FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 26, 2008
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK AWARDS $18,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO QVCC STUDENTS
Citizens National Bank, a longtime and generous supporter of
Quinebaug Valley Community College, presented $18,000 in scholarships to
QVCC students at the annual Awards Night in May.
These scholarships are awarded to 18 academically qualified students with demonstrated financial need who have completed a minimum of 6 credits at QVCC and plan to register at least half-time for the next fall and spring semesters. In addition, they must live in one of the five northeastern Connecticut towns with a Citizens National Bank.
“The Citizens National Bank is proud to be part of the Northeastern Connecticut community, and in its role as one of the leading banks in the area takes great pride in its citizens and its organizations,” said David Conrad, president and chief executive officer of Citizens National Bank. “One of these organizations is Quinebaug Valley Community College. We give to QVCC because it is one organization that can truly help our citizens reach for a better life and make our little area of the world a better place. Over the years we have seen how our donations make a difference in the lives of our citizens, and it truly makes us even prouder to have assisted in this role.”
CNB staff members Nancy Delage, Rob Erskine, Diane Kozaczka, and Patricia Savulis joined Conrad to present the scholarships to Chance Andersen, Jermaine Brock, Jennifer Brousseau Anna Caruso, Stacy Ducharme, Renee M. Gelinas, Elizabeth Hanton, Ashley Hardt, Amanda Livernoche, Rena Masson, Tiffany Mazzarella, Lisa McGann, Anna Pingitore, Satina Salce, Rebecca Shears, Victoria Spink, Brooke Tolan, and Anne Marie Tworzydlo.
“The QVCC Foundation is very fortunate to count Citizens National Bank as a long time friend and one of our most generous benefactors,” said Monique Wolanin, director of college development at QVCC. “As a result of the bank’s support, 100 QVCC students have received over $100,000 in scholarship money. Citizens National Bank truly is a friend and neighbor committed to improving our local community by improving the lives of its students, 75% of whom work while attending QVCC full-time.”
CONTACT
Margie Huoppi
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(860) 774-1133
mhuoppi@qvcc.commnet.edu