Here is a story that gives me hope. When I was a teen I was tempted to compete but didn’t because I felt the project wasn’t my own. My father had designed it. I did win some science awards on my own though.
This is a story about a girl from Long Island, New York, whose family was made homeless by the economy. This girl is one of 300 finalists for the prestigious National Intel Science Prize… For you old timers it use to be the Westinghouse Science prize (name might be wrong).. This is the most prestigious prize a young budding high school scientist can achieve. The family lost their home on New Year’s eve… At first they went to a hotel then a homeless shelter… Suffolk county has found a house for the family to live in! They say it has nothing to do with the prize.
I want to congratulate Samantha Garvey for becoming a semi-finalist. I hope this wonderful teenager does get to go to Yale or Brown and become a marine biologist. She has already proven that she is driven. She will get scholarships but there is always the bit more for books, transportation and other stuff. This girl gives me hope. She is able to focus despite her family’s hardships and poverty. Samantha I expect to see your name in print from professional journals some day. Best of luck to you and your family!
Here is another story about Samantha Garvey from Newsday. Let us help all our children reach their potential! Let us try to reduce homelessness and enhance education.
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