Koontz Scholarship available at South
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a female graduate of South Hagerstown High School in honor of Sherry Koontz, who championed equity in education, sports and labor relations.
The money awarded ($1,000) shall be used to pursue education beyond high school. Special consideration will be given to students who strive to improve the quality of life in our community, be it local or global.
To qualify, the applicant must be a female senior at South Hagerstown High School and show evidence of financial need (the last page of your parents' tax forms for the year must be submitted.)
To apply, please send the following information no later than May 1, to: Ms. Adair Eves, 920 Dewey Ave. Hagerstown MD 21742
An essay of two pages or less, which explains: your understanding of how stereotypes hurt our culture, how you've worked toward equity in the past, or what you have done (or plan to do) to improve the quality of life in the community, and how your receipt of this scholarship might help the aforementioned situations must be included.
Also, include an attached information sheet about you, which gives a biographical outline, and evidence of financial need.
Applications must be received by May 1. Late applications will not be considered.
Mozart concert at museum
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts will present a concert celebrating the works of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) on Sunday, April 9, at 2:30 p.m.
Kathleen Rosenfeld and John Wickelgren will perform violin, piano and vocal works on a journey through the varied musical genres of Mozart.
Admission to the concert is free. For more information on the museum, please call 301-739-5727 or visit www.wcmfa.org on the Web.
Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Classical guitarist to perform April 2
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, as part of the celebration for Art in Bloom Weekend, will present classical guitarist Candice Mowbray performing throughout the galleries on Sunday, April 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. Art in Bloom, a fundraiser for the museum, hosted by Town and Country Garden Club and Hagerstown Garden Club will showcase the artistic talents of floral designers from the 25 regional members of the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland. The weekend opens with a preview reception on Friday, March 31. For additional information, or tickets for the preview, call the museum at 301-739-5727 or visit www.wcmfa.org on the Web.
Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
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