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Serco Na
| Jul 27, 2011
RESTON, VIRGINIA – July 27, 2011 – Serco Inc., a leading provider of professional, technology, and management services to the federal government, today announced the winners of its second annual Serco Scholars Program. The company invited Serco employees with college-age dependent children to submit applications and compete for one of ten $5,000 scholarships to attend the college of their choice. Applications were ranked based on three criteria: academic excellence, leadership achievements, and service to the community. From those rankings, the following are the ten winners of the 2011 Serco Scholarships:
Daniel Broas is a graduate of Colorado Springs Christian School and will enroll this fall in Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO, where he will major in Engineering. Daniel’s father is Dan Broas, an Electrical Engineer with Serco’s C5I Solutions business unit in Colorado Springs.
Leah Carlisle is a graduate of Woodson High School in Fairfax, VA, and will be a freshman in Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where she will major in Business. Leah’s mother is Judith Carlisle, a Family Services Specialist for Serco’s Navy Wounded Warrior program in Bethesda, MD.
Alexandria Cummuta is a graduate of Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park, IL, and is now enrolled in Loyola University of Chicago, where she is majoring in Biology/Pre-Med. Alexandria’s father is Mark Cummuta, an IT Engineer with Serco’s Intelligence Services business unit in Columbia, MD.
Michael Hamamoto is a rising junior at Stanford University in Stanford, CA, where he is majoring in English/Pre-Law. Michael’s mother is Dr. Pauline Hamamoto, a Counselor in Serco’s Army Career and Alumni Program in Fort Carson, CO.
Yulia Lama is a rising junior at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, where she is majoring in Global Affairs, with minors in Russian and Spanish Studies. Yulia’s father is Luis Lama, a Serco Technical Manager with the United States Postal Service Network Operations Engineering Group in Merrifield, VA.
Jacilyn Lybarger is a graduate of Blue Valley West High School in Overland Park, KS, and will enroll in Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO, where she will major in Engineering. Jacilyn’s mother is Paula Lybarger, an IT Programmer with Serco’s Systems Development & Information Assurance business unit in Leawood, KS.
Meaghan McRee is a rising sophomore at High Point University in High Point, NC, where she is majoring in Strategic Communications. Meaghan’s mother is Julie McRee, who works in Serco’s Family Services Department in Fort Bragg, NC.
Kavya Roy is a rising senior at Ryerson University in Toronto, ON, Canada, where he is majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Kavya’s mother is Amrita Roy, who works as a Driver Examiner for Serco’s Driver Examination Services contract in Oakville, ON.
Kathryn Sullivan is a rising senior at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC, where she is majoring in English. Kathryn’s mother is Susan Sullivan, who works in Corporate Support for Business Development and Strategic Programs at Serco Headquarters in Reston, VA.
Win Szeto is a graduate of Lee’s Summit North High School in Lee’s Summit, MO, and will enroll in the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR, where she will major in Nursing. Win’s mother is MoHan Choy, who works in Serco’s Records Services business unit in the National Record Center in Lee’s Summit, MO.
“I am exceedingly gratified by the continuing success of the Serco Scholars Program, and I congratulate our 10 scholarship winners and their parents,” said Ed Casey, Serco’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The extraordinary accomplishments of the Serco Scholars – and, in fact, the accomplishments of all who applied – are truly impressive. These outstanding young people represent the promise of the next generation, and I have no doubt they will become leaders in their fields. I am very proud that Serco is able to help these exceptional scholars fulfill their dreams.”
About Serco Inc.: Serco Inc. is a leading provider of professional, technology, and management services focused on the federal government. We advise, design, integrate, and deliver solutions that transform how clients achieve their missions. Our customer-first approach, robust portfolio of services, and global experience enable us to respond with solutions that achieve outcomes with value. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Serco Inc. has approximately 10,000 employees, annual revenue of $1.5 billion, and is ranked in the Top 30 of the largest Federal Prime Contractors by Washington Technology. Serco Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Serco Group plc, a $6.6 billion international business that helps transform government and public services around the world. More information about Serco Inc. can be found at www.serco-na.com.
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