Fraternity-Testvériség, 2003 (81. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2003-04-01 / 2. szám
Page 26 TESTVÉRISÉG Katherine Kormos, member of Branch 22, Youngstown, Ohio: “I would like to thank the HRFA for the scholarship, which I will gladly use toward my education. Next fall, I will be a Senior at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. I have a double major in Communications and Spanish. My extracurricular activities include writing for The Carroll News and being a member in Lambda Pi Eta, which is the National Communication Association Honor Society. Also, in recent months I completed 450 hours with the Americorps MS(2) +C program. In this volunteer program I tutored struggling 8th graders in Math and Science. In order to improve my foreign language skills, I will study in Valencia, Spain, next fall. There I will live with a host family, and I plan to travel throughout Europe during my visit. In the spring semester, after I return from Spain, I hope to intern for a Cleveland public relations firm. After graduation, I hope to combine my studies and work in public relations for an international corporation. My goal is to earn a Master’s Degree within five years after graduation and continue to work internationally. Once again, I would like to thank the HRFA for this scholarship and for helping make my goals possible.” Eric and Katherine Kormos were recommended by John K. Morey, Vice Chair, Board of Directors. Nicholas Paul London, member of Branch 54, Punxutawaney, Pennsylvania: “I am a sophomore at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA. I work part-time at Folgers Dining Hall which is located on campus. I am employed as a Chef’s assistant, helping him with various tasks. I am a Management Information Systems major (MIS). I hope to learn a lot about computers and how to apply that knowledge to a work situation. I enjoy working with computers, and I believe that the MIS major is a good career choice. I am very grateful for the scholarship.” Réka M. Posta, member of Branch 198, Ligonier, Pennsylvania: “During the past year and a half at the University of Pittsburgh, I have seen people go through many changes, including myself. For the most part I have enjoyed every second of my college life, with the exception of September 11th and the recent war in Iraq. I spend much of my free time volunteering at organizations such as the Student Volunteer Outreach where we help clean up the parks in Pittsburgh and bring awareness to the environment throughout the city. Another organization that I am involved with is Americore. I have been a member of the Jumpstart Pittsburgh for over a year. Jumpstart is a program which supplements children’s learning by focusing on literacy skills. Most of the preschools we work with are inner city schools that usually have a high ratio of children to teachers. We work with these kids to help them prepare for kindergarten. We spend anywhere from two to four days a week helping out in the schools, with activities, preparing lunch, and especially reading with them. I also play the organ at the Hungarian Reformed Church in Vintondale, Pennsylvania, whenever I can. I try to stay involved at school, where I joined a rac- quetball league, thus meeting new people with the same interests. My goals are to study Political Science at the University of London, England. When I return to the United States I hope to bring back with me a new and more extensive point of view on politics and the affairs of different states. I thank you for your kind support.” Reka was recommended by her father, Rev. Dr. Joseph Posta, Branch Manager. Kristen Mandi, member of Branch 2, Cleveland, Ohio: “I am currently pursing a degree in Horse Production and Management at the Ohio State University. I became interested in horses while volunteering at Pegasus Farm, a farm that uses horses for the rehabilitation of handicapped children. I volunteered over 350 hours, performing the many duties necessary in the upkeep and training of over 20 horses at this facility. From my experience at Pegasus Farm, I have decided to dedicate my post high school years to obtaining a degree that will allow me to train horses. Thank you for the scholarship.”
