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Third Annual Black History Celebration Honors Four
The Lawnside Scholarship Club, Inc., recognized four individuals for their contributions to Lawnside at its Third Annual Black History Celebration on March 19 at Tavistock Country Club, Haddonfield.

The honorees were Norma P. Boyd, former 25-year Club member and director of the Pastoral Care Ministry at Bethany Baptist Church, Lindenwold; Pastor Reggie Johnson, senior pastor-teacher at Grace Temple Baptist Church, Lawnside; Thelma L. Long, retired Lawnside educator and school board member, and Dr. Milton A. Robinson, philanthropist, community activist and a dentist practicing in Barrington.

Second Annual Black History Celebration
At its 65th anniversary and second Black History Celebration on March 27, 2010, the Lawnside Scholarship Club honored past presidents Helen Jay, Dolores Johnson, Barbara Turner and Louise Wright. The ladies served the Club for a total of more than 100 years starting in the 1960s and helping raise thousands of dollars for hundreds of students. Each received a porcelain angel figurine, a small commemorative plaque, a yellow rose and proclamations from the Borough of Lawnside and Camden County.

Pictured: Barbara Turner, Helen Jay, Louise Wright and Dolores Johnson talk with Club member and photographer Elva Mitchell, before posing for a group picture. Photo by Raymond L. Fussell

What is the Lawnside Scholarship Club?
The Lawnside Scholarship Club was founded in 1945 to award scholarships to deserving local residents who plan to pursue higher education or trade school. Members are present and former Lawnside residents committed to helping our students prepare for, attend and complete college. The Club is tax-exempt under IRS code 501(c)(3). The Club awards scholarships to Lawnside residents and administers awards from individuals, community groups and civic organizations.

For Members of the Class of 2011
This is your year. If you have lived in Lawnside at least two years before graduating from any high school, you may be eligible for awards presented by the Club to students with the five highest grade point averages, particular career goals, excellence in specific subjects, musical, artistic or athletic talent and much more. Remember, graduating seniors will be guests of the Club at the Salute to Seniors and Awards Celebration on May 21 at Haddon Heights High School. Each senior is asked to supply a portrait, a list of patrons and information about his plans for the future to the Club for inclusion in our luncheon program booklet. The deadline is April 8. Thanks to a $500 donation, the Club will award four $125 book awards to college-bound graduating seniors in a drawing conducted at the Salute to Seniors. Because of the economic downturn, $300 book awards have been discontinued.Private school students must contact the Club in order to be considered for awards. Click this link for information on details we need.

Check out the links to financial aid by clicking here or in the menu to the left.

To Underclassmen
The Club wants to get to know you through our mentoring program. You are never too young to start thinking about and planning for college. That means choosing the right courses and making good grades which qualify you for awards, scholarships and special recognition. Consult with your parents and guidance counselor, start reviewing colleges you’d like to attend now.

The Cost of Higher Education
Tuition, textbooks and other costs of attending college continue to climb. The Club will gladly accept unrestricted gifts from the public. Tax-deductible contributions can be sent to the Club along with this form. For more ideas on how to help the Club, visit the Contributions section by clicking on the link at the top left of this page.

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All web site photos by Elva Mitchell

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