Fraternity-Testvériség, 2001 (79. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2001-07-01 / 3. szám
FRATERNITY Page 17 upper level classes and obtained a 4.0 GPA. I made the Dean’s list and will hopefully be asked to join the Psychology Honor Society this next semester. The little time I have left after studying is spent working at St. Louis Bread Co., playing the viola, enjoying the outdoors, and relaxing with friends. The majority of my free time is spent working so that I will be able to afford living on my own once I finish school. After graduating from Maryville. 1 hope to be accepted into a doctorate program for industrial/organizational psychology. Only after completing that program will I have achieved my academic goal. It seems now that I am only at the beginning of what will become my success. My drive to succeed comes from my late great grandmother, Elizabeth Chonka. I realize no matter what challenges I face in life, none can compare to those she faced when she left her homeland, Hungary, at sixteen years old, to start a new life in America. I would like to thank the HRFA for helping to support me in my academic opportunities. ” (Talhia was recommended by Branch Manager Emma Aros.) Ryan N. Lindinger, member of Hobart, Indiana, Branch 176: “I am a senior at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, working toward a Liberal Arts Degree. My major is in Communications with a concentration on Public Relations. I will have minors in Psychology and Organizational Leadership-Supervision. I will be graduating in December of 2002. My longterm goal is to pursue a law degree. As a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, I have held the positions of Social Director, Rush Chairman and New Member Educator. I have also been involved in many philanthropies to raise funds for various charitable organizations. In my free time at college, I enjoy playing sports, such as football and basketball. I am a parishioner at St. Michael Catholic Church, but have attended Grace Reformed Hungarian Church with my grandparents, Nicholas and Margaret Gordon. I have many fond memories of helping my grandparents at the Hungarian Church on “sausage” and “noodle” making days, as a child, as well as learning about my Hungarian heritage. Receiving this scholarship will help defray tuition costs at Purdue for the upcoming semester. Thank you for having considered my request.” (Ryan was recommended by Branch Manager Kati Mischak.) Timothy A. Schumacher, member of Lorain, Ohio, Branch 31: “I am currently enrolled in both the Secondary Education certification program and the Masters of Education program at Chapman University through its Tucson, Arizona branch. Upon completion of the program and my commitment to the military, I plan on becoming a high school social studies teacher and coach. I am two- thirds of the way through the program and plan on graduating in July 2002. Presently, I am stationed at Davis- Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. I am a Lieutenant in the 355 Supply Squadron and am responsible for all of the ground fuel and aviation fuel on the base. In addition to working at the base and taking classes towards my graduate degree, I coach the defensive line and tight ends at Sunnyside High School. While the demands on my time are high, being around the student athletes at Sunnyside has made me believe that working with teenagers is what I was meant to do. I know that the extrinsic rewards are not the greatest in public education, but the intrinsic rewards more than make up for any shortcomings the profession may have. I would like to thank the HRFA for providing financial assistance to students and in the process helping to make dreams and goals a reality.” (Tim was recommended by Branch Manager Emma Aros.) Daniel R. Wakefield, member of Youngstown, Ohio, Branch 22: “One’s character is comprised of one’s experiences and involvement. Throughout this past year, I have become involved in numerous activities, not only in my church, but also in my community. For two nights a week, I am a teacher in my parish’s CCD program. My role varies, as I am a teacher’s aide one night and a teacher the other night. This has provided me with invaluable information about how children respond to me and has given me different classroom perspectives. In the summer, I also volunteer my time at our parish festival. This experience is also particularly rewarding to me, since I get to interact with many different people in my church. My activities also extend beyond the church and into the community. Throughout the year, I volunteer with a local organization called Just for Kids. The program provides tutoring assistance to disadvantaged children. This past summer, I was also a counselor for their summer program. The organization emphasizes teaching children academic and real life skills. My involvement with this pro-
