Members of the Brian Moore Memorial Fund Inc., the nonprofit established in the wake of the untimely death of Detective Brian Moore last May, issued its first round of scholarships last week to students of Moore’s alma mater, Plainedge High School.
Students were selected based on their demonstration of extensive academic credentials as well as extracurricular and volunteer experience. This year’s recipients are Nicholas Ticali and Alexa LaScala, who were acknowledged for a number of key skills that the committee felt make them ambassadors for the Plainedge community.
In addition to maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and plans to attend a four-year college, students applying for the scholarship were required to obtain th
e endorsement of their guidance counselor. Applicants were also asked to submit an essay describing how volunteer or community service has shaped who they are today and what community service has taught them, as well describing any challenges or obstacles they may have had to overcome in their lives and how those achievements will help them succeed in college and beyond. Scholarships will be paid directly to the school the student will attend.
Earlier this year, the Brian Moore Memorial Fund Board of Directors reached out to local community members, inviting them to alert worthy graduating students to submit applications for consideration of this year’s scholarship. The goal of the fund is to provide scholarships to qualifying and deserving Plainedge High School graduates, as well as provide financial assistance to police officers, firefighters or military personnel in need.
—Submitted by Ralph Raymond, Board of Directors
