[nagdu] FW: National Federation of the Blind Announces 2011 Scholarship Program Winners, and one of them is on our list!!

[Cindy Ray]

Yeah, congratulations Julie!


On May 13, 2011, at 4:26 PM, Sherrill O'Brien wrote:

> Hello all,
> 
> I just received the following announcement of the 2011 national scholarship
> winners, and was delighted to see our Julie McGinnity as one of them. Great
> accomplishment, Julie, and many congratulations to you!
> 
> Sherrill
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> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Announces
> 2011 Scholarship Program Winners
> 
> 
> 
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> 
> 
> 
> CONTACT:
> 
> Chris Danielsen
> 
> Director of Public Relations
> 
> National Federation of the Blind
> 
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
> 
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
> 
> cdanielsen at nfb.org
> 
> 
> 
> 
> National Federation of the Blind Announces
> 2011 Scholarship Program Winners
> 
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> 
> 
> Baltimore, Maryland (May 13, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind
> (NFB), the nation’s oldest and largest organization of blind people, today
> announced the winners of its 2011 Scholarship Program, which awards thirty
> scholarships each year to recognize achievement by blind scholars.  The
> winners are listed below in alphabetical order with their home states and
> vocational goals:
> 
> 
> 
> §       Yasen Angelov, FL: certified public accountant (CPA)
> 
> §       Jessica Beecham, TN: therapeutic recreation specialist for persons
> with disabilities
> 
> §       Mary Billington, NY:   educational policy and management specialist
> 
> §       David Bouchard, MS: teacher of orientation and mobility
> 
> §       Christine Daniels, CO:  scientist/professor of cellular and
> molecular biophysics
> 
> §       Roberto Diaz, CT:  teacher of American history to at-risk youth
> 
> §       Aleeha Dudley, OH:  equine veterinarian
> 
> §       Heather Edwards, SC: disability services coordinator
> 
> §       Christopher Fountain, VA: family and marriage counselor
> 
> §       Brenton R. Fuchs, CT: business administration and marketing
> 
> §       Diane Graves, IN: social services administrator
> 
> §       Michelle Hackman, NY: scientist specializing in behavioral science
> 
> §       Shafeka Hashash, NJ: lawyer or international relations specialist at
> the UN
> 
> §       Carry Joanis, NY: MBA-credentialed financial analyst or product
> manager
> 
> §       Kathleen Katulak, NY: teacher of the blind and educational
> researcher
> 
> §       Catherine Lei, CA: patent attorney and expert in the physical
> sciences
> 
> §       Ma’ayan Malter, IL: professor of economics
> 
> §       Daniel Martinez, TX: teacher of blind students
> 
> §       Ryan T. McBee, OR: elected politician or political consultant
> 
> §       Julie McGinnity, MO: vocal coach, professional singer, and German
> translator
> 
> §       Terence Meehan, CA: medical doctor involved in clinical research and
> teaching
> 
> §       Sylvia Modesitt, MO: scientist/professor of astrophysics or
> molecular biology
> 
> §       Justin Salisbury, CT: professor of quantitative economics
> 
> §       Kyle Shachmut, MA: administrator/professor of educational media and
> technology
> 
> §       Amber K. Sherrard, LA: nutritionist
> 
> §       Sandra Sommers, OH: physical therapist
> 
> §       Mikaela Stevens, ID: motivational public speaker
> 
> §       Kristina Vu, TX: lawyer
> 
> §       Henry Wedler, CA: professor of chemistry
> 
> §       Matthew C. Yeater, IN: minister and evangelist
> 
> 
> 
> “These students represent academic excellence, and many of them are
> doubtless future leaders of this nation’s blind,” said Dr. Marc Maurer,
> President of the National Federation of the Blind.  “They are forging a path
> in disciplines as varied as economics, molecular biology, physical therapy,
> law, and nutrition.  They are proof of our conviction that we, the blind of
> this nation, can compete on terms of equality with our sighted peers, and we
> are very proud of their accomplishments.”
> 
> 
> 
> In July each winner will attend the NFB’s seventy-first annual national
> convention in Orlando, Florida, where the Scholarship Committee will spend
> several days getting to know each student and then decide which scholarship
> (ranging in value from $3,000 to $12,000) to award each of them.  The
> scholarship winners will then be announced at the banquet of the NFB
> convention on Friday, July 8.
> 
> 
> 
> For more information on the National Federation of the Blind Scholarship
> Program, visit www.nfb.org/scholarships .
> 
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> About the National Federation of the Blind
> 
> With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the
> largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the
> United States.  The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy,
> education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and
> self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and
> the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the
> National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and
> training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.
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