President Adrian Tinsley, Chairman of the Board of Higher Education Steve Tocco, Emily Harrison, Kelly Famolare and Jennifer Grunin. Senator Paul Tsongas Scholarship recipients from the nine state colleges were recognized at a luncheon held at the State House in April. This is the third year the scholarships have been awarded. Bridgewater State College students Dawn Brooder, Kelly Famolare, Molly Gilmour, Jennifer Grunin, Emily Harrison and Jamie Tanguay were the recipients of the scholarship created to honor the life and work of the late U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas. Tsongas Scholars receive a full, four-year scholarship to a state college.
Students selected are among the most academically talented students in the state.
The program is designed to further Senator Tsongas belief in the need for an educated citizenry and the role public higher education plays in meeting that need. Senator Tsongas served as chairman of the state Board of Regents, a predecessor body for the Board of Higher Education. Those speaking at the luncheon focused on the achievements of the man for whom the scholarship is named as well as those of this year s recipients. I would like to congratulate all of this year s recipients. It is a tribute to both you and your families that you have achieved this level of academic achievement, said Stephen P. Tocco, chairman of the Board of Higher Education.