Fraternity-Testvériség, 2009 (87. évfolyam, 1-3. szám)

2009-07-01 / 3. szám

my chosen career. I think this is what inspired me to pursue Kinesiology as a career. I would like to thank the HRFA for the scholarship which will help me achieve my educational goals. I would also like to thank Teddy Harsaghy for recommending me for the Student Aid scholarship.

Brittany was recommended by Ted Harsaghy, Branch 368 Manager

Elisa Whiteman Member of Branch 2

Elisa Whiteman

I have lived with my mother and father in Avon Lake, Ohio, for the past 11 years. I have one brother, 27, and one sister, 24, who both live in San Francisco, California. My sister and I grew up taking Hungarian dance lessons in the Hungarian Reformed Church that my grandfather attends on a regular basis, and we have tried (with unfortunately little success) to learn to speak some Hungarian. Hopefully, our trip to Hungary this summer has helped.

I graduated from Avon Lake High School in 2007. I am currently enrolled in Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I will finish my college education with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Writing in the spring of 2010. I will be finishing an entire year earlier than anticipated due to a post-secondary program with Lorain County Community College that 1

was a part of in high school, and 1 worked hard in college. I work at the International Headquarters of Mission Network in Grand Rapids as a news writer when I’m not doing school work. Major work there includes interviewing major corporation leaders as well as writing articles and radio broadcasts. I hope to continue working at Mission Network News for at least one year after I graduate.

This summer, I embarked on a trip to find my roots in Hungary with my family and Hungarian grandfather who speaks Hungarian fluently. Then, I attended a leadership forum for one month with InterVarsity in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

With the bit of spare time that 1 have left after school, work and travels, I amuse myself by journaling, writing music, playing the piano and singing. I have participated in several musical theatre performances, countless choir excursions, my home church worship team, and a few songwriter-specific events. 1 hope to continue to use my music for God’s glory as He directs me.

Elisa was recommended by Edward Szabó, Branch 2 Manager

Phillips James McGuckin - Member of Branch 35

Phillips James McGuckin

I am a sophomore Marketing major at Central Michigan University with

the intention of graduating in the year 2012. The classes I will be taking this upcoming semester will be mostly business-oriented with the exception of a philosophy and an astronomy class. While these are just some prerequisite classes that are required for graduation, I look to gain important knowledge that I will carry with me in everything I do.

Throughout my first year at Central Michigan University, I took some communication courses that certainly helped me out with my fear of public speaking. We had to make many speeches and presentations that I feel really helped me in overcoming my fear. I also learned a lot about myself throughout my first year at Central Michigan University. Aside from the fact that I need at least ten hours of sleep at night to get me through the day, I realized that morning classes were not for me. It took a while to get used to the college atmosphere; however, once I got the hang of it, I really enjoyed it.

Most of my life, I have been an athlete, and I planned on being a student- athlete after high school until a knee injury halted my football career. Once I realized that I wouldn’t be playing football, I knew I had to keep myself active so I took part in many intramural sports including flag-football and basketball.

Both of my grandparents were Hungarian with all of my mother’s side of the family being Hungarian as well. My grandfather was a hard-working man in order to provide for the family as my grandmother was a stay-at-home mom taking care of the family. Both of them instilled a Hungarian tradition strongly into their children, teaching responsibility and gratitude to ensure success in our society today. I truly appreciate this opportunity that the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America has provided and accept the Federation’s generous gift toward my studies with gratitude.

Phil was recommended by Katalin Varga, Branch 35 Manager

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