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2009 North of Boston Businesswomen of the Year scholarship recipients |
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The Daily Item Scholarship
Andrea Rovedo of Rockport is the recipient of The Daily Item Scholarship. With family support and encouragement, Andrea believes that she can achieve whatever she puts her mind to. Her high school background included being a 3-sport athlete and member of a choral group along with receiving the Silver Award, the second highest award given in Girl Scouting. Extra curricula programs now take a back seat to working 25 - 30 hours a week to put herself through College.
Andrea has found out at a young age that giving of yourself is the rewarding part of volunteering your time and hopes to continue activities such as singing to the elderly at Den Mar Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Rockport during the holiday season.
Sean Hanlon, NSCC English instructor and academic advisor stated that Andreass classroom interaction reflects a high level of commitment to assisting others, not only in the pursuit of their immediate goals, but for the sake of her own personal development and enrichment. This is evidenced by the high level of development and exuberance she brings to group assignments. He states as her advisor, I remember being struck by how rare a student she is and the refreshing delight it was to be able to facilitate her intellectual progress.
Andrea says that she looks forward to completing her Marketing degree from NSCC in May 2010 and plans to pursue a Bachelors then Masters program.
The Eastern Bank Scholarship
Sarah Garvey is the recipient of the Eastern Bank Scholarship. Sarah is an accounting major with plans to graduate in May 2010 with an Associates Degree in Accounting. With prior college credit, Sarah entered NSCC and has taken both traditional and on-line courses. Referencing NSCCs on-line programs, Professor Mary Beth Nelson noted in her recommendation letter, In such an instructional environment, students are required to assume responsibility for actively learning on an independent basis. Under these conditions, Sarah has demonstrated her devotion to her education while working to support herself.
Sarah had previously received a Medical Administrative Assisting certificate and had been managing an office for a general surgeon. Realizing that she liked working with numbers, she challenged herself by returning to school majoring in accounting. Sarah currently works as a shift supervisor for Starbucks Coffee Company and is a proud parent of a 2 year old daughter named Paige. With the support of her fiancˇ, Sarahs plans following NSCC, are to continue her education for a Bachelors Degree and CPA certification.
The Atlantic Referral Exchange Lynn Chapter of BNI Scholarship
Catie Smith of Wakefield is the recipient of The Atlantic Referral Exchange Lynn Chapter of BNI Scholarship. She is enrolled in the Business Administration program.
Catie was raised by her father in a single parent household along with a sister. Due to the high cost of a college education, Catie had to withdraw from a private institution after 1 year and join the workforce early on. She gained experience in the insurance industry and received her Brokers License along with Property & Casualty Licenses. However she knew she needed and wanted a college degree and enrolled at North Shore Community College.
Thomas Mazzarini of the NSCC English Department stated in his recommendation that She is not afraid to leave the confines of the classroom in order to further develop and strengthen her expertise within her study area. Catie is a self-motivated, well-organized student who performs all tasks in a superior manner.
Catie noted in her essay that she has gone through some rough times but is appreciative and optimistic about the opportunities afforded her. She is flourishing at NSCC with a 3.9 GPA, is a member of the Economics and Finance Club, has been inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for 2-year institutions, and has received a Service Award. Caties goal is to continue her education beyond NSCC at Bentley University.
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