FRANK E. AND LILLIAN A. MUTTER SCHOLARSHIP Rebecca Bielen of Ridgewood is an American Studies major. Her high school guidance counselor said that Becky is a person “of great moral fiber, dedicated to her various causes and especially true to her beliefs, which she will stand up for against great opposition, even if it means standing alone.” She was a member of her high school’s Project Interact and Support Our Troops Clubs and was named president during her junior year. In her senior year she was named vice president of Project Interact. Among the activities Project Interact organizes: Toys for Tots, Operation Smile and Walk for Hope. During bake sales to raise funds for Support Our Troops, she became known for her family’s saltine chocolate cookie that was decorated with red, white and blue sprinkles. It also became a favorite among veterans who requested them for the town’s annual Memorial Day events. She also organized a concert featuring bands from throughout Bergen County for Support Our Troops.
Kristen Gray of Park Ridge, NJ does not subscribe to popular thought or practice said her high school guidance counselor. She received the school’s Renaissance Award for three consecutive years. As a tri-season athlete, Kristen received County and State recognition in Track and County recognition in Cross Country, where she served as captain. Kristen also worked with members of her Girl Scout troop to earn the Gold Award. She was involved in the PEAK program that helped students with autism and has been a coach for Special Olympics for several years. Kristen has a 3.52 grade point average.
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