Local students earn scholarship at JCU

John Carroll University has named 52 incoming freshmen natiowide to its prestigious Honors Program, including students from local communities. Each of the students selected for the program receives a $5, 000 annual merit scholarship.

More than 325 highly qualified students applied for the distinguished program.

In addition to the annual scholarship and priority course registration status, incoming members of the Honors Program also receive the following benefits:

Honors Program Book Award: Costs are covered for all textbooks in required Honors courses.

Honors Pathway Award: Up to $3, 000 will be awarded for engaging in experiential learning during sophomore or junior year.

Honors Capstone Award: $1, 500 awarded after the final Honors Program requirement is completed.

An opportunity to be part of a living-learning community with other stu- dents in Signature Programs (Leadership Scholars and Arrupe Scholars).

Local students who are incoming freshmen at John Carroll and have been named to the University’s Honors Program are listed below:

• Emily Barni of Willoughby Hills: Saint Joseph Academy

Kyle Blasinsky of Willoughby: Willoughby South High School

• Emily Bordley of Mentor: Lake Catholic High School

• Ryan Houghtaling of Willoughby: Willoughby South High School

• Loreto Iafelice of Willoughby Hills: Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School

• Celeste Johnson of Cleveland Heights: Home School Clearing House

• Kayla Pettinger of Mentor: Mentor High School

• David Sprenger of Chester Township: West Geauga High School.