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2007 Advanced Placement Scholars

Aquinas Student Wins New York Times Scholarship

NEW YORK--March 12, 2007--The New York Times College Scholarship Program announced today the 20 winners of this year's awards, bringing the total number of students in the program to 180.  Bianca Farrell, class of 2007 of Aquinas High School, is one of them!

Now in its ninth year, the Scholarship Program will provide each of this year's winners with up to $7,500 a year for four years of college and will work with the students' colleges to shape their financial packages.

As in previous years, the winners are New York City high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, a commitment to learning even in the face of financial and personal obstacles and community service. The winners were chosen from about 1,300 applicants.

"The high school seniors in our 2007 class are among the best and the brightest in New York City," said Soma Golden Behr, director of the program. "These students are determined to reach their goals in the face of adversity and we are delighted to help them on their journey."

In addition to financial aid, the Scholarship Program provides the students with summer jobs and mentors from The Times, introduces students to cultural and civic activities in New York City, and helps winners from previous years find internships at other companies and organizations in the city.

The New York Times College Scholarship Program is supported in part by The New York Times Company Foundation. Other funding is made possible from an endowment started with a grant from the Starr Foundation and from contributions by individual Times readers.

Forgiveness and Peace Assembly

Sr. Catherine Rose Quigley, Sr. Margaret Ryan, Stephen McDonald and Christoph Arnold
pose during the assembly with two Aquinas students and their school mascot gifts.

Detective Stephen McDonald and author Christoph Arnold are partners in proclaiming a message of peace and forgiveness to young people.  They visited Aquinas High School on November 2, 2004.  Read the upcoming issue of AquiNews to learn more about their message of non-violent conflict resolution and forgiveness. 

First Lady at Bronx High School

First lady Laura Bush visited an all-girl parochial high school in the Bronx to deliver a message of public service - and received a standing ovation from students who had doubted that someone of her prominence would ever set foot in their neighborhood. 

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AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL WINS NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON AWARD

AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL has been selected as a 1999-2000 Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. The Blue Ribbon, the most prestigious award in the country, distinguishes AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL for excellence in leadership, teaching, curriculum, student achievement, parent and community support.

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