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AAUW presents scholarships to high school seniors

The Freehold branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has announced the recipients of this year’s high school scholarships. The highest ranking female senior in the six schools in the Freehold Regional High School District each received a $500 scholarship, according to a press release.

The AAUW’s annual used book sale funds the scholarships which are named for a former branch member, Rose Fishkin, who was a Cornell University graduate and a believer in education for women, according to the press release.

The scholarship recipients are:

• Erica Lee, Colts Neck High School, is involved in law and public service programs, is editor in chief of the school newspaper and is president of the Technology Student Association. She participates in the New Jersey Science League and the Shore Math League, and is completing an internship at the state Superior Court, Freehold. Erica will be attending Cornell University in the fall.

• Rachael Zhou, Marlboro High School, is president of the science league and Future Business Leaders of America, as well as being the highest scoring member of her math league team. She has performed at Carnegie Hall and won several competitions. Rachael earned a perfect score of 2400 on the SAT. She volunteers weekly at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, and is self-employed in an SAT tutoring business. Rachael will attend the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in September.

• Katie Shum, Freehold Township High School, is involved in the Contemporary Global Issues program and is a member of the National Honor Society, an AP Scholar and a National Merit Scholar. She plays the piano and cello. Katie is active with the Sayreville Association of Brain Injured Children. She will attend The College of New Jersey.

• Meagan Silva, Manalapan High School, is a member of the National Honor Society and the Math Honor Society, and she volunteers with Rose’s Fund for Animals. Money raised by the fund helps to pay for veterinary care for animals that are owned by individuals who cannot afford the cost of care for their pets. Meaghan also volunteers with the Animal Rescue Force, collecting donations and explaining the process of pet adoption to potential pet owners. She will attend Rutgers University and major in biochemistry.

• Carolyn Aboff, Howell High School, is a Student Council representative, a member of the Math Club and she runs cross country. Her favorite subjects are chemistry and calculus. Carolyn has earned the National Scholar Award from the College Board and volunteers as a first grade religion teacher. She works with her brothers (she is a triplet) on a food truck and at the Howell South Little League field. Carolyn will attend The College of New Jersey.

• Anjali Prabhat, Freehold High School, is president of the forensics team and won the state championship in the Declamation category. She attended the New Jersey Governor’s School in the sciences and is an AP scholar with distinction. As captain of the Colonials’ varsity tennis team, Anjali is the winner of the school’s NJSIAA scholar-athlete award. Anjali earned a perfect score of 2400 on the SAT and is interested in pursuing a career in medicine as a neurosurgeon. Dartmouth College is her choice of colleges in the fall.

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