Freeport High School senior David de la Llera has been honored with the prestigious Rensselaer Medal, an award recognizing students for exceptional performance in math and science.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the nation’s oldest technological research university, presents the award annually. De la Llera was notified that he had received the award in July.
Along with the distinction, the senior becomes eligible for a $40,000 annual scholarship if he chooses to attend Rensselaer for his college education.
“This is a truly exciting award to receive,” said de la Llera. “If I choose to attend RPI, I know the opportunities for innovative research will be incredible.”
Established in 1916, the Rensselaer Medal honors students worldwide who show great potential in fields essential to the advancement of technology and science.
By receiving this award, David joins a prestigious group of recipients who have gone on to make notable contributions in their professions.
“This award reflects David’s ongoing passion for not only math and science, but all subjects in the STEM field,” said Director of Science Vincent Pereira. “The award represents the hard work he has put into his studies. We are extremely proud.”
Freeport School District has extended its congratulations to de la Llera on his remarkable academic accomplishment.