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Ryan Hackett Receives History Society Awards Scholarship

Hackett plans to study political science at Syracuse University.

Ryan Hackett is the recipient of a $500 scholarship from the Branford Historical Society.The award is given to a graduating senior at Branford High School.

The son of Billy and Julie Hackett, Ryan plans to major in political science at SyracuseUniversity. Because he eventually wants to study law, he feels it is best to have a background inhistory as well as American politics and government.

While at Branford High, Ryan earned a 4.1 G.P.A. and high honors for four years. Healso was named a CAPT Scholar. He was historian of the National Honor Society and a memberof the Science National Honor Society and World Language Society. He also was president ofthe Model Congress and captain of the cross country team.

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