Class of 2020 Highlights We are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Class of 2020 Scholars. Here are just a few graduates who have completed their educational journey, thanks to you!
Sam Carroll ’20
Hometown: Beverly, Mass. Major: Nursing Scholarship: Dorothy Stanton Scholarship Award and Mary Powlesland Commager Senior Human Services Scholarship “Salem State provided me with the education and picture community I needed to needed pursue my career as a nurse. I was supported in my endeavors by faculty, staff and students, as well as through the scholarship funds I was awarded. I am grateful to everyone from Salem State who helped me in my journey to success.”
Michael Cookson ’20
Hometown: Beverly, Mass. Major: Political science Scholarship: Walsh Family Award and Daniel J. Mackey Scholarship “This fall I will be enrolled in the Boston University Law School as a Deans scholar which is the highest merit scholarship offered by the university. Scholarship support really let me focus on my studies and removed an enormous amount of stress off my undergraduate experience. It has meant the world to me. Thank you!”
David Casson ’20
Hometown: Georgetown, Mass. Major: History Scholarship: General Scholarship Endowment, Gretchen Stone Cook American History Teacher Scholarship Fund and Dr. Terrence P. O’Donnell Memorial Scholarship Fund “After I complete my student teaching experience, I plan to teach in a middle school or high school as a history and social studies teacher. I can’t put into words how thankful I am to the donors that supported me. I hope one day I can give back and have an impact on students in a similar way. This will hopefully show donors that they have made a difference in my life and helped me through my undergraduate experience.” 10
YOUR IMPACT IN ACTION
Lilianna Cruz ’20
Hometown: Worcester, Mass. Major: Social work major Scholarship: Dr. Mary A. Bradley Scholarship and Ettinger Family Scholarship Fund in Social Work “Because of scholarships I was able to pursue my degree in social work. I hope to work with underprivileged youth in inner cities. Thank you.”
