TFT SCHOLARSHIPS: Students total $7,600 in awards

Each year the Taylor Federation of Teachers selects and highlights some outstanding students through the TFT Scholarship program.  This year, teachers of the TFT generously provided $7,600 to recognize the educational excellence in the Taylor School District and the TFT. 

Three seniors are being awarded $2,500 scholarship for academic and community excellence.  The TFT also honors two outstanding JROTC cadets, one from each high school, with a check for $50.  The cadets are selected by their Senior Army Instructors for their outstanding achievements.  In addition, Rhonda Reilly (TFT Substitute Teacher) was awarded the $1,000 TFT partial Dues Payer Scholarship.

Twenty-seven students submitted scholarship applications for the three divisions, eight from TFT member’s children, 10 from Harry S. Truman High and nine from John F. Kennedy High.

The highly achieved applicants received confirm what many already knew: Taylor teachers do an outstanding job of educating students every day.  So, thanks you to all members for always doing the best for the students!

A special thanks to the following committee members who gave so generously of their time and talents in judging these scholarships: Deborah O'Connor, chairperson   Debra Zielinski, Teresa Bartaway, Heather Roberts, Rebecca Collins and Paula Long.

Congratulations to the entire class of 2014 and thank you to teachers for always giving 100 percent. 

• $2,500 Scholarships were awarded to:  Anna Ciarlino (top), Harry S. Truman High School; Melissa Woloszyk (at right), John F. Kennedy High School; and James A. Bergler (middle photo), son of Hoover Band Director James Bergler. 
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• $50 JROTC Achievement Awards were given to Courtney Bonneau, John F. Kennedy High School; and Delores Johnson, Harry S. Truman High School.