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Madden named DYM 2012 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:24PMEight Distinguished Young Women and rising high school seniors took to the stage of Jefferson Davis Community College’s Woodfin Patterson Auditorium Saturday vying for the title of the 2012 Distinguished Young Woman (formerly Junior Miss).
Bay Village League of Women Voters 'Good Citizens' scholarships awarded Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:38AMThe Bay Village Chapter of the League of Women Voters Cuyahoga Area named two 2011 Bay High School graduates as outstanding “Good Citizens” of the school and community.
BRIEFING JULY 17: Football, cheer tryouts for ages 5-15 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:05AMPONTIAC
Local student gets bite of dentist's scholarship Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:46AMBright Side Dental — a local Detroit-based dentist — awarded two Michigan students with $500 scholarships that can be applied toward college expenses.
Charleston county schools earn record amount of scholarships Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:23PMCharleston County School District students earned a record-setting amount of scholarships this past year.
Barbara Wilson Mupu 4-H Scholarship Winners Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:10PMThree long time Mupu 4-H graduating seniors recently won Barbara Wilson Mupu 4-H Scholarships. Ashleigh Clendening, club president, received $800. Charlotte Ellburg club secretary and Edward Lopez each received $700.
Saugus trio shines in Agganis Softball Classic Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:09PMThe 14th annual Agganis All-Star Softball Classic was just that — a classic. Pitching and defense dominated, with the North squeaking out a 2-1 victory over the South. Saugus High School was well represented on the South side with the tri-captains from this year’s Northeastern Conference champions — Jackie Doherty, Nichole Lowe and Rachel Forgione.
MMCC awards scholarships to area eighth-graders Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:42PMArea eighth-graders recently received Junior High Honors Achievement Scholarships from Mid Michigan Community College. The awards were distributed at a luncheon on MMCC's Harrison campus.
Around South County: Edgewater Scouts take to the Baysox field Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:46AMOn June 24, members of the Edgewater Cub Scout Pack 815 attended the Bowie Baysox Scout Night Camp Out at Prince George's Stadium. For the 13th year in a row, the Bowie Baysox invited Cub, Tiger, Boy and Eagle Scouts and their families to take part in the event, join a pregame Scout parade on the field, watch a postgame fireworks extravaganza and camp out on the field after the game. Members of ...
Southern Mass presents scholarship awards Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:15AMFAIRHAVEN — Southern Mass Credit Union of Fairhaven presented its 2011 Annual scholarship awards to three credit union members who are entering college as freshman this fall. Each recipient received a $1,000 scholarship award. This is the 20th...
NC starts new fiscal year with strong fundraising success Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:58AMNorthland College donors are supporting students and special projects at the highest level in several years, raising more than $6.8 million in gifts during President Michael A. Miller’s first year in office.
Lottery director defends profit shortfall Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:36PMLITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Lottery Director Ernie Passailaigue today defended the lottery’s performance in its second fiscal year, saying the program remains strong despite failing to meet projected profits.
Credit for life experiences available at two-year schools Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:35PMNORTH LITTLE ROCK — A new program beginning this fall will allow some older students attending Arkansas’ two-year colleges to receive credit for their life experiences.
LGBTQ scholarship fund halfway to goal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:46PMThe Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation is offering a scholarship program for students in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning community.
Visual art reviews: Masterworks in Black and White | Katie Horsman | Heather Ross Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:17PMCollecting etchings used to be big business – and a source of comedy – but since the market's collapse we have forgotten their intricate beauty
newsmakers New Fellow named Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:07PMMichael C. Craven of Beermann Swerdlove LLP has been accepted as a Fellow to the American Academy of Matrimonial lawyers. Craven is a resident of Glenview and has been a family law attorney since 1984. The American Academy of Matrimonial lawyers provides leadership that promotes the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law. The Academy Fellows are a select ...
Consolidated’s Pioneer Club awards $3,250 in scholarships Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:41AMMATTOON - Five students from the area recently received scholarships totaling $3,250 from the Iverson A. Lumpkin Pioneer Club during a reception held at Consolidated Communications.
Solon Chamber of Commerce awarded scholarships to 10 students Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:17AMThe Solon Chamber of Commerce awarded scholarships to 10 graduating Solon High School seniors.
8 receive Pinal County 4-H college scholarships Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:32AMEach year, donors contribute to the Pinal County 4-H Scholarship Fund to provide post-high school educational assistance to 4-H members who have demonstrated academic achievement, community service and the commitment of being members in good standing.
Three Casper students awarded Horatio Alger State Scholarship Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:51PMThe Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans announced that it has awarded scholarships to 26 outstanding high school students in Wyoming. Each scholar will receive $5,000 toward their college education.
Performing and visual arts abound Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:38AMDancers are on the move. Langley’s Extreme Cheer and Dance has moved. Kids ages six to 18 will be performing as the characters in the popular story Pinochio when it's staged by the Lavrova Ballet Academy.
Covenant HealthCare Foundation awards $17,000 in scholarships to area students Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:39AMThe foundation continues a long tradition of awarding college scholarships to students following the 1998 merger of the former St. Luke's and Saginaw General hospitals.
NL Lions present scholarships Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:24AMNEW LOTHROP – The New Lothrop Lions Club presented three scholarships in memory of Lion Wayne Alderman and Lion Al Gaspar on May 25, at the awards ceremony at New Lothrop Area High School. Presenting the scholarships were three retired school teachers, Becky Warren, Rick Beliveau and Art Vlahon. read more
A battle bigger than any football game Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:17AMBryan Koch was doing what he loves — coaching football — when he received the call from his wife. It was just about time to welcome their first child into the world.
Davis chooses education over minor leagues Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:20AMJoin the professional ranks, or go to college?
Blaker crowned Cherry Queen Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:17AMWelcome to the sisterhood, Jordan Blaker. Crowned the 2011-2012 National Cherry Queen on Friday night during the Coronation Ball, Blaker is the 85th woman to earn the honor.
National College Consultant and Rhodes Scholar Susan Goodkin to Offer College Application Workshops to Local Students Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:50PMSANTA BARBARA, CA--(Marketwire - 07/06/11) - As school budgets shrink and the student-to-guidance counselor ratio grows, too often Santa Barbara students who have set their sights on attending competitive colleges aren't getting the college planning advice they need from their schools. To help these students, national college consultant and Rhodes Scholar Susan Goodkin will be offering college ...
Custom rods honor fallen police chief Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:00PMSt. Helens Police Sgt. Phil Edwards has honored fallen Rainier Police Chief Ralph Painter by designing two custom-made Lamiglas salmon rods and reels that will soon be raffled off to fund scholarships in the late officer’s name. Raffle tickets will be sold at this weekend’s Rainier ...
Cows mean scholarship money for Kingsburg High graduate Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:53PMCows have been a part of Hali Burns life for a long time. Her mother, Jennifer, used to dress her up it little cow pattern outfits. Her late grandfather, Nick Verburg, ran a dairy in Kingsburg for many years.
Zykan Crowned Fair Queen Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:33PMPosted: Wednesday, July 6, 2011 1:20 pm | Updated: 1:24 pm, Wed Jul 6, 2011. Each time Megan Zykan heard her name called, she was almost caught off guard.
Rasmussen College Eligible As T.E.A.C.H. Institution For Florida Early Childhood Educators Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:35AMFloridians Working In Early Childhood Education To Benefit From T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarship Program, Available At Rasmussen CollegeTampa, FL (PRWEB) July 06, 2011 Rasmussen College Early Childhood Education degree program students may now benefit from the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships for early care educators. ...
Top Tennessee College Kickers Converge in Nashville for Kicking Camp Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:28AMSome of the top Kickers in Tennessee are converging in Nashville, Tennessee in July to work with Tennessee Kicking Coach James WilhoitNashville, TN (PRWEB) July 06, 2011 Some of the top Kickers in Tennessee are converging on July 9th at Moss Wright Park in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, to attend a kicking camp with Tennessee Kicking Coach James Wilhoit.Website: http://www.jamesw ...
Agganis Scholar Webster ready to live out his dream Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:18AM(This is the 11th in a series of articles on Lynn-area winners of the Agganis Foundation Scholarships.) Growing up in the Boston area, many kids dream of attending college at one of the city's several fine schools.
MLC graduate Isaac Edward Prahl awarded $10,000 scholarship from the Jewish Guild for the Blind Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:07PMPrahl will use the scholarship at Grinnell College this fall.
Champ shortstop Proudfoot signs with Texas Tech Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:00PMShortstop Tim Proudfoot's hard work and state glory with the Mount Si varsity baseball team have ended with a scholarship to play Division 1 college baseball. The first-team all-Kingco conference honoree signed a letter of intent to play for Texas Tech University in Lubbock on Wednesday, June 22. "It was a perfect fit," Proudfoot said of the school.
‘Moon’ phases Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:51PMGary “Moon” Mullins will shy away from admitting he was one of the best quarterbacks ever at the University of Houston.
Local entrepreneur serves lawns, college students with CBS Services Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:17PMA teenager pushing a lawn mower through a neighborhood, proffering his yard services, is a familiar sight in the landscape of American suburbia.
Gallo Scholars named in Peapack-Gladstone Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:45PMPEAPACK-GLADSTONE - The Gallo Scholarship Fund of Peapack-Gladstone was established 41 one years ago as a memorial to the late borough Police Chief Frank J. Gallo.
Yuma High FFA wins high rankings Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:35PMThe Yuma High School FFA Chapter has earned a Silver Ranking in the National Chapter Career Development Event and been recognized as a Superior Chapter in the state of Arizona.
Elston Class of ’36 makes $1K donation Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:23PMThey didn’t have much hoopla after their graduation, the 150 members of the Elston High School Class of 1936.
Retired teachers group offering four scholarships Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:20PMThe Buffalo Retired Teachers Association is awarding four $1,000 college scholarships to 2010 graduates of the Buffalo Public Schools. SAT scores, grades, class rank and application essays will be among the elements considered, said Clarann Josef, chairwoman of the group’s scholarship committee.
Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of Marblehead awards $43,000 Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:06PMAt its recent awards ceremony at the home of board member Helaine Hazlett, the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of Marblehead presented scholarships totaling $43,000 to 23 high school seniors.
2011 grads can apply for Foran scholarships Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 7:34AMGraduating seniors have until mid August to apply for a Jeff Foran Memorial College Scholarship sponsored by the Bloomfield Hills Youth Soccer League.
Santa Cruz's Omega Nu still going strong after 108 years Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 3:47AMSANTA CRUZ -- For the 47 active members of Santa Cruz's Omega Nu, philanthropy is a long tradition. The women known for holding the annual Ducky Derby are part of a group that have been instrumental in Santa Cruz philanthropic circles since 1903, when Omega Nu was started as a local high school sorority.
Mom kicks Fiero-inspired car show into overdrive Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:48AMSon's love of car has turned into international event in Frazee FRAZEE, Minn. - At this time last year, Tyler Shipman's family wasn't ready to help out with the car show being planned in his honor. The 18-year-old's death from cancer was still too fresh, still too painful.
Junior bowlers earn annual awards Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:18PM More than 120 people rolled into the Elks Lodge on North Duke Street last Sunday to honor the county's best junior bowlers at the annual Lancaster USBC Association's Junior Bowling Banquet.Briana Ord and Tyler Schickel were named as the recipients of the Marty Summers Scholarship Award, highl...
Mitchell Scholars named Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:11PMThis year's Mitchell Scholars will be headed to college with a little extra cash to help with academic expenses.
Pin Tales: Eleven juniors headed to Las Vegas for championships Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:10PMThis year Wonder Bowl is sending 11 bowlers to the Junior Gold Championships presented by Brunswick in Las Vegas.
Lions Club donates $10K for scholarship Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 10:39PMAt the QVCC Foundation’s “Donuts for Donations” June 23, the Thompson Lions Club gave a $10,000 check to the foundation to endow a scholarship for Quinebaug Valley Community College.
Penflex Announces Scholarship Aimed at Encouraging Community Involvement Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:12AMScholarship Named in Honor of Longtime Volunteer Firefighter Arthur J. Blachowski Sr. to Assist Community Oriented Students Attending CollegeLatham, NY (PRWEB) July 01, 2011 Penflex, Inc., an upstate New York professional services firm specializing in Length of Service Award Programs (LOSAPs) for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, is announcing a $1,000 scholarship, starting next year ...