Friday, July 1, 2011

Mayor’s 6th Annual Scholars Awards

The Mayor’s 6th Annual Scholars Awards held at the Ramada Inn in Essington last night honored over 100 students from area schools in Chester. The awards dinner was held to recognize student’s academic excellence, community service, and collegiate attainment. Mayor Butler was there to welcome guests and Superintendent Dr. Joyce Wells was there to represent the Chester Upland School District. The Keynote Speaker was Jillian Patricia Pirtle, Miss Black Pennsylvania, USA 2011. The event was sponsored by Conoco Phillips Trainer Refinery which gave 3 students $1,000 each in scholarships.

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