The Tolleson
President’s Scholar
2006-2007

JESSICA ANN GARASSINO

Jess is a senior  from Watertown, Connecticut, majoring in Spanish and Advertising. She will pursue a career in Photography and hopes to have her work hanging in museums around the country. Her hobbies include photography, dancing, reading, working with children, and Spanish/Latin American Studies.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• High Honors with Distinction
• AP Scholar Award from College Board
• National Merit Scholarship Program Letter of Commendation
• Who’s Who Among High School Seniors
• Linda Somers Smith Award for Excellence in Spanish
• Frances Sortwell Perry Prize/History of Fine Arts/Excellence in Art History
• Emily Christopher Award/Photography
• Yearbook Editor
• Gay-Straight Alliance, president
• High School’s Head Tour Guide
• Head of Peer Support
• Dance Ensemble, co-captain

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Alpha Phi Omega
• Diversity Education Program
• Student Allies
• SMU-in-Spain Fall 2005
• SMU Honor Roll with High Distinction
• Phi Beta Kappa

Contact: jgarassi@smu.edu