The St. Lawrence County Branch of AAUW is pleased to announce that Amanda Ellsworth earned a $500 AAUW Memorial Scholarship. From Ft. Covington, Amanda graduated with a degree from the veterinary technology program at SUNY Canton in May.

This fall she will be attending Texas A&M University where she will major in marine biology. Amanda exhibited not only scholarship at Canton, but accepted leadership and community service positions on campus. She was a Resident Assistant, a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and was a member of the Veterinary Technician Association, involved with many of the activities associated with both groups.

The 2009 AAUW scholarships were given in memory of long time AAUW member Frances “Fran” Dixson (1921-2008). A non-traditional student herself, Fran went to college in 1970, graduating with honors at age 55 with her BS in Elementary Education. She taught at Madrid-Waddington Central for 10 years. Following retirement, she traveled extensively in Europe and Asia and continued to participate in educational enrichment through SOAR.

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. AAUW’s commitment to educational equity is reflected in its public policy advocacy, community programs, leadership development, conventions and conferences, national partnerships, and international connections.

For more information about AAUW locally, contact President Lisa Wilson at 353-2513 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Program vice president Sue Bellor at 769-6146 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . AAUW, with its nationwide network of more than 100,000 members, more than 1,000 branches conducting programs in communities across the country, and 500 college and university partners, has been a leading advocate for equity and education for women and girls since 1881.