Peggy Ann Madden was a longtime teacher at North Hills High School and nationally recognized forensics coach. She was a pioneer in speech and debate, and the program she developed at North Hills was a model for other school districts in the state and across the country. Even after she retired from teaching in 1992, Ms. Madden continued as the high school’s speech and debate coach for several years and remained active in the program until her death in 2006. This scholarship was created to honor Peggy Ann Madden’s legacy and is endowed by her son, Mark Madden, sports talk radio host on 105.9 The X, through the North Hills Foundation.
General Information
Two (2) annual scholarships in amount of $2,000 will be awarded to two (2) North Hills High School seniors who will be furthering their educational career in at least one of the following fields of study:
- Speech and Debate
- Journalism
- Communications
- English Education
Criteria & Eligibility Requirements
For consideration, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- North Hills High School student graduating in the year of the award
- Active participant in speech and debate, journalism, The Arrowhead, Norhian, NHTV or similar club, program or activity
- Intent to study speech and debate, journalism, communication and/or English education at a post-secondary institution
Applicants must complete and submit the following:
- Application
- Proof of acceptance into post-secondary institution
- 500-word essay in which you thoroughly explain your educational and professional goals and objectives. Please cite specific examples and/or moments and/or relationships formed during your time at North Hills High School that influenced your decision to pursue your planned field of study.
Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-person interview as part of the selection process.
Application Deadline: April 15 of Student’s Graduation Year
The completed application, essay and proof of acceptance into the student’s chosen post-secondary institution must be submitted to the North Hills High School Counseling Resource Center (CRC) by the end of the school day on or before April 15 if April 15 falls on a weekend or non-school day. No late applications will be accepted.
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