Former Seymour Award Nominees

2023 Golden Valley Seymour Award Nominees

 

The Seymour Memorial Awards were established to honor both Charles F. Seymour and his devoted wife, Marian H. Seymour, who together supplied the inspiration and leadership which fostered the California Scholarship Federation. The Seymour Award is regarded as one of the highest scholastic honors given to high school students in the state of California.

 

Each year, Golden Valley can nominate two candidates for consideration.  Meet this year's nominees:

 

      Kellen Galban

 

With a 4.57 gpa, Kellen Galban has certainly demonstrated great academic acumen.  He is a generous classmate who helps others freely.  Kellen has been active on campus, participating in Science Olympiad, Fighting Game Club, Asian Student Union, and American Sign Language Club.  This year, he stepped in as Vice President of Membership for our CSF chapter.  As a result of his efforts, chapter membership has nearly doubled.  In his free time, Kellen practices Tae Kwon Do.  He has earned a 3rd degree black belt in the discipline. 

 

     

 

      Marie Hamilton

 

Marie Hamilton boasts an impressive 4.47 gpa.  She currently serves as editor-in-chief of the Grizzly Gazette.  Marie has contributed to numerous programs in her years at Golden Valley including girls soccer, Red Cross Club, Astronomy Club, and Key Club.  This year, she serves as Vice President of Community Service for our CSF chapter.  She helped plan and execute our most successful food drive to date.  Marie is an active math tutor and volunteer outside of school.   

 

 

Learn more about the Seymour Award here: CSF Awards