CWA Announces 15 First-Year Winners for 2011 Joe Beirne Scholarhips

CWA has announced the 2011 Joe Beirne Foundation scholarship winners, 15 students who will receive $3,000 per year for two years for any post-high school education.

Winners are spread among CWA districts based on a per capita formula. They are chosen by random drawing, but all applicants must submit a short essay describing what the union has meant to them and their career goals. CWA members and their families are eligible; about 1,500 people applied this year.

The winners are: Kevin Poretti, son of Victor Poretti, Local 1036; Alisha Harron, daughter of William Harron, Local 1031; Patricia Apple, daughter of Dwayne Apple, Local 1170; Keith Dolan, son of George Dolan, Local 1120; Christopher Lightly, Jr., son of Tiffany Gladden, Local 2108; Javier Jesus Castro, son of Roberto Castro, Local 3121; Tegan George, daughter of Nicholas George, Local 3611; Leah Espinoza, daughter of Michelle Espinoza, Local 4108; Brendan O'Malley, son of Michael O'Malley, TNG-CWA Local 34001; Heather Karlin, daughter of Gary Karlin, Local 6407; Colleen Bonner, member, Local 6186; Travis Beck, son of Randy Beck, IUE-CWA Local 87140; Monica Alvarado, daughter of Jose Alvarado, Local 9509; Isabella Ross, daughter of Andrew Ross, TNG-CWA Local 39521; and Jessica James, daughter of John James, Local 13301.

The Beirne awards honor CWA's founding president. Click here to learn more about the scholarships and how to apply next year.