Fraternity-Testvériség, 2010 (88. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

2010-01-01 / 1. szám

Fraternity I Testvériség

Brandon Szuch—member of Branch 197

“Success is going from failure to failure without the loss of enthusiasm.” (Cliff Bleszinski)

I am a senior at Keystone College.

I am going for a bachelor’s degree of visual arts with a concentration in Graphic Design. I grew up in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania and decided to attend Keystone College because of their reputable art program. Over the past three years, I have had a well-rounded education in the fine arts but decided to concentrate in graphic design because it allows me to incorporate all the traditional art media along with today’s technology.

I believe that it is our duty to use God’s gifts and opportunities to help others. I like to use my creative art skills to bring awareness to social issues that our country is faced with and also worldwide issues concerning poverty and famine. In the near future, I would like to organize charity events where artists including myself could sell artwork with the proceeds benefiting a certain cause. I am currently involved with a service-learning project with Camp Lackawanna, and it is showing me the great benefit helping my community has for both the organization and the students. The students get real-world experience with client-based communication and work flow while the organization gets the high quality needed service that they may not have a budget for. I believe that it’s important to help the community that has supported me for so long. I would like to thank the HRFA for this opportunity for financial aid. It is the generous organizations like the HRFA that will help today’s youth strive to do great things for their community, humanity and beyond.

—Brandon was recommended by Joseph and Maria Berei

Brian Podnar—member of Branch 151

Entering my senior year in college,

I thought that things would settle down a bit, but I have found myself taking on more responsibilities, and I am busier than ever. I am a senior communications

major at Saint Vincent College, hoping to attend graduate school or pursue a career in TV or radio after I graduate. The past few months have been full of graduate school applications and senior projects as well as doing promotional videos for my school. My crowning accomplishment of my college career happened last spring when a group of my classmates and I were asked by our college to produce a promotional video for the school made entirely by students. It was a challenging two months, but our final product was outstanding and is currently being used by the college for freshman orientation. I have also produced videos on reunions at Saint Vincent, and my school curriculum has more than prepared me for a career in this field. Next semester, in addition to my classes, I will be interning at a television station in Pittsburgh. When I found out I got the internship, I was excited because one day, I hope to work in television, and I realized this is my opportunity to get my foot in the door. In addition to all of this, I also work in the Sports Information Department of the college, filming and editing footage from the various athletic events on campus. It was that job that first got me interested in television, and over the past four years, my skills and knowledge in my field of work have grown incredibly. I attribute that to the amazing teachers and mentors I have had throughout my life. It was their wisdom and advice that taught me to never give up on my goals, and if I worked hard enough, I could achieve anything.

—Brian was recommended by Mrs. Margaret Fabri

Devin Macri—member of Branch 151

I am currently in my third year of college. I attend Geneva College, Community College of Beaver County, and will finish my college education at Slippery Rock University. My major is Business Administration and Management. I am working towards a financial based type of job in the future. I attend Clinton United Methodist Church and have performed several building maintenance projects in our small country church. I have participated in many church projects, which include the 30-hour famine, vacation Bible school, and Christmas Shoeboxes for children in third-world countries. I am very active in sports. I enjoy baseball, softball, golf and bowling. I have participated in the Big Brothers and Sisters softball tournaments. As a captain of my high school football and baseball teams, I have learned many important qualities that will remain with me for the rest of my life. Hard work, team work, respect and perseverance are just a few. I have been a member of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America since 1998. This is a great way to preserve my Hungarian heritage. I look forward to attending the annual Hungarian Home picnic; the goulash and the bacon are out of this world.

I want to thank the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America and Joe Fabri for their consideration in this scholarship opportunity. With the economic situation, any help is greatly appreciated. Put your faith and trust in God, and He will guide your path.

—Devin was recommended by Director Joe Fabri

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