Local resident wins college scholarship
WINAMAC — Meghan R. Newman, a senior at Winamac High School, has been selected to receive a $20,000 college scholarship through the Samsung-American Legion program.
Newman’s selection was based on class standing, academic and civic achievements and financial need. Eleven students earned the scholarship from a finalist group of nearly 100.
The selection committee awarded the scholarships on the basis of academic record, involvement in school and community activities and financial need. Eligibility for scholarships requires students to be direct descendants of U.S. wartime veterans. Newman’s grandfather, Herbert Russell Newman Sr., served in the Korean War.
The Samsung Group, an international electronics company, endowed a scholarship fund of $5 million to be administered by The American Legion, to show appreciation to U.S. veterans who came to the aid of Korea during its struggle against communist forces during the Korean War.
The size and number of scholarships is dependent upon the amount of income derived from the fund.
LHS Student Council assisting Salvation Army
The Logansport High School Student Council will be collecting toilet paper, paper towels and cereal to help with the Salvation Army’s low supply of these items.
Items may be dropped off at the LHS main office from Oct. 26-29.
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October 22, 2009
Local resident wins college scholarship
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