In recognition of their exemplary achievements, four Joel Barlow High School senior students recently received awards from The Weller Foundation, Incorporated.
The Recipient of the $500 Eleanor F. Moore Business Award is Jonas Hawk, son of David and Helene Hawk of Redding. This award was established in 1973 to honor an outstanding senior who has demonstrated the ability to achieve recognition in business. Jonas will be attending Marist College in the fall to study Business Administration.
The recipient of the $500 Paul W. Broggi Communications Award is Max Monson, son of David and Allyson Monson of Redding. This award was established in 1986 to honor an outstanding senior who has demonstrated the ability to achieve recognition in communications. Max will be attending George Washington University to study Political Science in the Fall.
The recipient of the $500 Senior Science Award is Meghan Ogrinz, the daughter of Michael Ogrinz and Monica Black of Easton. This award was established in 1962 to honor an outstanding senior who has demonstrated the ability to achieve recognition in science. Maeghan plans to attend the University of California Santa Barbara to study Biology and Engineering in the fall. Meghan was also one of three finalists for the Barton L. Weller Scholarship. Her participation and completed project earned her a $500 Finalist Award. Her project was entitled, “Interactive Database for Healthcare Stations in Remote Locations.” The Barton L. Weller Scholarship was established in 1978 and is presented to a senior for a 5-month original independent study or research project.
The Weller Foundation, Incorporated is a non-profit organization that was established in 1962 to provide financial assistance to educational, charitable, and civic organizations. It is well-known in the area for its numerous scholarship programs, student awards, and other supporting contributions.