Pikesville Students Named Carson Scholars

Two area students have earned first-time Carson Scholarships for their 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 scholars—among 14 in BCPS—are:

• Kara Seidel — grade 11 — Pikesville High School
• Aaron Taule — grade 7 — Pikesville Middle School
• Jessica Lobell — grade 5 — Wellwood International 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:

• Harley Feldman — grade 9 — Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
• Jennifer Franklin — grade 12 — Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
• Miller Friedman — grade 9 — Pikesville High School
• David Hamburger — grade 11 — Pikesville High School
• Evan Honig — grade 11 — Pikesville High School
• Elizabeth Lavin — grade 12 — Pikesville High School
• Ori Rattner — grade 8 —  Pikesville Middle School
• Alyssa Weiss — grade 10 — Pikesville High 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. It's open to the public.

Sam Donaldson, newscaster, will be master of ceremonies.

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

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