Scholarships awarded to three Carmichaels students
Three Carmichaels Area School District graduates are the recipients of three scholarships.
Douglas Kowalewski and Samantha Smith were each awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Paul and Dolores Jazwa Lavins Scholarship Fund.
Each year, the fund awards two $5,000 scholarships, renewable each year for four years, to two deserving Carmichaels seniors. This is the 15th year this scholarship has been given at Carmichaels.
Ty Cole was the recipient of the Michael E. Holupka Jr. and Kathleen Marinoff Gift Fund, which awards a $1,000 scholarship each year for no longer than five years to a deserving Carmichaels senior. This fund has been an active part of Carmichaels’ graduation for the past 16 years.
Douglas Kowalewski is the son of Robert and Rita Kowalewski of Crucible. He plans to attend Gettysburg College and major in history.
Samantha Smith is the daughter of Warren and Diane Smith of Carmichaels. She plans to attend West Virginia University and major in nursing.
Ty Cole is the son of Robyn and Angela Cole of Carmichaels. He plans to attend Salem International University and major in physical education.
The criteria for both scholarship selections include need, grades,’ co-curricular participation, contributions to the school and a positive attitude toward the need for a college education.