The Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions Club awarded two scholarships as part of its high school community service essay contest. For more than 20 years this annual scholarship has been awarded to Larchmont/Mamaroneck graduating seniors who perform meaningful local community service.
Mamaroneck High School senior Shannon Gallaher and Rye Neck High School senior Kimichika Irie were the winners of the 2023 essay contest and were presented, on June 19, with a $1,000 award for use toward college expenses. Candidates submitted an essay describing their service and the impact it had on the community and themselves.
In reflecting on the submissions, Lina Pasquale, LM Lions incoming president, said “The applicants collectively demonstrated a commitment to serving their local community, in a myriad of ways. These youth are compassionate and caring and further the mission of the Lions by aiding in the betterment of their community”¦.”
The LM Lions are part of Lions Clubs International, the world”™s largest service organization of over 1.4 million members who are signatories of the United Nations”™ resolutions on women”™s and refugee rights and are currently active in Afghanistan and Ukrainian refugee resettlement.
