Schuler Foundation selects new group of scholars
Four years ago, before Conover was selected as a Schuler scholar, attending the College of Lake County wasn't in the cards for her because of cost.
Schuler Program Director Alda Licis read from a letter written by Conover to the 33 Round Lake students, who went through a mini-graduation ceremony on May 7. Conovor said with the help of the Schuler Foundation, she will attend Brown University in the fall, on a four-year scholarship.
"I hope you enjoy the ride," Conover told the students, referring to the work ahead of them in the program.
The 33 new scholars join an existing Round Lake group of 23, and 161 Waukegan students. If the students complete the three-year program, they will received $20,000 for four years of college at a highly selective colleges and universities.
"We are here to celebrate your future success," said Paul Dyer, assistant high school principal and dean. "Too many young lives and dreams are lost by poor decisions and missed opportunities."
Dyer said the Schuler Foundation will not only make sure that opportunities are available to these students, they will open additional doors.
Along with financial reward, students participating in the scholarship program will receive programming in academic support, college counseling, leadership training, and cultural and social exposure.
Leadership training will start next month when students attend a 10-day camp in the northern woods of Wisconsin.
The Schuler Family Foundation was started by Jack Schuler, former president and chief operating officer of Abbott Laboratories. He and his wife, Renate, set up the program to provide high-potential students from high-need communities with a variety of academic programs and support services to prepare them for college.
"I know you can do it; I know you will do it, and I wish you well while you're doing it," Dyer told the students.
Schuler Foundation selects new group of scholars
Four years ago, before Conover was selected as a Schuler scholar, attending the College of Lake County wasn't in the cards for her because of cost.
Schuler Program Director Alda Licis read from a letter written by Conover to the 33 Round Lake students, who went through a mini-graduation ceremony on May 7. Conovor said with the help of the Schuler Foundation, she will attend Brown University in the fall, on a four-year scholarship.
"I hope you enjoy the ride," Conover told the students, referring to the work ahead of them in the program.
The 33 new scholars join an existing Round Lake group of 23, and 161 Waukegan students. If the students complete the three-year program, they will received $20,000 for four years of college at a highly selective colleges and universities.
"We are here to celebrate your future success," said Paul Dyer, assistant high school principal and dean. "Too many young lives and dreams are lost by poor decisions and missed opportunities."
Dyer said the Schuler Foundation will not only make sure that opportunities are available to these students, they will open additional doors.
Along with financial reward, students participating in the scholarship program will receive programming in academic support, college counseling, leadership training, and cultural and social exposure.
Leadership training will start next month when students attend a 10-day camp in the northern woods of Wisconsin.
The Schuler Family Foundation was started by Jack Schuler, former president and chief operating officer of Abbott Laboratories. He and his wife, Renate, set up the program to provide high-potential students from high-need communities with a variety of academic programs and support services to prepare them for college.
"I know you can do it; I know you will do it, and I wish you well while you're doing it," Dyer told the students.
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