Alumni awarded

On Friday, Nov. 2, Cushing Academy presented the 2007 Founder's Day Alumni Service Award to Bilal Bilici. Bilici, a native of Turkey and graduate of Boston University, is a member of Cushing's Class of 2003. The Founder's Day Award is given annually to a graduate of Cushing who has served Cushing with dedication and distinction. Bilici is working with the new Cushing Center for 21st Century Leadership in an effort to bring foreign ambassadors to campus. Erkut Gomulu, Hon. Consul General of Turkey, and Dr. Manuela Bairos, Consul General of Portugal were present for the awards presentation. JOURNAL PHOTO/CAITLYN KELLEHER