UNL's Jeffrey S. Raikes School announces 2011 entering class

Thirty high-achieving 2011 high school graduates have been accepted into the highly competitive and prestigious Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for fall 2011.

The Raikes School develops leaders for this era of expanding information technology and business globalization. Students live and learn in the Esther L. Kauffman Academic Residential Center located at the heart of the UNL campus. Students are selected for this innovative program based on high academic achievement, with an average ACT of 33.2; outstanding leadership experience, demonstrated interest in computer science and business; and career goals. Students receive scholarships valued at approximately $35,000 over four years that cover housing in the Kauffman Center, a full meal plan, and admission to the University Honors Program. Most receive other tuition scholarships available at the university for high-achieving scholars.

The school is named for Jeffrey S. Raikes, chief executive officer of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, based in Seattle. A Nebraska native, Raikes previously was president of Microsoft Corp.'s Business Division, retiring in 2008 after 27 years with the company.

The program is a recognized leader in interdisciplinary computer science and business management education. It provides an education balanced in technology and management while developing professional skills in leadership, communications and collaboration. Graduates, who are among the most highly sought-after in the field, create innovative technologies for business, manage technical development, lead and manage technologists, manage with technology-based processes, understand technology market opportunities, understand the strategic uses of technology, and bridge the gap between technology and business perspectives.

A list by hometown of selected students follows. The name of the student's high school is included in parentheses if it differs from the town's.

NEBRASKA

Bellevue: Cameron Crockrom (West); Josiah Hood (West).

Fremont: Nicholas Niday.

Lincoln: Daniel Baquet (East); Brian Clymer (Southeast); Steve Dosskey (Southeast); Jake Heidelk (Southwest); Paul Poulsen (Southwest); Kate Rilett (East); Riley Vanek (Southeast).

Omaha: Blake Adams (Elkhorn); Kaleb Anderson (Elkhorn); Brandon Collins (Millard West); David Dropinski (Gross); Andrew Filippini (Millard North); Devin Larsen (Burke); Joe Lunde (Millard North); Jenny May (Marian).

ELSEWHERE

Alamo, Calif.: Lynnea Bush (Monte Vista).

Alexandria, Minn.: Keegan Jorgensen (Jefferson).

Atchison, Kan.: Michael Draftz (St. Lawrence, Wis., Seminary).

Boulder, Colo.: Davis Goodin (Fairview).

Farmington, Ark: Adam Clark (Prairie Grove).

Garden City, Kan.: Erik Chester.

Grand Forks, N.D.: Claire Carlson (Red River).

Henderson, Nev.: Sarah Fanning (Advanced Technologies Academy).

Lenexa, Kan.: Jonathan Gregory (Shawnee Mission Northwest).

Mitchell, S.D.: Andrea Uher.

Pella, Iowa: Jake Anderson.

Sioux Falls, S.D.: Lauren Catangui (O'Gorman).

WRITER: Lori McClurg