A Choir, Some Scholarships, and Honorary Members

A Choir:  An outstanding program began today with Don Parks introducing Pasco Superintendent of Schools, Michelle Whitney, who then introduced Curtis McFadden, director of the McLoughlin Middle School Treble Choir. 

Curtis McFadden, Director,
McLoughlin Middle School Treble Choir

This auditioned choir brought a twinkle to every eye in the room along with an energy level many of us haven't experienced since before retirement. 

Great job to all concerned!

The McLoughlin Middle School Treble Choir

Some Scholarships:  Two Robert J. Handy Scholarships for $900/year for up to four years, were awarded to Caitlynne Burke, Chiawana High School, and Meghan Callaway, Richland High School.  The WSSR-Foundation Scholarship, a one-time $2500 scholarship was awarded to Lizzie Stites of Southridge High School.  Congratulations to these three E8 Scholarship Winners!! 

Caitlynne Burke, Chiawana High School
Robert J. Handy Scholarship

Lizzie Stites, Southridge High School - WSSR/Foundation Scholarship

Meghan Callaway, Richland High School - Robert J. Handy Scholarship

Honorary Members:  President Dottie Stevens presented four very special members their WSSRA Honorary Membership Awards today with some assistance from Jim Bumgarner, E8 Rep to the State Board.  Honorary Members pay no more monthly dues and receive four free lunches during the year. 

L to R:  Dottie Stevens, Sybil Bolkam, Sam De Rosa, Barbara McIntyre, and Jim Bumgarner.
Not pictured was Elizabeth Gladden.

To become an Honorary Member one must have achieved the age of 90 by June 30th, have been a member of WSSRA for twenty years, and have been active, contributing members as identified by committee service, holding office, or involved in activities which support the purposes of WSSRA. Congratulations to each of these very special members!! 

Photos by Andy Eads and Jim Bumgarner