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FSC names George Jenkins Scholars
Four Florida high school students receive full ride to college

LAKELAND, Fla. (April 4, 2001) - Four Florida high school students have been selected to receive George W. Jenkins Scholarships at Florida Southern College (FSC). The scholarship, named for the founder of Publix Super Markets, provides tuition, fees, books, supplies, and on-campus room and board annually for up to four years.

This year’s recipients are Marietta Nicole Attardo of Fort Walton Beach, Christina Leon of Winter Haven, Noah Herman Nadler of Keystone Heights and Kyle Elizabeth Quave of Brooksville. Attardo attends Choctawhatchee Senior High School and plans to major in elementary education. Leon attends Winter Haven High school and plans to major in accounting. Nadler attends Keystone Heights High School and plans to double-major in sports management and religion. Quave attends Hernando High School; her major is undeclared.

"We’re thrilled to be able to provide a quality education to such worthy students," said Thomas L. Reuschling, FSC president. "This scholarship offers the opportunity of a lifetime to deserving students who may otherwise be unable to attend college."

About the scholarship
Eligible students must be U.S. citizens, Florida residents, Florida high school graduates who are entering Florida Southern College as freshmen with demonstrated full financial need. To apply, a student must have a minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, participate in school or community activities, exhibit a strong work ethic, show financial need and express a desire to succeed. The recipient must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at FSC, with the initial calculation at the end of the second semester, and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester he or she receives the scholarship.

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