Woods Hole Woman's Club Scholarship Awards Announced

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club awarded scholarships to three Precinct One high school seniors at the group’s April 12 meeting. Scholarship winners are Madison Andrade, Emily Freedman and Samuel Newman, all students at Falmouth High School.

Madison Andrade is a member of the National Honor Society of art, math, and music and tutors younger children in several areas. She is the captain of the gymnastics team, plays on the golf team, is a dancer, and also plays flute in the school band. Madison volunteers at her church and the Falmouth Service Center. Her career goal is nurse practitioner.

Emily Freedman is an honor student and a member of the National Math Honor Society. She has played varsity basketball and tennis and helped younger children pursue both these sports. She plays in both the Symphony and Jazz Bands. She plans to study to become a nurse practitioner.

Sam Newman is in the National Honor Society and the National Math Honor Society. He has played varsity baseball and golf and hopes to play golf in college. Sam has not yet decided on a college major.

The Scholarship Committee, headed by Priscilla Ruegg, presented the scholarship winners with a special cake for all to enjoy.

Following these festivities, Master Gardener Will Clark spoke to the group about a variety of ways home gardens can be both beautiful and make a positive contribution to the Cape’s ecosystem. Planting native plants that provide food and habitat for wild animals and approaches to edible landscaping were two of the topics discussed and illustrated with photographs.

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club brings members together to provide enrichment and mutual helpfulness for the betterment of Woods Hole and the surrounding communities. Monthly meetings from October through April include informative presentations, entertainment, and social events. Members raise money for college scholarships and support other community organizations through various club activities. New members are welcomed at any time during the year. Information about membership is available from Susan Houghton at 508-540-0578.

Fund raising for future scholarship awards will begin on May 3 with the Annual Scholarship Tea from 3-5 PM.

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Students awarded scholarships by Woods Hole Woman’s Club, left to right:

Madison Andrade, Samuel Newman, Emily Freedman.

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