The Jones Day
President’s Scholar
2009-2010

Paul Jay Gardner
P.J. is a senior from Omaha, Nebraska, majoring in political science. His academic interests are in comparative politics. After graduation, P.J. will pursue a graduate degree in political science.
He plans to obtain a career as a professor of political science.
HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
- Salutatorian
- National Merit Finalist
- Academic National Honor Society, president
- Varsity Tennis Team, captain
- National Forensic League, president
- Spanish Club
- All-Omaha Metro Academic Team
- Qualifier to the NFL National Debate Tournament
SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
- Hyer Society
- SMU-in-Spain
- SMU-in-Oxford
- Honors Program
- SMU Democrats
- Honor Roll with High Distinction
- Richter Fellowship
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society)
Contact: pgardner@smu.edu