LIST OF 2009 SCHOLARSHIPS *list subject to change Name Against All Odds Alice Nahabedian Alumni and Friends of Belmont High School s Barry J. Harrington Belmont Center Merchants s Belmont High School P.T.O. s Belmont Patrolman's Association Belmont Savings Bank s Belmont Tennis Association Belmont Town Club s Belmont Woman's Club Criteria Student who has achieved academic success in spite of challenging obstacles. GPA no less than 2.5. Must be a Winn Brook Elementary School graduate attending 4 year college in pursuit of an education in either American History of Education. Must have attended Belmont High School for four years; be continuing on to a program of higher education; be motivated to complete that course of education. GIVEN SOPHOMORE YEAR A student committed to earning an Associates Degree, Certificate or Technical Degree in a post high school setting. Demonstrates financial need. Academic achievement and a strong school spirit. Graduate pursuing higher education in Criminal Justice or Forensic Science High degree of scholastic excellence with unusual skill and promise in arts, science, athletics, or other extracurricular activity (1 to a Boy and 1 to a Girl) Awarded to a deserving tennis player or manager selected by the tennis coach. Belmont Citizen only. Good Citizenship Award - Outstanding student within the building - 1 boy and 1 girl. A student (male or female) who has demonstrated both leadership qualities and an active interest in women's issues. Financial need. Ranks in the middle 50% and is planning to attend an accredited college.
Belmont Women's Rotary BHS Student Government s Brian and Shaun Riley Camilla French Carl Westphal Century 21 s Charles Crisafulli Charles F. Napoli Class of 76 Clyde Meyerhaufer Award Cosmo De Stefano East Cambridge Savings Bank s Student intending to further their education in nursing and/or teaching. Active participation in student government and demonstrates leadership qualities award to one graduating senior. Demonstrates a high level of excellence in the study of History. Will complete 10 hours of community service with the Belmont Historical Society after receiving scholarship notification. Academic achievement - Graduating senior deemed worthy by the principal of BHS Awarded to two students; 1 male, 1 female. Students who show financial need, academic achievement - student has shown great improvement and involvement in extra curricular activities. A graduating senior who will be attending a four year college who reflects qualities of character and leadership during his/her years in the Belmont Public School system. Athletic and academic achievement The scholarship committee to decide criteria. College bound boy or girl who participated in athletics, considered a leader by coaches and peers with a strong work ethic, good sportsmanship. Given to student who demonstrates need, but this should not be a restrictive category. Recipient should be considering a college major in business or accounting Academic achievement and strong levels of school spirit - One scholarship will go to a senior who will be attending a four year college, and one scholarship will go to a senior who will be attending a two year business/technical school.
Edmund Bakon Eleanor Roberta Walker Frank Napoli Friends of Belmont Wrestling Guy & Madeline Arno Nursing Howard Sharpe Fund John Olin John Sullivan Joseph D. McNeill Major Stephen Tholander, Jr. Malcolm Hecht Mary E. Whitney Mount Auburn Hospital Nursing Awarded to the highest Grade point recipient of students pursuing a career in education. Worthy student who plans to continue their education and major in education Athletic and academic achievement A graduating senior who has participated in BHS Wrestling program and has exhibited qualities of leadership and good sportsmanship, and good citizenship both within the wrestling program, the school, and the community. Girl student intending to major in nursing A graduating senior who will be attending a four-year college and who has contributed most to the Belmont community through civic service. Graduating senior who will be attending a four-year college and who shall be considered worthy by the awarding committee on the ground of general merit and need. Graduating senior who will attend a four-year college and has excelled academically and who is a member of the football team in good standing. Senior who is a member of the boy's or girl's track team and who scored at least one point for the track team in his or her senior year and who plans to attend a four-year college. Environmentally concerned student with love of the outdoors. Graduating senior who will be attending a four-year college and who is interested in furthering their education in science and engineering. Student majoring in Business - 1 boy, 1 girl Acceptance by an accredited nursing program. GPA 3.0 and above.
Nager/Lapidus Science s National Honor Society Norma Lee Shaw '67 Parts s Patricia Saia Paul D. Hanson Paul Kelley Pizzi Family s POMS Music s R. Gerald Kelley Male or Female of any ethnic background. One boy and one girl. Member of the National Honor Society. Graduating BHS senior continuing to art school or exceptional contribution/ achievement in art, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and/or other visual art forms as judged by arts faculty. is awarded to a BHS graduating senior for his/her outstanding contribution to the Performing Arts Company. This person has enthusiastically promoted all aspects of theatre through his/her example of excellent work and dedication to the organization. Chosen by BHS Committee following guidelines set up by the Patricia Saia Committee at Butler School. Recipient must be a former Butler School student who is furthering his or her education at either a 2 or 4 year college or a technical school. A graduating senior who participated in athletics. A graduating senior who will be attending a four-year college and is a deserving athlete. Academically motivated senior with demonstrated financial need Must be an active participant in BHS music program and recommended by the Performing Arts Department Good Citizenship Award - Outstanding student within the building.
Retired Men's Club of Arlington Richard Allen Learning Center Richard Burnham Richard Price (Lions) s Roses From Katie Rotary Club of Belmont s Ruth Achorn Fund Sandra Bailey Kendall Stoneham Savings Bank Applicant must be a senior in high school. The senior must be certain of admission into an accredited school of higher learning. The senior must plan to attend that school after graduation. The general qualifications for consideration are: Special consideration will be given to a candidate who is related to a member of the Retired Men's Club, however it is not a primary requisite. Good character, good academic abilities, need of financial assistance and involvement in extracurricular activities, community activities and work experience. Recipient who plans to pursue education at four year college/university and who has been enrolled in the Learning Center for all of his/her tenure at BHS. Demonstrated exemplary motivation in coursework and extracurricular activities. Performed at or above potential. Financial need; involved in music; shows service and leadership in school. One Male and One Female. Academic achievement, good character, and has a financial need. Must be Belmont Resident who is a four (4) year member of the graduating class. Consideration will be given first to a relative of a Belmont Lions Club member, then to other applicants. Demonstrates a commitment to the welfare of the Belmont Community. May not accept additional scholarships. Student with definite plan for higher education who is in financial need and has demonstrated qualities of generosity and altruism. Special consideration to a recipient who is dedicated to environment and/o helping others who are in need. Recipient must have financial need. A graduating senior pursuing a career in nursing. Designed for a student majoring in Music who also demonstrates financial need
Teddy Lee & Donald Ray The Katherine A. Kingston Thelma Burns Town of Belmont s Walter Hanf Westlund Family William Bettencourt William Rudman Recipient must be a varsity letter winner in football and demonstrate fine leadership abilities. This scholarship will be given to a graduating senior with identified financial need, who is pursuing a degree in the sciences (preference given to chemistry), and who is scheduled to attend Wellesley College. The primary qualification will be financial need. If no graduating students meet the requirements, the scholarship will roll over to the next year. Awarded to a senior METCO student who will be attending four year college; who has shown leadership and have become involved in BHS and/or Town of Belmont. Recipients chosen by the Treasurer's Office. Recipient must be active in local government or community service Academic achievement, extra curricular interests and financial need. Academic achievement and financial need Given to a student who possesses a passion of history. This student has the highest grades in this subject.