Greylock Federal Credit Union Awards 13 Scholarships
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union awarded 13 college-bound high school students with a $500 scholarship as part of the union's "Treat Everyone Better Than They Expect" scholarship program.
Greylock's scholarships are presented to one senior class member from each Berkshire County high school.
The Greylock Federal Credit Union "Treat Everyone Better Than They Expect" scholarship is awarded to the students who exemplify positive community spirit and demonstrate respect and concern for their peers.
"We recognize the value of a college education, and we support the achievement of those who live by the golden rule of treating everyone the way you would like to be treated, even if they do not have the highest GPA or are the fastest on the athletic field," said Marilyn Sperling, President and CEO of the union.
Applicants were judged on community involvement and an essay, with this year's topic being "what does community mean to me?"
The recipients are:
- Margaret Cardillo, Monument Mountain Regional High School
- Chelsea Degroff, Drury High School
- Eileen Dooley, Lee High School
- Virginia Goggins, St. Joseph's High School
- Alexandra Hoover, Mount Everett High School
- Brianna Jones, Mount Greylock Regional High School
- Amy Kane, Lenox High School
- Ruth LaRagione, Taconic High School
- Nicholas Montferret, Wahconah Regional High School
- Benjamin Mullany, Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School
- Emily Tarjick, Hoosac Valley High School
- Monica Vogel, Pittsfield High School
- Jessica Wojcik, Charles H. McCann Vocational Technical School
