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2014 CULLMAN SCHOL ARSHIPS AWARDED In 1984, in appreciation of the many ways Kimball Union had prepared them for college and work, and following their parental role models who believed in the opportunities that KUA offered young people regardless of their station in life, Hugh Cullman ’42 and his brother Paul ’43 provided significant endowment funds to allow exceptional students an opportunity to not only attend the Academy but also extend their learning outside the formal classroom and far from The Hilltop. It began as a program modeled after the well-known Morehead Scholars Program at the University of North Carolina and was first named the National Advisory Council Scholars. While the application, selection, and award process have evolved over the years, the original intent has remained the same: identify gifted students and give them the opportunity not only to engage in a superlative independent school education, but to augment that education with travel, leadership, and personal growth opportunities. In its 25-year history, the Cullman Scholars Program, as it is now known, has allowed 103 KUA students to study and travel to over 30 countries and 11 states. Scholarship recipients have pursued their passions through incredible and amazing adventures, taking them from Fiji to France, from the Galapagos to Greece, and from Tanzania to Thailand. Whether protecting endangered sea turtles, or praying for peace in a Sri Lankan monastery, whether shooting “football” goals with orphaned South African children or shooting the rapids on the mighty Amazon, it is not hard to imagine the profound impact these experiences have had on these exceptional young people who, in turn, have pursued excellence in their further studies and chosen line of work.
2014 Cullman Scholars (L to R): Grace Cahill ’16, Ryan Shumway ’15, Maya Karosas ’15, Mackenzie Keegan ’15, Erika Madrian ’15, Mallory Schell ’15, Kathy He ’15, Nate Lang ’15
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