Local Student Emily Schlick Earns Award From Wells College

AURORA, NY (06/23/2010)(readMedia)-- Emily Schlick, of Jamestown, as been awarded the 2010 Wells College Julia Taylor Martin Prize in American History for her paper, "The Roles of Gold, Silver, and Tobacco in the Formation of Culture in Colonial America."

The prize is awarded to the student who, during the college year, has submitted a superior paper essay within the field of American History.

Wells College is a nationally recognized private coeducational liberal arts college located in Aurora, New York, on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake. It was established in 1868 by Henry Wells, founder of the Wells Fargo and American Express Companies. The College is known as an exceptional value, pairing top quality academic programs with affordable tuition. Wells boasts small class sizes, an extensive experiential learning program, and a wide range of off-campus study options. The academic program allows students substantial freedom to create individually unique educational experiences. Small, smart, and connected to the world around it, Wells is currently strengthening its off-campus study offerings and introducing new athletics programs.

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