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May 17 2010

SHS Junior Wins Award from Soroptimist International

Congratulations to Schenectady High School Junior Susan O'Brien who was recently awarded the Susan Rosenthal Memorial Award from Soroptimist International of Schenectady. The award is presented to a young woman photographer who shares the same passion for photography as that of award-winning photographer Susan Rosenthal. O'Brien, who submitted an essay and example of her photography, was presented with a Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera.

Rosenthal was co-owner of "Northern Exposures." She published the book "Beautiful Places," in which she showed off her talent and love of Schenectady through her photographs. She was also past president and 27 year member of Soroptimist International, an organization that strives to achieve the "best for women." Members work to raise money to support special projects, awards and scholarships for local women, girls and organizations that support women's issues.

Natalie Arket, a 6th grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, was the recipient a cash award of $800 for her "Pamper a Patriot Project," which provides students with needs such as hats, boots, pajamas and other clothing.

The League of Women Voters received a $500 award for the Schenectady County Working Group on Girls. Schenectady women work with 150 seventh grade girls on issues such as self-respect, relationship concerns, empowerment, leadership and bullying. They also focus on education and career goals.

Congratulations.

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