Joshua Ray Jimenez of Binghamton Awarded Full-tuition Presidential Scholarship to Scranton

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Presidential Scholar Joshua Ray Jimenez and University of Scranton President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.

SCRANTON, PA (12/05/2011)(readMedia)-- Joshua Ray Jimenez of Binghamton is among the 10 incoming students to be awarded four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships at The University of Scranton.

Presidential Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen at the Jesuit university with outstanding records in their high school and community involvement. The scholarship covers four years of full tuition provided the student maintains at least a 3.25 grade point average. In addition, Presidential scholars are invited to participate in a Presidential Colloquy that includes academic discussions with the president, a seminar on leadership and civic responsibility, and meetings with the provost and faculty about topics raised by guest speakers at The University of Scranton.

Jimenez graduated as valedictorian from Seton Catholic Central High School, Binghamton, N.Y. He was recognized as a National AP Scholar, received the Bausch and Lomb Science Award, and was a United States Achievement Academy All-American Scholar. He received the varsity athletic award for tennis. He was also president of the National Honors Society, captain of the varsity golf team and tennis team, and participated in Mathletes. He was active in the community as a volunteer at Binghamton General Hospital and Don Hengel Golf Tournament, and was an alter server and usher at his parish. A biology major in the pre-med program, Jimenez is a member of the University's Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program. He is the son of Domingo and Lornamarie Jimenez.

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The University of Scranton awarded four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships to 10 incoming students with exemplary records of high school achievement and community involvement. From left, are Presidential Scholar Joshua Ray Jimenez and University of Scranton President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.