Rumson resident Laird Elizabeth Nelson was recently inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honors organization that recognizes outstanding academic achievement among first- and second-year college students. A graduate of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, Rumson, Nelson is majoring in international studies at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, and anticipates graduating in 2006.
Caroline H. Panter, Red Bank, was recently named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Rutgers College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick. A 2002 graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School, she is the daughter of Jan Panter.
David Kelley, Tinton Falls, was recently named a Founder’s Scholar at Syracuse (N.Y.) University. The scholarships are awarded to entering first-year students and recognize outstanding academic achievement. Kelley is majoring in computer science at the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse.
Eric Aguilar, a student at Monmouth Regional High School, Tinton Falls, has been named a recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, to attend its Culinary Education Center, Asbury Park. The Center is a collaborative effort between Brookdale Community College and the Monmouth County Vocational School District.
Mona Elsayed, Tinton Falls, and Catherine Knopf, Rumson, seniors at the Ranney School, Tinton Falls, both recently won the Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar with Honor Award for achieving an average of at least 3.25 on all AP exams, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more exams.
Ranney seniors Laura Redekal, Little Silver, and Nina Sussman, Rumson, were named AP Scholars for completion of three or more AP exams with grades of 3 or higher.