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Reagan Aronson, Recipient of the Melissa J. Schlag Scholarship 2026

The Melissa J. Schlag Good Citizenship Education Award, a $1,500 scholarship, was presented to Reagan Aronson of Higganum on June 8, 2026. Reagan has demonstrated a strong commitment to journalism, public service, and informed citizenship throughout her high school career. Her leadership and work in Haddam-Killingworth High School’s broadcast media studio, along with her advancedContinue reading “Reagan Aronson, Recipient of the Melissa J. Schlag Scholarship 2026”

Meet Libby Riggs, Our 2022 Incredible Scholarship Recipient!

We could not be more pleased to honor H-K Senior Libby Riggs, with our second $1,500 Melissa J. Schlag Good Citizenship Education Award. Libby’s incredible, ambitious, high school career exemplifies a tireless, selfless go-getter, a community-minded, caring person. One of her teachers wrote, “Regardless of the task, when Libby works toward a goal, she gets fire in her eyes;Continue reading “Meet Libby Riggs, Our 2022 Incredible Scholarship Recipient!”

The Melissa J. Schlag memorial bracelet will inspire you & benefit the H-K scholarship!

For a limited time, Friends of Melissa Schlag are offering the Melissa (Missy) Schlag memorial bracelet, NEVERTHELESS, SHE PERSISTED –with Melissa’s full name etched on the inside– for a donation of $40 per bracelet. Half of your donation will support the Melissa J. Schlag scholarship. The unisex cuffs are beautifully made from stainless steel, designed never fade,Continue reading “The Melissa J. Schlag memorial bracelet will inspire you & benefit the H-K scholarship!”

Welcome to the new Friends of Melissa Schlag website!

Join us this weekend! Tree Planting in Memory of Melissa Schlag at Eagles Landing State Park (Clark’s Creek) this Saturday, October 17th @ 1 p.m. Friends, an American Chestnut tree will planted in Melissa’s memory at Eagles Landing Park (Clark’s Creek) on Sunday, October 17 at 1 p.m. Melissa was instrumental in saving Eagles LandingContinue reading “Welcome to the new Friends of Melissa Schlag website!”