2024 RILBMDA Memorial Scholarship recipients Benyamin Claxton and Stephanie Levesque, Committee Co-chairs Denise Gabriele and Maria Fratiello, Mom Hulya Semonik standing in for Derin Semonik, and scholarship recipient Nathan Fogarty.
The Rhode Island Lumber and Building Materials Dealers Association (RILBMDA) is proud to congratulate its 2024 Memorial Scholarship recipients! Four $2,000 scholarships were awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education.
The RILBMDA Memorial Scholarships are named for the late William “Jay” Humphrey and David R. Beattie, who were industry leaders and recognized for their commitment to education, community, and the RILBMDA. The RILBMDA offers college scholarships to students within their membership who display academic excellence, strong citizenship, positive character, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society. The RILBMDA hopes to encourage recipients to continue their education and be active role models and leaders in their respective fields and communities.
The RILBMDA honored these recipients at its June 19 dinner meeting at Spain in Narragansett.
2024 Scholarship Recipients and Sponsoring Company:
Benyamin Claxton
Stepfather Pete Shea, Arnold Lumber
Benyamin will be a senior attending UMass Dartmouth majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Nathan Fogarty
Father Joseph Fogarty, BB&S Treated Lumber of New England
Nathan will be a senior at Wesleyan University with a double major in Physics and Neuroscience & Behavior.
Stephanie Levesque
Father Dennis Levesque, National Building Products
Stephanie will be a junior at the University of Rhode Island with a double major in Psychology & Human Development and Family Services.
Derin Semonik
Father Matt Semonik, Arnold Lumber
Derin will be a sophomore attending The University of New England majoring in Medical Biology/Pre-Med.
RILBMDA Scholarship Committee
The RILBMDA would like to thank its dedicated Scholarship Committee:
Co-chairs (non-voting): Denise Gabriele, Maria Fratiello
Buz Gileau, Arnold Lumber
Evan Finnegan, Coventry Lumber
Steve Carreira, Humphrey’s Building Supply
Dave Catlett, Holbrook
Mary Jane Robillard, National lumber
Rich Audet, Scituate Lumber Steve Rendine, Douglas Lumber
