Names and Faces

Hilary Hoover, Trucksville, a junior speech-language pathology major at Misericordia University, recently received a 2012 Monsignor McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship at the sixth annual Monsignor McGowan Cornerstone Awards Program hosted by King's College. Hoover was one of seven local students awarded a Monsignor McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship. To be eligible, a student needs to demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding service to their school and community, live in the region and attend Misericordia University, Allied Services DePaul School, Keystone College, King's College, Marywood University, Mount Saint Mary's University or the University of Scranton. Hoover is a resident assistant for the Office of Residence Life, the student coordinator for the ALLY organization on campus, a member of the Misericordia Chapter of the Lions Club and founder of the Misericordia Library Club. She participates in the liturgical choir and is a performer with the Misericordia Players theatrical troupe. She also serves as a student ambassador for the admissions department. Hoover also received the Misericordia Student Leadership Award in May 2012. She is the daughter of Francis X. and Barbara Hoover and graduated with honors from Dallas High School, where she was active in the band, chorus, Shakespeare club, school and community theaters, student council and science Olympiad.