CHARLOTTE — Three Holy Trinity Middle School eighth-graders were recently awarded the Megan Healy D.C. Scholarship, covering their expenses for the class trip to Washington, D.C., provided by World Strides.
Pictured are winner Maggie Myer (right), who received a full scholarship, and finalists Justin Sparks (left) and Lindsey Miller (center) who received funds for half the trip’s cost.
The Megan Healy Scholarship was established in 1996 in Healy’s memory after her death. She attended St. Patrick School and graduated from Charlotte Catholic High School in 1990. She earned a degree in social work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1995, and after graduation she worked with the local Kidney Foundation.
Each year, eighth-grade students have the opportunity to compete for the scholarship, based on how they answer the following essay questions: What does your faith life mean to you, and how has it molded your behavior?
How have you, as a student, tried or succeeded in helping your community and family? Why do you value being part of Catholic school and this community?
— Kevin Parks
GASTONIA — Students at St. Michael School recently spent a morning learning about different careers from 12 presenters who shared details of their jobs, what their day is like, what type of education and training are needed, and other interesting facts.
Presenters included firefighters from the Gastonia Fire Department, as well as representatives from the Army, an accountant, a lawyer, a habitat restoration specialist, a news reporter/photographer, an air traffic controller, a veterinarian, law enforcement personnel, a sports medicine/athletic trainer, a theologian and a nurse.
— Photo provided by Christine Eagan