$14,200 in Scholarships to be Awarded by the Arts Council of Rockland

On Saturday, May 17, 2008, the Arts Council of Rockland will present checks totaling $14,200 to six (6) graduating high school students who are residents of Rockland pursuing studies in their art form at a public or private university, college or conservatory located in New York State in the fall of 2008. The Ceremony will take place beginning at 7:30 PM at the offices of the Arts Council located at 7 Perlman Drive, Spring Valley, New York. State Senator Thomas Morahan is responsible for securing the bulk of the funds that are being awarded. Private funders are responsible for providing additional funds. The Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) was responsible for the selection, administration and awarding of funds.

The students who will receive the scholarships are:

• Benlin Alexander, a student at Clarkstown South High School, who will be attending Rochester Institute of Technology to study visual arts
• Sarah Brenner, a student at Clarkstown North High School, who will be attending Ithaca College to study theater
• Gabrielle Godino, a student at Clarkstown North High School, who will be attending Pratt Institute to study visual art
• Keryn Kleinman, a student at Clarkstown North High School, who will be attending Purchase College to study music
• Amanda Rossi, a student at Tappan Zee High School, who will attending Manhattan School of Music to study music
• Shelby Yamin, a student at Tappan Zee High School, who will be attending Manhattan School of Music to study music