Kennedy receives Alumni Council Scholarship

The Waynesburg University Alumni Council has chosen Katherine Kennedy of Springfield, Maine, as the recipient of the $1,000 Alumni Scholarship. The prestigious award is given to a deserving, well-rounded student based on academic achievement, College Board scores, extracurricular activities, extracurricular social activities and community involvement.

The Waynesburg University Alumni Scholarship is awarded to an incoming student with a GPA of at least a 3.0. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 must be maintained to keep the scholarship.

Kennedy attends Lee Academy in Lee, Maine, and is involved in the National Honor Society, band, tennis, theatre and French. She also received Waynesburg University’s Presidential Honor and State Scholars scholarships totaling $8,000, and plans to pursue a degree in forensic science.

She is the daughter of Stephen and Bethany Kennedy of Springfield, Maine.

Founded in 1849 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Waynesburg University is located on a traditional campus in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania, with three adult centers located in the Pittsburgh region. The University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and is one of only 27 Bonner Scholar schools in the country, offering local, regional and international opportunities to touch the lives of others through service.

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Released June 15, 2010 
Contact: Pam Cunningham, Assistant Director of University Relations
724.852.3384 or pcunning@waynesburg.edu