2026 NORMAN A MORDUE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | AN INTERVIEW WITH MOLLY MOSHIER

PJ Ewing interviews Molly Moshier, the 2026 recipient of the Norman A. Mordue Memorial Scholarship, about her transition from Elmira High School to Syracuse University and her aspirations in the legal field. Background and Academic Foundation Molly credits high school cheerleading and dance for helping her overcome her naturally introverted personality. She consistently excelled in English and participated in the New Visions honors program, where she earned dual-enrollment credits through a partnership with Corning Community College. Choosing Syracuse University After evaluating five schools, Molly selected Syracuse because of its welcoming, comfortable atmosphere and its respected law program. This offers her the opportunity to remain in a familiar environment if she chooses to stay for her post-graduate legal studies. She is currently majoring in Law, Society, and Policy, a track that involves foundational courses in sociology, psychology, and legal elements. Campus Life and Extracurriculars To prioritize her academic transition, Molly declined an invitation to join a cheerleading squad, though she maintains her love for dance by taking ballet classes at the campus fitness center. She is actively involved in the university's mock trial team and has explored Greek life and pre-law fraternities. Career Aspirations Molly gained early legal exposure by interning with the Public Defender's Office during high school. She plans to secure another local internship this upcoming summer to further her long-term goal of becoming an attorney. College Advice and Scholarship Impact Molly advises incoming freshmen to leave their dorms and attend welcome week events to build a social network. To manage the university workload, she emphasizes using "syllabus week" to meticulously map out a semester schedule to balance academics with free time. Thanks to her previously accumulated college credits and the scholarship fund, she is on track to potentially graduate in two and a half to three years, accelerating her path to law school while significantly reducing educational costs. Learn more about us at https://namscholarship.org