Mel is a fully committed student and a major contributor in sports, activities, arts and environmental concerns.

Mel loves learning and is consummately prepared for classes. Her work and study habits are exemplary and she routinely seeks challenges and exceeds even the lofty standards that teachers have come to expect from her. She ranks second in the senior class, with a 97.5 grade point average and has taken eight courses from the category of Advanced Placement and University in High School (through SUNY Albany). Through these courses, Mel has earned more than one semester of college credits.

Mel was a regular on the varsity field hockey team, which finished 18-2 in the 2010 season and did not bow out until the State quarterfinals. She was on the basketball team for three years and was a founding member of the lacrosse team at GCS. She has been the student council treasurer and a three-year class president. Last year, she was named the Regional YMCA Earth Service Award winner for her commitment to environmental issues. When she became aware of the environmental devastation of worldwide livestock farming (reportedly contributing to 18% of greenhouse gas emissions- more than cars, trains, planes and boats), Mel became a vegetarian. Another example of her personal commitment to a cleaner environment includes her active involvement in the Student Council’s yearly “Adopt A Highway” cleanup. Her University in High Schools Science research was a study involving amphibian life in PCB polluted environments. Both her personal decisions and academic work have  reflected Mel’s personal commitment to the environment.

In addition to her rigorous studies, Mel has  
                           Mel in Assisi, Italy                           maintained her studies in art, which is not  likely to
                                                                         be a part of her career future, but has provided a medium for self expression and technical proficiency. She also performs in the school chorus, band and in school musicals. Her musical instruments of choice include the oboe, guitar and piano.

Mel Steinberg is an exceedingly rare person. She lives a passionate life of study, wholesome activities and the arts. She is interested in pursuing biological sciences and later on, medical school. Given her talents, achievement and lofty ideals, her post-secondary school goals are most appropriate.

Mel is the daughter of Ellen Woodhouse and Daniel Pemrick of Greenwich and David and Charlotte Steinberg, of Indianapolis, Indiana. Mel has two brothers and two sisters: Rebecca Pemrick, Ruby Pemrick (GCS ’21), Sam Steinberg (’08) and Ellis Pemrick (’18).