Award Recognizes Students and High School Teachers

The University of Scranton recognized students and their high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success, with Rose Kelly Awards at a ceremony held recently on campus.

The Rose Kelly Award was established by a University of Scranton alumnus, Joseph Wineburgh, Ph.D., to link the efforts of educators to the achievements of college students. The award is presented jointly to a student in each of the University’s colleges who has completed two years at Scranton and to the teacher whom he or she recognizes as having a great impact in his or her life. Students are selected based on exemplary achievement in both academics and general campus involvement.

(above photo) Shayne Wierbowski, Owego, New York, received the Rose Kelly Award for the College of Arts and Sciences. Wierbowski nominated his teacher, Mr. Brian Hyland, from Seton Catholic Central. From left are Hyland, Wierbowski and Brian Conniff, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.

(above photo) Shannon McKenna, Islip, New York, received the Rose Kelly Award for the Kania School of Management. McKenna nominated Mike Reilly from Islip High School. From left are Reilly, McKenna and Murli Rajan, Ph.D., associate dean of the Kania School of Management.

(above photo) Emily Apgar, Nutley, New Jersey, received the Rose Kelly Award for the Panuska College of Professional Studies. Apgar nominated her teacher Mary Fran Fallucca, from Nutley High School. From left are Fallucca, Apgar and Dianne Posegate, assistant dean for academic services of the Panuska College of Professional Studies.