Lemont native honored by Marquette University's Department of Social and Cultural Sciences

MILWAUKEE, WI (07/19/2012)(readMedia)-- Melissa May, daughter of Brian and Linda May, was honored with the Social Welfare & Justice Jane Addams Award from Marquette University's Department of Social and Cultural Sciences. May graduated in May with a bachelor of arts in social welfare and justice.

The prestigious Jane Addams Award is offered each year to one outstanding senior who has excelled in the areas of academics, service, and leadership. This award is competitive and is bestowed upon the one graduating senior who has acquired at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, demonstrates leadership qualities, and has dedicated significant time and effort to service of the university and community. The student received a certificate.