Since 1947, the Sippican Woman’s Club has awarded scholarships to students who reside in Marion. In the past, scholarships have been funded by proceeds from the club’s annual Holiday House Tour. Due to the pandemic, the past three years scholarships have been funded by donations from both individuals and the sale of red, white and blue luminaria kits to celebrate the Fourth of July. The club’s fundraiser aptly named “Illuminate to Educate”.
The Club’s Scholarship Committee (Ellen Johnston, Eileen Merlino, and Kathleen Tibbetts) is pleased to announce the names of the ten Marion residents graduating from high school who will be awarded scholarships toward higher learning. Scholarship recipients include seven graduating seniors from ORR Regional High School – Kate Feeney (Elon University); Failenn Fitzpatrick (College of the Holy Cross); Paige Fuller (Elon University); Jacksen Martin (undecided); Lauren Rapoza (Fairfield U) recipient of the Lu Chevrier Award for community service; Samuel Williamson (Northeastern U); and Sarah Wyman (Boston College). Other Marion resident graduating seniors include two students from Tabor Academy – Laura Pardo (Villanova University) and Catherine Parks (Providence College): and one student graduating from Bishop Stang – Luke A. Tougas (College of Charleston).
The following continuing education students will be awarded scholarships once they have completed their first semester and submitted their grades: Jacqueline Barrett (U of Mass Amherst); Sydney Feeney (U Conn); Katelyn Luong (Northeastern U); Abigail Mc Fadyen (Temple U); Raegan Rapoza (Bryant U); Mason Tucker (U of Rhode Island); and Maxwell Tucker (U Conn).
The recipient of the Alice Ryder Book Award is Cadogan H. Crete. This award goes to the highest ranking English student in the 8th grade.