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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: July 15, 2016
Congratulations to ASM’s scholarship winners!
Boston, MA Associated Subcontractors of Mass. (ASM ) has named the winners of its five $2,000 scholarship awards for 2016, funded by proceeds from its annual ASM golf tournament. They are:
• Haley DeCristoforo, a graduate of Saugus High School who is currently majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of New Hampshire.
• Cassandra Gavin, a graduate of Oliver Ames High School in North Easton who will be studying Mechanical Engineering when she enters Cornell University this fall.
• Megan Laurie, a graduate of Archbishop Williams who will be studying Marine Safety & Environmental Protection at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
• Tyler Lajoie, a graduate of Athol High School who will be studying Business when he enters Merrimack College this fall.
• Shannon Harney, a graduate of Douglas High School who will be studying Environmental Engineering when she enters Colorado State University this fall.
Selected from a pool of 27 talented applicants, the five winners stood out for their academic & athletic achievements, and their community spirit.
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