Arena & Falcao Receive Key Award From Elmira College

ELMIRA, NEW YORK – Elmira College recently announced this year’s recipients of its annual Key Award. This year’s award was given to 790 students in 14 states.

A tradition that goes back to 1935, the Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school.

Among the recipients were two Framingham residents Rachel Arena and Amanda Falcao

“This award is given to students with the potential to excel academically, serve as leaders, and go on to enjoy success in life,” said Charles Lindsay, president of Elmira College. “We hope they will choose to make Elmira College their place.”

Speaking to students during the ceremony, Patrick Gillette, director of admissions said, “We know you are someone who would thrive as a member of the Elmira College campus community, and we want to invest in your success at Elmira College.”

Sponsored by the EC Alumni Association, the Key Award recognizes students for high scholastic achievement, leadership, citizenship, and participation in extracurricular activities.

Founded in 1855, Elmira College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering 25-plus majors, an honors program, 17 academic societies, and 18 Division III varsity teams. Located in the Southern Finger Lakes Region of New York, Elmira’s undergraduate and graduate student population hails from more than 20 states and nine countries.