HRTC HBHS 2023 Senior Scholarship Award Announcement
The Hollis Republican Town Committee is pleased to announce that this year's winner of the Hollis-Brookline High School Scholarship is HBHS senior Tate Klauber. The scholarship award was presented on June 7 at the Awards Ceremony for the Graduating Hollis Brookline High School Class of 2023, presided over by HBHS Principal Tim Girzone.
Pictured from left to right are HRTC Chairman Aaron Penkacik, 2021 scholarship winner Oliver Hugh, and 2023 scholarship winner Tate Klauber.
This year's scholarship fundraising campaign was a huge success. Not only did we significantly increase our scholarship amount this year, but due to the generosity of our community, we met our $2,500 goal. We are humbled by your support and excited to present this award to one of our outstanding HBHS students.
The increased scholarship amount resulted in a very successful application turnout, with a representation of students from both Brookline and Hollis. Our judging panel used a blind process to select the winner, with each applicant's name and residence masked to ensure an objective evaluation.
Thanks to all who organized the scholarship, liaised with HBHS staff, and participated on the judging panel.
Last, but certainly not least, thanks to all who contributed, both financially and materially, to making this year’s program a success!
Congratulations Tate!
About the Scholarship
The annual HRTC Scholarship is an opportunity to recognize the hard work and personal drive of a Hollis Brookline High School graduating senior. It is a highlight of our HRTC efforts each year. This year we are pleased to announce our partnership with the Brookline GOP as we begin fundraising for this great cause.
2023 Scholarship highlights
- Increased scholarship funding to $2,500, making the award more impactful
- 100% of funds collected in this campaign effort will go towards the scholarship
- Funds raised in excess of the scholarship target amount will roll over into next year’s scholarship fund
What this Scholarship has meant to a past recipient
"I am very grateful and thankful for the HRTC and the scholarship they awarded me at the conclusion of my senior year. I was and am honored to have won a scholarship from such a remarkable organization that does important work for the local community. The scholarship money has helped me offset the lofty costs of college tuition as well as other education-related expenses. I am studying electrical engineering at Northeastern University and am currently on co-op this semester. This means I'm working full-time in Hollis, at Farm Design, helping to design biomedical equipment.”
- Oliver Hugh, 2021 HRTC Scholarship Recipient