Fraternity-Testvériség, 2001 (79. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2001-07-01 / 3. szám
FRATERNITY Page 27 there for a few years, both in the summer and during school, forcing me to manage my time carefully as my school courses grew increasingly harder and more time- consuming. I also put this love of computers together with my writing skills, an another childhood interest of mine, to get a job as a video game columnist and reporter for a major web site that receives over two million hits per month. It was an interesting experience because I never met any of my coworkers in person, communicating with them solely electronically. My interest in the Naval Academy was initially spurred by the Academy’s Summer Seminar program, which basically serves as a several days long summer camp for high school juniors interested in learning more about the Academy. I was very impressed by what I saw. Although prior to that point I was positive that I was going to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, after a long summer of thinking it over, I decided to apply to both. However, once I found that I had been accepted to the Academy, 1 didn’t apply anywhere else. I am now in my second year at the Academy and finally have the specter of plebe year far in the past. Although life here is by no means easy and there is a long and difficult three years ahead of me, it is nonetheless very rewarding and I feel I am prepared: physically, by the strenuous preparation I went through before arriving; mentally, by the excellent instruction I received at my school; and spiritually, through the teaching, mentoring, and support of my family, church, and school. I look forward to what lies ahead of me with some trepidation but also with a lot of excitement and anticipation because I know that God has prepared me for this. I’m ready to go forward in the demanding but noble profession of defending my country as an officer in the United States Navy or Marine Corps. (Arpad was recommended by Branch Manager Teri Pflum.) Gretchen Sutto, member of Branch 182: “I am a sophomore at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. I am a member of the alto saxophone section in the marching band at Central. In my home church, Heritage Church, United Church of Christ, I am a Sunday school teacher, and I also assist with our Vacation Bible School. I have attended the Hungarian Youth Camp in Lutherville, Pennsylvania, the past few summers, and this year I began my studies to be a CIT. My future goal is to be a high school counselor, but first I am working towards my Teaching Certificate. I wish to teach Spanish for a few years before going for my Master’s in Counseling. My major is Spanish and my minor is English. Also, I was honored to be on the Dean’s list this past Spring Semester.” (Gretchen was recommended by Director Tibor Nagy) r---------------------------------------------------------------N ATTENTION graduating high school students!!!! You may be eligible for up $3,000 for your college tuition costs! The National Fraternal Congress of America intends to award up to $35,000 in undergraduate scholarships for use during the 2002-2003 academic year. Awards will be made to graduating high school students based on demonstrated commitment to volunteer activities. Eight Volunteer Scholars will be awarded up to $3,000 each and 11 Honorable Mention recipients will be awarded up to $1,000 each. Please contact the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America at 2001 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036-1011. Telephone: 202-328-2630. E-mail: hrfa@capu.net. Contact person: Teri Pflum. Or visit the NFCA web site at www.nfcanet.ora for more information. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2002 V_________________________________________________________________/
