Hallie Meister

Hallie Meister of Sayreville, N.J. is a Literature major with a concentration in Elementary Education. She has a 3.44 GPA and has been on the Dean’s list.

 At Ramapo, Hallie has been active in several honor societies, including Sigma Tau Delta (the Literature Honor Society), where she has helped to raise money for the Red Cross as well as a local battered women and children’s shelter. 

“I’m passionate about animals and the unconditional love that they can bring to people.” Hallie trained her dog to be a therapy dog and brings him to children’s reading groups to relax young readers. For several years she has also worked at a preschool with children aged six weeks to five years. “After graduation I plan to earn a Master’s in childhood development and work in a preschool or primary grade school.”

Awarded Scholarships

2018

Annunziato, Melissa Memorial Scholarship

Early in the summer of 2002, Ramapo College junior Melissa Annunziato was tragically killed in a car accident.  Melissa’s mother, her colleagues, friends, and neighbors sought to establish a permanent legacy to Melissa, her spirit, and beliefs. They spearheaded an effort to raise funds to start an endowed scholarship fund at Ramapo and held an event in February 2003 to celebrate Melissa’s life.

At Ramapo, Melissa was a Literature major working toward teacher certification in Elementary Education. She was committed to community service, worked in the teacher education office and was active in the student organization, Future Educators of America. This award recognizes students with a similar commitment and is open to students who participate in service-learning opportunities or alternative spring break programs, particularly those who are interested in working with children.