CWA Scholarship Winners, Application Dates Announced

Young people today start college against a backdrop of widespread layoffs and an uncertain economy. They face the intellectual challenge of coming to terms with a dangerous world and the financial challenge of learning to do so.

"Our increasingly complex world will require a new generation of leaders who hold working family values dear," said CWA President Morton Bahr. "We're proud to do our part by helping CWA families seize the opportunities available through higher education."

Beirne Foundation
CWA's Joseph Anthony Beirne Foundation awards 30 two-year scholarships to members, retirees, or their sons, daughters grandchildren or spouses. The scholarships honoring CWA's founding president, are valued at $3,000 a year. Recipients are selected by lottery. The Beirne Foundation is funded by contributions from CWA members and locals.

Applications for 2003-2004 scholarships are now available from local presidents or for download at ga.cwa-union.org. Click on Member Services, then Beirne Scholarships. Completed applications must be returned by March 31, 2002.

2002-2003 scholarship winners are:

• Elizabeth Blackler, South Harwich, Mass., daughter of Leslee Blackler, Local 1400, service representative, Verizon.
  
• Nicole Bluefort, Lynn, Mass., daughter of Jeannette Bluefort, Local 81201, inspector, General Electric.
  
• Beth Buschard, St. Ann, Mo., daughter of Richard Buschard, Local 6310, splicing technician, Southwestern Bell.
  
• Megan Conner, Roswell, N.M., daughter of Thomas Conner, Local 7009, network technician, Qwest Communications.
  
• Christina Croft, Fort Pierce, Fla., daughter of Charles Croft Sr., Local 82162, process operator, ITT.
  
• Deandra Duggans, Washington, D.C., daughter of Broderick Duggans, Local 2336, system technician, Verizon.
  
• Stephanie Evers, Amherst, N.Y., daughter of Toni Evers, Local 1168, client service representative, Kaleida.
  
• Bowie Gai, Hollis, N.Y., son of Aiguo Gai, Local 1109, technician, NEC.
  
• Shawn Gerrity, Whitehouse Station, N.J., son of Sandra Gerrity, Local 1037, interviewer, New Jersey Department of Labor.
  
• Tracy Getz, El Cajon, Calif., daughter of Cindy Getz, Local 9400, engineering administrator, Pacific Bell.
  
• Brooke Glaser, Bedford, N.Y., daughter of Paul Glaser, Local 51016, network TV engineer, Disney/ABC TV.
  
• Jered Glover, Middletown, Ohio, son of Jerry Glover, Local 84768, engine technician, General Engine Products.
  
• Keenahn Jung, San Francisco, Calif., son of Barbara Jung, Local 9410, testing technician, Pacific Bell.
  
• Marta Kazimierczak, Chicago, Ill, daughter of Zdzislaw Kazimierczak, Local 14408, journalist, Polish Daily News.
  
• Micah Lands, North Little Rock, Ark., daughter of Denita Lands, Local 6507, service representative, Southwestern Bell.
  
• Justin Malone, Detroit, Mich., son of Earl Malone, Local 4017, mechanic, Ameritech.
  
• Traci Metzger, Lakewood, Calif., daughter of Jack Metzger, Local 9400, splicing technician, SBC.
  
• Tina Oetting, Pinetop, Ariz., daughter of Mark Oetting, Local 7019, central office technician, Citizen's Communications.
  
• Austin Parker, Winchester, Ky., son of Michael Parker, Local 3321, facility technician, BellSouth.
  
• Tracy Petrasek, Rapid City, S.D., daughter of Fred Petrasek, Local 7505, CSS, Qwest.
  
• Alex Portillo, El Paso, Texas, son of Victor Portillo, Local 6911, detective, El Paso City Government.
  
• Payal Shah, New Brunswick, N.J., daughter of Saurin Shah, Local 1037, tax auditor, New Jersey Department of Labor.
  
• Rosalinda Silva, El Paso, Texas, daughter of Efraime Silva, Local 6911, peace officer, El Paso.
  
• Sarah Soileau, Opelousas, La., daughter of Dennis Soileau, Local 3406, service technician, BellSouth.
  
• Wade Spires, Knoxville, Tenn., son of Carolyn Spires, Local 3805, service consultant, BellSouth.
  
• Logan Stack, Wexford, Pa., son of Barbara Stack, Local 38061, newspaper reporter, Pittsburgh Post.
  
• Maura Tennihan, West Bridgewater, Mass., daughter of Robert Tennihan, Local 1301, sales, Verizon.
  
• Katherine Welling, Sparks, Nev., daughter of Barbara Welling, Local 9413, RCMA administrator, SBC Nevada Bell.
  
• Donzella Williams, Rainbow City, Ala., Local 83711, assembly line, Delphi Packard.
  
• Amber Wohling, Reedsburg, Wis., daughter of Darleen Wohling, Local 4671, administrative assistant, City Hall.

Union Plus Program
Sixteen CWA family members are among 101 winners representing 32 AFL-CIO unions in the Union Plus Scholarship Program. The program distributed a total of $150,000 in student aid for the 2002-2003 academic year.

Of only eight $4,000 scholarships awarded, three went to children of CWA members: Matthew Hubbard, son of William Hubbard, CWA Local 2204, Roanoke, Va.; Samuel Liberty, son of Theodore Liberty, IUE-CWA 81201, Lynn, Mass.; and Lee Movic, South Euclid, Ohio, child of Vickie Movic, Local 4309. The remaining 14 CWA winners, listed below, received scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000 for the 2002-2003 academic year.

Applications were evaluated by independent judges according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of the role of the labor movement.

Since 1992, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has helped fulfill the dreams of students representing 13 million working families. Funded by Union Privilege and Household Credit Services, it is open to members of participating unions, their sons, daughters and spouses, regardless of whether they carry a Union Plus credit card.

Applications can be downloaded at www.unionprivilege.com for 2003-2004 scholarships. Completed applications must be returned by Jan. 31, 2003

CWA scholarship winners, listed alphabetically, are:

• Yuliya Albinsky, Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of Yelena Albinsky, Local 1110, $3,000.
  
• Gina Calder, Neptune, N.J., daughter of Virginia Bryan, Local 1039, $1,000.
  
• Megan Conner, Roswell, N.M., daughter of Thomas Conner, Local 7009, $3,000.
  
• Wesley Dulaney, Jonesborough, Tenn., son of Wayne Dulaney, Local 3871, $1,000.
  
• Garrett Horsfall, Littleton, Colo., son of Kathy Horsfall, Local 7777, $500.
  
• Eboni Jones, New York, N.Y., daughter of Deborah Jones, Local 1101, $1,000.
  
• Lindsay Klimik, Brick, N.J., daughter of William Klimik, Local 1034, $1,000.
  
• Susan Kreuzer, Angola, N.Y., Local 1133, $750.
  
• Mary Lokar, Ferndale, Wash., daughter of Ronald Lokar, Local 7800, $750.
  
• Rachael Mayo, Winona, Minn., daughter of Fred Mayo, Local 7206, $2,000.
  
• Michael Parish, Warren, Ohio, son of Richard Parish, Local 84717, $1,000.
  
• Linda Pirie, Albany, Calif., wife of Michael Pirie, Local 9412, $500.
  
• James Savo Jr., Wallingford, Conn., son of James and Paula Savo, Local 1298, $1,000.