URock Awards College Scholarship To Adult Education Graduate Melissa Kennard

Fri, 05/29/2015 - 5:00am

At the Five Town CSD Adult Education graduation event on May 21, Deborah Meehan of University College at Rockland awarded a scholarship for one college course to graduating student, Melissa Kennard.

"Melissa was nominated by the teachers of the Five Town CSD Adult Education Program as a capable and motivated student ready to take the next step into the college environment," said Deborah Meehan. "This scholarship will allow Melissa to enroll in one college course in the fall and test her abilities and interest at the college level," added Meehan.

Kennard was surprised and excited by the recognition and the confidence shown in her abilities.

As Meehan noted, "Sometimes life events get in the way of pursuing educational goals. Melissa has completed a milestone by finishing high school. Now we want to urge her on to the next level."