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Two NHS Graduates Awarded Scholarships By Hiram Lodge #18

By Jenna Visca

Published: Jul 09, 2024 8:00 am

Newtown High School graduating seniors Emma Formica and Juliano Barnes were each awarded a $500 scholarship from Hiram Lodge #18 on Wednesday, June 26.

Both Formica and Barnes received the scholarship for pursuing further education in a “hands-on” field that directly benefits the Newtown community, with Formica pursuing nursing and Barnes pursuing welding.

They were celebrated with a short presentation also attended by family and several Lodge brothers, including Lodge Secretary James Bergeron, Lodge Past Grandmaster George Greytak, and Lodge Treasurer Tom Milligan, the latter of whom excitedly presented Formica and Barnes with their scholarships.

The presentation was led by Milligan and Lodge brother Joseph Porco, who also touched on the history of the Lodge and on Freemasonry.

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Reporter Jenna Visca can be reached at jenna@thebee.com.

Newtown High School graduating seniors Emma Formica (third from left) and Juliano Barnes (third from right) were each awarded a $500 scholarship from Hiram Lodge #18 on Wednesday, June 26. They were joined by Barbara Formica (left), Anthony Formica, Lodge Treasurer Tom Milligan, Lodge Past Grandmaster George Greytak, Lodge Secretary James Bergeron, and other Lodge brothers for a short presentation celebrating their achievements and hard work. —Bee Photos, Visca

NHS graduating senior Emma Formica (left) is presented with her scholarship by Lodge Treasurer Tom Milligan. Formica plans to pursue a career in nursing, specifically psychiatric nursing.

Lodge Treasurer Tom Milligan (left) presents NHS graduating senior Juliano Barnes with his scholarship, who plans to pursue welding.

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