Michael Verdon

Michael Verdon of Hawthorne, NJ is a History major who is pursuing a certification in Social Studies education. He has a 3.95 GPA and is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society.

Michael has been involved in a wide spectrum of writing-based work and activities during his time in school. In addition to tutoring young writers and volunteering as a catechist at his local church, he has also been collaborating with his brother on a young-adult fantasy novel for the past five years. During his time in these pursuits, Michael has learned a great deal about the writing and publishing process – skills that he hopes to one day take with him into his professional life.

Awarded Scholarships

2016

Lally, Garvin 84 Writer's Scholarship

Garvin Lally graduated from Ramapo in 1984 and became a freelance writer. He started as an Economics major and graduated with a degree in Communications. The oldest of five children, his sister Gina recalls that he published a paperback book of poetry. He met his wife, Julie on a business trip to China, while working and writing for a college life magazine called DORM.

Tragically, Garvin died at age 28 in an airplane crash in Chile, South America in 1991. His wife Julie established this scholarship in Garvin’s memory to perpetuate his love for writing and for Ramapo College. Gina says Garvin would deeply encourage any student that has a passion for writing to do so. “It is a powerful vehicle for self-expression that can not only be beneficial to the writer, but also can give others an intimate experience, understanding, hope, laughter, love, and so much else.”

Candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in writing, literature or poetry.