Rotary Scholars of the Month: Julia Loughman and Caitlin Wong

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From left, Scholars of the Month Julia Loughman and Caitlin Wong, PMHS Principal Jeannine Clark and Rotary President Lyn Roth-Jacobs.

Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Rotary Club of the Pelhams.

Pelham Memorial High School seniors Julia Loughman and Caitlin Wong were recognized as Marilyn Stiefvater Scholars of the Month by the Rotary Club of the Pelhams on April 3.

Julia Loughman, who plans to attend Tufts in September,  is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction She is a member of the national honor Society as well as the Science, mth Spanish and Social Studies honor societies. She is co-founder of the Physics Club and a member of the human Rights Club and Latin Club. She has participated in Varsity Cheerleading, Varsity Track and Rowing.

Caitlin Wong is a Regeneron Science Talent Research Scholar for 2019. She published a paper in the Journal Pain Medicine last year and has received several science awards. She plays clarinet in school bands and performed  as a dancer in the recent Sock-n-Buskin musical “Mamma Mia.” She is a member of the Chemistry Club, Philosophy Club and Latin Club. She participates in Varsity Field Hockey and Track.

In addition to recognizing two PMHS students as Scholars of the Month during the school year, Rotary Club of the Pelhams awards a $10,000 scholarship to a graduating PMHS senior annually. Funds for the scholarship are collected from donations by community members and Rotarians. Tax deductible donations made payable to Pelham Rotary Charities Fund  with the memo “scholarship” may be mailed at any time of the year to Rotary, PO Bo 8073, Pelham, NY 10803.