Class of 2021 Graduating Scholars

MICHELLE LE ’21

Hometown: Woburn, Mass. Major: Nursing Scholarships: Luke A. Wood and Mary Moore Wood Fund: Nursing, Travis Caffrey Schwidder Memorial Scholarship Award, Kristen Stromberg Memorial Scholarship Fund, Mary E. Coppola Scholarship Fund Post-graduation plans: Work as a nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital with plans to pursue a nurse practitioner degree and certification in psychology.

“Thank you so much to all of the donors, because without you, students like me would not have the opportunity to finish school as easily as I did. Because of your generosity, I had more time to study and be involved on campus, and I’ve experienced so many more opportunities that I would’ve missed had I been working so much, like making a difference for others while being an RA [resident assistant] and being on the volleyball team.”

RYAN NOWAK ’21

Hometown: Salem, Mass. Major: Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance Scholarship: Delphine M. & James B. Sullivan, PhD Scholarship Post-graduation plans: Pursue a Master of Business Administration degree at Salem State University. “I would like to thank you for your extreme generosity and continued support of all Salem State University students. Your support has helped me and many other students be able to work towards our degree and be prepared for our future careers and life.”

Hometown: Rockport, Mass. Major: Music Scholarship: John Finnegan Scholarship Award

Post-graduation plans:

Become certified to teach K-12 music.

“Thank you so much for your scholarship; it means so much to me. My degree wouldn’t have been possible without it. Thank you!”

MALANA MALONSON ’21G

Hometown: Revere, Mass. Major: Master of Science in Behavior Analysis Scholarship: Barbara Ann Sogoloff Scholarship Post-graduation plans: Pursue a PhD to conduct research and teach at the college level.

“I want to thank you for the scholarship I received in the 20-21 academic year. It greatly helped me financially and I appreciated your kind donation.”

OLIVIA MAIMARON ’21

Hometown: Newburyport, Mass. Major: Early Childhood Education Scholarships: Dorothea A. Lyons Scholarship Fund, Class of 1945 Education Scholarship Fund, Class of 1961 Endowed Scholarship Fund Post-graduation plans: Continue in the combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Early Childhood Education program, with plans to become a kindergarten teacher.

“Thank you so much for selecting me as a recipient of the scholarships. I appreciate it and it’s going to help me so much in my future. It has provided me the opportunity to learn something new every day, a privilege that I will always appreciate. Thank you!”