The city of Taylor issued the following news release:
The City of Taylor's management association has presented its sixth annual scholarships to two deserving high school graduates from Taylor.
The Taylor Governmental Management and Administrative Employees Association (TGM & AEA) presented the $750 scholarships to Christopher McNeely and Steven Gorgon, both 2008 graduates of Gabriel Richard High School. The scholarships were formally awarded June 17 during the Taylor City Council meeting.
Christopher McNeely, son of Michele and Harold McNeely, has been accepted at and will attend Central Michigan University in the fall. He plans to pursue a degree in sports medicine. While attending Gabriel Richard, Christopher was active in varsity football and baseball. He has been a carrier for The News-Herald Newspapers since May 2003 and is currently employed at Adkins & Sons Inc. Dr. Daniel Webster, the assistant principal at Gabriel Richard, said Christopher 'knows how to develop sound reasoning skills and analyze issues affecting our society... he has been active in our outreach programs, devoting much time, interest, and concern to those less fortunate than himself... this flows directly from his deep sense of values, his compassion for others and his desire to make our world a better place...he is outgoing, energetic and a friendly person who has made a positive impact on our school.'
Steven Gorgon, son of Terry and David Gorgon, has been accepted at Eastern Michigan University, Western Michigan University, Lake Superior State University and Wayne State University. He plans to pursue a degree in nursing. While attending Gabriel Richard, Steven earned a spot as goalie on the varsity hockey team in his freshman year. He has been an altar server at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Catholic Church (now Our Lady of the Angels) since early grade school and is an officer in the Altar Society. Steven is employed at Jo-Ann Fabrics and CQC Landscaping. Dr. Webster, the assistant principal, described Steven as 'happy, responsible and reliable...he is an outstanding young man and is an excellent role model for our underclassman to emulate... He is an intelligent, mature, well-rounded individual who understands the balance between academics, community services, athletics and personal enjoyment.'
The Taylor Governmental Management and Administrative Employees Association is composed of city department heads, directors, managers and administrative employees. In 2003, TGM & AEA members voted to demonstrate their community pride by using their own funds to form the scholarship program. Two $750 scholarships are awarded annually, typically to Taylor residents from area high schools. A committee of TGM & AEA members reviews the applications and makes recommendations to the executive board. Megan Etue, Rob Pare and Jeff Sovitch were the 2008 application reviewers.
Members expressed a great feeling of satisfaction in giving to this program and are planning other community service efforts that will become annual events.
