Chelmsford, MA — The Chelmsford Police Athletic League (CPAL) is proud to announce the recipients of its annual scholarships, awarded to outstanding local students pursuing higher education. This year, CPAL awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships recognizing not only academic achievement but also dedication to community involvement and personal growth.
This year’s recipients are:
- – Gavin Adams, graduate of Nashoba Tech, attending Coastal Carolina University for Exercise Science
- – Brooke Bennett, graduate of Northern Middlesex Regional High School, attending Middlesex College for Business
- – Nathan Cowell, graduate of Chelmsford High School, attending Johnson and Wales University for Business
- – Drew DiStasi, graduate of Chelmsford High School, attending Gettysburg College for Environmental Studies
- – Ryan Hart, graduate of Chelmsford High School, attending the University of New Hampshire for Business
- – Briana Hardy, graduate of Lowell Catholic High School, attending Emmanuel College for Biology (Pre-Medical Track)
- – Alexandra Kenney, graduate of Chelmsford High School, attending UMass Amherst for Elementary and Special Education
The CPAL Board — Dan Sullivan, Shawn Brady, David Linstad, Ashley Rokas, Riley O’Keefe, and Aidan Gillis — shared how much they enjoyed reading this year’s applications and personal essays. “It makes us proud to see how much CPAL has meant to these students and how their experiences have shaped their goals,” said Aidan Gillis.
Scholarships were presented during a ceremony held on June 30th in the Community Room of the Chelmsford Police Department, attended by the recipients and their families.
The Chelmsford Police Athletic League, a non-profit organization, enhances the lives of local youth through sports and recreational activities. CPAL is run entirely by volunteer officers from the Chelmsford Police Department. All contributions to the organization are reinvested into the community through events, charitable donations, and scholarships.
For more information about CPAL and its programs, please visit ChelmsfordPAL.com or follow CPAL on social media @ChelmsfordPAL on Facebook and Insagram.
Pictured L-R – Drew DiStasi, Alexandra Kenney, Nathan Cowell, and Ryan Hart.