Class of 2020 Scholars

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

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with the education and community I needed to 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.”

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.”

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!”

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.”

Christopher Gutowski ’20 Hometown: Lynn, Mass. Major: Business administration with a concentration in finance Scholarship: John and Martha Zocchi Charitable Fund

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“Thank you from the bottom of my heart! This scholarship really helped me through school. I am working toward getting my CPA and becoming a financial advisor and could not do it without my Salem State degree.”

Danilda Maria ’20 Hometown: Lynn, Mass. Major: Social work Scholarship: Eleanor Blazer Powlesland Scholarship

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“With my degree I plan to help others— in particular, the vulnerable population— so that I may improve their well-being. Living in Lynn, I know the struggles that this diverse population faces on a daily basis. I would like to be their beacon of hope in a crisis. My scholarship helped me tremendously and I hope others will benefit from scholarships in the same way that I did.”

Joyce Martins ’20 Hometown: Lynnfield, Mass. Major: Education major with a concentration in elementary education and an interdisciplinary studies double major with a concentration in American studies Endowment: The Class of 1948 Endowed Scholarship Fund, The Class of 1952 Scholarship Endowment, Richard W. Webbe & Alumni Plaza Scholarship, Albert J. Robinson Scholarship, and People’s United Community Foundation of Eastern Massachusetts

“Everything I do is for my

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daughters. Thank you for helping me inspire them. As a mom, immigrant and first-generation college student, higher education was not something I thought possible. Your generosity has helped me in the pursuit of my dreams, and I am forever grateful.”

Claudia Mejia Nasciment ’20 Hometown: North Adams, Mass. Major: Business administration with a concentration in marketing Scholarship: Ettinger Family Endowment Fund Business

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“I want to say thank you to the donors that afforded me an opportunity to receive a scholarship. They showed me I had support and that my hard work would pay off. Thank you for helping me achieve my goals and I look forward to my future aspirations. Receiving a scholarship has pushed me to set even greater goals and because of them I am committed to achieving these goals. Once again, thank you.”