Megan Wilson, Menchville High School '22, Newport News 

Thank You letter to our Chapter

Dear Greater Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter,

I would like to extend my thanks for being chosen to receive The Rose Marie Anderson Scholarship! I am grateful for your kindness and generosity in helping me pursue my dreams of becoming a forensic analyst as this scholarship award allows me to continue my educational journey at this wonderful university. I apologize for not being able to attend the send-off picnic to receive this award in person but am nevertheless grateful for this opportunity that you have provided me.

I am currently a junior majoring in Forensic Chemistry and am a student of the Schreyer Honors College, as well as a member of the Club Ultimate Frisbee team and the Club Pickleball team. I am part of the Forensic Science Club through which I am able to give back to the community by helping to organize Haunted U, a volunteer event to teach kids about different aspects of the world of forensic science. In the coming year, I will begin working on a research project that will help the forensic chemistry community and will hopefully lead to lower wrongful conviction rates. I plan to pursue a master's degree in analytical chemistry after graduating from Penn State and seek a career as a forensic technician for the FBI.

Receiving this scholarship is a steppingstone to achieving all the goals I have set for myself, and I would once again like to express my gratitude for this opportunity.

With much appreciation and thanks, 

Megan Wilson