Congratulations to Melissa Traskowsky and Ellen Traylor,
WPC's two scholarship winners for 2010!

(L-R) Melissa Traskowsky, Ellen Traylor, and WPC President Beth Bowers

Melissa Traskowsky is a sophomore, majoring in broadcast journalism at Wichita State University. She is an intern at KAKE TV and at the Haysville Sun-Times newspaper. She also is the Web site technician and does graphic design for WSU housing and residence life. She is a member of WU Crew and the Society of Professional Journalists. Her professional goals include working as a news reporter and anchor, and managing a television station.

Ellen Traylor is a sophomore, majoring in communication at Newman University. She plays on the Newman women’s basketball team, is president of Newman’s Communications Club, and is a staff writer for the campus newspaper. Ellen is still exploring her options, but plans a career in print journalism.

Both winners received awards of $1,000 at the WPC meeting on April 7. Ellen and Melissa attended the meeting to accept their scholarships.

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