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Domestic News
August 15, 1952
The Wrangell Sentinel
Wrangell, Alaska
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Paul Thornquist, a Wrangell High School graduate, was awarded a $200 scholarship to the University of Washington by the Supreme Emblem Club. He will major in business administration and plans to start studies next month.
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Paul Thornquist
Awarded Scholarship By
Supreme Emblem Club
A $200 scholarship to the University of Washington was awarded to Paul Thornquist, local high school graduate, according to word received by him recently from Maude A. Barnard, secretary of the Supreme Board of the Supreme Emblem Club which made the award.
In notifying young Thornquist of the honor Mrs. Barnard said: "We offer hearty congratulations and extend to you our very best wishes that you may be successful in achieving your ambitions through furtherance of your education.
"A Scholarship Award Certificate will be presented to you through the president of the Wrangell Emblem Club at the Supreme Convention in Milwaukee in Sept., 1952, as a souvenir of the honor bestowed upon you in consideration of your fine qualifications."
Paul will major in business administration at the University and is leaving next month to begin his studies there. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Thornquist and graduated from Wrangell High School in May.
Awarded Scholarship By
Supreme Emblem Club
A $200 scholarship to the University of Washington was awarded to Paul Thornquist, local high school graduate, according to word received by him recently from Maude A. Barnard, secretary of the Supreme Board of the Supreme Emblem Club which made the award.
In notifying young Thornquist of the honor Mrs. Barnard said: "We offer hearty congratulations and extend to you our very best wishes that you may be successful in achieving your ambitions through furtherance of your education.
"A Scholarship Award Certificate will be presented to you through the president of the Wrangell Emblem Club at the Supreme Convention in Milwaukee in Sept., 1952, as a souvenir of the honor bestowed upon you in consideration of your fine qualifications."
Paul will major in business administration at the University and is leaving next month to begin his studies there. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Thornquist and graduated from Wrangell High School in May.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
What keywords are associated?
Scholarship Award
Paul Thornquist
Wrangell High School
University Of Washington
Emblem Club
What entities or persons were involved?
Paul Thornquist
Maude A. Barnard
H. B. Thornquist
Where did it happen?
Wrangell
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Wrangell
Event Date
May 1952
Key Persons
Paul Thornquist
Maude A. Barnard
H. B. Thornquist
Outcome
$200 scholarship awarded; certificate to be presented in september 1952
Event Details
Paul Thornquist, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Thornquist, graduated from Wrangell High School in May and received notification of the scholarship from Maude A. Barnard, secretary of the Supreme Board of the Supreme Emblem Club. He will major in business administration at the University of Washington, starting next month.