Owings Mills, Reisterstown Students Named Carson Scholars

One area student earned a first-time Carson Scholarships for his academic and volunteer works.

Carson Scholarships are awarded to "high-achieving students in grades 4-11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and humanitarian qualities," according to a news release from Baltimore County Public Schools.

The new scholar—among 14 in BCPS—is:

• William Yurcik — grade 6 — Franklin Middle School

These students are among 425 students from throughout the country to be named 2013 Carson Scholars.

An additional eight students renewed their Carson Scholarships:

• Mckenzie Patrick — grade 7 — Franklin Middle School
• Allie Kapus — grade 11 — Franklin High School
• Jenna Rohde — grade 12 — Franklin High School
• Elise Lyght — grade 8 — Garrison Forest School
• Pegah Bahar — grade 11 — McDonogh School
• Eryn Ammons — grade 11 — McDonogh School
• Kelsey Nedd — grade 11 — McDonogh School
• Claire Sinnott — grade 12 — McDonogh School

714 students have renewed their Carson Scholar status as previous winners.

The scholars from the Mid-Atlantic will be honored at an awards banquet April 7 at Martin's West in Woodlawn. The event is open to the public.

Newscaster Sam Donaldson will be master of ceremonies.

Dr. Ben Carson, a renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, will be keynote speaker.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Carson Scholars Fund website.