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The newest Flinn Scholars and the Flinn Foundation honored 19 Arizona educators yesterday for their outstanding dedication and service. Each educator was nominated by a member of the 2003 class of Flinn Scholars for having a significant impact on their education and development.
Nineteen graduating seniors from Arizona high schools whose outstanding credentials could have landed them at nearly any university in the nation have been awarded Flinn Scholarships to attend an Arizona public university. The students were honored at an awards banquet yesterday at the Ritz-Carlton in Phoenix.
Governor Janet Napolitano named Kris Mayes, a '90 Flinn Scholar, Director of Communications. Mayes served as Napolitano's campaign press secretary.
Jon Gandomi ('99) was among the 76 scholars from 63 institutions to receive the 2003 Truman Scholarship. Jon is the 11th Flinn Scholar to win the prestigious award.
Governor Janet Napolitano recognized Flinn Scholar Chris Tijerina ('01) in her January State of the State address as an example of what one student can do to improve Arizona education. The governor cited the G.O.L.D. Scholars Program, founded by Chris while a student at Casa Grande Union High School, as a model for her plan to create successful learning environments.
For information about Flinn Scholars, please contact:
flinnscholars@flinn.org or (602) 744-6802
