By Abigail Horwitt
The CSF Seymour Award is one of the highest scholastic honors given to high school seniors in the state of California. The Seymour Memorial Award was created to honor both Charles F. Seymour and his wife, Marian H. Seymour, who together brought up what is now the California Scholarship Federation (csf-cjsf.org). The Seymour is awarded to high school students in California. Seymour Award Finalists are required to be CSF Sealbearers (those graduating with honors). Sealbearers are CSF members who meet CSF grade qualification in at least four of their high-school semesters. They demonstrate the CSF motto, “Scholars for Service.” A Seymour finalist is selected on the basis of character, leadership, and service. Sara sent in an application for the Seymour Award back in February and was chosen as one of the ten finalists in the Southern California state region. Her application consisted of a personal statement, resume, and two letters of recommendation. Then, on April 2, she participated in a four-hour group interview with all of the other finalists. As a finalist, Sara won $2,000 dollars and a gold medal! If you see Sara in the courtyard, congratulate her on this massive accomplishment!
Our CSF hosts story slams, poetry readings, and open mics. Sara comes ready to emcee in goofy glasses, a Lakers jersey, a couple dance moves, and get-in-the-mood music.
excerpt from Ms. Zachik’s Advisor Letter
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