Daniels Offered Full Ride SSS Student Named Parks Scholar SMITHFIELD-- Hannah "Nan" Daniels, a senior at Smithfield-Selma Senior High School, has just been informed that she is the recipient of the prestigious Parks Scholarship from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Parks is a four-year scholarship for full tuition, room, and board, expenses and enrichment programs. Hannah is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hank Daniels of Smithfield. Nan has served as Vice President of SSS Student Government Association; President of the Inter Club Council; President of the Interact Club; President of the YMCA Youth in Government; member of the National Honor Society; and, a member of Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society. She also plays Varsity Tennis, and serves as Captain of the Varsity Swim Team and is a member of the Varsity Cheerleading squad. She served as a Senate Page for Fred Smith; House Page for Representative Leo Daughtry; and, the Treasurer of the Smithfield Juniorettes Service Club. She earned the Girl Scout Gold Award in 2005, and was the recipient of the 2006 Woodmen of the World US History Award. The Park Scholarship is an innovative, year-round program offering one of the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships in the United States. Park Scholars earn the following benefits: * A four-year award (valued at $59,000 in-state, $107,000 out-of-state) with a computer stipend for top-of-the-line technology specific to each major. * The full cost of attendance: tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and personal and travel expenses. * Horizon-expanding trips and community-building retreats to places like Washington, D.C., and Yellowstone National Park. * A leadership development seminar. * Resources for creating effective community service projects. * Faculty mentors to guide academic and career development. * Special grants for research, artistic and service projects. * Access to once-in-a-lifetime summer experiences through faculty mentoring. * A launchpad to potential post-college successes, such as prestigious national and international scholarships such as the Fulbright and the Marshall; entrance into elite graduate schools like Oxford and Cambridge universities; professional positions with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. * Invitation to join the prestigious University Scholars Program for all Park Scholarships finalists. * Early registration for classes, ahead of seniors.
