CCHS student awarded scholarship

STEUBENVILLE — Mary Rohde, a senior at Catholic Central High School and member of the National Honor Society, has been selected as a National Honor Society Scholarship semifinalist.

“Being awarded this scholarship among so many applicants was an honor. My selection as a semifinalist has shown me that all my hard work and service really do mean something. It has motivated me to continue working hard in academics and service, not only through the end of my senior year but continuing into college,” said Rohde, who was chosen from among 16,000 applicants.

This year, NHS is awarding $2 million in scholarships to 600 NHS students. The scholarships recognize students who exemplify the four pillars of NHS membership: Scholarship, service, leadership and character. One national winner will receive $25,000 while four others will receive $10,625 for embodying each pillar. In addition, 20 finalists each earn $5,625 scholarships and 575 semifinalists receive $3,200 scholarships.

The program is supported by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the parent organization of NHS.

Pierogi sale continues

WEIRTON — The annual Lenten sale of frozen uncooked cheese and potato pierogis sponsored by St. Nicholas Orthodox Church is under way and will continue while supplies last.

The cost for a dozen pierogis is $12, and orders can be placed by calling (304) 479-0196. If there is no answer, leave a message. Pickup will be arranged when orders are placed.

Fidelis Gamma meets

WEIRTON — The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met at Eat ‘n Park in Weirton on March 5 with 11 members present.

President Susan Cullinan welcomed the members, and Liz Pugh, standing in for Elaine McClung, shared an inspirational reading entitled, “The Poser of Words.”

Secretary Ruth Fuller read the minutes from the December Tri-Chapter meeting. Treasurer Carolyn Allison gave the financial report. Patty Ferris, standing in for Chairman Margo Polk, read the altruistic report. Members are asked to bring in coloring books, crayons, and colored pencils to be donated to the pediatric unit at WVU Medicine and schools.

By-laws Chairman Donna Durkin led discussion on this area. A committee was formed to gather additional information to be presented at the April meeting.

Carolyn Allison and Ruth Fuller were greeters, and Eileen Snyder, Carolyn Allison, and Ruth Fuller led a question-and- answer session with prizes presented to the winners. Scholarship Chairman Liz Pugh delivered forms to the Brooke High School students in February.

A nominating committee that includes Cullinan and Ruth Fuller, will create a new slate of officers to be presented and voted on at the April 2 meeting. The new officers will be installed at the May meeting, and the officers will take charge at the June meeting.

Cullinan reminded the members of the West Virginia State Alpha Delta Kappa Convention which will be held at Pipestem April 24-26.

Corresponding Secretary Eileen Snyder reported that she had sent cards as needed.

Cullinan thanked members for their work on the Tri-Chapter Christmas Party held at Neo’s in December.

Hostesses for the meeting were Carolyn Allison, Ruth Fuller, and Eileen Snyder. The next meeting will be April 2.