Joe Walsh, CEO & President of Direct Federal Credit Union (left) presents check to Franklin High School scholarship recipient Katelyn d’Entremont (center). Shown far right is Jessica Glezellis, Business Development Manager at Direct Federal Credit Union

Direct Federal Credit Union, a federally chartered and insured credit union serving the financial needs of the region since 1953,is pleased to announce Franklin High School seniors Katelyn d’ Entremont and Nathaniel Kay as recipients of the Direct Federal Values in Practice Scholarship Program.

The scholarships were presented at the Franklin High School Scholarship night. Representing Direct Federal were Michael Ferreer, Vice President, Sales & Marketing; Jessica Glezellis, Business Development Manager; and Kristen Johnson, Marketing Manager. Each student was presented a $3,000 scholarship.

Kay and d’Entremont were selected based on personal essays that demonstrated use of Direct Federal values (drive, integrity, resilience, engagement, competence and teamwork) in their everyday lives.

Kay will attend Massachusetts Bay Community College in the fall.

d’Entremontwill attend Halifax College in Nova Scotia to study Oceanography.

Jessica Glezellis, Business Development Manager of Direct Federal Credit Union, said, “It was a pleasure to recognize these two exemplary Franklin High School students. Their essays were well-crafted and inspiring and we have every confidence they will achieve every goal they set out to accomplish.”

Glezellis will look to extend Direct Federal’s relationships with schools in Norfolk County through an expanded scholarship program and the introduction of a financial literacy program.

About Direct Federal Credit Union

Since 1953, Direct Federal Credit Union has offered “Banking at the Rate of Life,” meaning low rates, excellent service and immediate access. As a not-for-profit, the federally chartered and insured credit union invests its earnings back into the credit union, enabling them to offer their 25,000 members exceptional loan and deposit rates. From mortgages, home equity lines, and auto loans to checking, savings, and CDs, Direct Federal provides an integrated array of products and services, all enhanced with the simplicity and convenience of the latest online and mobile technologies. Direct Federal Credit Union is located at 50 Cabot Street, Needham, MA. For more information, please call 781-433-2900 or visit www.direct.com.

Joe Walsh, CEO & President of Direct Federal Credit Union , presents a check to Franklin High School scholarship recipient Nathaniel Kay (center). Shown also is Jessica Glezellis, Business Development Director at Direct Federal Credit Union.