Local student awarded scholarship at Saint Mary’s

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University seniors Mary Gleich of Hastings and Sarah Weir of Oswego, Ill., have been selected as this year’s recipients of $1,000 scholarships, made available due to the generosity of 1963 Saint Mary’s alumnus Dr. F. Lee Van Horn.

The scholarship is intended for graduating seniors who have demonstrated distinction in their studies and work in social activism and social sciences.

Dr. Van Horn established the scholarships in memory of K. Basil O’Leary and Brother Julius Winkler, with whom he studied and was inspired by as an undergraduate student.

Faculty involved in the selection process consider the students’ significant and sustained contributions to activities that promote social justice and help to address the needs of many.