Middleton High School is proud to announce that juniors Briana Carson and Sennie Kidau have been selected as Galin Scholars, marking the first time students from the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District have been chosen for the prestigious college preparation program.
Galin Scholars supports greater Madison area students with strong academic potential from demographics underrepresented in college. Over two years, scholars receive individualized ACT preparation, college advising, academic tutoring, and opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities in academics or the arts, all at no cost to families.
“Briana and Sennie’s selection is a testament to their hard work, leadership, and commitment to their future,” said Middleton High School Principal Bobbie Reinhart. “We’re proud to see them take this important step toward college and beyond.”
This year, six rising 11th grade students from across Dane County joined the program’s third cohort. In addition to Briana and Sennie, scholars were selected from Sauk Prairie, Madison East, Madison Vel Phillips Memorial, and Verona Area high schools.
Galin Scholars was established in 2022 and is funded through individual and business donations, education grants, and a strategic partnership with Galin Education. The program’s mission is to increase access to college preparation for students who might otherwise face barriers due to economic status or limited resources.
“College access and opportunity should be determined by academic talent,” said Chris Gomez Schmidt, executive director of Galin Scholars. “We are confident this opportunity will open new doors for our scholars.”
For more information about the Galin Scholars program, visit www.galinscholars.org.