Cruz named a national scholar


Published/Last Modified on Thursday, March 26, 2009 5:10 PM MDT


Douglas High School Senior Francisco J. Cruz has been selected for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).


The society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes.

Born in Douglas, Cruz left for a short time before returning to begin fifth grade. Cruz has a perfect 4.0 grade point average, has been involved in the Starfish Club, DECA and has played soccer all four years and was a member of this year’s state champion.

Cruz has already been accepted to the University of Arizona and has received a full tuition scholarship. He will be pursuing a degree in computer engineering.

“Ever since I was 10 years old, I have been fascinated with computers, played with them, fixed them. It has become a passion.”

Cruz is the son of Yolanda and Francisco Cruz and he has a 10-year-old sister, Nahomi, and a 17-year-old step-sister, Andrea.

 

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Comments

    Wonderful wrote on Apr 3, 2009 4:04 PM:

    " I don't personally know this young man, but what he has accomplished thus far is absolutely awesome! I wish him the best in his upcoming studies at UA. Go Wildcats!! "

    gh wrote on Apr 3, 2009 12:12 PM:

    " i agree. nothing better than to see a local succeed. there does seem to be a stigma that leads to believe that not very many douglas kids can accomplish these kinds of feats! and trust...full tuition is a gift of lifetime kid! keep it up "

    wonderful wrote on Mar 27, 2009 10:46 PM:

    " this is a wonderful thing. great to see a young and motivated individual of Douglas succeed. Parents must be proud of him. A full scholarship!! With the price of tuition, this is an awesome award. "

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