The Current presented three Frances “Fraffie” Welch memorial scholarships to Marblehead High School seniors Aviva Bornstein, Madeline Cole and Alexander Hersey on May 28.
The $2,000 scholarships are for students who show interest in journalism and public service. They are sponsored by the Current and funded by The Mariner.
Welch worked for the Marblehead Reporter for decades and authored the popular “Up for Air” column under the pen name Dawn Bucket. She was also a dedicated volunteer, serving on the Recreation and Parks Commission, Marblehead Forever Committee, Council on Aging and Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor.
