Stephen M. Bailey

2008 Memorial Scholarship Winners

Winners of this year’s Stephen M. Bailey Memorial Scholarships were introduced at the June 10 Union meeting. Pictured are (left to right) James T. Sullivan, Business Manager, with four recipients Michael Skarbeck, David Discipio, Kelsey Shannon, Sarah Murphy, James F. Coyne, Financial Secretary-Treasurer, and Thomas E. Gavin, Recording Secretary.

Plumbers Local 130, UA, is proud to present Stephen M. Bailey Memorial Scholarships to the following outstanding and deserving students:

Kelsey Lynn Shannon, daughter of Patrick J. Shannon (City of Chicago), graduated from Marist High School, in Chicago, and plans to attend the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.

Michael Robert Skarbek, son of Thomas M. Skarbek (Metro Pier & Expo Authority), graduated from Carl Sandburg High School, in Orland Park, and plans to attend college at Arizona State University.

Sarah Catherine Murphy, daughter of John M. Murphy (Emerald Sewer & Plumbing), graduated from Mother McAuley High School, in Chicago, and will continue her education at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.

David Jeffrey Discipio, on of Jeffrey F. Discipio (Peak Plumbing & Mechanical Services, Inc.), graduated from Hinsdale Central High School, in Hinsdale, and will attend Indiana University.

The winners were introduced at the June 10 Union meeting. They received a combined $8,000 in financial aid that may be applied to future education expenses. Local 130 presents the scholarships each year to students based upon their academic achievements and extracurricular activities in their communities. Congratulations to each of this year’s recipients and their families!