Two North Rockland Students Receive Awards from Down to Earth

For the past 25 years, Down to Earth Living has been providing scholarships to North Rockland High School graduates. This year for the first time, two students were selected for the $500 awards: Julianna Dinh and Mark Yanitelli.

“Down to Earth is delighted to offer two deserving students with an award that will help them continue on their path toward their futures. Helping young people in our community realize their dreams is an important part of our company’s mission,” stated a spokesperson for the company.

There are five criteria the business uses to determine the winners each year. First and foremost is academic performance which is based upon GPA and other available test scores, followed by participation in extracurricular activities, applications and club memberships and community service. A topical essay chosen by Down to Earth Living is required to demonstrate the student’s ability to communicate and the student must also show the specific goal-directed activities taken toward achieving his or her future career. Financial need is also taken into consideration.

For more information about how to apply for this scholarship for 2020, please visit www.dteliving.com.

About Down to Earth Living

This gracious outdoor living furnishings and beautiful home decor store is located on 12.5 acres in Pomona, attracting customers from Rockland, Bergen, Orange, Westchester and even Fairfield County in Connecticut. Located at 1040 Route 45, Down to Earth Living is open 9 am – 5 pm daily and can be reached at 845-354-8500 or via their website at www.dteliving.com .

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