2008 Quaker Foundation Scholarship Recipients
The Quaker Foundation in conjunction with the New Philadelphia City Schools Board of Education, awarded 42 scholarships at our Annual Recognition Banquet held at Union Country Club on Friday, May 2, 2008.
One of the goals of the Quaker Foundation is to provide scholarships to deserving students and this year's recipients share in $82,000 worth of scholarship money.
Following is a list of the 2008 Scholarship Recipients
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Mandy Alcorn
Daughter of Tami Alcorn of New Philadelphia
Michael Briggs Memorial Leadership Scholarship
Mandy plans to attend Youngstown State and pursue a career in nursing.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,500.00
Emma Bailey
Daughter of Steve and Marcy Bailey of New Philadelphia
Max T. Miller and Family Leadership Scholarship
Emma plans to attend Baldwin-Wallace College and purse a career in speech.
Amount of Scholarship: $3,500.00
Caleb Baker
Son of Doug and Tammi Baker of New Philadelphia
Michael Briggs Memorial Academic Scholarship
Caleb plans to attend Kent State Tuscarawas and pursue a career in radiology/biology.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,000.00
Taylor Barnett
Son of Michael and Diana Barnett of New Philadelphia
Douglas Canfield/Quaker Foundation Leadership Scholarship
Taylor plans to attend Washington and Lee University and pursue a career in law.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Alexander Barrow
Son of James and Elizabeth Barrow of New Philadelphia
Jerry Johnson Memorial Leadership Scholarship
Alexander plans to attend The Ohio State University and pursue a career in pharmacy.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Teresa Baumgardner
Daughter of Wiliam and Bonnie Baumgardner of New Philadelphia
Dave Korns Memorial Leadership/Quaker Foundation Leadership Scholarship
Teresa plans to attend Kent State Tuscarawas and pursue a career in education/English
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Julie Becker
Daughter of Jay and Raeann Becker of New Philadelphia
Zachary Frantz Memorial Leadership Scholarship
Julie plans to attend Mount Union College and pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Jeffery Burgess
Son of Robert and Stephanie Burgess of Dover
Quaker Foundation Leadership Scholarship
Jeffery plans to attend The University of South Florida and pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Molly Calhoun
Daughter of John and Susan Calhoun of New Philadelphia
Chip Graham Memorial Scholarship
Molly plans to attend Kent State Tuscarawas and pursue a career in early childhood education.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Felicia Camp
Daughter of Rhonda Pulley and James Camp of New Philadelphia
Peggy and John Stratton Vocational/Technical Scholarship
Felicia plans to attend Cuyahoga Community College and pursue a career in dental hygiene.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,000.00
Jessica Campbell
Daughter of Ed and Diane Campbell of New Philadelphia
Herman/Dalpiaz Memorial/Quaker Foundation Leadership Scholarship
Jessica plans to attend Kent State Tuscarawas and pursue a career in business.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Scott Carmany
Son of Homer and Elaine Carmany of New Philadelphia
W. V. and Elizabeth W. Buchanan Memorial Academic Scholarship
Scott plans to attend Kent State Tuscarawas and pursue a career in anthropology.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Gina Edwards
Daughter of Susan Edwards of New Philadelphia and Jack Edwards of Dover
Michael Briggs Memorial Four-Year Renewable Academic Scholarship
Gina plans to attend The Ohio University - H.T.C. and pursue a career in journalism.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,500.00 each year
Ashley Eppley
Daughter of Jay and Melissa Syler of New Philadelphia
Quaker Foundation Academic Scholarship
Ashley plans to attend Walsh University and pursue a career in broadcasting or law.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Aaron Fisher
Son of Jim and Casey Fisher of Dover
Donna Stephenson Berndt Memorial Leadership Scholarship
Aaron plans to attend The Ohio State University and pursue a career in education.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Jillian Fleming
Daughter of Mike and Patty Taylor of New Philadelphia
Curtis W. Miller Memorial Academic Scholarship
Jillian plans to attend Miami University and pursue a career in medicine.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,500.00
Jessica Hatfield
Daughter of Tim and Tammy Hatfield of New Philadelphia
Donald W. and Mary L. Zommerman Family/Auaker Foundation Leadership Scholarship
Jessica plans to attend Freed-Hardeman University and pursue a career in nursing.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Carrie Hayworth
Daughter of Jim and Lucy Mawrer of New Philadelphia
Marsh Excellence in Fine Arts Scholarship
Carrie plans to attend Malone College and pursue a career in music ministry.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,500.00
Aaron Hershberger
Son of Perry and Linda Hershberger of New Philadelphia
John and Orlena Marsh Foundation Leadership Scholarship
Aaron plans to attend Miami University and pursue a career in international business and German
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Alyssa James
Daughter of Jeff and Laurie James of New Philadelphia
Curtis W. Miller Memorial Academic Scholarship
Alyssa plans to attend The University of Findlay and pursue a career in pharmacy.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,500.00
Steven Jones
Son of Greg and Mary Jane Mendoza of New Philadelphia
Mindy Alpeter Memorial/Quaker Foundation Scholarship
Steven plans to attend The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and pursue a career in gaming art and design.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Amanda Kurtz
Daughter of William and Mary Kurtz of New Philadelphia
Adventure Harley-Davidson Academic Scholarship
Amanda plans to attend The Ohio State University and pursue a career in architecture.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Chad Lawver
Son of Gary and Sharon Lawver of New Philadelphia
McInturf Scholarship
Chad plans to attend Mount Vernon Nazarene University and pursue a career in computer science.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Morgan McCrea
Son of Bruce and Karen McCrea of New Philadelphia
Dr. Norman Browning and Margaret Davidson Browning Academic Scholarship
Morgan plans to attend The Ohio State University and pursue a career in medicine.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,500.00
Sophia McGuire
Daughter of Nikol Reber and Shane McGuire of New Philadelphia
John and Ann K. Marsh Family Leadership Scholarship
Sophia plans to attend The Ohio State University or Columbus State and pursue a career in fashion design or merchandising.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Bryant McKnight
Son of Tim and Karen McKnight of New Philadelphia
Jim Thompson Memorial Basketball Leadership Scholarship
Bryant plans to attend Brigham Young University and pursue a career in business.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Lindsey Merryman
Daughter of Maty and Diane Merryman of New Philadelphia
Dr. Bruce and Nancy Jackson Academic Scholarship
Lindsey plans to attend Ohio University and pursue a career in physical therapy.
Amount of Scholarship: $3,000.00
Ali Natoli
Daughter of Mark and Pam Natoli of New Philadelphia
Pepsi Americas Academic Scholarship
Ali plans to attend Walsh University and pursue a career in nursing.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Ashley Perrine
Daughter of Beth Perrine of New Philadelphia/p>
Jean Herron Memorial Leadership Scholarship
Ashley plans to attend Kent State Tuscarawas and pursue a career in business management.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Rachael Ramos
Daughter of Ricardo and Cheryl Ramos of New Philadelphia
Bob Ed Harris Memorial Leadership Scholarship
Rachael plans to attend Grace College and pursue a career in journalism/communications with a minor in Spanish.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,500.00
Tanya Reichert
Daughter of Gerhard and Gayle Reichert of New Philadelphia
Michael Briggs Memorial Four-Year Renewable Academic Scholarship
Tanya plans to attend Akron University and pursue a career in dietetics.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,500.00 each year
Laura Russell
Daughter of Don and Cheryl Russell of New Philadelphia
Curtis W. Miller Academic Scholarship
Laura plans to attend Malone College and pursue a career in medicine.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,000.00
Stephan Sabo
Son of Stephen and Harriett Sabo of New Philadelphia
Peggy and John Stratton Leadership Scholarship
Stephan plans to attend Virginia Tech or Union College and pursue a career in mechanical engineering.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,500.00
Greer St. George
Daughter of Terry and Revecka St. George of New Philadelphia
Jerry Johnson Memorial Leadership Scholarship
Greer plans to attend Kent State Tuscarawas and pursue a medical office/administrative career.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Nicole Staley
Daughter of Tim and Holly Staley of New Philadelphia
Jerry Johnson Memorial Academic Scholarship
Nicole plans to attend Muskingum College and pursue a career in nursing.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Vanessa Strimbu
Daughter of Traci Carruthers and Richard and Patsy Strimbu of New Philadelphia
Michael Briggs Memorial Vocational Scholarship
Vanessa plans to attend Kent State Tuscarawas and pursue a career in nursing.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,500.00
Tiffany Swinderman
Daughter of Mark and Jane Swinderman of New Philadelphia
Kay Stratton Leadership Scholarship
Tiffany plans to attend Kent State Tuscarawas and is undecided in her career choice.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,000.00
Courtney Thomas
Daughter of Jennifer Jagunic and Jack Thomas of New Philadelphia
Donald R. and Shirley A. Kimmel Wagner Family Leadership Scholarship
Courtney plans to attend Kent State Tuscarawas and pursue a career in news broadcasting.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Alexis Victor
Daughter of Robert and Lois Victor of New Philadelphia
Max T. Miller Family Vocational/Technical Scholarship
Alexis plans to attend the Cleveland Institute of Art and pursue a career in industrial design.
Amount of Scholarship: $3,500.00
Katie Warner
Daughter of Don and Sally Warner of New Philadelphia
Hodder/Williams Memorial/Quaker Foundation Scholarship
Katie plans to attend Walsh University and pursue a career in early childhood education.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Samuel Weisgarber
Son of Bill and Jody Weisgarber of New Philadelphia
Chester D. Stocker Memorial Leadership (Rea Foundation) Scholarship
Samuel plans to attend Otterbein College and pursue a career in political science/history teacher education/law.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,500.00
Ryan Zimmerman
Son of Keith and Deb Zimmerman of New Philadelphia
Marsh Excellence in Fine Arts Scholarship
Ryan plans to attend Mount Union or Otterbein College and pursue a career in music education.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,500.00