"His tendency to call on me in class demonstrated his faith in my academic abilities," wrote Builione in his essay saluting Longobardi. Ramapo Senior High School English teacher George Longobardi did just that for Merrill Scholar Todd Builione of Monsey, N.Y. ![]() In honoring their former high school teachers, students wrote about the teachers' enthusiasm for learning, willingness to provide extra help and ability to energize and build confidence. ![]() High school teachers, Cornell faculty members and the Merrill Scholars who chose them will be recognized May 22 at noon in the Memorial Room of Willard Straight Hall. They are chosen by deans of each of Cornell's seven undergraduate colleges for outstanding academic achievement, strong leadership ability and potential for contributing to society.Įach Merrill Scholar selects a high school teacher and Cornell faculty member who have made significant contributions to, and had a strong influence on, the student's academic career. The students, honored as Merrill Presidential Scholars, represent the top 5 percent of Cornell's 1996 graduating class. ![]() Thirty-five Cornell students - selected as the university's top graduates - will pay tribute to these teachers for inspiring them and instilling in them a love of learning that has led to their outstanding undergraduate careers. High school teachers from across North America and from as far away as Asia will travel to Cornell University to be honored by their former students on May 22.
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