Awarding relationships

At Cornell's 2003 Merrill Presidential Scholars luncheon, May 21, in Willard Straight Hall, Merrill Scholars and twins Julia, left, and Jennifer Greenman, both graduating seniors in the School of Hotel Administration from Fairfax Station, Va., meet with the high school teachers they chose to honor, husband and wife Andrew and Maddie Krug from Flint Hill School in Oakton, Va. Merrill Scholars -- 35 graduating seniors who have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement and strong leadership ability -- each choose a high school teacher (and a Cornell faculty member) who most inspired them, and Cornell brings the high school teachers to Ithaca for the ceremony. Jon Reis Studio/Photolink Image & Design