People to People International Ambassador Alumni Society People to People International Ambassador Alumni Society

2006 Scholarship Winners

With so many amazing entries, choosing the scholarship recipients was a tough decision for the selection committee. These outstanding alumni are being honored for their submissions and continuing effort to promote peace, friendship and understanding. The awards can be applied to future People to People program tuition or to college tuition at the institution of the winner’s choice.

Essay Contest Winners

Club members entered the IAAS Passport Club Essay Contest by responding in writing to the topic: How did your People to People experience change the way you view the world?

Junior High

1st Place ($2,000): Chandler Jennings, CA

2nd Place ($1,200): Anna Pittenger, NC

3rd Place ($850): Christina Ingle, OH

High School
1st Place ($2,000): Rachelle Plotkin, CA

2nd Place ($1,200): Bryan Owens, TX

3rd Place ($850): Danielle Mitchell, MO

Alumni Achiever Award

This was an exciting opportunity to share how you have impacted the lives of others. Entries exhibit community service based experiences and the humanitarian impact alumni have had on communities.

Junior High
1st Place ($2,000): Spencer Towbin, MI

2nd Place ($1,200): Morgan Turner, MN

3rd Place ($850): Meghan Kuebler, AZ

High School
1st Place ($2,000): Yihwan Kim, CA

2nd Place ($1,200): David Coons, CA

3rd Place ($850): Anthony Salamone, MA

Alumni Scholar Award

This award shows how our alumni have excelled academically, in extracurricular activities and in leadership roles.

Junior High
1st Place ($2,000): Kent Marshall, WV

2nd Place ($1,200): Joseph Letner, MI

3rd Place ($850): Matthew Smith, MD

High School
1st Place ($2,000): Christina Torres, OK

2nd Place ($1,200): Michelle Everson, AL

3rd Place ($850): Theresa Narus, ID