Published August 19. 2020 06:05PM
By SUSAN RUMBLE
Special to The Press
For three years, Friends of the Parkland Community Library have awarded scholarships in memory of Norman Dietrich and Alice Madden.
Both were volunteers at the library who helped to make the annual book sale a success.
In appreciation of their efforts, the Friends set up the scholarship program sponsored by private donations, separate from any other library fundraisers.
Recipients must be volunteers at Parkland Community Library, South Whitehall, in any capacity but they have to be pursuing a degree.
The individuals might also be a staff member who is working to further his or her education.
Three individuals were selected to receive scholarships this year.
Imran Ali Dharamsi is a 2020 Parkland High School graduate who has been accepted at Brown University.
Ga Young Lee, also a 2020 Parkland graduate, is planning to attend Columbia University.
Daniel Oravetz, a library employee, is going to Kutztown University.
Presentation of the scholarships took place Aug. 3 at Covered Bridge Park.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Ga-Yaung Lee receives her scholarship award from Ila Dietrich, president of Friends of the Parkland Library. Ga-Yaung is heading to Columbia University.
Imran Ali Pharausi receives his scholarship award from Ila Dietrich, president of Friends of the Parkland Library. Imran is enrolled at Brown College.
PRESS PHOTO BY LOU WHEELAND Ga-Yaung Lee, Ila Dietrich, Pat Elliott, Lorna Rabe and Imran Ali Pharausi celebrate the scholarship awards provided by Friends of the Parkland Library.
Daniel Oravetz received his scholarship from Ila Dietrich at the Roma building, temporary home of the Parkland Library while the original site undergoes extensive renovations. Daniel was working at the library.
