Berea college is now accepting nominations for the Pinnacle Scholar Awards of Excellence. To be honored as a 2015 Pinnacle Scholar, a candidate must demonstrate significant accomplishments in one of the following areas:
- Science - Accomplishments in this area include academic, extracurricular and/or independent study in the areas related to biology, chemistry, or physics. Recipients in this category will have demonstrated a mastery of the scientific process, including scientific inquiry, common research practices, and critical evaluation of results. These students possess the mind of a scientist.
- Music - Accomplishments in this area include excellence in either solo or ensemble work, vocal or instrumental, or both. Contributions may be recognized in the areas of performance, writing, arrangement, or production. Recipients in this category will demonstrate a passion for music and bringing it to the lives of others. They may step to their own beat and possess the soul of a musician.
- Service - Accomplishments within this area include volunteerism, community service, and/or contributions to the betterment of the lives of others and the world in which we live. Recipients in this category will demonstrate a tireless commitment to giving generously of themselves. They are people who are recognized by others as having the heart of a servant.
Deadline for nominations is September 25, 2015.
For more information visit www.berea.edu/admissions/pinnacle/
(Referenced from Berea College web site and Pinnacle Scholar brochure.)