Pictured is Linda Burnison Kilcoin congratulating Rex Schlicht on winning the L.J. Van Dyke Scholarship.

Rex Schlicht, son of Shelly Schlicht of Woonsocket, is this year’s winner of the $1,000 L.J. Van Dyke Memorial Scholarship. Rex is a 2016 graduate of Woonsocket High School.
Linda Van Dyke Kilcoin, daughter of L.J. Van Dyke, established the scholarship as a memorial to honor her father. This scholarship is awarded to an individual who shows focus, determination, and the drive to succeed in whatever field he/she has chosen. Rex will be attending Dakota Wesleyan University majoring in elementary education.
Van Dyke Kilcoin was very pleased with the quality of the applicants this year and encourages next year’s seniors to apply for this scholarship in the spring of 2017.