Nancy Marroquin, daughter of Local 1588 member Miguel Marroquin (Global) was awarded one of eight Teddy Gleason Scholarships distributed annually to children of ILA members. Ms. Marroquin graduated from High Tech High School in North Bergen and will be a premed biology major at Fordham University in the fall. In addition to being an excellent student, Ms. Marroquin is a two-time state champion in Judo and a certified E.M.T. Her goal is to attend medical school and specialize in pediatrics.

Nancy Marroquin with her parents, and Local 1588 President Anthony Falcicchio and Recording Secretary Tom Hanley

Teddy Gleason Scholarships pay $6,000 of a recipient's tuition for each of four years. They are awarded to the children of Deep Sea members who've made their hours for three or more years. Active employees are also eligible. Miguel Marroquin has been a 1588 member for 11 years, first at NEAT and then Global Terminals.