Erik Bergland and Madison Chapman have been named recipients of the Southington Education Foundation’s inaugural scholarships, providing $1,000 to each awardee. Bergland was awarded the SEF STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) Scholarship. He plans on studying applied mathematics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. In an essay, he relates that his greatest wish is to have the opportunity to study applied mathematics and use it to unveil the greatest mysteries of science. Bergland was the Class of 2015 Salutatorian and has been honored with many academic awards. As a junior, he received the Rensselaer Medal awarded to the top mathematics student. He has also placed in essay contests displaying his skills in written expression. A well-rounded student, Bergland has been involved in activities such as “Urinetown,” a recent Drama Club presentation. He is also actively involved with community service and serves as a math tutor. Madison Chapman was selected for the SEF Joseph V. Erardi, Jr. Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has shown his or herself to be civic-minded and has demonstrated the desire to help school, community, and/or country. Chapman has chosen to attend American University in Washington, D.C. with a double major […]
Erik Bergland and Madison Chapman have been named recipients of the Southington Education Foundation’s inaugural scholarships, providing $1,000 to each awardee. Bergland was awarded the SEF STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) Scholarship. He plans on studying applied mathematics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. In an essay, he relates that his greatest wish is to have the opportunity to study applied mathematics and use it to unveil the greatest mysteries of science. Bergland was the Class of 2015 Salutatorian and has been honored with many academic awards. As a junior, he received the Rensselaer Medal awarded to the top mathematics student. He has also placed in essay contests displaying his skills in written expression. A well-rounded student, Bergland has been involved in activities such as “Urinetown,” a recent Drama Club presentation. He is also actively involved with community service and serves as a math tutor. Madison Chapman was selected for the SEF Joseph V. Erardi, Jr. Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has shown his or herself to be civic-minded and has demonstrated the desire to help school, community, and/or country. Chapman has chosen to attend American University in Washington, D.C. with a double major […]