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River Reporter Thursday, July 8, 1999 Four local women get scholarships from NY Masons NEW YORK - Four local college students will receive scholarships this summer from the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons in the State of New York, according to Sullivan District deputy grand master Kenneth J. Fraley of Swan Lake. Recipients will attend presentations scheduled during July and August at in Manhattan, Albany and Utica.Recipients for the 1999 Grand Lodge Education Assistance Program from the Sullivan District include the following: Kylie Dean, 18, Neversink, daughter of George and Barbara Dean (Liberty Lodge #521), is a sophomore in business marketing at SUNY-Albany. A 1998 graduate of Tri-Valley Central School, she plays soccer for the Albany Danes. Kylie's goal is to enter the field of advertising. Sue Grund, 20, Narrowsburg, daughter of Edwin and Diane Grund (Delaware Lodge #561), is a junior in elementary education at Marywood University. A 1997 graduate of Narrowsburg Central School, she plays softball with the Marywood Pacers. Sue's professional goal is to teach. Sarah Highhouse, 18, Callicoon, daughter of Ronald and Judith Highhouse (Delaware Lodge #561), is a junior in mechanical engineering at Messiah College. A 1997 graduate of Delaware Valley Central School, she was a member of a team which built a solar car for national competition. Sarah spent her spring break in Alabama with a Mennonite group on tornado relief, and will soon travel to Africa with a hydraulic pump she designed. Carolina Rue, 19, Monticello, daughter of Thomas and Carmen Rue (Monticello Lodge #532), is a sophomore in exercise science at Ithaca College. A 1998 graduate of Monticello High School, she runs with Ithaca's indoor and oudoor track and cross-country teams, the Ithaca Bombers. After finishing her undergraduate work, Carolina plans to pursue an advanced degree in sports medicine. Recipients are the children or grandchildren of members of the local Masonic lodges indicated. Awards are based on proven academic excellence, and an essay by the student.Sullivan County's scholars are among 578 statewide who will receive assistance totaling $500,000 this year, according to James E. Sullivan, chairman of the statewide Masonic education assistance committee. The awards go to outstanding high school graduates pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree; to adults returning to school for retraining; and to students entering a trade school or other vocational training. During the four years of the program's existence, 1,611 students have been awarded over $1,700,000 to assist in furthering their education, according to Mr. Sullivan. For more information about the Masonic fraternity in Sullivan County, call Mr. Fraley at (914) 292-5835. |
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