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CARSON SCHOLARS

September 9, 2011 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Bishop Luers High School would like to congratulate Samantha Rahrig, senior, and Mark Hellinger, sophomore, as 2011 Carson Scholar Recipients. Carson Scholarship Fund honors scholars who demonstrate a commitment to academia and making a difference in the world around them. Whether they started their own nonprofit, were named “Student Volunteer of the Year” for their state, or turned a hobby into a creative way to give back to the community, the 2011 Carson Scholars think big, all while juggling extracurricular activities and acing their classes.

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