Congratulations to Willow Neske and Patricia Templeton, recipients of the 2019 Marsden Scholarship awarded by the Roslyn Boys & Girls Club. We are proud of Willow and Patricia, and we wish them all the best for a successful future.
Willow Neske is a Senior at Abington Senior High School, and she plans to study Bio-engineering at Temple University. She is an active, involved student who has participated in the Water for Life Club, the Model United Nations, the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, and the Briar Bush Nature Center intern program. As a Junior, she received the President’s Volunteer Service Award, and she has been a member of the National Honor Society for three years. She has participated in AC United’s soccer program since she was 10. She enjoys drawing, playing the violin, hiking, fishing, camping, and she has an active interest in conservation.
Patricia Templeton is a Senior at Bishop McDevitt High School, with dual-enrollment at LaSalle University, and she plans to study Sports Management at Temple University. During high school, she has been a Prep Assistant Teacher, a member of Student Council, and a member of both the varsity volleyball and softball teams. She has also been a member of the Irish Club, the Best Friends Club, the World Affairs Club, and a volunteer with the Roslyn Boys and Girls Club. Her numerous honors include: National Honor Society, the Class Top 10 President’s Award, and the Catholic Athlete for Christ Award.