Wichita State University has selected the 2024 recipients of the Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships. Goddard High School Senior Karaline Scott is one of three Gore Scholars for 2024.
Each student will receive a $64,000 scholarship to attend Wichita State University starting in August 2024. The students competed in the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational in November, with 544 other students also competing. To be invited to compete in the invitational, students had to have a 27 or higher ACT score, a 3.5 or higher GPA, or rank in the top 10% of their class. Once invited, students completed an application, including essays, and competed in an on-campus leadership competition. Thirteen finalists came back to campus Jan. 18 for final interviews.
Karaline plans to major in applied engineering – sustainability and environmental. At Goddard High School, Scott has been the head drum major for the Lion Pride Marching Band for three years and is currently varsity cheer captain. She was the Goddard High School Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) representative in 2022 and is currently on the HOBY junior staff. Scott is involved in National Honors Society, Science Club, Student Council, church youth group, and on the USD 265 District Student Advocacy Board.
“Karaline has strong communication skills. She is a motivator with a vision and can inspire others to work towards a common goal,” said Patty Frame, Goddard High School varsity cheer coach. “Karaline seeks opportunities for personal growth and encourages others to do the same. She has an incredible work ethic, integrity, honesty and leads by example. Karaline is genuine and empathetic to others’ needs. She is confident yet humble and always makes decisions based on the well-being of our squad rather than her own needs.”
As with Gore Scholars before them, the three recipients this year are involved in their schools and communities and plan to do the same at Wichita State University.
Congratulations Karaline Scott!