The Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Foundation announced on May 5 Dryden High School senior Erin Joy Peck is the recipient of the Janet H. Griswold Scholarship. The $750 scholarship acknowledges âwomen who exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success.â
Peck was recommended for the scholarship by the PEO Chapter B of Newark Valley, NY. PEO is an international organization that has assisted women in the United States and Canada in pursuing their educational goals through grants, scholarships, awards and loans since 1869.
Peck said she was surprised and floored by the news of earning the scholarship.