Chamber Foundation Honors Area Students

Each spring, a number of the region's most outstanding high school seniors are recognized with scholarships from the Chamber Foundation of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. On Friday May 9, Chamber members and guests have an opportunity to meet the scholarship winners, when a total of $29,500 in scholarships will be awarded at the "Good Morning" breakfast event. These awards are either endowed or funded by companies and individuals, and a total of 19 scholarships for either $2,000 or $1,500 are being presented this year. The event starts at 6:45 a.m. with coffee, then a buffet breakfast, at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Leominster at 99 Erdman Way. HealthAlliance is the main sponsor for the breakfast, which is moderated by Barbara Roy. Chairman for the Scholarship Committee, Jack Doolin, senior vice president of human resources at Workers' Credit Union, heads a group that selects scholarship recipients from among college-bound seniors in the Chamber's service area. The sole basis for selection is merit--in all aspects of students' endeavors, from academics and sports to volunteer work and employment.