Alex Otthofer Receives Roy Lutz Winters Foreign Language Scholarship

MILLERSVILLE, PA (06/03/2014)(readMedia)--  Alex Otthofer, East Petersburg, Pa., has been selected to receive the Roy Lutz Winters Foreign Language Scholarship. Otthofer will graduate from Hempfield High School and will attend Millersville University of Pennsylvania this fall to study towards his Bachelor of Science in Education in Spanish.

The Roy Lutz Winters Foreign Language Scholarship is an award for an incoming freshman with an outstanding high school record who elects to major in foreign language or chooses foreign language as part of a double major. The scholarship is for $646.

Otthofer pursued a solid college preparatory curriculum which included honors-level, advanced and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Honors level classes included English, American cultures, American history II, world history, general science, biology, chemistry and Spanish IV as well as Spanish Life and Adventures in Latin America. He studied advanced geometry and AP-level Breadth and Concentration portfolio, which was due to his interest and ability in the visual arts.

In addition to his academics, Otthofer participated in the school orchestra in grades nine and 10 and in the Lancaster County Youth Symphony Orchestra through 11th grade. He was a member of the National Art Honors Society in grades 10 through 12, elected as the club treasurer, and a member of the Society for Academic Excellence in Foreign Language in grades 11 and 12. He participated actively in his Church Youth Group and volunteered as a tutor for English as a second language students.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a top-ranked, public university located in the northeast region of the United States. It is committed to offering students a high quality, comprehensive university experience of exceptional value. Dedicated to providing nationally recognized programs that embrace the liberal arts, Millersville offers academic opportunities that are supported by outstanding faculty who are accomplished scholars and practitioners. Founded in 1855 as the first Normal School in Pennsylvania, Millersville University is one of 14 universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.