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Posted on August 18th 2022
US Scholarship for Harris Academy Orpington's Lee Carew
Students at Harris Academy Orpington are today celebrating their results.
Those celebrating include 18-year-old Lee Carew who has been awarded a place at Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina.
Having achieved excellent results in his Sport and Health and Social Care qualification, Lee will be studying for a degree in Sports Management, having been awarded a full golf scholarship to pay for his education.
Lee is an elite and dedicated golf player, who plays locally at Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre. He has represented Harris Academy Orpington and Kent at golf. At school, he was the Student Principal, the equivalent of Head Boy.
Whilst studying in the United States, Lee will be training and competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 2 Program which is an exceptionally high standard of competition.
Mr Richard Carey, Head of Academy said:
“I am very pleased for all our students celebrating their sixth form results today. They are a testament to the hard work and dedication shown over their time here. Everyone knows that the past two years have been challenging due to the pandemic so it is particularly special to see our students so happy this morning.
Lee Carew has been an exceptional student at the school and is a wonderful ambassador for Harris Academy Orpington. Securing a sports scholarship to an NCAA Division 2 College in the US is an amazing achievement for someone from the UK. Getting a place at a College such as this is the academic equivalent of a golfing hole-in-one! We are all delighted for him and for all our other students celebrating today”.
