Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship recipient Yunseo Kim will attend Columbia University in New York and plans to double-major in Political Science and Human Rights. Courtesy/LAPBKA

Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship recipient Sonja Ebey will attend St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, and plans to major in math and physics, while continuing with extracurricular dance. Courtesy/LAPBKA

By JOYCE ANN GUZIK
Los Alamos Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa

The Los Alamos Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa is pleased to announce $1,000 scholarship awards to Yunseo Kim and Sonja Ebey, 2023 graduates of Los Alamos High School.

Kim will attend Columbia University in New York and plans to double-major in Political Science and Human Rights. Kim’s future aspirations include pursuing a career in diplomacy, joining humanitarian aid organizations like UNICEF, and working with the United Nations to drive positive change worldwide. Ebey will be attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, and plans to major in math and physics, while continuing with extracurricular dance.

Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1776 to acknowledge and honor the pursuit of academic excellence in the arts and sciences. Chapters are based on college campuses, and there are 50 alumni associations across the country. The Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Chapter has been awarding scholarships to members of each Los Alamos High School graduating class since 1957, supported by generous donations from local Phi Beta Kappa members.

Members who would like to contribute to future scholarships or participate in Chapter activities may contact officers Joyce Guzik, Wendee Brunish, or Peg Dahl at pbklosalamosnm@gmail.com. Donations may also be made via PayPal.

The local Chapter is planning a potluck picnic from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, July 22 at Urban Park Pavilion, Los Alamos. Phi Beta Kappa members and their guests are invited to attend.