Woodland senior Ayah Galal, left, with Boardman Kathan. Galal received the Dr. E. Irene Boardman Scholarship during the annual Senior Scholarship Night June 12. –CONTRIBUTED
Woodland Class of 2014 Salutatorian Salma Shitia, left, and Class of 2014 Valedictorian Alexa Kiernan are recognizeD during the annual Senior Scholarship Night June 12. –CONTRIBUTED
From left, Woodland senior Jeffrey Lauck, Rhonda Bielik, Beacon Falls First Selectmen Chris Bielik, Woodland senior Karlee Vogel and Aleksander Bielik (in front). Lauck and Vogel both received the Nicholas Bielik Memorial Scholarship during the annual Senior Scholarship Night June 12. –CONTRIBUTED
Woodland senior Paulette Burgio, left, is presented the R. Thomas Merriman Fine Arts Scholarship from Prospect Town Councilman Doug Merriman during the annual Senior Scholarship Night June 12. –CONTRIBUTED
Recipients of the Woodland PTO Scholarship, from left, Woodland Regional High School seniors Taline Agamy, Hope Gavigan, Anna Boris, Allison Noble and Casey Stevens with PTO President Dawn Stevens during the annual Senior Scholarship Night June 12. –CONTRIBUTED
BEACON FALLS — Woodland Regional High School held its annual Senior Scholarship Night June 12.
Ninety-six scholarships totaling about $60,000 were awarded to 52 seniors during the event.
The Woodland Scholarship Program was established for the first graduating class in 2004, with $26,000 donated by area sponsors. Over the past 11 years, the program has grown significantly through the generosity of local sponsors. Currently there are 55 scholarship sponsors participating in the program.
The program utilizes one “common application,” which all seniors receive through their advisory period. The program includes scholarship opportunities with an academic, financial need and/or athletic focus. The Woodland guidance department oversees the program. Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship for WRHS students can call Rebecca Folta, director of guidance, or Hanna Gregorio, guidance office secretary, at (203) 881-5567.
