Two High School Seniors Win Jameson Health System Scholarship

New Castle , Pa. – June 17, 2010  –  Ilana Ialongo and Julie Rice are this year’s recipients of the Jameson Health System Scholarship Award.

Ilana, the daughter of Ron Ialongo, Security Guard, plans to attend Slippery Rock in the fall to major in Exercise Science/Physical Therapy to obtain a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy.  She graduates from Shenango High School this year.

Julie Rice is a student at Poland Seminary High School and plans to attend Westminster College to pursue a career to become a chemistry teacher or pharmacist.   She is the daughter of Diane Rice, Professional Nurse Educator for the School of Nursing .

“These bright young students exemplify the qualities of future leaders,” said Douglas Danko, president/CEO of Jameson Health System. “They have demonstrated a sincere commitment to their studies, athletic pursuits and to volunteering their time and talents in various capacities. These characteristics are precisely those which the Jameson Scholarship Award strives to encourage and recognize.”

Neil Chessin, vice president of operations, added, “Perhaps the most difficult task of the selection committee each year is choosing only two winners, and this year was no exception. All of our nominees are outstanding young people for so many reasons. They and their parents should all be extremely proud.”

Since 1996, Jameson Health System has awarded two $500 academic scholarships to individuals who are dependents of Jameson employees. The students must meet the criteria for outstanding academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and responses to two essay topics.