Abby has been selected as the 2013
Carson Scholar for the Canonsburg Middle School. A teacher is permitted to
nominate and submit an application for one student out of the entire school who
fits the description of a Carson Scholar. The contest was open to all students
at the Canonsburg Middle School who met the academic requirements. Mrs. Porter
was Abby's nominating teacher and was required to write about the her
reading activity, attitude toward learning, leadership ability, scholastic work
ethic, motivation, and achievements. Abby was also required to list her school
activities, extracurricular activities, community service, and she wrote a
persuasive essay based on a given prompt.
She will receive a $1,000
scholarship award that will be invested for her college education. Abby is
among a very special group of over 4,200 students from across the country that
have been named a Carson Scholar. Her academic achievements and service to her
community are what make her a future leader of tomorrow. Abby will also receive
a medal, certificate, and her name on the Carson Scholar Trophy at Canonsburg
Middle School. In addition, Abby is invited to attend the Pittsburgh Carson
Scholars Fund's Annual Awards Banquet.
