potential.                 

Both students are in the running for selection as finalists, who will then advance to the final interview stage of the award competition. In April, the National Selection Committee representing outstanding leaders in business, government, education and the arts will invite 250 finalists to Atlanta for personal interviews.

 Fifty students will then be designated as National Scholars and receive awards of $20,000 for college. In addition, 200 students will be designated as Regional Scholars and receive awards of $10,000 for college.           

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James is co-president of the student council, the student liaison to the Board of Education, president of Science Olympiads and a student representative on the School Development Committee. He is a varsity lacrosse player and an Eagle Scout.            

 Ashley is president of the senior class, National Honor Society, Art Honor Society and MSG Varsity Club. She is chancellor of the author/book club and an active member of many other clubs, including Science Olympiads, Envirothon, the Humanitarian Club, the school newspaper and several other honor societies.   

The Levittown School District wishes James and Ashley the best of luck in this competition.

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