Two Baldwin High School@Shubert graduates received nearly $25,000 in scholarships through the district's partnership with the Simon Youth Foundation during the school's commencement ceremony on June 24.
Olga Vargas was awarded a renewable scholarship worth $4,500 annually for four years, totaling $18,000. She plans to attend Norfolk State University in Virginia this fall.
Chester Zarnoch received a two-year scholarship totaling $5,000 and will attend CUNY York College.
The scholarships recognize students' academic achievement, perseverance and commitment to continuing their education. The awards are made possible through a partnership among the Simon Youth Foundation, the Black in Jewelry Coalition, the Natural Diamond Council, Nassau BOCES and the Baldwin school district.
