The World Affairs Council of Greater Reading presented a $5,000 college scholarship to Abubakarr Barrie, a graduating senior at Conrad Weiser High School.<\/p>\n
Barrie, born in Sierra Leone, came to the United States when he was 15 with the hope of going to school and playing soccer. He went on to be an acclaimed soccer player at the county and state levels while excelling in academics and community service.<\/p>\n
He plans to attend DeSales University, Allentown, to pursue a degree in international business and continue to play soccer.<\/p>\n
Law firm award<\/p>\n
Berks County law firm Bingaman, Hess, Coblentz & Bell, P.C., awarded $1,000 college scholarships to graduating high school seniors Jack McRae, Wilson High School, and\u00a0Lilly Massie, Kutztown High School.<\/p>\n
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