DALLAS — The Dallas Lions Club recently honored Madalyn Arthur and Scott Williams with $500 book scholarships. The Joseph C. Canfield Memorial Book Scholarships were named in honor of the longtime member of the Lions Club who passed away in May 2017.

The awards were presented at a dinner meeting of the club at Leggio’s Restaurant and Pizzeria. Canfield’s widow Peg and daughter Laura, as well as parents of the recipients, were invited guests at the awards presentation.

Miss Arthur will graduate from Holy Redeemer High School and Mr. Williams will graduate from Dallas High School in June.

Maddie was active in several extra-curricular activities, including the Diversity Club, Knowledge Board, Mock Trial Team and Poetry Club. She will be attending The Pennsylvania State University in the Fall and will be pursuing a career as a food scientist/food safety specialist.

Scott was also active in several school activities, including Student Council, Speech and Debate Team and also was nationally ranked in the event “Extemporaneous Speaking.” He was captain of the Cross-Country Team and as a Boy Scout he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Scott has been accepted at several large universities, including Notre Dame and locally at King’s College. He is planning to be a mechanical engineer.

Both recipients are picture above with Lion President Dan Corbett on the left and Joe Czarnecki, Scholarship Committee chair-person, presenting the awards.

Dallas Lions Club book scholarship recipient Madalyn Arthur is shown here with Lion President Dan Corbett, left, and Joe Czarnecki, scholarship committee chairperson.
https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web1_IMG_4831.jpg.optimal.jpgDallas Lions Club book scholarship recipient Madalyn Arthur is shown here with Lion President Dan Corbett, left, and Joe Czarnecki, scholarship committee chairperson. Submitted photo

Dallas Lions Club book scholarship recipient Scott Williams is shown here with Lion President Dan Corbett, left, and Joe Czarnecki, scholarship committee chairperson.
https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web1_IMG_4834.jpg.optimal.jpgDallas Lions Club book scholarship recipient Scott Williams is shown here with Lion President Dan Corbett, left, and Joe Czarnecki, scholarship committee chairperson. Submitted photo