School may be out for the summer, but at least one local grad is still reveling in a recent award.
Timothy Bowen of Digital Harbor High School was one of two city students presented with the Dr. H. Bentley Glass Scholarship at a June 11 ceremony at the Maryland Science Center.
Van Reiner, president of the Maryland Science Center, presented the Dr. H. Bentley Glass Scholarship to Timothy Bowen.
The Dr. H. Bentley Glass scholarship was created in 1965 to honor and support academically capable students who need financial assistance to attend college. The award recognizes outstanding character, the ability to overcome adversity, academic commitment to excellence in science, and financial need. Nominations are open to all Baltimore City public high school students.
Timothy Bowen was ranked second in his graduating class at Digital Harbor, according to materials released by the Maryland Science Center. He will enter University of Maryland College Park in the fall.
In addition to his academic achievements, Bowen was the vice president of the National Honor Society, and was a triple letterman in tennis, soccer and swimming.
In one of the recommendation letters written about Bowen, his teacher and coach Shannon Gluth described him as “honorable in his studies, athletics and social relationships and does not hesitate to challenge himself with that tasks that may be intense.”
Another Glass Scholarship winner, Janiera Jackson graduated from The Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and will be entering Rutgers University in the fall.
“Awarding the Glass Scholarships to Janiera and Timothy is a great illustration of our mission of encouraging scientific exploration, especially among young people,” said Van Reiner, President and CEO of the Maryland Science Center. “Janiera and Timothy exemplify the importance of engaging students and honoring their success.”
—by Mary Helen Sprecher
newsroom@baltimoreguide.com
