OGDENSBURG – Three high school seniors
who furthering their education and planning to work in health care were
recently honored with Helen S. Randles Scholarships.
The scholarships are presented by the
Society of the United Helpers using funds from an endowment created by the late
Ms. Randles, who served as a volunteer with United Helpers for 46 years.
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| Melissa Barr |
Speaking about Ms. Randles, Scholarship
Committee Chairman, Dr. Ed Gordon, who also serves as Society Board President
said, “Education was very important to her, particularly for young people
looking for careers in health care.”
This year’s winners included two students
from Ogdensburg Free Academy and a student from Madrid-Waddington.
Melissa Barr, of Ogdensburg, will be
attending Russell Sage College with a dual major in biology and physical
therapy. She is the daughter of Nicholas and Annette Barr.
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| Courtney Baker |
Courtney Baker, of Ogdensburg, will enroll
in the dual degree nursing program at SUNY Canton. She is the daughter of
Arthur Baker Jr. and Brandy Baker.
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| Alexis Sullivan |
Alexis Sullivan, of Madrid, will be
attending SUNY Potsdam where she will major in exercise science. She is then
planning to enroll at Clarkson to receive her degree in physical therapy. She
is the daughter of Jennifer Sullivan and
Michael Sullivan.
Dr. Gordon said the decision on whom to
select is never an easy one.
“The quality of applicants this year was
excellent,” he said. “All 15 were definitely worthy, but you three rose to the
top.”
Dr. Gordon also said that he hoped the
Zoom meeting where the scholarships were “presented” would not be the last time
United Helpers hears from the students.
“Part of Helen’s hope in establishing
this scholarship was that you would come back and work with us,” he said. “We
certainly hope you keep us in mind and let us know how you are doing throughout
your careers.”
