Chapter Hosts End-of-Year Awards Night

The chapter held its annual Awards Night in person in May with 200 people attending. Jessica Morgenstern, chapter vice president of scholarships, served as master of ceremonies, and chapter leaders helped to present the scholarships. Ten students were recognized and received scholarships totaling $120,000. Each student recipient responded to a thought-provoking question, giving the audience some insight into their personalities and abilities. This was another impressive group! The chapter also recognized and gave certificates to its Kickstarter Grant recipients, who received their awards in December. Thirty-three K-12 schools received grants of up to $5,000 to bring STEM education into the classroom. There was also a $25,000 contribution to AFCEA International Education Foundation and Shaunté Russell, vice president of membership, accepted the contribution on behalf of the foundation.

Students receiving STEM scholarships this year are (from top left) Caroline Carleton, Morgenstern scholarship; Zach Magee, Skinner scholarship; Albert Cao, Sheahan scholarship); Kaylee Merrill, Skinner scholarship); Bryan Sauber, Chrissy Bobb scholarship; Jeremy Bouma, Cyber Studies scholarship; Thomas Diep, Cyber Studies scholarship; Mischa Desai, Skinner scholarship; Edward Simkins, Skinner scholarship; and Samuel Malta, Cotter scholarship.

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