ELMIRA, N.Y. — Three local Elmira College students recently were named this year’s recipients of its annual Key Award.
They are Nicholas Brown of Farmingdale, Payton Alexander of Belgrade and Luke Parks of Sidney.
“This award is given to students with the potential to excel academically, serve as leaders, and go on to enjoy success in life,” said Charles Lindsay, president of Elmira College. “We hope they will choose to make Elmira College their place.”
Sponsored by the EC Alumni Association, the Key Award recognizes students for high scholastic achievement, leadership, citizenship, and participation in extracurricular activities.
This year’s award was given to 783 students in 16 states. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school.
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