Pine-Richland alums earn scholarships, journalism, Legion scholarships available
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Pine-Richland grads earn scholarships
Two Pine-Richland graduates attending Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio have received scholarships.
Kaitlin McGuire of Gibsonia, majoring in communication sciences and disorders, earned the Edith A. White Speech Scholarship.
Zach Riggins of Wexford, majoring in exercise science, earned the Boesel School of Business Undergraduate Scholarship.
Inducted to honor society
Emma Skundrich of Wexford stands among a distinguished group of students at Baldwin Wallace University who have reached BW’s pinnacle of academic achievement with induction into the Dayton C. Miller Honor Society. Skundrich, a graduate of Pine-Richland High School majoring in communication sciences and disorders, was honored with membership that is achieved by fewer than 4% of the undergraduate student body.
Members are selected for consistently maintaining superior academic work. Students inducted into the society each year represent the top 100 students by grade-point average who have earned a minimum of 70 semester hours with at least 32 semester hours at BW.
Trib offering journalism scholarships
Trib Total Media is now accepting applications for the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship.
The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism, communication or English writing at a four-year college or university.
The scholarship will include financial assistance of up to $7,500 per year for four years, a guaranteed annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.
The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship is offered to high school or college students attending — or planning to attend — a four-year college or university to study journalism, English writing or communication. The recipient will earn up to $30,000 in scholarship money awarded in annual installments of up to $7,500, an annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.
Applicants can apply online under the Career & Scholarship Opportunities tab at https://tribtotalmedia.com/.
The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.
Legion offers scholarships
The Pennsylvania American Legion is offering oratorical scholarships to high school students in grades 9 to 12 whether in public, private, parochial or homeschool.
The 2021 PA Oratorical Scholarship Program awards $7,500 for first place, $5,000 for runner-up and $4,000 for second runner-up. The school and post contests, whether in-person or virtual, will take place Jan. 3. Students must notify and apply by contacting their local American Legion post by Dec. 23.
Complete contest information is available at PA-Legion.com by clicking on the “Student Programs” link.
For details, email jgdrnjevich@aol.com.