Sterling Scholar

Ethan was supposed to have his Sterling Scholar interview on April 2nd at DSU and then we were going to a banquet and awards ceremony that evening.  However, it was all cancelled and Ethan had his interview via technology.

We were nervous about our internet connection (we had been having problems with it since Bryan had been working from home) so Ethan was able to go to DSU to a special room set up for the interviews.  They asked him questions such as "Who is your favorite news reporter", etc.  He said he felt like he did well.

Ethan borrowed a tweed jacket from a neighbor.  He wanted to look as "academic" as he could so the judges would believe he was the best candidate for English.  There are large scholarships for the winners so it's a great opportunity for these students.  Ethan worked really hard to prepare his huge portfolio and to get things ready for the competition.

This is the group of Success Academy Sterling Scholars.  Ethan is the back row on the right.

On April 7th, the awards were presented via a youtube broadcast.

If you want to watch it, here it is.  Ethan's category starts at about minute 8:35.

He didn't win but we were super excited for him and impressed with all his hard work!