Jessica Lavery of the Bronx Awarded Full-tuition Presidential Scholarship to The University of Scranton

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Jessica Lavery, left, who is among the 19 members of The University of Scranton's Class of 2016 to receive a full-tuition Presidential Scholarship, and University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.

SCRANTON, PA (10/31/2012)(readMedia)-- Jessica Lavery, Bronx, N.Y., is among the 19 incoming students at The University of Scranton awarded four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships.

Presidential Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen at the Jesuit university with outstanding records in high school and notable community involvement. The scholarship covers four years of full tuition provided that the student maintains at least a 3.25 grade point average. The following local student was awarded a Presidential Scholarship.

A National Merit Commended Scholar, Lavery graduated as valedictorian from the Dominican Academy, New York, N.Y. Named as an AP Scholar with distinction, she was the manager of her high school's volleyball team, and also participated in the basketball, soccer and softball teams, as well as the chorus and social justice club. She was active in the community as a peer tutor and an assistant to the Riverdale Repertory. She also participated in a student service trip to Camden, N.J. A biology major, Lavery is a member of the University's Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program. She is the daughter of Andrew and Theresa Lavery.

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Jessica Lavery, left, who is among the 19 members of The University of Scranton's Class of 2016 to receive a full-tuition Presidential Scholarship, and University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.