September 7, 2016

Mr. Joseph Dobbins

Principal

20 Pulaski Highway
Ansonia, CT 06401

Dear Mr. Dobbins,

Re: The Gordon C. Parker Memorial Scholarship

We are writing to you because we would like to again this year grant a scholarship in memory of Gordon C. Parker, a 1944 graduate of Ansonia High School, who passed away in January of 2013.

An outstanding student-athlete while at Ansonia High School, Gordon excelled in the classroom and on the playing field. A three sport standout, Gordon starred on the football, basketball, and baseball teams and was named the best male athlete of his senior class. At the same time, Gordon was an exceptional student, earning a scholarship to attend Yale College.

In memory of Gordon, we would like to offer a scholarship in his name to an outstanding student-athlete in the senior class. For the 2016-2017 school year, the scholarship, which will be awarded at the time of graduation, will be in the amount of $1,500. To be eligible, a student must meet the following criteria:

(i)Be a graduating Ansonia High School senior

(ii)Be in the top 15% of his or her class

(iii)Have played at least one sport in each year of his or her high school career (unless sidelined due to injury)

(iv)Plan to attend an accredited college in the upcoming academic year

We ask that student-athletes interested in being considered for the Gordon C. Parker Memorial Scholarship submitthe following items by May 1, 2017to Douglas Parker at :

1)A letter from Ansonia High School certifying the applicant’s class rank and GPA average

2)An acceptance letter from the college the applicant plans on attending (or, if the applicant has not yet decided, an acceptance letter from one of the applicant’s top choices)

3)A list compiled by the applicant of his or her athletic accomplishments

4)An essay of no more than 500 words discussing the applicant’s future career plans

The family of Gordon Parker will review thematerials submitted by all applicantsandwill select the recipientof the scholarship. Should you have any questions, please contact Doug Parker at (973) 971-9960 ext. 24 or .

Sincerely,

Douglas Parker & Jeffrey Parker

(Gordon’s sons)

cc: Carol Merlone, Ed.D., Superintendent