Freeport High School senior and class of 2021 Valedictorian Shyanne Gardner has been named a nationwide semifinalist in the Coca-Cola Scholars Program for her outstanding academic achievements and her dedication to community service.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is one of the nation's most well-known corporate scholarship programs. Since its creation, the Coca-Cola Scholars Program has provided more than 6,150 graduating high school seniors with more than $69 million in scholarships from the program.
Shyanne has a weighted GPA 107.631 and will graduate with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with honors in math and science. She is recognized as a National AP Scholar and an AP Scholar with Distinction. She is a member of the Student Government, the Key Club, the Future Problem Solvers Club, the Mathletes Club, the Peer Leaders Club, DECA, and the Varsity Badminton Team. Shyanne is also a member of the National Honor Society, the National Science Honor Society, and the Tri-M Music Honor Society. She hopes to attend Yale University or Duke University where she plans to double major in Computer Science and Global Affairs with a future goal of working for the United Nations or a nonprofit international organization.
Shyanne is one of 1,609 semifinalists with 150 becoming Coca-Cola Scholars and receiving a $20,000 college scholarship. Coca-Cola Scholars are chosen based upon their capability to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making positive change in their communities and around the world.
The district congratulates Shyanne on this achievement!
