Ten Garden City High School Students win Adelphi's 2004 Prize for Leadership, photo by Joel Cairo. 2004 Award Recipients in Photo (in alphabetical order): Isabella Bergagnini, Garden City H.S.; Jean Cui, Garden City H.S.; Susan Gregg, Sacred Heart Academy; Catherine Imperio, Sacred Heart Academy; Clare McKenna, Garden City H.S.; Kaitlin McQuade, Garden City H.S.; Christine O'Conor, Garden City H.S.; Lauren O'Leary, Sacred Heart Academy; James Regalbuto, Garden City H.S.; Juliana Thorstenn, Garden City H.S. High School Administrators in Photo: Jeanne Genovese, Garden City H.S. Guidance Counselor; Hank Hardy, principal, Garden City H.S.; Natasha Khan, guidance counselor Garden City H.S.; Steve Leitman, superintendent, Garden City public schools; Joanne Myer Jendras, guidance counselor, Garden City H.S.; Kathleen O'Neill, guidance counselor, Sacred Heart Academy; Sister Jeanne Ross, principal, Sacred Heart Academy; Robert Schoelle, Jr., town supervisor --$1,000 Award Recognizes GCHS Students for Academic Performance and Extraordinary Service--

Adelphi University is now accepting applications for its annual Prize for Leadership, an annual award recognizing Garden City high school students for their academic performance and extraordinary displays of volunteer and community service. Each winner receives $1,000 as well as two tuition-free courses at Adelphi; University Library privileges; an opportunity to attend a dinner with a visiting scholar artist, or dignitary; and an inscribed clock.

All high school juniors who are Garden City residents are welcome to apply. Applicants are evaluated based on their demonstrated record of superior academic performance in relation to their potential and exceptional leadership skills in voluntary pursuits and/or community service activities. Winners are expected to attend Adelphi's annual Prize for Leadership Dinner in October 2005 and attend one University cultural event presented by a distinguished guest and join the dinner in the guest's honor.

Adelphi extends its congratulations to the ten 2004 Prize for Leadership Recipients:

Isabella Bergagnini, Garden City H.S.

Jean Cui, Garden City H.S.

Susan Gregg, Sacred Heart Academy

Catherine Imperio, Sacred Heart Academy

Clare McKenna, Garden City H.S.

Kaitlin McQuade, Garden City H.S.

Christine O'Conor, Garden City H.S.

Lauren O'Leary, Sacred Heart Academy

James Regalbuto, Garden City H.S.

Juliana Thorstenn, Garden City H.S.

To be considered for the 2005 Prize for Leadership, applicants must submit a completed application as well as at least one letter of recommendation, a high school transcript, and activity sheet. Completed application packets must be postmarked by March 16, 2005. Applications and detailed instructions are available online at www.adelphi.edu/communityservices/leadershipprize.php.

About Adelphi University: Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for the liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs-The College of Arts and Sciences, the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, the Honors College, Adult Undergraduate Program (ABLE), and the Schools of Business, Education, Nursing, and Social Work-the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls 8,000 students from 44 states and 60 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.