2007 Annual Scholastic Awards Banquet
 

 

 

"Love of Wisdom, the Guide of Life."

On May 6, 2007, Phi Beta Kappa Cleveland held its Annual Scholastic Awards Banquet.

The Phi Beta Kappa Society was founded at the College of William and Mary on December 5, 1776. The initials stand for the Greek motto: "Love of wisdom, the guide of life."

 
        Jeanette Grasselli Brown      Opening Remarks John D. Ong Keynote Address  

 
 

 

On Sunday, May 6th, 2007, the Cleveland Association of Phi Beta Kappa recognized 110 outstanding graduating seniors from high schools across Northeast Ohio. This Annual Scholastic Awards Banquet, hosted by the Cleveland Association of Phi Beta Kappa, was held at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven. The faculty of each high school selected the Scholastic Award recipients based on academic achievement and scholarship (including maintaining a grade point average in the top 10% of the class). This Award is considered by many to be one of the most prestigious honors a high school student can receive. Each student's name will be engraved on the Phi Beta Kappa plaque that is permanently displayed at each school.

2007 Scholastic Award Winners

As it does each year at this banquet, the Cleveland Association of Phi Beta Kappa awarded a renewable four-year scholarship. This years recipient was Ms. Rachel Foecking from Westlake High School. And the Association again presented a second scholarship, sponsored by The Jones Day Foundation, to the winner of an essay competition. The winner was Ms. Jessie Harrison from Solon High School. Click here for more information about selection criteria of scholarship winners.

2007 Scholarship Award Winners

Past Scholarship Award Winners

The winners were accompanied by parents, guests, teachers, and guidance counselors during the awards ceremony. The keynote address was presented by Mr. John D. Ong, the former US Ambassador to Norway and Chairman Emeritus, B.F. Goodrich Company. Mr. Ong delivered an insightful and inspirtional talk .

    John D. Ong with PBK Trustees  
   

 
  2007 Banquet at Landerhaven
   
 
 

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