The Harry G. Starr College-Bound Award
Sean O'Keefe
Sean is, in a word, "stellar." His academic grade point average is an amazing 4.5! Whether in the science lab or at the piano bench, he is a study in dedication. Sean has taken as many honors and advanced placement courses as possible, and he is the recipient of awards for excellence in pre-calculus, chemistry, English and Spanish. He's been a member of a nationally ranked Math League team, competing every week throughout his high school career.
A man of many pursuits, Sean declares that his greatest passion is playing the piano, which he's been doing for the last 12 years. His goal- Mastering all of Beethoven's Sonatas. No doubt, he will do just that! Determination and confidence are just two of his notable characteristics.
One of Sean's teachers described him as, "The most remarkable young man I've encountered in my 28 years of education." Columbia University's School of Engineering also recognized his superb academic achievements and offered him a place in the freshman class this fall. Sean says, "In seeking a career as a chemical engineer, I aspire to be a well-educated, ambitious and contributing member of society." All of us at the Lighthouse agree that he already is!