Fraternity-Testvériség, 1998 (76. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1998-07-01 / 3. szám
Page 32 TESTVÉRISÉG Habitat for Humanity and a tutoring program that teaches children to read. After my graduation, I plan to come home to my family and teach at a school in the area. Again, I thank everyone involved for the contribution to my education.” Jennifer was recommended by Emma Aros, Branch Manager JENNIFER PERRITT CHERYL ELIZABETH PUCKETT Member of Br. 213 “I am of Hungarian descent and all of my maternal great- grandparents were Hungarian immigrants earlier this century, and my maternal grandparents have kept a closeness to Hungary. This closeness includes visits to the country and keeping in touch with relatives currently living in and around Budapest. I am proud of my Hungarian heritage and hope to someday pass it to my own children and grandchildren. It is my grandmother, Agnes Haydu, who made me aware of the possibility to apply for student assistance from the HRFA where she has been a branch manager since 1961. My father is a retired Army captain, so I traveled often during my childhood. However, I consider the small city of Logan in southern West Virginia to be my hometown. In 1993,1 moved to Huntington, West Virginia, where I attended Marshall University and received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Geology in December of 1997. During my years at Marshall, I have been active with community blood drives and have participated in charity events such as the March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon. The past two years, I have been employed in the Geology Section of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District. With this job, I have received awards recognizing dedication to my work duties, but more importantly I have gained valuable knowledge about geotechnical applications and have expanded my understanding of geology. During the spring semester of 1998,1 attended Marshall University Graduate College and took classes dealing with Environmental Sciences. During this semester, I also applied to other graduate schools with the hope of being accepted into a program where I may receive a Master’s of Geology (which, unfortunately I not available at Marshall University). This past month I was awarded, and accepted, a graduate assistantship to Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas. Upon achieving my degree, I hope to be able to work for a corporation that is involved with either geohydrology and the conservation of water or with the exploration and retrieval of petroleum. The HRFA’s generous contribution. I also thank my grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Haydu, for her recommendation.” JESSICA L. RICO Member of Br. 31 “First and foremost I would like to extend my most sincere gratitude to the HRFA for presenting me with the Student Aid scholarship. Since tuition is on the rise, this student aid award will assist me with the costly expenses of college tuition. Currently, I am a third year student at Lorain County Community college pursuing JESSICA L. RICO an Associate degree in nursing. Upon completing the degree, I plan to continue my education entering the Bachelor of Nursing program through Akron University. After completing the Bachelor’s degree, I hope to continue on to a Master’s degree program. I am very proud of my Hungarian heritage and very fortunate to be a member of the Federation. I feel honored to be chosen as a recipient of this generous award and thank each and every individual who has contributed to this fund. In today’s society, it is very important to continue one’s education beyond high school. I again thank you for your assistance with helping me achieve my goals. Last but not least, I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to Mrs. Emma Aros, Manager of Branch 31, for the recommendation to the student aid scholarship program.” GABRIELLA SELMECZY Member of Br. 15 ‘“Always remember who you are,”’ my father would tell me on quiet evenings in our living room, as we were talking about home and our roots by the warm fireplace. My family and I arrived in the U.S. in 1987 when I was eleven years old, hoping to find a new home in the New World. We left our old home to come to the States, because we longed for freedom and an opportunity to start a new life. God has helped us in our efforts to launch our new existence, and today we are thankful for the opportunity we have been given. I am a proud citizen of the U.S., but I still call Hungary my ‘mother’ country. I consider myself a Hungarian- American, who is lucky enough to be able to call herself an American and a Hungarian simultaneously. Although we are members of the Roman Catholic Church, my family also belongs to the Hungarian Reformed Church of Phoenix, Arizona, the only Hungarian church in the area. Maintaining our heritage is an essential part of our lives. I am currently majoring in Microbiology at Arizona State University and would like to continue my studies. With the support of this scholarship, I would have the opportunity to continue my studies and eventually go to graduate school. My ultimate goal is to work with patients as a Physician Assistant. As a volunteer at Thunderbird Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, AZ, I assist health care professionals as well as
