While our Society’s formal activities are on vacation for the summer, your hard-working Board never sleeps. We are busy working on plans for St. Andrew’s Night, scheduled for November 13th, and Burns Nicht, scheduled for January 29th, both at the Princess Anne Country Club.
The next scheduled activity will be our annual picnic at Al and Merrilu Ablowich’s house on September 11th. The next regular meeting will be on October 4 at a location to be announced in the near future.
The Scholarship Committee recommended three individuals as recipients of scholarship awards for 2004. The Executive Board unanimously accepted the committee’s recommendation. It was the committee’s belief that all three applicants were quite worthy of receiving the scholarships, falling well within the parameters of the criteria set by the society, and found it difficult to rank fairly any of one of the three above the others. Each will be awarded a $300.00 scholarship.
Denise Erickson a, senior at Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach is an enthusiastic student of Scottish Highland dancing which has been a major part of her life since she was four years old. In her application, she stated, "I don’t know any day in which I haven’t mentioned Scotland or my dancing to one of my friends or to a complete stranger." She will use her scholarship stipend to study for her dance teaching degree. She enjoys the fact that Highland dancing has been a door that for her has opened to the world and its various cultures. At the time of her application she was planning a talent show at her school, working on the choreography with two Irish dancers.
Luke McDonald is a ninth grader at Norfolk Christian High School in Norfolk and will be using his scholarship money to attend the North American Academy of Piping and Drumming in Valle Crucis, North Carolina. This acclaimed summer camp offers an opportunity for students of all ages and levels of experience to sharpen and add to their skills. Luke attended the academy last year and joined Trad Ná Trad early this year. His enthusiasm is clear in his application in which which he states, "Ever since my first lesson with Mr. Rick Perkins, I’ve had a hard time putting my pipes or practice chanter down." He also finds opportunities to promote Scottish culture by playing solo during school basketball games, at school band concerts, and at a few churches.
Laura A. Vanderbert is a harper and has been a student of society member Rita Hamilton for the past two years. Her particular interest is to learn to play the music while learning the history that goes along with the distinctive music. In her application, she states, "It is only by understanding the history that one can truly make the music come to life. Through my studies and continuing harp lessons, I hope to make Scottish music come to life." She plans to use her scholarship award to purchase primary sources of music and historical texts.
The Scholarship Committee thanks all who applied and hopes they will continue to make similar applications in the future. An upcoming meeting will provide an opportunity for St. Andrew’s Society members to enjoy a sampling of the artistry of our three 2004 scholarship winners.
Saturday September 11, 2004
5:30 PM
Home of Al and Merrilu Ablowich
Provided: beer, wine, soft drinks, hamburgers, hot dogs, condiments.
Please bring a salad or dessert to share.
So that we will know how many to plan for,
please let us know whether you will be able to attend or not attend.
Potential members and friends of members are welcomed to attend!
Denise Erickson a, senior at Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach is an enthusiastic student of Scottish Highland dancing which has been a major part of her life since she was four years old. In her application, she stated, "I don’t know any day in which I haven’t mentioned Scotland or my dancing to one of my friends or to a complete stranger." She will use her scholarship stipend to study for her dance teaching degree. She enjoys the fact that Highland dancing has been a door that for her has opened to the world and its various cultures. At the time of her application she was planning a talent show at her school, working on the choreography with two Irish dancers.
Luke McDonald is a ninth grader at Norfolk Christian High School in Norfolk and will be using his scholarship money to attend the North American Academy of Piping and Drumming in Valle Crucis, North Carolina. This acclaimed summer camp offers an opportunity for students of all ages and levels of experience to sharpen and add to their skills. Luke attended the academy last year and joined Trad Ná Trad early this year. His enthusiasm is clear in his application in which which he states, "Ever since my first lesson with Mr. Rick Perkins, I’ve had a hard time putting my pipes or practice chanter down." He also finds opportunities to promote Scottish culture by playing solo during school basketball games, at school band concerts, and at a few churches.
Laura A. Vanderbert is a harper and has been a student of society member Rita Hamilton for the past two years. Her particular interest is to learn to play the music while learning the history that goes along with the distinctive music. In her application, she states, "It is only by understanding the history that one can truly make the music come to life. Through my studies and continuing harp lessons, I hope to make Scottish music come to life." She plans to use her scholarship award to purchase primary sources of music and historical texts.