Record Amount of Money Awarded By Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship Committee
Eleanor Donato The 2024 Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship winners. Back Row – Claire Fabian, Eoin Morrissey, Aidan Flanigan, Catherine Fabian, Paul Leonelli, Martin Mont, Keefer Glenshaw. Front Row -Maeve Walsh, Isabella Mecuri Hanna, Delanie Lombard, Kristen Coleman, Meredith Greene. Not Pictured-Elyanna Bell and Warren Stevens II
The following announcement was provided by the Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship Committee:
Congratulations to the 54th Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship recipients. A total of $ 34,500 was presented to these fifteen wonderful young men and women. Awards were presented on Sunday, May 22nd.
The Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 54th Scholarship Awards.
Paul was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Watertown and a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Waltham in 1961. He was a 1965 graduate of Boston College. During those years he participated in many area athletic teams, most notably in the areas of basketball and baseball. He worked for the Watertown Recreation Department as a park instructor. After his college graduation, Paul taught at the West Jr. High School in Watertown and coached at Sacred Heart High School in Newton and St. Patrick’s High School in Watertown. He volunteered for the Army, graduating from OCS and Ranger training. He was sent to Vietnam in early July 1968 and was killed in combat on August 9, 1968. He left behind his wife, his family, and his friends, all of whom had been deeply touched by his life.
This Scholarship was established in his memory by his family and friends to be awarded annually to that young person who best exemplifies the kind of person Paul was. Over the years, 55 young men and women have been recognized as recipients of the Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship and 250 other young people have received recognition and financial assistance as finalists. Thousands of dollars have gone to college scholarships, sponsorship of athletic teams, and support of programs for youth.
2024 Scholarship Winners
Meredith Greene of Watertown, 2024 Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship WinnerWatertown High School, attending Boston College.
Christopher CJ Curtin of Waltham, Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship in memory of Paul Cusick, Xaverian Brothers High School, attending Virginia Tech.
Maeve Walsh of Watertown, Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship in memory of Sister Eileen Sullivan SBS, Mount Alvernia High School, attending Loyola of Baltimore.
Martin Mont of Waltham, Lt. Paul J Sullivan Scholarship in memory of Father Robert Sullivan SSJ, Waltham High School, attending Emmanuel College.
Catherine Fabian of Watertown, Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship in memory of Alice Sullivan Anderson, Watertown High School, attending Grinnell College.
Claire Fabian of Watertown, Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship in memory of Rosemary “Rori” O’Grady, Watertown High School, attending Macalester College.
Aidan Flanagan of Watertown, Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship in memory of Lt. Edward Walsh BFD., Catholic Memorial High School, WPI attending.
Keefer Glenshaw of Cambridge, Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship in memory of Richard “Dick” Crowley, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, attending Berklee School of Music
Delanie Lombard of Watertown, Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship Finalist Award, Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, attending the University of Wisconsin- Madison.
Paul Leonelli of Waltham, Lt. Paul Sullivan Finalist Award, Waltham High School, attending Boston College.
Isabella Mercuri Hanna of Watertown, Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship Finalist Award, Mount Alvernia High School, attending Sacred Heart University.
Kristen Coleman of Watertown, Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship Finalist Award, Saint Joseph Preparatory High School, attending St. Anselm College.
Eoin Morrissey of Watertown, Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship Finalist Award, Catholic Memorial High School, atteat Wheaton College.
Elyanna Bell of New Orleans, Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship in memory of Sister Eileen Sullivan SBS, St. Katherine Drexel Preparatory School, attending Southeastern State University in Hammond, Louisiana
Warren Stevens of New Orleans, LA, Lt. Paul J Sullivan Scholarship in memory of Father Robert Sullivan SSJ, St. Augustine High School, attending Morehouse College
A record total of $ 34,500 was awarded this year.
FAQs
What is the Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship?
The Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship is an annual award established in memory of Lt. Paul J. Sullivan, who was killed in combat during the Vietnam War. It is given to young individuals who exemplify the values and character that Paul embodied.
Who can receive the Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship?
The scholarship is awarded to young men and women who are recognized for their exemplary character, academic achievements, and community involvement. Recipients are often high school students planning to attend college.
How much money was awarded through the Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship this year?
This year, a total of $34,500 was awarded to fifteen recipients of the Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship.
Who were some of the 2024 recipients of the Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship?
Some of the 2024 recipients include Meredith Greene, Christopher CJ Curtin, Maeve Walsh, Martin Mont, Catherine Fabian, Claire Fabian, Aidan Flanagan, Keefer Glenshaw, and several others. Each recipient is affiliated with a particular high school and will be attending various colleges.
What was the background of Lt. Paul J. Sullivan, for whom the scholarship is named?
Lt. Paul J. Sullivan was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Watertown, a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Waltham, and Boston College. He participated in athletics, worked as a park instructor, taught at West Jr. High School, and coached at Sacred Heart High School and St. Patrick’s High School. He volunteered for the Army, completed OCS and Ranger training, and was killed in combat in Vietnam in 1968.
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