Staples High School junior Emily Schussheim has been named a Governor’s Scholar, the Westport school district announced today.
Emily Schussheim: among 30 students chosen. Contributed photo
The Governor’s Scholars Awards recognize academically talented high school students in schools throughout the state. Emily was among 30 students chosen for the honor.
In addition to excelling in academics, she has found time to stay involved in her many passions, including being a cellist in school’s chamber orchestra as well as principal cellist for the Norwalk Youth Symphony. She is a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society.
An accomplished writer, her work has been published in the school’s literary magazine, Soundings, as well as Canvas and Creative Kids.
This summer, she will continue her writing pursuits as a member of the Iowa Writer’s Studio.
Her abilities within mathematics have also been showcased as a member of the school’s math team.
