MEREDITH — Altrusa International Club of Meredith awarded scholarships to two outstanding adults who are furthering their education. Altrusa awards scholarships each year to non-traditional students, 23 years and older.
The Dr. Jeanette Ritzenthaler Scholarship Award was established in memory of the founder of the Meredith Altrusa Club. This year’s award recipient is Kaitlyn Matte of Meredith. Kaitlyn is pursuing her associates degree in business management.
The Marian Touhey Scholarship Award was established in memory of Marian Touhey, a longtime member of Altrusa. Marian served as the Altrusa treasurer and co-chair of the scholarship committee. This year’s award recipient is Kathryn O’Connor of Laconia. Kathryn is pursuing a master of social work degree.
Both of these award recipients were each also honored with an additional scholarship from the LaPoint Scholarship fund which was created in memory of Jackie LaPoint, the daughter of a devoted Altrusa member, Kathy Lapoint and her husband Glen.
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