The Rotary Club of Gettysburg has announced the award of five $1,000 scholarships to senior students at the Biglerville and Gettysburg Area High Schools, according to B J Small, 2006-2007 Club President.  Those awards include one award for a vocational major and four awards for students majoring in a business or professional career. 

Christopher Warden, son of Robert and Joan Warden of Carroll Valley, has been awarded the Rotary Club's 2007 Vocational Scholarship.  Christopher, a senior at Fairfield High School, plans to study at Garrett College located near Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland where he will major in natural resources and wildlife management.  Christopher has been active in the FFA and Archery Club in high school and is an avid hunter.

Matthew Beamer, son of Richard and Judy Beamer of Gettysburg, has been awarded an Academic Scholarship for 2007.  Matthew, a senior at Gettysburg High School, plans to study at Dickinson College in the fall of 2007 where he will major in Biology and Chemistry.  Matthew has been a standout player on the high school swim team.  He has been active on the marching and concert bands, Interact Club, Students Against Drunk Driving and is a member of the national honor society.

Braeden Eastman, son of Janet and Harry Eastman of Biglerville, has been awarded an Academic Scholarship for 2007.  Braeden, a senior at Biglerville High School, plans to study at Dickinson College in the fall of 2007 where he will major in Language Studies.  Braeden has been a standout player on the high school tennis team and the high school soccer team.  He has been active in high school musicals and is a member of the national honor society.  He also serves as class treasurer.

Melanie Kammerer, daughter of Richard and Deborah Kammerer of Gettysburg, has been awarded an Academic Scholarship for 2007.  Melanie, a senior at Gettysburg High School, plans to study at the Pennsylvania State University in the fall of 2007 where she will major in Agroecology.  Melanie has been a standout player on the high school soccer and field hockey teams.  She has been active in high school Interact club, Students Against Drunk Driving, Student Council in which she has been president and is a member of the national honor society.

Jessica Bennett, daughter of Michael  and Shelle Bennett of Littlestown, has been awarded an Academic Scholarship for 2007.  Melanie, a senior at Gettysburg High School, plans to study at West Chester University in the fall of 2007 where she will major in Elementary Education.  Jessica has been active in high school FFA club, Orchestra, Chorus, French Club and is a member of the national honor society.

Facilitated establishment of National Trust for Historic Gettysburg which is now a viable organization

Participate in Adams County Bicentennial Celebration Activities

Deliver bakery goods from Giant Foods to local Food Pantry and shelter on a weekly basis

Assist Gettysburg Fire Department with parking at its Carnival during July 4th week

Regular Adopt-A-Highway pick-ups

Participated with other civic organizations in Join-Hands-Day

Participated in project involved recovering, cleaning, and recycling from a makeshift "Dump" in Adams County

Assist Holiday Bureau during Christmas Season

Assist Salvation Army with Kettle Drive

Offer breakfast with Santa at Gettysburg High School, participating with our Interact Club

Implement revised scholarship/loan program

Assist Strawberry Hill with clean-up tasks