New Hampshire Scholars graduating seniors were recognized at the Capitol Building on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Nearly 1,400 seniors from thirty State Scholar high schools will graduate with the distinction of
New Hampshire Scholar this June.
Governor John H. Lynch and Dr. Virginia Barry, Commissioner of the
NH Department of Education, congratulated students for their
remarkable achievement. Governor Lynch proclaimed May 25, 2010
as New Hampshire Scholars Day. Twenty-four of the thirty high
schools attended the ceremony with nearly 1,000 students, parents
and school administrators in attendance.
Chair of the NH Scholars Board and President of Southern NH
University, Dr. Paul LeBlanc, told students that they were what
colleges are looking for, given that they have challenged themselves
in rigorous high school coursework and are both college and
career ready.
Chair of the House Education Committee, Rep. Emma Rous, read
a letter written by Senator Jeanne Shaheen saying that today's
NH Scholars will have a profound impact on our future workforce.
Read the full press release.
 
 
Thirty school districts participating in the New Hampshire Scholars Program will honor one-thousand three hundred eight-three (1,383) seniors this June. All of these seniors will be recognized at Award Ceremonies at their respective high schools. College admission representatives from New Hampshire institutions will provide opening congratulatory remarks to the students. Recipients receive gold medallions to wear at graduation, a foil seal emblem for their diploma and electronic indication on their transcript.
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High School |
# of
NH Scholars |
High School |
# of
NH Scholars |
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Alvirne |
37 |
Merrimack |
91 |
|
Belmont |
41 |
Nashua North |
170 |
|
Berlin |
41 |
Nashua South |
127 |
|
Bow |
117 |
Newfound Reg |
20 |
|
Campbell |
26 |
Newmarket |
28 |
|
Fall Mountain |
54 |
Newport |
20 |
|
Franklin |
14 |
Oyster River |
92 |
|
Gilford |
34 |
Pelham |
39 |
|
Hillsboro-Deering |
23 |
Sanborn Reg |
62 |
|
Kingswood Reg |
28 |
Spaulding |
52 |
|
Laconia |
29 |
Stevens |
37 |
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Lin-Wood |
23 |
VLACS |
4 |
|
Manchester Central |
53 |
White Mountains |
14 |
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Manchester Memorial |
21 |
Wilton-Lyndeborough |
12 |
|
Manchester West |
44 |
Winnisquam |
30 |
_1383 total_
 
2009 Winnisquam Scholars 2009 Stevens Scholars
2009 Nashua High School North Scholars
Partnerships between businesses and schools are growing in numbers and importance, often determining the success of schools and the health of the community. Nationwide, there are an estimated 400,000 partnerships involving more than 7 million volunteers in our nation's schools. The effort to establish high standards and work ready skills continues to be a priority of the business and education community. Today's education that results in student success, inside and outside the classroom, does not occur by accident. It happens through planning by everyone to develop shared visions and strategies to carry the collaboration.
Business volunteers help students understand the career options and monetary benefits of taking rigorous courses. 70% of the 30 fastest-growing jobs will require an education beyond high school. 40% of all new jobs will require at least an associate's degree.
Total college-level job openings between 1990-2008 will nearly equal the number of college educated entrants to the workforce.
Check out the streaming video on the WMUR Money segment with Fred Kocher and Scott Power on the importance of school/business partnerships.
The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE) is proud to partner with the New Hampshire Forum on the Future (NHFOF) and the New Hampshire College and University Council (NHCUC) to administer the New Hampshire Scholars Program. This Program encourages students to take a rigorous curriculum to prepare them for a future that will demand strong and flexible thinking skills - whether they decide to start their careers after they graduate or continue their education beyond high school. For those who are thinking about going to college, solid preparation is essential.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics projections show that
80% of the top 50 fastest-growing jobs will require education beyond high
school and that 40% of all new jobs will require at least an associate's
degree. |
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Get involved in your community! Join with New Hampshire scholars and bring the Initiative to your school district. Opportunities for parents, educators, and businesses.
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The work reported herein was supported under
State Scholars Initiative, PR/Award Number V051U050006, as administered by the Office of Vocational and Adult
Education, U.S.
Department of Education. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the
positions or policies of the Office of Vocational and Adult Education or the U.S. Department
of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. |
