Sunday, May 21 was ‘Scholarship Sunday’ at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Members of the Memorials & Celebrations Committee introduced three exceptional young people during worship, all graduating seniors from Old Rochester Regional High School.
Griffin Dunn, Mattapoisett, was the recipient of the Women’s Community Guild Scholarship. He has been an ‘on-stage techie’ in the drama club throughout high school. He has served as an AmbassadOR during his junior and senior years. In addition to his in-school activities, Griffin has volunteered in numerous settings, including the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, and has accrued a total of 350 community service hours. Griffin will attend Emmanuel College in the fall.
Kathleen Gifford, Rochester, is a young woman with a clear goal. “As soon as I heard Wheelock College’s social mission ‘to improve the lives of children and families,’ I knew I had found where I belonged.” Katie has managed a challenging academic schedule with a myriad of extra-curricular activities. But what she holds most near and dear is her involvement in community service. Kathleen will pursue dual majors in psychology and early childhood development.
Jonathan Kvilhaug, Mattapoisett, aspires to change the world. He is interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in history, in order to prepare for a career in law. Jonathan has earned a myriad of academic achievement awards and his contributions to ORR’s performing arts – concert band, chorus and drama – are exceptional. He was selected for Boys State; he is captain of the cross country/spring track team. Jonathan will be attending George Washington University.
Maxxon Wolski, Mattapoisett, the recipient of the Dagmar Coquillette Memorial Scholarship, was unable to attend Sunday’s celebration. He will be introduced to the congregation and receive his scholarship certificate on June 11.
The service was followed by a brief reception for family and friends of the scholarship winners with cake and punch in Reynard Hall.