Applications are now being accepted for one of International Rotary’s oldest programs, the ambassadorial scholarship awards, designed to further international understanding and foster friendly relations among people of different languages and different cultures. While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homeland to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries.

Nica Sylvia

Nica Sylvia of West Tisbury, a junior majoring in civil engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, recently completed an intense, hands-on research project in Melbourne, Australia. The project was titled Building Sustainable Behaviour: Interactive Displays for Youth Empowerment.

Dean’s List

Timothy L. McHugh of Edgartown has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2010 semester at Merrimack College.

Welcome Matheo

Nataly and Ramon Gomes of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Matheo David Gomes, born on March 31, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Matheo weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces at birth.

Dean’s List

Dana Anderson of Vineyard Haven, a senior and marketing major at Bentley University, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2010 semester.

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Micah Agnoli of Edgartown has been named to the dean’s list at Tufts University for the fall 2010 semester.

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Katharine W. Clarke, daughter of John and Nancy Clarke, of Edgartown, has been named to the dean’s list at Endicott College for the fall semester. Katharine is a sophomore majoring in English.

Dean’s List

Caitlyn Clark of Vineyard Haven has been named to the dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.