Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association

The HPTA has awarded five scholarships this year to graduating seniors whose high school career have embodied “the Spirit of Volunteerism.” This year’s winners are Cecily Boyce, Anthony DiMare, Meghan Krueger, Lauren O’Loughlin and Kate Richardson. Each of these five students volunteered countless hours of their time to help, serve, and improve the lives and environments of those around them both within Hopkinton High School and the greater Hopkinton community. Furthermore these young adults have taken the initiative to begin and foster some of these activities. The scholarship winners were announced at Senior Recognition Night on June 3.

Cecily Boyce will be attending Brigham Young University. Anthony DiMare will attend Syracuse University. Meghan Krueger will be attending Notre Dame. Lauren O’Loughlin will attend Providence College and Kate Richardson will be attending Boston College.

The HPTA is proud to honor each of these students with a $1,000 scholarship. The HPTA’s mission is to support the enrichment and betterment of the Hopkinton Public Schools through direct volunteers and donations and by providing a forum of communication between parents, teachers, administrators and community.

The spirit of the HPTA is one of volunteerism. Therefore, the organization seeks to recognize and reward students who demonstrate the spirit of volunteerism during their high school years.

Scholarships are granted to students who demonstrate service to the Hopkinton High School community, to the town of Hopkinton, as well as to the national and/or global community. Up to three qualified seniors will be awarded scholarships of $1,000 each, pending completion of their first semester of post-high school study.

Please return the completed application, two letters of recommendation, resume, and essay to the Hopkinton High School Guidance Office by March 26.

http://hptaonline.com/pdf/ScholarshipApplication2010.pdf

The HPTA has awarded three scholarships this year to graduating seniors whose high school career have embodied “the Spirit of Volunteerism.” This year’s winners are Hope Hellberg, Lindsay Kramer, and James Paras. Each of these three students volunteered countless hours of their time to help, serve, and improve the lives and environments of those around them both within Hopkinton High School and the greater Hopkinton community. Furthermore these young adults have taken the initiative to begin and foster some of these activities. “This is my fourth year on the Scholarship Committee and I am continually astounded at what the students here in Hopkinton take on and accomplish.” said Maureen Belger, Scholarship Committee Chair. The scholarship winners were announced at Senior Recognition Night on June 4th and presented by the HPTA to the School Committee and all of Hopkinton at the meeting on June 11th.

Hope Hellberg will be attending Savannah College of Art 7 Design in September. Hope has been a Leo Club member and was president her senior year. Hope was instrumental in obtaining volunteers to work at many HPTA functions as well as numerous events throughout Hopkinton. She herself volunteered at many of them. Hope was also a participant in the Relay for Life, a member of the National Honor Society, a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher. Hope has also volunteered at Ditmas House, a place for people coming at of jail. At Ditmas House she cooked for, served and ate and talked with the participants in the program.

Lindsay Kramer (Photo, rear, center) has organized the Thanksgiving Turkey Drive supporting the Salvation Army for the past tow years. Lindsay has also spent time each week at the Senior Center. One of Lindsay’s largest contributions to the community has been through her work with Best Buddies. She has been involved for the past 3 years; this past one serving as chapter president. Lindsay will be attending Hamilton College in the fall.

Jamas Paras will be a freshman at Providence College in the fall. James has been a UNITE Mentor and of Be Free. For the past three years James has volunteered to work and run the early release day program for elementary school students. James has spent countless hours over his high school career as a volunteer coach for special needs athletes as part of the East Coast Jumbos Youth Hockey.

The HPTA is proud to honor each of these students with a $1,000 scholarship. The HPTA’s mission is to support the enrichment and betterment of the Hopkinton Public School through direct volunteers and donations and by providing a forum of communication between parents, teachers, administrators and community.