City of Chester Press Release
CHESTER, PA- Mayor John A.
Linder will host Chester’s 9th Annual Mayor’s Scholarship Awards
Banquet recognizing the exemplary academic achievements of Chester’s 8th-12th
grade students. Scholars will be awarded in several distinct categories
highlighting those maintaining exceptional grade point averages and commitment
to community service. Senior aged students were required to submit letters of
recommendation, proof of acceptance to a four year accredited college or
university, essays depicting their chosen career paths, skills acquired through
post-secondary education, as well as, a plan to contribute to hometown
progress. The banquet will be held Tuesday, June 3rd at the Willie
Mae Leake Center, 7th and Yarnall Streets, Chester, Pennsylvania,
from 6-9PM. Among the presentations, an inspirational message is to be
delivered to attendees from Chester WorkReady Program graduate, and current
City of Chester staff member, Ashley Pless, entitled ‘Making It Through,
Despite Adversity’.
“We
are truly excited to be able to continue this tradition of honoring our youth
and providing them with scholarships to aid in their career journeys.” Joy
Taylor-City of Chester Office of Mayor John Linder-Constituent Services/Events
Coordinator. All media are welcomed to attend, for further information contact
the Office of Constituent Services at the online address, JTaylor@ChesterCity.com.
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