2009 Inspection Division Scholarship Winners
Kinisha Gala
Miss Gala has completed her freshman year at The College of New Jersey. She is pursuing a degree in biology and hopes to continue to graduate school to research either genetics or immunology. She has a Women and Gender Studies minor and is a member of the Women in Learning and Leadership program on campus. Kinisha is also a member of Tri Beta, an organization for those interested in biology, and American Medical Student Association. Lastly, she is a member of The College of New Jersey’s South Asian dance team, Saathiya.
Neil Gala
Mr. Gala has completed his freshman year at St. Thomas University where he is working toward a bachelor degree in Biochemistry. He conducts research with the St. Thomas Biology departments and is also working toward his EMT – Intermediate certification at Houston Community College. Upon graduation, he plans to attend medical school. Neil is an avid ping-pong and chess player and enjoys reading fiction, watching films and watching the drama House.
Matthew Karn
Mr. Karn graduated from North Smithfield High School in RI. He was an honor roll student and was the lead member of the school’s robotics club. For the past two years the club participated in the FIRST Technical Challenge held at New England Institute of Technology. In addition, Matthew was a leading member in clubs and community volunteer projects. He will attend the New England Institute of Technology to study Computer Gaming and Simulation Programming Technology. He plans to continue his active volunteerism while in college.
Robert Spichiger
Mr. Spichiger will be a freshman at DePauw University in the fall of 2009 where he will major in pre-med. Robby graduated from Granville high school with had an outstanding academic record, graduating near the top of his class. He was the Senior Class Treasurer, a member of the National Honor Society, and a four year academic letter winner. He played high school lacrosse, participated on the ski club and was a four year varsity swimmer where he set three school records! Robby will continue his competitive swim career while in college.
