Olivia Derella from West Nyack is a Presidential Scholar at SUNY Geneseo

Derella is one of 16 top-achieving seniors for the 2012-13 academic year

GENESEO, NY (12/13/2012)(readMedia)-- Olivia Derella from West Nyack, N.Y. (10994) is one of 16 Presidential Scholars for the 2012-13 academic year at the State University of New York at Geneseo.

A Presidential Scholar is a top-achieving member of the senior class who exemplifies Geneseo's institutional values and also serves as a student ambassador for the college.

To receive the honor, a student must hold a minimum grade point average of 3.6 and demonstrate an active involvement with the community. They are nominated by faculty members and reviewed by a panel of faculty and students before being recommended to the provost for final approval.

SUNY Geneseo is a premier public liberal arts college dedicated to developing socially responsible citizens with skills and values for a productive life.