Kali G. Piczon, of Forty Fort, is among the 10 members of the University of Scranton’s Class of 2029 who have received Presidential Scholarships, recognizing their outstanding efforts in and out of the classroom.
Presidential Scholarships are awarded annually to first-year students who have achieved outstanding grades and notable community involvement during high school. The scholarship covers four years of full tuition, provided that the student maintains a minimum 3.25 grade point average.
Piczon graduated as salutatorian from Wyoming Valley West High School. She was an AP Scholar with Honor and a Citizens’ Voice Scholastic Superstar. She captained the varsity cross country and swimming teams and also ran track. She also participated in chamber orchestra, district and regional orchestra, Spanish club, student council, National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society. Piczon has been involved as a leader with both the Geisinger Junior Volunteer Program and the Dorranceton United Methodist Church Youth Group. A biology major, she also is a member of the Magis Honors Program in STEM.
She is the daughter of Alexander Piczon and Jennifer Gabriel.