11 NEHS Scholarship Foundation Awards

11 NEHS Scholarship Foundation Awards (Oline University Info) - The NEHS Scholarship Foundation, Inc., is pleased to announce the 2015 recipients of 11 awards to graduating seniors of North East High School who will be attending an institute of higher learning.

Since 2003, $1,000 awards have been given to 80 deserving students! This year's winners were honored at the 111th annual North East High School Alumni Banquet on June 13 at the North East VFW hall.

11 NEHS Scholarship Foundation Awards

Rebekah Lee, co-valedictorian, daughter of Andrea and Kun Chon Lee, was awarded the Charles Viars Memorial Scholarship. Rebekah plans to become a doctor, starting with a biology major at UCLA.

Dean Plamer, son of Debra and David Palmer, received an H.T. Russell Memorial Scholarship. Dean plans to attend Liberty University, having accepted an offer to pursue the challenges of pole vaulting there.

Alexandra Parker, daughter of Lesley Parker and Carl Parker, was given an H.T. Russell Memorial Scholarship. She hopes to eventually attain a position with the CIA, starting at Frostburg University.
Lane Schmidt, son of Kim and Tim Schmidt, was awarded the Catherine Craig Cahall Memorial Scholarship. He plans to pursue a career in environmental science, starting at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Jessica Simonson, daughter of Ed Simonson, received the Lizetta Logan Rhudy Memorial Scholarship. Jessica plans to become a music teacher, starting at Cecil College.

Lila Lin, co-valedictorian, daughter of Gui Ying Chen and Zhi Yan Lin, plans on becoming a pharmacist, starting at Rutgers University.

Rebecca Davis, daughter of Donna Racine, also plans to pursue a career in pharmacology, starting at the University of Delaware.

Autumn Mahoney, daughter of Anita and Ed Mahoney, received the John Mars/ Class of '56 Scholarship. She plans to pursue a career in educational media, starting at Delaware College of Art and Design.

NEHS Scholarship Foundation Awards

Jenna White, daughter of Heather and Chris White, was given the Janet Fanning Memorial Scholarship because she plans to pursue a career in nursing, starting at Cecil College.

The NEHS Scholarship Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit organiztion; donations may be sent to: The NEHS Scholarship Foundation, Inc.; P.O. Box 588; North East, Md, 21901 (Online university article source: Cecildaily)

Shenango Foundation Gives Scholarships

Shenango Foundation Gives Scholarships (Online University) - The Shenango Community Education Foundation awarded scholarships to graduating seniors furthering their education. Five scholarships were presented during the Academic Awards assembly.

Christa Ann Bupp has been accepted at Youngstown State University. She plans to pursue a degree in music education. In her scholarship essay, Bupp shared “One of the things I am most thankful for is how much the administration and school district support and encourage the music and arts programs.” 

Shenango Foundation Gives Scholarships

Carly Danielson has been accepted at the Pennsylvania State University. Her interests include medical sciences, the specialty areas of dermatology and dentistry, and meteorology. Danielson came to Shenango in fourth grade, and she wrote “Shenango’s teachers and other staff members are extremely friendly and supportive. I feel this support makes a huge impact on the students and their success.”

Logan Lutton has a passion for journalism and plans to concentrate her interest in photojournalism. She will attend Kent State University this fall. Lutton reflected on her growth at Shenango from her early elementary years through her graduation this spring, “I would not have been able to arrive where I stand today without the backbone Shenango has provided for me.”

Shelby McCart shared her career goal of becoming a physician’s assistant. To that end, she has chosen to attend Robert Morris University. One lifelong lesson McCart shared in her scholarship application is, “I was always taught that ‘failure’ meant there was room to grow.” In her chosen profession, McCart wants to help others.

The Shenango Community Education Foundation

Hunter Miller, the valedictorian of the class of 2015, has chosen the Pennsylvania State University to study chemical engineering. Miller understands the delicate nature of balancing both athletics and academics. He praised Shenango for helping him learn “lessons of hard work, dedication, and teamwork” both on the field or court and in the classroom.

The Shenango Community Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to advance educational opportunities for students of the Shenango Area School District. (Online Programs Scholarship article source: Newcastle News)