2 New Haven students receive academic award
New Haven decorated two of its most promising students in a ceremony at City Hall on Monday. One aspires to be a brain surgeon, just like her award’s namesake. The other aspires to be “brilliant” and “mighty,” just like his dad.
The pair, Jacqueline West, 16, and Giovanni Preciado, 11, are the city’s first Carson Scholars. The program, founded by leading neurosurgeon Ben Carson ’73, has awarded over 2,800 scholarships in 16 states since 1994, recognizing high-achieving students who display a dedication to community service.
West’s and Preciado’s $1,000 scholarships were...
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