2008 Scholarship Winners
For many years now, the Springfield Education Association has presented one thousand dollar scholarships to five deserving scholars in the name of Meline Kasparian. This year, the SEA is proud to award the first two one thousand dollar SEA/Peter Dupuis Alternative High School Scholarships in honor of Peter's dedication to the profession of teaching.
Meline and Peter were both dedicated educators concerned with the advancement of our profession through the empowerment of the practitioners. The advancement of our profession translates to equitable, quality, challenging and properly funded environments for learning for all of our young citizens. The SEA today continues to honor these educators' selflessness by conferring upon seven erudite students the aforementioned scholarships. These students are proof positive that a well rounded education coupled with self-discipline and desire can produce amazing results.
SEA/Peter Dupuis Alternative High School Scholarship Recipients:
Nicole Granger graduated this year from Springfield Academy for Excellence. She will be attending Anna Maria College this fall with a major in Nursing.
Mariya Grinshteyn is graduating from Springfield Academy for Excellence - Early College High School. She will be attending Holyoke Community College this fall as an Engineer major.
Meline Kasparian Scholarship Recipients:
Victoria Aveyard graduated this year from East Longmeadow High School. She will be attending the University of Southern California majoring in Writing for Screen and Television.
Emilia Grimaldi is graduating from Agawam High School. She will be attending Bay Path College with a major in Accounting.
Nicholas Manolakis is graduating from Minnechaug Regional High School this year. He will be attending the University of Massachusetts in the Isenberg School of Management program with a major in Business.
Chelsea Tuttle is a graduate of Cathedral High School. This fall she will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute as an Engineer major.
Rachel Willer graduated this year from East Longmeadow High School. She will be attending American University majoring in American Government.
The Meline Kasparian Scholarship awards will be presented at the SEA's June Legislative Board meeting at Lido Restaurant. The SEA/Peter Dupuis Alternative High School Scholarship awards will be presented at the Springfield Academy for Excellence graduation on the same evening in June by Peter's wife, Chantal.
Congratulations to all of you!
Peter Reese
SEA Vice President
SEA Scholarship Committee Chairperson