Politics & Government

Northampton Twp. GOP Awards $500 Scholarship

A Council Rock South senior is recognized for his essay.

Thomas J. Hinchcliffe, a senior at Council Rock South recently was named the 2013 winner of the Northampton Township Republican Committee's “Excellence in Government & Citizenship” scholarship. 

At the NTRC's May 4 pancake breakfast, Hinchcliffe was named the winner of the group's essay contest. For his 600-word submission, which addressed the question "Is the United States of America a Democracy or a Republic."

The award also includes a $500 scholarship that will be presented to Tommy at Council Rock South’s Awards Assembly on June 17, 2013.

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Hinchcliffe, who was very grateful for the scholarship said it will come in very handy very soon. He will be going to Penn State's main campus a mere three days after he graduates from CR.


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