This Scholarship is in memory of Lauren Baruch, a former student of Smithtown West High School. Our goal is to honor the charitable spirit she demonstrated throughout her life. The Lawzie Marigold Foundation also hopes to raise financial support for other worthy causes that represent Lauren’s principles and passions.
During Lauren's high school career she was inducted into the New York State Business Honor Society, served as student ambassador to the Smithtown Industry Advisory Board, and was an active DECA participant who won numerous competitions at many levels. She served as student president of her 2009 class at Smithtown High School West. Lauren furthered her high school accomplishments by receiving her bachelor's degree from Farmingdale State College. The public relations experience she gained through her schooling helped her to achieve success with the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In between her studies, she balanced three jobs as a nanny, a restaurant hostess and as an executive assistant to the president of the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Lauren Baruch had dreams and aspirations of traveling the world, cultivating an understanding of both her own roots and the culture of others.
During Lauren's high school career she was inducted into the New York State Business Honor Society, served as student ambassador to the Smithtown Industry Advisory Board, and was an active DECA participant who won numerous competitions at many levels. She served as student president of her 2009 class at Smithtown High School West. Lauren furthered her high school accomplishments by receiving her bachelor's degree from Farmingdale State College. The public relations experience she gained through her schooling helped her to achieve success with the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In between her studies, she balanced three jobs as a nanny, a restaurant hostess and as an executive assistant to the president of the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Lauren Baruch had dreams and aspirations of traveling the world, cultivating an understanding of both her own roots and the culture of others.
CRITERIA:
The recipient of this award must be a female graduating senior and be accepted to a four year school with business aspirations. The candidate should possess a GPA of 3.0 or better and possess leadership skills.
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OUR 1ST LAWZIE MARIGOLD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT:
On June 2, 2016, only two months after establishing the Lawzie Marigold Foundation, Felicia Baruch proudly presented our 1st Annual Lawzie Marigold Scholarship. The recipient, Victoria Tiranno, a Smithtown High School West student, was selected and awarded a $1,500 scholarship. She was awarded the scholarship because her school work and community efforts exemplifies Lauren’s aspirations and life goals. As Victoria walked across the stage, we were reminded of Lauren's true spirit, a natural born leader filled with confidence, who hoped to make changes and improve the business world. Through the foundation, scholarship awards and students like Victoria, Lauren's dreams will continue to live on. Thank you to everyone who has helped support our foundation. Together we will continue to enrich more students lives while honoring Lauren Baruch.
