THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 19, 2019 Page 7 Pioneer Charter School student wins Thoreau Scholarship Jackie Miller, Senior Administrator of the Henry David Thoreau Foundation, 265 Medford St., Suite 102, Somerville, MA 02143 or call Ms. Miller at 617666-6900. Visit Our Newly Expanded Facility. We will beat competitors pricing! (Restrictions apply.) A KEEN INTEREST IN THE ENVIRONMENT: Aiman Najah, a recent graduate of Pioneer Charter School of Science II in Saugus, stands near his Science Fair project. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) (Editor’s Note: The following story was submitted to The Saugus Advocate by Jackie Miller, Senior Administrator of the Henry David Thoreau Foundation.) A iman W. Najah, a recent Pioneer Charter School of Science II graduate, will be entering college this autumn as a Thoreau Scholar. The scholarship, named for the 19th-century naturalist and author Henry David Thoreau, is a prestigious award given annually to only eight Massachusetts high school seniors. Najah, a Danvers resident and the son of Samira Najah, credits his high school science teachers for fostering his interest in science, and particularly, environmental science. Richea Smith, who teaches engineering, helped Najah develop a science fair project with an environmental focus that was entered in the Massachusetts State Science Fair. Najah’s interest in the environment and awareness of the dangers of climate change were furthered by the daily lessons in his AP Environmental Science class taught by Matthew Sholnick. In the fall, Najah will enter STUDIES | from page 5 the delivery of efficient and effective services to the community. Recommendations will be consistent with recognized best practices as they relate to providing police services in Saugus. The report will provide the department and Town of Saugus administration with the information and recommendations needed to further develop and strengthen the department’s strategic plan, goals and expectations for the future. “This report and analysis will be used as a forward-thinking approach to implementing improvements and enhancements to our police department and the Town as a whole,” Crabtree said. “In Columbia University where he will continue his studies in environmental science. Najah’s sister, Nadine, is also a current Thoreau Scholar at Brown University. The Henry David Thoreau Scholarship is a $20,000, fouryear scholarship awarded to eight students graduating from public or private high schools in Massachusetts. High school seniors awarded the Thoreau Scholarship can enroll in any college and university in the world while they major or minor in an environmental-related field. Thoreau Scholars are encouraged to enroll in internships or study abroad to broaden their awareness and understanding of environmental issues. The Thoreau Foundation further assists its scholarship winners by identifying environmental-related internships, offering internship stipends, and providing networking opportunities. A sign of success of the Thoreau Foundation’s mission to foster environmental leadership is the support past scholarship winners provide to present scholarship winners. To learn more about the Henry David Thoreau Foundation working together as a unified community, by prioritizing these important public safety initiatives, we can address our shared goal of improving speeding and safety within the Town of Saugus.” MRI has served many communities nationwide for more than 25 years, providing an array of professional services for various departments that help meet municipalities’ needs while obtaining maximum value for tax dollars. 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