Community Foundation Awards Scholarships to
Frederick Area Students

September 21, 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 50 students from the Frederick area:

Abenaa Acheampong, a 2007 Frederick High School graduate, received The William E. Colliver Memorial Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents studying health sciences and/or the performing arts, with preference given to University of Maryland undergraduate students and The Frederick Medical Foundation Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents majoring in medicine, dentistry and/or nursing. Ms. Acheampong attends University of Maryland.

Ryan Bonheyo, a 2009 Maryland School for the Deaf graduate, received The Frederick County High School Football 110% Scholarship awarded to graduating seniors who have participated in interscholastic football at the high school level, including their senior year. Mr. Bonheyo attends Towson University.

Patricia Bowers received The Frederick Medical Foundation Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents majoring in medicine, dentistry and/or nursing. Ms. Bowers attends Frederick Community College.

Aimee Briggs, a 2009 Frederick High School graduate, received The Don and Rosa Rippeon Scholarship awarded to Frederick County graduates with preference given to students pursuing a career in early childhood education and agriculture and The Nicholas B. Jarvis Memorial Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents who are graduating seniors from Frederick High School, Urbana High School, and/or Tuscarora High School with preference given to students who intend to have a career in forestry, agriculture, land management, veterinary medicine, marine biology, early childhood education, sports medicine, history and/or science. Ms. Briggs attends Towson University.

Bresha Calloway, a 2009 Frederick High School graduate, received The William B. Price, Jr. Scholarship awarded to Frederick High School graduating seniors with preference given to students who participated in high school cross-country or track and The Kenneth W. Parker-Class of ’55 Scholarship awarded to Frederick County graduating seniors. Ms. Calloway attends Mount Saint Mary’s University.

Charles Cizek, a 2009 Frederick High School graduate, received The John and Ginny Greene Music Scholarship awarded to Frederick High School graduates studying music or a related field. Mr. Cizek attends Towson University.

Kari Cole, a 2009 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Barry D. Richardson Memorial Scholarship for the Visual Arts awarded to Frederick County residents attending Frederick Community College with preference given to students pursuing a career related to the visual arts, including art education, art therapy, graphic design, and photography.

Elizabeth Corker, a 2007 St. John’s Catholic Prep graduate, received The Roger F. Nicodemus Theatre Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents who show an interest and active participation in theatre and demonstrate financial need. Ms. Corker attends University of Maryland Baltimore County

Cally Daschback, a 2009 St. John’s Catholic Prep graduate, received The William O. Lee, Jr. and Family Scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors who reside in the City of Frederick. Ms. Daschback attends Towson University.

Thomas DeSirant, a 2009 New Life Christian School graduate, received The Shangri-La Detachment Marine Corps League Scholarship awarded with preference given to members of the Shangri-La Detachment Marine Corps League, blood relatives of a member, and/or Frederick County residents who are blood relatives of current or former Marines. Mr. DeSirant attends Geneva College.

Noah Duckett, a 2009 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Kenneth W. Parker-Class of ’55 Scholarship awarded to Frederick County graduating seniors. Mr. Duckett attends Mars Hill College.

Megan Duncan, a 2008 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Dustin Muse Scholar/Athlete Scholarship awarded to Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduating scholar/athletes who demonstrate leadership skills and a dedication to community service. Ms. Duncan attends Penn State University.

Keegan Eichelman, a 2009 St. John’s Catholic Prep graduate, received The Fund for Catholic Education/Kindergarten through University Scholarship awarded to students attending Mount Saint Mary’s University.

Isabel Finkelstein, a 2009 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Henry E. Droneburg, III Memorial Scholarship awarded to Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduates, with preference given to those studying the visual arts. Ms. Finkelstein attends St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Jennifer Foit, a 2008 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Dustin Muse Scholar/Athlete Scholarship awarded to Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduating scholar/athletes who demonstrate leadership skills and a dedication to community service. Ms. Foit attends University of Maryland.

Nina Fortson received The Mary E.M. and Ruth E. Smith Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents with preference given to education majors. Ms. Fortson attends Hood College.

Erica Fritz received The Rotary Club of Frederick Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents based upon an equal weighting of academic excellence, financial need and community service. Ms. Fritz attends Liberty University.

Qiyama Graham, a 2008 Frederick High School graduate, received The Mary E.M. and Ruth E. Smith Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents with preference given to education majors. Ms. Graham attends Frederick Community College.

Alexandra Gushard-Edwards, a 2009 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Barry D. Richardson Memorial Scholarship for the Visual Arts awarded to Frederick County residents attending Frederick Community College with preference given to students pursuing a career related to the visual arts, including art education, art therapy, graphic design, and photography.

Jill Guthridge, a 2009 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Dustin Muse Scholar/Athlete Scholarship awarded to Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduating scholar/athletes who demonstrate leadership skills and a dedication to community service. Ms. Guthridge attends University of Maryland.

Logan Heckman, a 2009 Frederick High School graduate, received The James R. Seek, Jr. Memorial Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents, with preference given to Frederick High School, Urbana High School, and/or Tuscarora High School graduates, The Frederick High School Centennial Scholarship awarded to graduating seniors or alumnus from Frederick High School, The R. Perry and Ethel Beckley Scholarship awarded to students pursuing any major and The Chief Charles V. Main Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents pursuing a career in criminal justice or public safety. Mr. Heckman attends West Virginia University.

Daniel Hess, a 2009 Governor Thomas Johnson 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. Hess attends Hood College.

Brooke Hogan, a 2008 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Mary E.M. and Ruth E. Smith Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents with preference given to education majors. Ms. Hogan attends McDaniel College.

Dwayne Jenkins, a 2009 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Frederick County High School Football 110% Scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors who have participated in interscholastic football at the high school level, including their senior year. Mr. Jenkins attends Randolph-Macon College.

Neha Kapoor, a 2008 Frederick High School graduate, received The Rotary Club of Frederick Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents based upon an equal weighting of academic excellence, financial need and community service. Ms. Kapoor attends University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Lalhu Lian, a 2009 Frederick High School graduate, received The BMK Architectural Scholarship awarded to graduating seniors from Frederick, Carroll, or Washington County, with preference given to students studying architecture or a related design field. Mr. Lian attends Frederick Community College.

Matthew Larsen, a 2009 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Dustin Muse Scholar/Athlete Scholarship awarded to Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduating scholar/athletes who demonstrate leadership skills and a dedication to community service. Mr. Larsen attends Salisbury University.

Roberto Leiva, a 2009 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Progreso Latino Scholarship awarded to graduates of Frederick County Public Schools, with preference given to those who are of Latino Heritage. Mr. Leiva attends Frederick Community College.

Tyler Martin, a 2009 Frederick High School graduate, received The Luster and Jean Oxley Scholarship awarded to Frederick County Public School graduates attending a college or university located in Maryland. Mr. Martin attends McDaniel College.

Kiersten Miller, a 2009 Frederick High School graduate, received The Julia D. Stine Memorial Scholarship awarded to students continuing their education at Salisbury University with preference given to the following majors in this order: education, nursing, psychology, sociology or social work.

Brooke Molesworth, a 2009 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Charles Thomas and Mary Ellen Main Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents who show financial need, and academic promise. Ms. Molesworth attends Frederick Community College.

Azkia Mujeeb, a 2009 Frederick High School graduate, received The Warner L. “Mike” Brittain/Seneca Football Association Scholarship awarded to Frederick High School graduates attending any college in Maryland, Shepherd College, or Gettysburg College and The Dr. Rex R. and Ann Martin Scholarship awarded to Frederick High School graduates enrolled at Hood College.

Isabel Murdock, a 2009 Frederick High School graduate, received The Frederick Medical Foundation Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents majoring in medicine, dentistry and/or nursing and The Frederick Elks Lodge #684 Youth Endowment Scholarship awarded to Frederick County high school graduating seniors attending Frederick Community College.

Jake Nichols, a 2008 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Dustin Muse Scholar/Athlete Scholarship awarded to Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduating scholar/athletes who demonstrate leadership skills and a dedication to community service. Mr. Nichols attends McDaniel College.

John Noble received The Ashley Tamburri Scholarship awarded to students who are cancer survivors or are currently coping with a cancer diagnosis at the time of application. Mr. Noble attends Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

Corinne Nunez, a 2003 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Maryland Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship awarded to assist non-certified employees in the Maryland public school systems to obtain teacher certification in Maryland. Ms. Nunez attends Johns Hopkins University.

Sarah Oden, a 2009 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Barry D. Richardson Memorial Scholarship for the Visual Arts awarded to Frederick County residents attending Frederick Community College with preference given to students pursuing a career related to the visual arts, including art education, art therapy, graphic design, and photography.

Laura Overs, a 2008 Governor Thomas Johnson 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. Ms. Overs attends Bethel College.

Julia Overs, a 2006 Governor Thomas Johnson 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. Ms. Overs attends Calvin College.

Lauren Parsons, a 2006 St. John’s Catholic Prep graduate, received The Mary E.M. and Ruth E. Smith Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents with preference given to education majors. Ms. Parsons attends College of Notre Dame of Maryland.

Maura Rose, a 2008 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Robert and Winifred Mount Scholarship awarded to graduates of Governor Thomas Johnson High School, with preference given to students pursuing a career in education or nursing. Ms. Rose attends University of Pittsburgh.

Kelly Savannah, a 2006 Frederick High School graduate, received The Mary E.M. and Ruth E. Smith Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents with preference given to education majors. Ms. Savannah attends Hood College

Amanda Sentelle received The Glenn E. and Helen H. Biehl Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents continuing their education past high school at Frederick Community College and The James and Melinda Lautenberger Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents pursuing a career in accounting, health care, or one of the physical sciences at Frederick Community College.

Julia Shatto, a 2006 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Robert F. Nicodemus Theatre Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents who show an interest and active participation in theatre and demonstrate financial need, and The Mary E.M. and Ruth E. Smith Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents with preference given to education majors. Ms. Shatto attends St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Scott Shatto, a 2009 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Lawrence M. and Betty Agatha Powell Scholarship awarded to graduating Governor Thomas Johnson High School scholar/athletes who participated in a varsity sport during their senior year and who demonstrate leadership, good citizenship, and academic promise. Mr. Shatto attends St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Melanie Springer, a 2009 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate, received The Jessica Lee Murphy Memorial Scholarship awarded to Frederick County high school graduating seniors with preference given to volleyball players and those with a safe driving record. Ms. Springer attends Rochester Institute of Technology.

Erin Spurrier, a 2007 Frederick High School graduate, received The Rotary Club of Frederick Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents based upon an equal weighting of academic excellence, financial need and community service and The Alma Crebs Sharrer Scholarship awarded to Frederick High School graduates who are residents of Frederick County and attended South Frederick/Lincoln Elementary School. Ms. Spurrier attends Frederick Community College.

Laura Swick, a 2009 Frederick High School graduate, received The Frederick Medical Foundation Scholarship awarded to Frederick County residents majoring in medicine, dentistry and/or nursing. Ms. Swick attends Hood College.

Harryson Tun, a 2009 Frederick High School graduate, received The Kenneth W. Parker-Class of ’55 Scholarship awarded to Frederick County graduating seniors. Mr. Tun attends Frederick Community College.

Andrew Zimnik, a 2009 Frederick High School graduate, received The Frederick County High School Football 110% Scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors who have participated in interscholastic football at the high school level, including their senior year, The Korean War Veterans Chapter 142 Scholarship awarded to direct bloodline descendants of any person who actively served in a branch of the United States military and who are eligible for membership in the Korean War Veterans Association and were not dishonorably discharged and The Ryan Patrick Murray Memorial Scholarship awarded with preference given to Frederick County graduating seniors, who exhibit good character, and who participated in varsity baseball during their senior year. Mr. Zimnik attends University of Pittsburgh.

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.