Donna Pio, MWC Ed Committee, Isabella Musey, Kendal Elizabeth Mazur, Mya Testa and Barbara Westog, MWC Ed Committee.
The April meeting of the Millville Woman’s Club (MWC) was designated as its Birthday Bash, but it was not to celebrate members’ birthdays. Instead, members were proud to celebrate their Club’s 116th birthday! It has been a long journey of services to the community as well as interesting and educational activities for members.
Pam McNamee, president, welcomed Gail Russo, from the Countryside Garden Club. Russo shared a power point of the club’s gardening, visits to private and public gardens, flower arranging workshop, programs for children, and the Blue Star Memorial Garden honoring U.S. veterans. The Countryside Garden Club is a non-profit organization and members work toward civic beautification and service along with conservation and preservation of our environment and wildlife. The Countryside Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club of New Jersey, the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Donna Pio, MWC Education Committee, introduced three Millville High School (MHS) senior girls who were invited to share a little about themselves. Isabella Musey is member of the National Honor Society and described herself as “hard-working and dedicated as evidenced by successfully juggling high school and college academics, sports, and extracurriculars.” Isabella is an accomplished photographer. She has been president of MHS Bolts Photography Club since 2021 and has been involved in commission work, fundraisers supporting the community and volunteer events such as “Giving Back Through the Lens.” Isabella is an intern with B. Benson Photography where she has assisted with photoshoots and marketing and receives “hands-on experience with real world settings while learning from one of the best photographers in New Jersey.” In addition to her studies, Isabella is a “Wrap-around Teacher” in the MHS after-school program at the Child Family Center. Isabella is an avid softball player and will be continuing her studies on a softball scholarship at Goldey-Beacom College. She plans to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Media with a minor in Marketing.
Kendall Elizabeth Mazur is a member of the National Honor Society, currently the secretary. She has received Highest Honors (9th-12th) and Academic Varsity Letters (9th-12th). She is on the Student Council, previously Class Council President, and in Leaders Club. Kendall has been on JV and Varsity Soccer and is in Varsity Softball. She plays for the New Jersey Gators College Placement Organization and has been to 10 states as a part of the recruitment process. Kendall is a “Wrap-around Instructional Aide” with pre-school children in the MHS after-school program at Child Family Center. She volunteers in Pizza Bingo, Fall Frolic, Cookies with Santa at Rieck Avenue, Santa’s Helpers at Bacon Schools and makes Veteran Outreach visits with her father, a veteran, at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home. Kendall plans to continue her education at Caldwell University as a Health Science major, then pursue a master’s degree and PhD and “one day work for a sports team to help athletes take better care of fueling their bodies.”
Mya Testa is a member of the National Honor Society and has received Academic Varsity Letters (2021-2025). Her studies include AP US History II, AP Calculus AB, AP Physics, AP Macroeconomics, AP English IV, AP Statistics, AP Psychology, Chamber Choir, Symphonic Band and Music Theory. She is in the Madrigal Choir, Marching Band, Indoor Percussion and the Spring Musical. She assisted with the Jazz Concert and Jazz Competition. Mya plans to attend college and major in psychology in order to help people.
As always, MWC members were impressed by the accomplishments of these young women and wished them much success as they pursue their goals.
