The second HMHS Class of 1956 Scholarship for Further Education in Music was awarded to Abigail Rae Sparrow, HMHS Class of 2008, at the Senior Awards Night on June 3 at the High School. 

The scholarship was presented by 1956 classmates Baird Foster and Ken Murray (who was in the area from Minnesota on business).  Abigail, known by her nickname, “Abby,” had asked a younger sister and HMHS student, Amy, to accept the award in her behalf.  Abby herself could not attend the ceremony for a legitimate reason: as a vocalist, Abby is currently appearing in “Les Miserables” at Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theater (LesMisphilly.com).   

Abby, a top musical talent at HMHS, received a number of other awards: HMHS Theater Arts Award; Theater Arts Award, sponsored by the Haddon Summer Music Theater; The Harry Townsend Kaufmann Performing Arts Award; and A New Beginning…In Memory of September 11^th Scholarship. 

Multi-talented Abby participated in the national tour of “Scrooge, the Musical” while in Chicago; and recently she created Sunday School videos for United Methodist Communications.  Abby plans to study Musical Theater at New York University this fall, working toward her aspirations to be on Broadway.

Abby sends a large “thank you” to the Class of 1956 and says, “It is really great for a class to honor the students studying music.  So many scholarships and awards are presented for athletics and academics.  Thank you all for honoring music!”

Our scholarship provides a boost to young people who want to pursue a career in music-instrumental or vocal.  Your additions to the fund are always welcome as a way to continue helping students to achieve their dreams. 

Your tax-deductible contribution is payable to
The HMHS Scholarship Fund c/o Class of 1956. 
Mail to HMHS, 401 East Kings Highway, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. 
ATTN: Carol Barbano.