In 1997 the leaders of the master plan of Summerlin established The Summerlin Children’s Forum, a nonprofit organization Summerlin master-planned community and awards four college scholarships to outstanding high school graduates who are residents of the community.
The Summerlin Children’s Forum has funded nearly $700,000 in scholarships, enrichment grants, and special educational programs. This year is no exception. The recipients represent the very best from their respective schools within our community for academic achievement and commitment to community service. The following are the four lucky scholarship winners
The first scholar is Anna Kove, who graduated from West Career &Technical Academy and will attend UCLA with the goal of going to medical school to become an anesthesiologist. She has spent hundreds of hours volunteering at Summerlin Hospital and Medical Center in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Jeanette Kiss, a graduate of Bishop Gorman High School, is going to attend the University of Mississippi where she plans to study kinesiology and sports management. She has already secured a position with the university’s football program as a student assistant. Kiss, has grown up in professional sports with her father’s longtime position with the Raiders and finished her high school career as head student manager of Bishop Gorman’s football team. She is also active in student government; Kiss has held numerous student leadership positions.
A graduate of Faith Lutheran High School, Matthew Michelberger, will attend UNLV this fall where he plans to study science with the ultimate goal of attending the UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine to become an anesthesiologist. He has already begun shadowing local physicians and has completed more than 100 hours of community service with local health fairs, Dignity Health Physical Therapy, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Pantry.
Another graduate of West Career & Technical Academy, Nicholas Harris will attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he plans to study cyber intelligence and security. In high school, Harris was enrolled in the school’s cybersecurity program and competed in many cybersecurity competitions. He is especially interested in airplane security and the security of IoT (Internet of Things) technology, including thermostats and plane navigation systems. He hopes to pursue a career with SpaceX, NASA or the CIA. He has served as a math tutor and has been active in his high school’s cybersecurity club.
Congratulations to all.
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