Fitchburg State Student Speaks at Statehouse
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Fitchburg State sophomore, Susan Perreault addressing the crowd.
Perreault explained to the crowd her decision making process when it came to selecting a college. As a standout student at Leominster High School with a 4.09 GPA, Perreault had many college choices. The Leominster resident eventually decided on Fitchburg State for a variety of reasons.
“I am like any other college student in that I try hard in my classes, I care about my family and friends, and I worry about money,” Perrault said. “I was accepted into many different New England colleges, most reputable, private colleges, each with their offer of a scholarship. But after looking around and shadowing at each school, I landed on Fitchburg State. The school has a strong program, amazing faculty and staff, and a lot to offer a college student.”
Lt. Governor Timothy Murray welcomed the crowd, and recalled the legacy of the late Sen. Tsongas. It was Tsongas’ lifetime commitment to public education that led to the Tsongas Scholarship Program, which offers full scholarships to all nine state universities in the Commonwealth.
The Tsongas Scholars with Lt. Governor Timothy Murray.
Fitchburg State President Robert V. Antonucci was also in attendance, and spoke to his fellow diners about the importance of the scholarship program.
“This event is a wonderful tribute to the talent and work ethic of our students,” President Antonucci said. “The Tsongas Scholarship program provides an attractive incentive for high-achieving students to consider the state universities, but we can only compete for these students by offering the best programs and top-tier faculty. That’s a challenge we have met, as shown by the caliber of students we celebrate at this event each year.”
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