Fund Drive for the Dr. A. Barbara Pilon Poetry Contest

For the last twenty-some years of her teaching career, Dr. Pilon, a beloved member of the Department of Language and Literature from Worcester State College, was on dialysis for severe kidney disease. Her energy and spirit made her an inspiration to those of us who knew her secret. Her energy, imagination, humor and warmth earned her a following among students. She passed away a year ago. The endowment that bears her name was established by her husband to keep her name alive on campus and to continue to encourage causes she cared deeply about. Commemorating her interest in students and dedication to education, the endowment supports an annual scholarship for a Worcester State College English major who intends to become a teacher. As a tribute to her joy in language and creative writing, the endowment also created the Dr. A. Barbara Pilon Poetry Contest and made it possible to continue running the annual Kathleen Downey Short Fiction Contest, both open to all Worcester State College undergraduate students.

English major? Veteran of Mythology? Introduction to Literature? Fantasy, Faerie and Folk? Maybe you even remember Dr. Pilon from your course? If you remember her love of literature and of her students, you may want to join her colleagues by making a contribution to the Dr. A. Barbara Pilon Endowment. Writer? Friend of the arts? Teacher? Even if you didn't have the pleasure of working with Dr. Pilon, please consider supporting this initiative to continue her legacy. Checks, made out to the WSC Foundation with "Pilon Fund" noted in the memo field, can be sent to Worcester State College - Office of Development - 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602.]

Thank you in advance for supporting the legacy of this remarkable educator and friend.



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