66. THE CAITLIN ALVARO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThe Caitlin Alvaro Memorial Scholarship was founded by family and friends to preserve the name of a beloved daughter, sister, peer and teammate. Each year the scholarship will be presented to female students that exhibit the integrity, athletic ability, intellect and service expected of a student-athlete, thus preserving Caitlin’s name and legacy for the good of the community.This scholarship is awarded to young women who have demonstrated a prowess in High School athletics and academics. Female student-athletes who receive the award are recognized for their ability to balance the demands of their education in tandem with the rigor of at least one varsity level sport.Applicant must:a. Participate on a varsity level (or equivalent) in one or more of the following sports:Basketball SoccerCrew SoftballCross Country Swimming/DivingGolf TennisGymnastics Track & FieldIce Hockey VolleyballLacrosseb. Be of good academic and disciplinary standingc. Demonstrate service to the communityd. Submit a brief essay of 300-500 words answering one of the following questions:1. What does it mean to be a student-athlete?2. How have athletics and academics prepared you for the future?3. Describe an experience that has shaped you as a student-athlete.e. Transcriptf. Letter of recommendation from a Coachg. Letter of recommendation from a Teacherh. A brief summary of any and all community service work done within your four yearsi. The Local Scholarship Common Application must be returned by January 16, 2015