The Brian Swayze Students of Excellence in Niagara
In recognition of the outstanding achievements and dedicated
efforts of young people in the Niagara area, the Niagara Police Athletic League
sponsoers a program to honor the "Students of Excellence in Niagara" and their parents.
Graduating seniors at high schools throughout Niagara County are eligible
for selection as a "Student of Excellence" with a selection based on:
Scholarship and/or academic achievement
School and/or community involvement
Characer, integrity, and positive role modeling
Representatives
from each school play the major role in selecting the students to receive the awards.
Format
The 11 high schools in
Niagara County plus Grand Island, Cardinal O'Hara, and Tonawanda will each select
three honorees, one from each category. Participating schools:
Barker Central
Cardinal O'Hara
Grand Island
Lewiston Porter
Lockport
Newfane
Niagara Catholic
Niagara Wheatfield
Niagara Falls
North Tonawanda
Royalton-Hartland
Starpoint
Tonawanda
Wilson Central
The "Brain Swayze Students
of Excellence in Niagara" program honors 42 students and their parents in salute
of the "family team" effort.
Awards
Each student receives a medallion and certificate in recognition of their selection
as a "Student of Excellence." In addition, a program book is printed with
a photograph and biographical sketch of each student.
The program book is financed by "patron" advertisers. Additional
corporate and business sponsors are recruited to cover additional dinner expenses,
which include a complimentary dinner ticket for the students and parents.
Program
In addition to honoring the students and saluting each school, a prominent educator
form the Niagara area is asked to be the featured speaker and participate in the
award presentations.
Niagara PAL Memorial Scholarship
This
unique scholarship is based on 40% community service and nominees are solicited
from all 115 Western New York High Schools. The award is based on:
40% - Community Service
30% - Financial Need
15% - Academic Standing
15% - Attitude
The
final selection will be made by a committee comprised of Niagara PAL Board Members
and other PAL volunteers upon completion of the interview process.
