23 Boston Public Schools seniors named Posse Scholars

BOSTON – The Posse Foundation, Inc. has named 23 members of the Boston Public Schools Class of 2010 as Posse Scholars. (See list below.)

The students, representing 13 Boston public high schools, will receive full-tuition leadership merit scholarships to top-ranked liberal arts colleges.

“We are pleased that the Posse Foundation has recognized the leadership potential of these Boston public school students,” said Superintendent Carol R. Johnson. “The Posse Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for students to transition to college with a support structure in place, and I am confident that these young men and women will be invaluable assets to their college communities.”

The Posse Foundation identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. Posse’s partner colleges and universities award Posse Scholars four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships. The concept of a Posse works for both students and college campuses, and is rooted in the belief that a small, diverse group of talented students—a Posse—carefully selected and trained, can serve as a catalyst for increased individual and community development.

Identified for their leadership ability and overall motivation to succeed, Posse Scholars head campus organizations, encourage dialogue and programs that foster an inclusive campus environment and achieve academic success. These Scholars graduate at a rate of 90 percent and make a visible difference on campus and throughout their professional careers. Posse has sites in Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Washington, D.C.

Photo Caption: Madison Park senior Torian Pope will attend Hamilton College next year on a Posse Scholarship.

2010 Boston Public Schools Posse Scholars

Boston Arts Academy
Simona Clausnitzer, Bryn Mawr College

Boston Latin Academy               
Sara Girmay, Bucknell University
Michael Tran, Centre College

Boston Latin School               
Jelyn Masa, Bryn Mawr College

Charlestown High School           
Jose Capo, Denison University
Cherise Comma, Centre College           
Kamal Riley, Bucknell University

East Boston High School               
Marta Guerrero, Bryn Mawr College
Kristal Zapata, Centre College

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers
Maria Mosquera, Centre College

The English High School                
Raul Cruz, Denison University

Fenway High School               
Orlando Diaz, Union College
Carlos Guerra, Union College
Jamari Stanley-Jones, Centre College
Nathaniel West, Union College

John D. O’Bryant School of Math & Science   
Daquana Harper, Bucknell University
Loan Nguyen, Denison University
Nigel Robinson, Bucknell University
Breeze Victor, Bucknell University

Madison Park Technical Vocational High School       
Torian Pope, Hamilton College

Muriel Snowden International School       
Myky Tran, Denison University

The Engineering School               
Kadineyse Ramize, Bryn Mawr College

Urban Science Academy               
Lennon Johnson-Richardson, Denison University

For more information on the Posse Foundation, visit www.possefoundation.org.