Alek Zieba ’15 Named an Egleston Scholar at Columbia University Alek Zieba ’15 was selected as an Egleston Scholar at Columbia University in New York, New York. Being named an Egleston Scholar is Columbia Engineering’s most prestigious academic designation for undergraduates. The Dean of Engineering at Columbia University wrote Alek last May saying, “We consider you one of the most talented students admitted to the Class of 2019.” Alek was the first student from Kentucky to be named an Egleston Scholar. Alek was also selected a 2015 National Merit Scholar and was awarded a National Merit Scholarship. During his senior year, Alek completed two undergraduate level mathematics courses at the University of Kentucky while maintaining a challenging course load at Sayre. In addition to his studies, Alek conducted an internship with the local company, Awesome Inc.
Two Students Enrolled in U.K.’s BS/MD Accelerated Course of Study Program Sayre School students Hina Iqbal ’15 and Dealla Samadi ’15 were among only eleven students offered admission to the University of Kentucky’s BS/MD Accelerated Course of Study program in 2015. The BS/MD Accelerated Course of Study offers gifted and talented students the chance to complete both a Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) in Biology and an MD degree in only seven years. (University of Kentucky, meded.med.uky.edu/bsmd-program) Hina and Dealla were also recipients of the Otis Singletary Scholarship providing undergraduate tuition, books, fees, room and board, and a stipend. Pictured left to right: Hina Iqbal ’15, University of Kentucky Admission Counselor Anna Harris and Dealla Samadi ’15.
50 Years of Sayre Commencement Ceremonies The graduation of the class of 2015 marked two special anniversaries, one for Sayre, and one for Judy Grunwald, wife of Alumni Director Emeritus Tom Grunwald. Sayre celebrated its 50th graduating class in the New Era and Judy celebrated a special golden anniversary by attending her 50th consecutive Sayre graduation. To honor Judy’s unique achievement, Abby Grunwald ’21, daughter of Jane and Andrew ’89 Grunwald, presented roses to her grandmother at the graduation ceremony in May.
Six National AP Scholars in the Class of 2015 The Advanced Placement Program recognizes high school students who demonstrate “college-level achievement through AP courses and exams.” Six students from the Class of 2015 earned scores of 4 or higher on eight or more AP exams. These students are Alice Edwards, Chauncey Hill, Nausher Hussain, Hina Iqbal, Dealla Samadi, and Alek Zieba. 13 194 North Limestone Lexington, KY 40507 ∙ www.sayreschool.org