Community Foundation Awards Scholarships to
Brunswick Area Students

September 9, 2009: The Community Foundation recently awarded more than $330,000 in scholarship funding throughout Frederick County for the 2009-2010 academic year. Over 200 students received scholarships to pursue their educational dreams, including 17 students from the Brunswick area:

Thomas Berry, a 2009 Brunswick High School graduate, received The Dr. Ulysses G. Bourne, Sr. Memorial Scholarship awarded to Frederick County graduating seniors studying the sciences and pursuing a career in healthcare. Mr. Berry attends Elon University.

Christopher Coghill, a 2009 Brunswick High School graduate, received The Lynn and Betty Follin Scholarship awarded to Brunswick High School graduating seniors who are in good academic standing and have financial need. Mr. Coghill attends St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Ryan Derr, a 2009 Brunswick High School graduate, received The Emory V. and Elizabeth R. Frye Scholarship for Brunswick awarded to Brunswick High School graduates pursuing a career in education, The Frederick County Retired School Personnel Association/Dr. Richard and Patricia Petre Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents pursuing a degree in teacher education, The Dr. Warren R. Evans/Frederick County Physical Education Teachers Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents pursuing health education, physical education, dance education or recreation and The Ryan Patrick Murray Memorial Scholarship awarded to graduating seniors from Frederick County who exhibit good character, and participated in varsity baseball during their senior year. Mr. Derr attends West Virginia University.

Haley Dozier, a 2009 Brunswick High School graduate, received The Jim Webb Memorial Point of Rocks Ruritan Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents with preference given to students who are members, or have family members, active with Point of Rocks Ruritan Club or Boy Scouts of America. Ms. Dozier attends McDaniel College.

Taylor Dunham, a 2009 Brunswick High School graduate, received The Charles Thomas and Mary Ellen Main Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents who show financial need, and academic promise. Mr. Dunham attends Frederick Community College.

Eric Hoffmaster, a 2009 Brunswick High School graduate, received The James W. Main Educational Scholarship awarded to graduating Brunswick High School scholar athletes. Mr. Hoffmaster attends Frostburg State University.

Robert Hoffmaster, a 2007 Brunswick High School graduate, received The Joseph B. and Dorothy R. Long Scholarship awarded to Frederick or Brunswick High School graduates, and The New Forest Society Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents pursuing careers in the environmental sciences. Mr. Hoffmaster attends Frostburg University.

Timothy Jones, a 2009 Brunswick High School graduate, received The Michael C. Snyder Memorial Scholarship awarded to students exhibiting financial need who have participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Frederick County, and The Lisa A. Orndorff Lajewski Memorial Scholarship awarded to graduates of Brunswick High School or members of All Saints’ Episcopal Church. Mr. Jones attends Frederick Community College.

Erin Kelly, a 2008 Brunswick High School graduate, received The U. Merhl and Margaret T. Hooper Scholarship awarded to Frederick County students studying at trade or technical schools. Ms. Kelly attends The Temple.

Jeffrey Lambright, a 2009 Brunswick High School graduate, received The Emory V. and Elizabeth R. Frye Scholarship for Brunswick awarded to Brunswick High School graduates pursuing a career in education, and The Frederick County Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents with financial need who are pursuing an education degree. Mr. Lambright will continue his education at Frostburg State University.

Darren Leu, a 2009 Brunswick High School graduate, received The Dinah Duncan Memorial/Brunswick High School Bandboosters Scholarship awarded to Brunswick High School graduating seniors who have actively participated in marching band or color guard for at least three years. Mr. Leu will be attending St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Michael Marcoux, a 2006 Brunswick High School graduate, received The Frederick Community College Graduate Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents who have graduated from Frederick Community College and are continuing their education at a four-year college or university full-time. Mr. Marcoux attends University of Maryland.

Eleanor McCarthy, a 2009 Brunswick High School graduate, received The George M. and Gloria E. Merriman Scholarship for Brunswick High School awarded to Brunswick High School graduating seniors who have participated in high school varsity baseball or softball. Ms. McCarthy attends Elizabethtown College.

Michael Minch, a 2008 Brunswick High School graduate, received The George M. and Gloria E. Merriman Scholarship for Brunswick High School awarded to Brunswick High School graduating seniors who have participated in high school varsity baseball or softball. Mr. Minch attends Shenandoah University.

Genevieve Poist, a 2005 Brunswick High School graduate, received The Ralph and Annabelle Lenhart Scholarship awarded to Frederick County students studying the building trades, agriculture, animal science, or architecture, The Ernest W. Ausherman Scholarship awarded to students residing in Frederick County, and The Marvin G. Todd Memorial Scholarship awarded to Brunswick High School graduates who have earned the “B” award at Brunswick High. Ms. Poist attends University of Maryland.

Jenilyn Powers, a 2009 Brunswick High School graduate, received The Claggett Jones Civic Community and Scholarship awarded to students with a commitment to community service and dedication to pursuing an education, and The R. Perry and Ethel Beckley Scholarship awarded to students pursuing any major at the post-secondary institution of their choice. Ms. Powers will continue her education at Towson University.

Jonathan Weber, a 2009 Brunswick High School graduate, received The Lisa A. Orndorff Lajewski Memorial Scholarship awarded to graduates of Brunswick High School or members of All Saints’ Episcopal Church. Mr. Weber attends St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Since 1986, the Community Foundation has worked with individuals, families, businesses, associations, and nonprofits to establish charitable funds that benefit a variety of causes, including 195 scholarship funds. The Community Foundation of Frederick County Universal Comprehensive Scholarship Application for the 2010-2011 academic year will be available beginning December 15, 2009 at www.cffredco.org. For additional information, contact the Community Foundation at 301.695.7660.