Mike Rogers wins Arcadian Foundation scholarship

The Arcadian Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation established by former graduates of Newark High School, has awarded a four-year college scholarship to Michael Rogers.

He is a member of the class of 2001, the son of Anne and Kevin Rogers. The scholarship awarded by the Foundation is in the amount of up to $32,000 payable over four years and will be applied to tuition, fees and room and board.

The Foundation selected Michael due to the excellent academic credentials he achieved while actively participating in athletics and other extracurricular activities. 'We are extremely happy to recognize Michael for his great achievements and citizenship,' said Gordon Devens, Executive Director of the Foundation.

Rogers joins former recipients Adam Fyles, Beth Farkas and Sarah All as Arcadian Foundation scholars. He plans to attend a four-year university for engineering.

The Arcadian Foundation's mission is to award a $32,000 college scholarship on a biennial basis to one member of the Newark junior class at the end of his/her junior year, allowing, the recipient to choose a college with the knowledge that the scholarship funds will be available.

'Our objective is to select recipients on the basis of outstanding academic merit, citizenship and financial need, and to substantially pay for their college education,' stated Devens. 'We look forward to continuing this scholarship program and expanding its scope in the future.'

The Arcadian Foundation has been designated by the Internal Revenue Service as a charitable organization, exempt from income taxes.