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Students from Haverhill High, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High, Methuen High and Greater Lawrence Technical Schools are among those being recognized and receiving scholarships at the Valley Patriot newspaper’s 22nd annual Bash Scholarship and Award night Friday.
Haverhill High’s Kayley Shapiro is nominated for the Dan Strange Memorial Scholarship, while Whittier Tech’s Yeselin Alvarado is up for the scholarship established by Whittier alum Al Veilleux; Methuen High’s Kellen Ste. Marie, Phil Glendye Memorial Special Needs Scholarship; and Greater Lawrence Tech’s Isabel Dupuis of Methuen. Donations to each scholarship may be made by clicking on the names.
“Each Valley Patriot scholarship was established by someone in the community for a specific school and/or for a student going into a certain field of study. Funds are raised though the newspaper, social media and an email campaign where the public can donate to the specific student of their choice,” says Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan.
Shapiro has been active in several of National Honors Society’s groups, including National Arts Honors Society, Science National Honors Society and National English Honors Society. Shapiro is a regular volunteer at Haverhill High and the Haverhill Public Library.
The Dan Strange Memorial Scholarship was introduced by both Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan and New England Police Benevolent Association’s Jerry Flynn. The scholarship is presented to students pursing careers in medical fields or public service.
Alvarado, a senior at Whitter Tech, will be graduating from the Dental Assistant Program. She is working at a local pediatric dental office with help from the Whittier cooperative education program. She also attends classes at Northern Essex Community College as a student in the early college program. Outside of school Alvarado is a part of the Environmental Club, Multicultural Club and SkillsUSA.
Ste. Marie is a varsity soccer player and member of Distributive Education Clubs of America. In eighth grade, Ste. Marie was diagnosed with Cone Rod Dystrophy, an eye condition that impacts vision, light and color perception. Despite these challenges he has succeeded in honors and Advanced Placement courses. Ste. Marie volunteers as a coach at youth soccer camps as well as at the Rangers Club after-school program.
The Phil Glendye Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to former Lawrence High special education teacher Phil Glendye who oversaw the Special Olympics at the Lawrence Veterans Memorial Stadium each year. The scholarship is presented to students with special needs or to students who want to become a special needs teacher.
Additional recipients are Christina Preston, Jonah Ruisi and Meredith Cummings, Prime Insurance Services Andover High Scholarship; Eugene Smith, Lawrence High Jr. ROTC Scholarship; and Evan Coady of North Andover, Dan Coady Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship Bash takes place Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., at Lawrence Elks Club, 652 Andover St, Lawrence.