In May 2023, the Lehigh Valley Chapter awarded four $2,500 scholarships to local high school seniors, who were accepted to engineering programs.
Noah Kichline
Noah is the son of Jason and Kristi Kichline and will be graduating from Salisbury High School. He plans to attend Penn State University to study biomedical engineering. Noah is a high honors student, AP scholar, Lehigh University Scholar, and National Honor Society President. He is Salisbury High School’s Dwight D. Eisenhower Award recipient for 2022 and a first-place award recipient at the regional Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition. He was the captain of the varsity soccer team, captain, MVP, and district medalist of the varsity swim team, and a member of the varsity track and field team. In terms of other extracurriculars, he is a member of student government association, class advisory, and ski club. In 2022, he helped the Salisbury debate team achieve LVIDA league runner-up. Noah is also a swim instructor, lifeguard, youth baseball umpire, and landscaper. In his free time, he likes to spend time outdoors with friends, play video games, and exercise.
Kyle Kullman
Kyle is the son of Keri and Keith Kullman and will be graduating from Freedom High School. He plans to attend Penn State University to study Aerospace Engineering. Kyle’s GPA ranks him in the top 1% of his graduating class. He is a four-year member of the FHS Baseball and Rifle teams, becoming a captain of both. In 2022, he earned the outstanding shooter award for rifle and the hitting award for baseball. Kyle is also an active member in the National Honor Society and has received the Principles of Engineering Award, Civil Engineering and Architecture Award, Straight A’s award, and was an AP Scholar in 2022. In addition, he was selected as a Lehigh University High School Scholar, allowing him to enroll in two courses at the University on a scholarship. Kyle is employed part-time at Willow Park Pools and Spas. In his free time, Kyle enjoys spending time with friends and watching sports.
Naeema Salau
Naeema is the daughter of Bola and Tiamiyu Salau and will be graduating from Parkland High School. She plans to attend The Pennsylvania State University to pursue a degree in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering. She is a member of the Muslim Youth of Lehigh Valley where she currently serves as President and helps to organize events for Muslim youth throughout the Lehigh Valley. She is the captain of the Parkland High School Track and Field team and participates in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 4×100-meter relay. She is also a member of the PHS Step Team and the National Honor Society. Naeema has also completed over 200 hours of community service and works part-time tutoring elementary students in math. In her free time, Naeema enjoys baking, spending time with family and friends, watching true crime documentaries, and occasionally, napping.
Ella Walker
Ella will be graduating from Freedom High School. At Freedom, her proudest achievement was helping to start and later becoming the president of the Engineering Girl Power Society. This club is dedicated to empowering middle school girls, especially those interested in the STEM field, through mentoring at the high school level. Ella was on the Freedom Dance Team all four years and was the captain this year. Additionally, she’s involved in the Combatting Crohn’s and Colitis Club which donated over $2,000 towards IBD research, the National Honors Society, Key Club, and Asian American Alliance Club. She has completed four years of Project Lead the Way: Engineering courses at Freedom which is what sparked her interest in the field. Outside of school, Ella has danced competitively and recreationally at Nardi Dance Studios for 15 years and works as a swim instructor at Goldfish Swim School. In the fall, she will be attending Penn State University to major in Civil Engineering.