Desjardins was among 100 college-bound high school seniors awarded a $1,000 scholarship at the Statehouse in June as part of the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program.
BOSTON - State Sen. Stephen M. Brewer, D-Barre, and Rep. Anne M. Gobi, D-Spencer, joined the Comcast Foundation in honoring Elizabeth Desjardins, of Ware High School, for her community service, leadership skills, positive attitude and academic achievement.
Desjardins was among 100 college-bound high school seniors awarded a $1,000 scholarship at the Statehouse in June as part of the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program.
"It was a wonderful opportunity to meet Elizabeth and to celebrate her commitment to education," said Brewer. "She is a wonderful example for her fellow students and I am certain that she will continue to succeed in the next chapter of her life."
"Elizabeth is a shining example of the type of student Ware and our public schools produce. I join her family and the community in congratulating her," said Gobi.
Desjardins plans to continue her education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the fall. She plans to major in environmental engineering.