Woman's Club of Danbury/ New Fairfield Awards Scholarships

Since 1982, the Woman's Club of Danbury/ New Fairfield has been awarding scholarships to local high school seniors. Through the years,$178,645 dollars has been awarded through the club's yearly Poinsettia fundraisers.

This year seven high school seniors received $1800.00 each and one student received $700.00 for outstanding Volunteerism for a total of $11,500.00. Members of the Education Committee review the applications and select the winners for their academic excellence, school participation, and community involvement. The scholarships are given to the students at their respective school's Award Ceremony.

Sarina Gersten and Daniel Salomao were selected from Danbury High School. The Alternative Center for Excellence winner was Jennifer Medina. Natalee Brenner won for Henry Abbott Technical School. From New Fairfield High School the winner was Olivia Hanisch. Laura Mezzetta was the recipient from Immaculate High School. The Volunteerism Award was given to Christopher Rodriquez from Danbury High School.