Severna Park Grads Collect $13.5 Million in Scholarships

Graduates from Severna Park High collected $13.5 million in scholarships in 2013, helping the Anne Arundel County Public Schools set a record for most collected in a single year. 

Severna Park was was one of six schools that reported at least $10 million in scholarships, as the county schools totaled a record $127 million.

South River ($21.6 million) Broadneck ($14.9 million) North County ($11.1 million) Arundel High School ($10.5 million), and Old Mill High School ($10.1 million) also pulled in more than $10 million.

Severna Park's $13.5 million in 2013 is up from last year's total, which was $13,058,013.

“This continued increase is a prime example of what can be accomplished when we provide more opportunities for our students to choose specific pathways that develop their talents,” Superintendent Kevin Maxwell said. in a release. “Through the creativity and professionalism of our teachers and school counselors, our students have become equal partners in shaping their own destinies – not to be bound by limitations.  They are not only leaving our schools prepared for college and careers, but also to be successful in their own pursuits.”

Graduation data also indicates that 87 percent of graduating seniors plan to attend a two- or four-year college, 19 percent plan to work full-time, 10 percent plan to enlist in the military, and 4 percent will attend a private career school, according to a release.

In an effort to ensure equal opportunities are being presented to all students, school counselors across the county have placed an increased emphasis on working with African-American students to secure scholarships.  The more than $17.7 million in scholarship offers to African-American students this year is a 61.2 percent increase over two years ago.