HILLSBORO, Kan. – Tabor College announces the 2016 Presidential Leadership Scholarships Program recipients, Tassanee Sanchez, from Chonburi, Thailand; Hannah Klaassen, from Arkansas City, Kan.; Abigail Decker, from Hesston, Kan.; and Megan Tschohl, from Andover, Kan.
The Tabor College Presidential Leadership Program is the largest and most selective scholarship award available to incoming freshmen. The four-year, eight-semester program recognizes students who have been leaders in academics, school activities and communities during high school.
Tabor College President Jules Glanzer said the competition for these scholarships was outstanding.
“I am thrilled at the capacity, quality and leadership skills of the students selected,” Glanzer said. “I am looking forward to having them part of the Presidential Leadership Scholars program.
“The experiences that these four bring to the group will increase the quality of the program,” he added. “I am honored to have them in the program and be able to walk with them during this part of their lives. Each of them has teachable spirits, winsome personalities and hearts to serve and influence.”
Vice President of Enrollment Management Rusty Allen, added: “This year’s group of PLP participants was again a gifted group. The four chosen as Scholars will have a very positive impact and we believe their development as leaders over the next four years will prepare them for all God has in mind for their respective futures.”
In early November, Tabor hosted 20 candidates from Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma, California, South Dakota and Thailand, all vying for these four prestigious positions.
Students had to meet the following criteria to be eligible: admittance to Tabor College, minimum high school GPA of 3.3, minimum and ACT composite score of 23 or a combined SAT critical reading/math score of 1070.
“This group was very dynamic,” said Director of Admissions Lee Waldron. “I noticed some strong leadership potential that will add a lot to our campus next fall. I am always impressed with the students we bring on campus for this competition.”
The Presidential Leadership Program creates a leadership learning community that provides experiences, networking, exposure, mentoring and literature for today’s young leaders.
These four students will be considered Leadership Scholars. Curriculum for this track involves eight leadership courses taught by President Glanzer. The courses consist of seminars, movies, excursions, book discussions, presidential mentoring and online asynchronous activities.
Emphasis is placed on leading from the inside out, leadership as semiotics and the study of leaders, with a focus on personal leadership development.
“At Tabor College we are passionate about developing leaders who will have an influence in their communities and make an impact in their chosen fields,” Waldron added.