Putnam senior Jonathan Hernandez has earned the 2025 John H. Murphy Memorial Scholarship, recognizing his passion for architecture and service. With support from the Murphy family, Jonathan is building his dream of designing meaningful spaces that uplift communities.

Springfield Renaissance School valedictorian Adam Theriaque has been named the 2024 recipient of the John H. Murphy Memorial Scholarship. With plans to study construction management at Wentworth Institute of Technology, Adam shares how the scholarship will help him give back to his community and pursue a future rooted in activism and impact.