Interplastic Corporation Announces 2010 Scholar Award Winners

Bob DeRoma, Interplastic Corporation's Senior Vice President, has announced the 2010 recipients of the Scholars Award sponsored by Interplastic Corporation in affiliation with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA).

The five outstanding high school graduates and their company affiliations are: Elizabeth Browning, Kingsport, Tennessee (Eastman Chemical Company); Jennifer Hu, Huntington Beach, California (Performance Composites, Inc.); Michael Stolle, The Woodlands, Texas (Huntsman Corporation); Sindhu Subramanian, The Woodlands, Texas (Huntsman Corporation); Niles Wimber, McDonough, Georgia, (Orenco Systems, Inc.). Each winner receives $2,000 to be used towards their studies at a four-year college or university of their choice.

This is the tenth year Interplastic has awarded the scholarships. "We are proud to sponsor this program and believe it's a tremendous way for our company to increase student awareness of the composites industry," said Bob DeRoma. "These young adults go above and beyond obtaining outstanding academic grades. They are involved in charitable works, active in their communities and set excellent examples for others to follow."

To be eligible for a Scholars Award, the applicant’s parents, legal guardian, or the student must be employed by an ACMA-member company and the student must be planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university. The selection of the Scholars winners is based on the individual’s personal merit and background, with an emphasis on excellence in academic and extracurricular activities. The scholarships must be used for tuition and/or required books, supplies and equipment.

Download the 2011 application form on the Interplastic website.

Elizabeth Browning – Sponsored by Eastman Chemical Company (Kingsport, TN), is a distinguished graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Elizabeth served as vice president of Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club), president of the Physics Club, and vice president of the Spanish Club. She was awarded the Marine Excellence Award, Tennessee Virginia Scholar, Gonzalez Spanish Award, and the Distinguished Graduate Award.  Elizabeth was a member of the National Honor Society and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and participated in Beta Club, Track & Field, and USA Gymnastics.  She had volunteered her time for the Northern Ireland Peace program Ulster, assisting with fundraising events and programs for Northern Irish Teenagers.  Elizabeth also volunteered at Holston Valley Medical Center and St. Dominic’s Youth Group. Elizabeth is continuing her education at the University of Tennessee and plans on working towards a degree in civil engineering with a minor in mathematics and Spanish.	Elizabeth Browning
Jennifer Hu – Sponsored by Performance Composites Inc. (Compton, CA), is a graduate of Huntington Beach High School where she was awarded the Principal’s Award for Academic Achievement. Jennifer’s academic awards also included Tower Awards – Biology, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, AP Chemistry, AP Physics and Pre-calculus honors. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the California Scholarship Federation. Jennifer was a three-year varsity athlete in cross country and varsity/JV athlete in track and field. She medaled in the Long Beach Triathlon several years in a row and her community activities included Wintersburg Presbyterian Church youth leader, Azusa Pacific University Mexicali Missions volunteer and cooking and serving the less fortunate at her community soup kitchen. She participated in the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) program studying engineering design and kinetic sculptures. Jennifer is studying mechanical engineering at the University of California, San Diego.	Jennifer Hu
Michael Stolle – Sponsored by Huntsman Corporation (The Woodlands, TX), graduated Cum Laude from The Academy of Science and Technology at the Woodlands College Park High School. Michael played varsity basketball and was a peer tutor for his team members. His team awarded him with the Cavalier Spirit Award. In his senior year Michael was elected as class representative for the Academy Student Union and served as President of the National Charity Roundtable, a community service organization. He was also awarded the Swords of Success Award for outstanding Citizenship. Michael‘s interest in robotics design guided him to participate in the F.I.R.S.T Robotics Team, which awarded him the Rockwell Automation Innovation in Control Award. Michael provided student leadership for a national youth organization called Young Life. The College Board recognized Michael for his performance on the advanced placement tests and awarded him with the AP Scholar with Distinction Award. Michael is attending the University Of Texas School Of Architecture.	Michael Stolle
Sindhu Subramanian – Sponsored by Huntsman Corporation (The Woodlands, TX), graduated from the Woodlands High School earning the AP Scholar with Distinction and Outstanding Student of America Awards. A few of Sindhu’s interests include: piano, violin, singing, swimming, tennis, and photography. She has volunteered many community hours to Memorial Hermann Hospital, Silverado Alzheimer’s Senior Home and Montgomery County United Way. Sindhu was presented with the Memorial Hermann Volunteer Award. She was a member of the National Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta) and recognized for her academic achievement in math, community service, and leadership skills. As a top academic student she was also a member of the National Honor Society as well as the National English Honor Society. Sindhu attends Emory University in Atlanta, GA and is majoring in biology and psychology with plans on pursing the pre-med route. She was recruited to play for the Emory University Women’s water polo team.	Sindhu Subramanian
Niles Wimber – Sponsored by Orenco Systems, Inc. (Sutherlin, OR), graduated from Union Grove High School. He was a section leader in his school’s symphonic band and participated in the marching band. He has won numerous state and national awards and honors which included: Future Business Leaders of America Award in Economics, Best in Discipline Award – Georgia State Social Studies, American Veterans Association Scholar Award, National Honor Society, Boy Scouts of America – Eagle Scout Rank, and the AP Scholar with Distinction Award. Niles’ school awards included the STAR Award for highest SAT score, “A” Honor Roll, and Honor Graduate Award for achieving top 10% in class rank. His local awards were the American Legion Scholar Award and Distinguished Cadet Award for the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC). Niles has contributed to his community by working with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Henry Medical Center, and Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout). He has also paged in the Georgia House of Representatives. Niles is attending Brigham Young University, Utah.	Niles Wimber