2024 Greystone Technology Award | Jacob Secreto
The 2024 Marist College Greystone Technology Award has been presented to NFA student Jacob Secreto. Jacob is part of the NFA Early College High School Program with Marist College. At Newburgh Free Academy, Jacob is the Vice President of NFA Orchestra, playing violin for the NFA Orchestra and Chamber Strings. This year, Jacob was selected as a member of All-County Orchestra.
Prior to attending NFA, Jacob attended Fostertown School and Heritage Middle School. After graduating from NFA, Jacob plans on studying math and computer science in college
When asked about the recognition, Jacob shared, "I am honored to receive this recognition for my interest in computer science and math. I love learning about these subjects, and have always taken great pride in my work for these classes."
More about the Marist College Greystone Technology Award:
The Marist College Greystone Technology Award was established in 2004 to recognize outstanding computer science, information technology and mathematics students at the high schools in the Greystone Consortium. In the spring, the faculty and administrators at each participating high school are asked to select the recipient for their school. The recipient must be a member of their junior class who is one of the top students in computer science and mathematics; has demonstrated interest in computer technology; has a history of community service and is able to gain admission to Marist College on their own merits.
In addition to receiving a personalized plaque, each awardee is promised a $5,000 annual scholarship if they attend Marist College and major in one of the disciplines offered by the School of Computer Science and Mathematics. This merit scholarship may be combined with other Marist scholarships and is renewable for four years contingent upon the student remaining in good standing as a major in the School of Computer Science and Mathematics. Children of full-time Marist employees are ineligible for the scholarship but remain eligible for the award.
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