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Intellectual Encouragement Since 1945
The Lawnside Scholarship Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 66
Lawnside, New Jersey 08045-0066
Phone: (856) 547-0502
Web address: www.lawnsidescholarshipclub.org
E-mail: lsc@lawnsidescholarshipclub.org
1971 Valedictorian to Speak at 2012 Salute to Seniors
The 2012 Salute to Seniors is scheduled for May 19 at 1 p.m. at Haddon Heights High School. The keynote speaker is Dr. Marie Young, Lawnside native and 1971 Haddon Heights High School valedictorian.
Dr. Young is an anesthesiologist in private practice. She graduated with honors from Howard University and its medical school. She returned to the area for a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a fellowship there in neuroanesthesiology. She taught anesthesiology at the university until 1999.
This year's theme is Striving for Success. Local residents who are graduating from high school will receive awards, schoalrships and accolades from the community at the celebration. A reception will follow the program.
Tickets are $10; graduating seniors attend free.
2012 Black History Celebration Recognizes Three
The Lawnside Scholarship Club honored Ellen Benson, Dr. Cassandra Brown, and Mr. Michael Harper, Sr., at its annual Black History Celebration, March 24 at 1 p.m. at the Tavistock Country Club. More details in Special Events and News.
2011 Salute to Seniors Honors June Graduates
More than 20 graduating seniors from Lawnside were honored for their academic performance with scholarships by the Lawnside Scholarship Club in May at a celebration at Haddon Heights High School.
The highest ranking graduates are David Kim, Haddon Heights High; Julien Atis, Baptist Regional High School; Candace Solomon, Haddon Heights High; Darius Jones, Haddon Heights High, and Mapule Greene, Haddon Heights High.
The keynote speaker was Marquita Smith, a 2003 Haddon Heights graduate and high ranking recipient of a Club scholarship. Her remarks are linked to the Special Events page. For a complete list of recipents of Club and community scholarships go to the news page.
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 2012
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 19 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. 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.
Copyright © 2012 Lawnside Scholarship Club, Inc.
All web site photos by Elva Mitchell
The 2012 Salute to Seniors is scheduled for May 19 at 1 p.m. at Haddon Heights High School. The keynote speaker is Dr. Marie Young, Lawnside native and 1971 Haddon Heights High School valedictorian.Dr. Young is an anesthesiologist in private practice. She graduated with honors from Howard University and its medical school. She returned to the area for a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a fellowship there in neuroanesthesiology. She taught anesthesiology at the university until 1999.
This year's theme is Striving for Success. Local residents who are graduating from high school will receive awards, schoalrships and accolades from the community at the celebration. A reception will follow the program.
Tickets are $10; graduating seniors attend free.
2012 Black History Celebration Recognizes Three
The Lawnside Scholarship Club honored Ellen Benson, Dr. Cassandra Brown, and Mr. Michael Harper, Sr., at its annual Black History Celebration, March 24 at 1 p.m. at the Tavistock Country Club. More details in Special Events and News.
2011 Salute to Seniors Honors June GraduatesMore than 20 graduating seniors from Lawnside were honored for their academic performance with scholarships by the Lawnside Scholarship Club in May at a celebration at Haddon Heights High School.
The highest ranking graduates are David Kim, Haddon Heights High; Julien Atis, Baptist Regional High School; Candace Solomon, Haddon Heights High; Darius Jones, Haddon Heights High, and Mapule Greene, Haddon Heights High.
The keynote speaker was Marquita Smith, a 2003 Haddon Heights graduate and high ranking recipient of a Club scholarship. Her remarks are linked to the Special Events page. For a complete list of recipents of Club and community scholarships go to the news page.
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 2012
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 19 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. 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.
Copyright © 2012 Lawnside Scholarship Club, Inc.
All web site photos by Elva Mitchell
“What we can or cannot do, what we consider possible or impossible, is rarely a function of our true capability. It is more likely a function of our beliefs about who we are.” -- Tony Robbins