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APGFCU Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Local Teens

(Aberdeen, May 12, 2010) – Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union [APGFCU] is proud to announce the winners of its Annual College Scholarship Competition awarding $10,000 to local teens.

L to R: Sara Robinson, Meredith Grady, Julie Almasy, Katherine Lesniak, Morgan Pearson, Lindsey Golczewski, Stephen Pinto Not pictured: Zachary Kaminski and Amanda Baker

A reception honoring the student-members was held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at APGFCU’s Operations Center in Edgewood. The scholarships were awarded to the following students at their respective award assemblies:

• V. Stephen Pinto ($1500) – Aberdeen High School
• Sara Robinson ($1500) – Aberdeen High School
• Zachary Kaminski ($1000)
– St. Marks High School
• Katherine Lesniak ($1000) – The Tome High School
• Meredith Grady ($1000) – Havre de Grace High School
• Morgan Pearson ($1000) – Bohemia Manor High School
• Julie Almasy ($1000) – John Carroll School
• Amanda Baker ($1000) – Joppatowne High School
• Lindsey Golczewski ($1000) – Patterson Mill High School

Each year, APGFCU awards scholarships to exemplary graduating high school students based on a written essay, academic achievement, and community involvement. APGFCU is a leader in financial literacy programs designed to help young members develop successful money management skills.

For more information about APGFCU’s financial education initiatives, and scholarships, visit www.APGFCU.com, under the Advice & Education tab, or call 410-272-4000, press four.

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