Ten hard of hearing high school seniors were awarded scholarships by Hearing Loss Association of America/Rochester chapter at the organization’s annual dinner meeting, Tuesday, June 24 at the Cobblestone Creek Country Club, 100 Cobble Creek Road, Victor.

Hailing from nine schools in the Genesee Valley, the hearing impaired high school graduates received scholarships of $1000 toward the costs of their further education.

The awardees and their high schools are:

Front Row:
* Christopher Treadwell, [Bloomfield High School]
* Richard Draheim, [Mynderse Academy]
* Gregory Frey [Churchville Chili High School]
* Brandon Fellows., [Williamson Senior High School

Back row:
* Angela Vilavong, East High School
* Taylor Vogt, Brighton High School
* Jessica Kody, Pittsford Sutherland High School
* Mary Ellen Tait, HLAA Scholarship Committee Chairperson

Missing:
* Derrick Behm, Rochester School for the Deaf
* Staci Kuppe, Rochester for the Deaf
* Gabrielle Speach, Our Lady of Mercy High School

HLAA’s recent Walk 4 Hearing funded the grants.

Founded in 1979, Hearing Loss Association of America is the nation’s foremost membership and advocacy organization for people with hearing loss. It opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy.

The Rochester chapter, established in 1983, has over 200 members.

Click here for the 2008 HLAA scholarship form

Last updated 06/29/2008