Member Event: Harvard University
View the video of the speech from Harvard Dean of Admissions William R. Fitzsimmons, which includes his admissions tips and qualities that Harvard University admissions officers look for in prospective students.
On February 19, 2005, 300 NSHSS members, guests, and distinguished teachers gathered on the Harvard campus in the Fogg Art Museum for a special program featuring a keynote address by Harvard Dean of Admissions William R. Fitzsimmons. The Dean remarked how he was struck with how similar the ethos and the mission of NSHSS and Harvard are and applauded the work we are doing. Dean Fitzsimmons shared valuable information with our student members about the do's and don'ts of filling out their college applications. He spoke specifically about what Harvard looks for in prospective students, citing academic strength, extracurricular involvement, and personal character as the top three priorities for the Harvard admissions committee.
NSHSS Chair Claes Nobel also addressed the group and challenged them to be the leaders of the future. Mr. Nobel personally presented awards to scholarship recipients Katherine Van Schaik, Carolyn Amole, and Folasade Odeniyi, members now attending Harvard, and to Anna Rasulova, now attending Brown. Katherine and Anna, both NSHSS student council members, spoke to the students about their college experiences.
We recognized “Scholar’s Journal” author Natasa Kovacevic and Sarah Varnerin, whose nomination of her high school, Bishop Feehan High School, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, led to her school’s selection for a Claes Nobel School of Distinction Award. Natasa was honored in 2006 as a Claes Nobel Academic Scholarship Recipient and now attends Harvard, where she also has joined the NSHSS Student Council.
We were also pleased to honor local Educators of Distinction selected by New England members as exceptional teachers and inspiring role models. After the program, members had the opportunity to attend a reception in the museum to meet each other, and have photos taken with Mr. Nobel.
Photos from the event are available in the Scholar's Gallery.
“The speakers at Harvard were WONDERFUL--beyond wonderful! I was truly inspired by Mr.Nobel especially. It really re-invigorated me and I am even more energized to conquer!!!”
Diana Metobo
James Bowie High School Arlington, TX
“The program at Harvard was wonderful. I felt honored to be recognized
by NSHSS. I believe the work of Claes Nobel is very important to the
survival of our planet and I commend him for his efforts.”
Roy A. Immonen
Educator of Distinction
Foxborough High School
Foxborough, MA
“I was honored to attend the Member Event at Harvard University and enjoyed it very much. Every speaker was incredible and inspiring! I am so glad I went and The Fogg Museum was an added bonus. Thank you very much.”
Daniel Babai
Sharon High School
Sharon, MA
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