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Vergennes Union High School Student Named National Finalist For Samsung American Legion Scholarship

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Tuesday July 4, 2006

June 22, 2006 a senior at Vergennes Union High School was named as a Samsung American Legion Scholarship National Finalist. Alexandra M. Larrow was selected by the staff of the Green Mountain Girls State Program which was held at Castleton State College from June 18 thru June 22, 2006.

In making the announcement the selection officials said Larrow was named a Samsung American Legion Scholarship National Finalist on the basis of academics, school and community involvement.

As a Samsung American Legion Scholarship National Finalist Alexandra M Larrow will join 99 other National Finalists from around the United States each competing for one of nine scholarships, each worth an expected $20,000.

Alexandra Larrow will be a senior at Vergennes Union High School in the fall. She has held numerous local and State oratorical titles including the prestigious “American Legion Oratorical “ state title in 2005. She also volunteers in her community, and regularly achieves highest honors at school. She is currently looking at selective colleges throughout New England to continue her education. She will be majoring in communications with the goal of being a broadcast journalist.

The Samsung American Legion Scholarship funds come from the earnings of a $5- million endowment given by Samsung. Samsung, in recognition of the sacrifice and commitment of the United States servicemen and women who served during the Korean War to maintain the security of the Korean peninsula, joined with The American Legion to offer an educational opportunity to the descendants of war-time veterans who have served honorably. Larrow's great-grandfather Royden Palmer served during World War II.

The president and chief executive officer of Samsung North America, Dong-Jin Oh, says Samsung wants to recognize “the sacrifices and commitment of U.S. servicemen and women.  We believe this is the best way to show our appreciation to the United States and to U.S. war veterans”    Members of the Green Mountain Girls State Program selection committee said the selection process was difficult. The applicants were some of the best-qualified students in the state and the competition was keen.

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