"This is about the kid who had something in their educational past lit a spark in them and made them passionate about something and pursued it to a level that their teachers and their counselors have taken recognition of."

Stofft said the program allows a diverse set of students to be recognized, from all types of schools.

"It levels the playing field for kids all over the region. Some
students have a lot of opportunities, other students don't have as many opportunities. It's great when we can recognize a diverse amount of people."

Stofft said Sun Scholars are celebrated as individuals who through their performance stand out from the rest in a particular subject in school.

Students will be recognized before parents, teachers and counselors in an invitation-only awards ceremony and reception May 6.

The profiles of the Sun Scholars were compiled by Juana Gyek and Nancy Gilkey.

"This is about the kid who had something in their educational past lit a spark in them and made them passionate about something and pursued it to a level that their teachers and their counselors have taken recognition of."

Stofft said the program allows a diverse set of students to be recognized, from all types of schools.

"It levels the playing field for kids all over the region. Some
students have a lot of opportunities, other students don't have as many opportunities. It's great when we can recognize a diverse amount of people."

Stofft said Sun Scholars are celebrated as individuals who through their performance stand out from the rest in a particular subject in school.

Students will be recognized before parents, teachers and counselors in an invitation-only awards ceremony and reception May 6.

The profiles of the Sun Scholars were compiled by Juana Gyek and Nancy Gilkey.