Angel Craddock of Newport High School and Rachel Meisenhelder of Newport Central Catholic High School (NCC) were awarded $1,000 Scholarships from the Newport Firefighters Union, I.A.F.F. Local 45.
The Newport Firefighters award the non-renewable scholarships/
Applicants must be residents of Newport, a graduating senior in good standing with their respective school, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and attend a post-secondary institution within one (1) year of graduating high school.
Craddock maintains a 4.12 WGPA, is a member of the National Honor Society, Varsity Scholar and a former Cheerleader. Craddock will attend Northern Kentucky University to pursue a post-secondary education in business.
Meisenhelder maintains a 3.54 GPA, is a participating member in groups such as Students for Life, Housing Opportunities of NKY, and is founding member of the faith-sharing group Discussion of Inspiring Readings in Theology at NCC. Meisenhelder has been accepted to attend Thomas Moore College and has interests in both teaching and social work.
The Newport Firefighters along with the Community would like to congratulate these young women and wish them success with all of their post-secondary education and career goals.
