Yale University

Congratulates these outstanding students from Shelton High School, Shelton

Chosen by their high school, these students exemplify what is

best and brightest in the young people of our community.

Gina Ciambriello

Erik Kocur

Daughter of Min Xia Chan and Kin Yu Chan

Daughter of Angelo and Joanna Ciambriello

Son of Renata and John Kocur

Will attend Case Western

Reserve University
G.P.A. 95.92; Class Rank 14
Junior State of America, president
The Patriot, editor-in-chief
National Honor Society, president
Daughters of the American
Revolution Award
The Gael, layout editor
Yale Peabody Museum, volunteer
Youth to Youth Peer Advocate
Major: Environmental Engineering
Career Goal: Geoscientist

Will attend the University

of Connecticut
G.P.A. 100.70; Class Rank 1
Varsity Softball
Girl Scouts
Camp An-se-ox, volunteer
Junior Statesmen of America Club
National Honor Society
Harvard Book Prize
Senior Class Science Fair, first place
Travel Softball Watertown Rapids
Major: Biological Sciences
Career Goal: Pathologist

Will attend the University

of Connecticut
G.P.A. 100.0; Class Rank 3
S.C.C. Scholar
A.P. Scholar
National Honor Society
Volleyball, captain; All-Academic
Team, All-S.C.C. First Team, CT High
School All-State Player, All-Area
Team, 2015 S.C.C. Championship
High Honor Roll, four years
Major: Health Science
Career Goal: Medical Doctor

Wesley Kocurek

Michael Lynders

Max Wang

Son of Remy and Jaroslav Kocurek

Son of Mary and Mike Lynders

Son of Jinlu Wang and Ling Xu

Will attend Yale University

G.P.A. 100.29; Class Rank 2
Yale Book Award
A.P. Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Scholarship
Commended Student
Philosophy Club, president
National Honor Society
Boys State: Most Effective Senator
Martial Arts, black belt and assistant
instructor
Major: Undecided
Career Goal: Undecided

Will attend Fairfield University

G.P.A. 99.48; Class Rank 4
FIRST Robotics Team 230, co-captain
National Merit Scholarship
Commended
Yale Physics Olympics
Barton Weller Scholarship
Varsity Outdoor Track
Varsity Cross Country
FIRST Lego League, volunteer
Indoor Track
Major: Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Inventor/Engineer

Will attend Rensselaer Polytechnic

Institute
G.P.A. 96.73; Class Rank 8
Robotics Team, co-captain
Tennis, tri- captain
National Honor Society, vice president
American Math Competition AMC12
Test School, winner
CT Association of Public Schools
Superintendents Award of
Excellence
Major: Computer Science
Career Goal: Computer Programmer

Supporting Veterans

Photo credit: Michael Marsland

Ashley Chan

Yale University has partnered with Service

to School to help give military veterans
the opportunity to study at top-ranked
universities around the world through
the VetLink program.
Contributing to a Strong New Haven

VetLink helps high-achieving veterans find and apply to colleges that fit their skills and
interests. Through the Eli Whitney Students Program, Yale welcomes applications from nontraditional students. For more information, visit http://admissions.yale.edu/eli-whitney