Two Middleton High School students — 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.
“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 in a press release. “We’re proud to see them take this important step toward college and beyond.”
Galin Scholars supports greater Madison-area students with strong academic potential from demographics underrepresented in college, according to a news release, and 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 will join four other 11th-grade students selected for the award from Sauk Prairie, Madison East, Madison Vel Phillips Memorial, and Verona Area High School.
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.
