ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE

WILLIAM F. O’CONNOR SHANACHIE AWARD

 

The William F. O’Connor Shanachie Award is given annually to one high school senior from Northampton High School, Smith Vocational High School, or Hampshire Regional High School.  Students who apply for this award must meet the following criteria:

 

Criteria

·        Be a graduating senior of one of the following High Schools:  Northampton High School, Smith Vocational High School, or Hampshire Regional High School

·        Have worked to his/her full potential during his/her high school years by making the best use of the abilities that he/she possesses

·        Displays a good sense of humor and a knack for story-telling

 

Application Procedure

 

1.            Students may pick up an application in their Guidance Office and must complete it in full

 

2.            The application must be accompanied by appropriate documentation to support the criteria established for this award

 

3.            Completed applications and accompanying documentation may be submitted through your Guidance Department or by mailing to:

                                         

                                          Jean Bryant

                                          46 Whittier St.

                                          Florence, MA 01062

 

4.            All Applications must be submitted with accompanying material NO LATER THAN THE FIRST FRIDAY OF FEBRUARY OF THE AWARD YEAR. This is a firm deadline.

 

5.            This award carries with it a $1000 check to the student and the following recognition:  the winner is presented the award at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast; newspaper coverage includes a photograph and an article about the winner; and the winner is invited to be a part of the Northampton delegation in the annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

 

 

 

 

 

THE WILLIAM F. O’CONNOR SHANACHIE AWARD

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION FORM

 

NAME_______________________________________________________

 

ADDRESS____________________________________________________

 

TELEPHONE NUMBER___________________

 

SCHOOL_________________________________

 

 

 

 

1.     SHORT ESSAY.  Please write a short essay that shows how you embody the above criteria.

 

 

2.     Recommendations.  Please list the 3 or more names of those who support your candidacy for this award and are aware of the specific criteria mentioned above.  Written recommendations must be enclosed with your application.

 

 

3.     Please attach all accompanying documents to the application form and submit no later than NO LATER THAN THE FIRST FRIDAY OF FEBRUARY OF THE AWARD YEAR.  Applications received after that date will not be considered.  Submit to your Guidance Department or mail to:  Jean Bryant, 46 Whittier St., Florence, MA 01062