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Bridge to Success Hartford Foundation Scholarship Program 2015-16 Scholarship Recipients Contents VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Thank you to the members of the Hartford Foundation’s Volunteer 1 Thank You! 2 Hartford Foundation College Scholarship Program 3 Shantel Honeyghan 4 Hartford Foundation College Scholarship Program Award Recipients Scholarship Committee for all of their hard work in interviewing finalists and recommending recipients for the Hartford Foundation College Scholarship awards. 18 First-time Recipients from Individual Funds 21 Hartford Foundation Community College Award Recipients 21 Graduate Student Award Recipients 22 List of Donors 24 List of Colleges and Universities photo: Scholarship recipients with Jennyfer Holmes, 3Cover Hartford Foundation scholarship and development officer, and Linda J. Kelly, Hartford Foundation president, during the 11th annual scholarship recipient reception 2015 Scholarship Program Volunteers Gemma Baker Bobbie Bartucca Beverly Boyle Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson Melvyn Colón Nick Criscitelli Booker DeVaughn Elena DeVaughn Judith Dobai Carol Dupuis Kristen Horrigan Peggy Jacobson Harvey Kelly David Klein Jan Klein Tom Mahoney Walter Menjivar Harry Meyer Susan Myers John Norman Chris Pandolfe Lucille Pelletier Richard Pinder Tyler Polk Nelson Rodriguez Rosalie Roth Hubert Schwan* Sue Shepard Gail Stafford Kathy Steinwedell Dougie Trumble Sherwood Willard *Posthumously Scholarship recipients with Hartford Foundation Board 5Above: member Bob Goldfarb, Jennyfer Holmes, event emcee Jennifer Rizzotti, Linda J. Kelly and Board member Ted Sergi during the 11th annual scholarship recipient reception Photos by Riley Johnson III Thank You! Nelson Mandela once stated that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Gifts to the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving through a scholarship fund acknowledge the work of our students and help them with the rising costs of education. Higher education is necessary for our students to attain financial stability, and to be able to save for retirement, and allow our nation to compete in the global economy. Every time one of our scholarship recipients earns a college degree, we improve the economy and reduce the costs of crime, poverty and health care. Children who see their parents earn college degrees are more likely to earn a degree themselves. Our communities thrive when the educational levels of the residents are increased. A scholarship has a positive snowball effect—the benefits keep growing, long after the award is received. On behalf of the scholarship recipients, thank you! Your generosity has shown them how much the people of their community care for and believe in them. The Hartford Foundation and donors to scholarship funds offer these students an opportunity to change their lives. Together, this year, we will award more than $1.3 million in scholarships to residents of our community attending two-year and four-year colleges and universities. Your gift is changing our community, and also the world. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients 1 Hartford Foundation College Scholarship Program Our scholarship funds were created by people and organizations of all types and from all across Greater Hartford. Their situations vary greatly. But they all share one motivation—to help students afford a college education. Because of these donors’ generosity, last year the Hartford Foundation awarded more than $1.3 million in support of college scholarships to more than 600 traditional-aged students and adult learners at four-year and twoyear colleges. Most of the scholarships for traditional-aged students are renewable, enabling students to receive significant support for each of their years in college as long as they maintain a good academic record. Moreover, these funds are endowed, which means that the Foundation can continue to award scholarships to area students. There are three ways to make a substantial impact on area students through the Hartford Foundation: 2 1. You can create a named fund or contribute any amount to the Hartford Foundation’s General Scholarship Endowment Fund. Contributions are invested in our broadly diversified portfolio and the Fund makes four-year scholarship awards—currently of $3,000 per year—for residents of Greater Hartford. 2. You can create a named fund or contribute any amount to the Community College Scholarship Endowment Fund. Contributions are invested in our broadly diversified portfolio and the Fund makes three-year escalating scholarship awards. The awards are for graduating high school seniors attending a community college in the fall after their graduation from high school and we also award scholarships to non-traditional adult learners. 3. With a sizeable gift, you can create an Individual Scholarship Fund and name specific selection criteria for your scholar. The Foundation can help you decide how to participate in reviewing or nominating potential recipients. We will also handle scholarship distributions and renewal applications, and help you communicate with your scholar if you choose. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients Success: When Education Meets Opportunity A ttending college was always a priority for Shantel Honeyghan, who moved to the United States from Jamaica in 2001. “I knew that this was my opportunity to make something of myself and to excel as an academic scholar,” she says. So far, Shantel has done just that. Shantel was a model student at Bulkeley High School in Hartford. Her high school history teacher described Shantel as “an exceptionally responsible, mature, passionate and industrious student who is driven by a deep, intrinsic desire to excel” and noted her “strong and enduring commitment to social justice and serving her community.” That commitment was evident throughout her years of undergraduate study at the University of Connecticut. Shantel takes pride in her involvement with on-campus activities, which reflected her interests and career aspirations. She served as a tutor and counselor for the Upward Bound program, where she co-taught lessons and workshops on college acceptance and supervised students in dormitories and on college visits. Shantel was a teaching assistant for the African American Cultural Center. Her extracurricular activities led her to her passion of serving as a resource and mentor for underrepresented college students. Shantel even took the initiative to start a new organization on campus. After noticing a lack of diversity among students entering pre-teaching and education programs, she co-founded Leadership in Diversity, a mentoring program that helps maintain and encourage confidence and success in minority students as they pursue careers in the fields of elementary, secondary and higher education. In June, Shantel addressed the Hartford Foundation’s 2015-16 scholarship awardees at the 11th annual Scholarship Recipient Reception, held at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford. Shantel spoke about the value of her Foundation scholarship and provided words of encouragement to the new recipients. “The scholarship was huge for me,” Shantel said. “I didn’t want to cheat myself out of a good education because I didn’t have the money, but I didn’t want to come out of college with a ridiculous amount of debt either. Even with the large increase in tuition at UConn while I was attending, I knew my Hartford Foundation scholarship would be in my account, and that gave me tremendous peace of mind. It also gave me an extra push to make it through.” This past May, Shantel graduated from UConn with two degrees — in English and human development and family studies. She is currently enrolled in a graduate program at Florida State University, where she is pursuing a master’s degree in higher education and student affairs. Her ultimate goal is to be able to serve as a resource for students of color in regards to postsecondary academic access and retention. “I find it extremely rewarding not only improving myself, but others as well. I don’t want to change the world. I want to change the lives of a few people in hopes that they will go on to help others in the same way I helped them.” “ I knew my Hartford Foundation scholarship would be in my account, and that gave me tremendous peace of mind. It also gave me an extra push to make it through.” ~Shantel Honeyghan Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients 3 GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND Hartford Foundation College Scholarship Program The scholarship funds listed above the recipients' names were pooled to provide a renewable four-year scholarship award. AB Club Scholarship Foundation Fund established by John D. Wardlaw Peter Jung Scholarship Fund MassMutual Foundation for Hartford, Inc. Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund David Smieja David is a member of the National Honor Society and is regarded as an academic leader and one of the strongest students of his high school class. He is a first-generation American (born to immigrant parents) and University High School of Science and Engineering, Hartford attributes much of his success to the example set for him by his family. In David’s words, “My family’s endurance and dedication to hard work shaped me and made me into the person that I am today.” David’s goal in life is to “become someone who can improve the lives of others.” He wishes to study biomedical engineering so that he can pursue work in the prosthetic and biomedical industries. He has already embarked on this path by taking advanced placement and college-level science and math courses, as well as being a programming leader on his school’s robotics team. David is attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Frederick G. Adams Scholarship Fund Alice M. Neenan Memorial Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Konjit Richards-Johnson Classical Magnet School, Hartford Konjit has a fun sense of humor. She is very confident, but can easily laugh at herself, and she embraces what some would consider flaws as part of her overall strong character. She enjoys acting and might pursue that as a minor, but her real passion is investigation. She plans on earning a degree in Criminology so that she can eventually become a detective. She wants to “fix the world” by becoming a 21st century Sherlock Holmes. As a member of the National Honor Society, she organized a banquet fundraiser to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She enjoys learning and plans to make the most of her college experience by learning as much as she can in every topic, as well as traveling abroad. Konjit is attending University of Connecticut Greater Hartford campus. Alliance Française of Hartford Harpin/Rohinsky Scholarship Fund Thomas J. Villano Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Gillian Hixson William H. Hall High School, West Hartford Gillian epitomizes the definition of exceptional. Academically, she was in the top five percent of a highly competitive senior class in high school. She demonstrated her leadership as captain of the cross country and track teams, and through her participation in many other extracurricular activities and volunteerism. Ironically, Gillian’s focus is not on excellence, but on balance. She recognizes that excellence is not always quantifiable or attainable. Gillian acknowledges that mistakes are inevitable and that she will use those experiences to learn from them. Gillian’s college major is currently undecided, but she has strong interests in English, biology and economics. Gillian is attending Villanova University. 4 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients W. Philip Braender and Nancy Coleman Braender Scholarship Fund Noah Negron Manchester High School Using both sides of his brain comes naturally to Noah. While the left side encourages his interest in computer science and a practical profession, the right side embraces his passion for music. This dualism is sometimes described as science versus art, logic versus intuition, and they are both equally important in Noah’s future. After struggling with Recipients Noah Negron (left) and Christian Cook (right) learning disabilities, Noah with volunteer Gail Stafford developed strategies to deal with them, and his academic achievements soared. He gives credit to working on a group project to participate in a National History Day competition, and needing to stay focused on his part for the team—a skill that will serve him well way beyond high school. Noah’s team won the district competition and placed third in the state. Even though he was devastated not to win first place, Noah won by learning the value of hard work. Noah attends Eastern Connecticut State University. W. Philip Braender and Nancy Coleman Braender Scholarship Fund Harry A. Donn Scholarship Fund Lillian C. Donn Scholarship Fund Vincent Villano Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Ermina Udovcic Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy, East Hartford Ermina has strong ties to her homeland of Bosnia. Her immediate family fled from the war-torn country when she was six years old, leaving behind all of their remaining family. She will never forget her roots and she uses that history to push forward her dreams of helping others in the future. Her family sacrificed much to give her and her sister a better life, and Ermina is determined to get a good education because of that. She and her sister started a multicultural youth group that welcomes immigrant and American youth to come together socially and design and implement community service work in the Hartford area. She will begin a five-year program in the fall and end with a master’s degree in social work so she can give back and help others. Ermina is attending University of Saint Joseph. Maria Gonzalez Borrero Scholarship Fund Noble E. and Emma Belknap Lord Memorial Scholarship Fund Herb Sheintop Memorial Scholarship Fund Nicole Sanclemente Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, Hartford Nicole’s parents’ sacrifices and struggles to provide a better life for themselves and their family have encouraged her to pursue a college education. She plans to major in biology and eventually become an orthopedic surgeon, a goal that was sparked by a sports injury in middle school. Nicole played soccer most of her life and was team captain in high school. She also played in the school band and participated in the Spanish Club. Nicole is particularly proud of the business plan she and her partner developed for an entrepreneurship class and presented before a panel of judges from the business community. She also took advantage of opportunities to intern for The Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission, to participate in UConn Health Center’s medical observation program, and to teach Spanish to kindergarteners. As her teacher said, “Nicole is ready for the rigors of college as evidenced by her motivation, time management skills and focus.” Nicole attends University of Connecticut Greater Hartford Campus. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients 5 Clark Family Fund Roland S. Harris, Jr. Scholarship Fund Wendy and Boyd Hinds Memorial Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Aiti Rai Hartford Public High School Aiti spent her first 15 years in a refugee camp in Nepal, a place of dire hardship. Her family was exiled from Bhutan. At Hartford Public High School, she mastered English (her third language) and made great academic achievements, including National Honor Society membership. She was selected to represent her school at the World Peace Summit in South Africa. She also played on the softball team, volunteered at the library and danced with a cultural dance group. She has shown great strength of character and resilience, and is the first in her large family to attend college. Aiti is determined to help make the world a better place. Her parents never had the chance for education; Aiti states that while her life had many limitations, there are no limits on learning. She will never forget the injustices she has seen, and is committed to fight for justice. Aiti plans to attend Eastern Connecticut State University. CohnReznick Scholarship Fund Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Social Affairs Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Heather Riggott Metropolitan Learning Center, Bloomfield Heather grew up wanting to work in a beauty salon. As she grew older, her aspirations also grew. Heather plans to go to school to be an entrepreneur and hopes to open her own salon someday, but she also hopes to beautify the world on a much grander level. Heather is a socially conscious young woman whose enthusiasm and leadership skills resulted in a partnership between her school and a nonprofit organization that educates the community about issues around prejudice and social injustices. In the future, Heather hopes to make a difference by starting her own nonprofit organization. In her spare time, she is a volunteer for the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation raising and training guide dog puppies. It is through this work that Heather learned the virtue of patience and the great personal fulfillment of helping others. Heather attends Temple University. Day Pitney LLP Scholarship Fund Hartford Grammar School Scholarship Fund Stephanie Velarde Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, Hartford Stephanie was first in her high school class, but her talents are not limited to the classroom. She was involved in many extracurricular activities and a member of many clubs: Guitar, Art and the Emergency Services. Stephanie also volunteered her time as a tutor for fellow students struggling in some of the advanced classes. Her goal is to major in computer science and build robots and study artificial intelligence. She sees herself in California, possibly working as an engineer for a multimedia company. Stephanie describes herself as extremely studious and sometimes shy, but she also loves rap music—its energy, tempo and lyrics. Stephanie is attending Trinity College. Day Pitney LLP Scholarship Fund Drs. Booker T. and Elena L. DeVaughn Scholarship Fund Antoinette Shippen Mason Scholarship Fund Briana Salmon Classical Magnet School, Hartford 6 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Enthusiastic and outgoing are adjectives that describe Briana. She is a young woman of boundless energy and curiosity, in addition to being multi-talented, disciplined and highachieving. She is focused on a career in fashion merchandising and has educated herself on a course of study to achieve her dream career. College Scholarship Recipients Recipient Briana Salmon (center) with Drs. Elena and Booker DeVaughn, donors and volunteers Briana takes joy in learning, especially related (but not confined) to clothing, whether it is fashion or theatrical costume design. During the production of “Hamlet” at the Hartford Stage in 2014, Briana did a four-week internship at the costume shop which she proclaimed as “inspiring!” Besides being a member of the varsity soccer team, Briana found time to participate in service learning and social justice activities including Camp Anytown, the National Conference for Community and Justice diversity awareness program. Briana is attending University of Connecticut. Day Pitney LLP Scholarship Fund Symee Ruth Feinberg Memorial Scholarship Fund James A. Jones Memorial Fund Maricelis Abreu Bulkeley High School, Hartford “Maricelis, levántate!” Being thrust into an all English-speaking school as a Spanish-speaking third grader was a daunting experience for Maricelis, but she had the good fortune of being mentored by an English language learners (ELL) tutor that helped her turn this challenge into an opportunity to grow her confidence and to work even harder to succeed, cementing her love and appreciation for education. Seeing her own mother’s struggle to find work without a college degree, Maricelis vows to learn from that and take advantage of her own opportunity to go to college. Maricelis has a great deal of compassion and empathy for families in crisis and recognizes the detrimental effects of those struggles on children. She hopes to pursue a career in family and marriage therapy to be able to intervene and counsel families to become stronger. Maricelis is attending Central Connecticut State University. Charles, Sophie and Helen Fine Family Fund Christian Cook Manchester High School For Christian Cook there is nothing more fulfilling than teaching something that he has learned to someone else. Christian grew up in an environment filled with children and, from a young age, has always envisioned himself becoming a teacher. He is known for his strong focus and excellent work ethic, but even more so for his sincerity, positive attitude and kindness towards others. In high school he was a fantastic role model to his peers and was actively involved in a peer mediation program as well as HEROS, an anti-bullying group. Christian has already started his journey toward a career in education. He has completed college-level coursework in human development and completed his high school’s preschool education program. Christian attends Eastern Connecticut State University. Swati Rath Farmington High School Swati loves any kind of outdoor activity that involves camping, backpacking or rock climbing. Physical activity bodes well for this ambitious student who firmly believes that “improving healthcare is a pressing need of our time.” Her four years as captain of her high school debate team will serve her well as she seeks a career that combines medicine and business to offer significant improvement to the health care industry. She plans to focus her collegiate and post-graduate studies in economics, management and biology. Swati is an Advanced Placement scholar and gifted writer who has won numerous awards for poetry and short stories. Swati attends Cornell University. Stanley D. and Hinda N. Fisher Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Rachel Penna-Scheer Manchester High School Persistant and talented are two words that describe Rachel. At the age of 14, Rachel was faced with a life-changing crisis, which resulted in her often being unable to attend school and many social events. Despite the major setback, Rachel worked hard to make up school assignments. Rachel never gave up, and once able, she attended classes more regularly and excelled academically and socially. She joined Future Business Leaders of America and the Music Club. Rachel plays the guitar and viola, as well as sings. She has aspirations to pursue a career in the music industry and might eventually attend law school to study copyright, entertainment or intellectual property rights law. Rachel is attending University of Hartford. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients 7 Fontana Family Scholarship Fund Josh Wittenberg Memorial Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Ciana Belton Bloomfield High School Ciana has a desire to assist others, and plans to major in biology with a pre-med focus because she is intrigued by the role of genetics in diseases. Ciana was a member of the National Honor Society and the French and Spanish honor societies. Sports played an important role for her in high school. She was a member of the soccer, indoor track, outdoor track and cross country teams. In addition, she spent a year as the team manager of the football team. She also held the position of secretary for the student government. Ciana has been involved with the Girl Scouts since she was a young girl, and credits that organization with shaping her involvement with community service activities. Ciana is attending American International College. Irving Goldberg Latin Scholar Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Syed Kaleem Conard High School, West Hartford Syed is the first in his family to attend college. He is well aware of the advantages that a college education can bring and is looking forward to majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in computer science. He would like to use his education, knowledge and training to help improve lives and conditions and “pay it forward” in the world. After a difficult transition into high school, Syed began to realize that he could be an important contributor to class, clubs and activities. His volunteer work in his local mosque is an important way for him to give back to the community. His talents in engineering have helped him with projects like reverse engineering calculators and special glove 3-D printing. Syed attends the University of Connecticut. Robert B. and Francine L. Goldfarb Family Scholarship Fund Bert and Betty Rosen Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Brittany Jones Bloomfield High School “Caring and respectful of others” is how Brittany’s friends describe her. She is a highly motivated student with a clear educational path and plan for her career. She has always wanted to be an elementary school teacher and ignite a love for learning in her students. Brittany, an African American, has had very few teachers of color. She feels that there is a need for more minorities in teaching positions so that students can relate to their teachers better. In addition to her significant academic success, Brittany has contributed a lot to the school and local community through Unified Theater, Class Board, tutoring and deep involvement with her church. She spent two summers as an intern in the Pathways to Teaching program, assisting teachers in elementary classrooms, an experience that solidified her desire and determination. Brittany is enrolled at High Point University. Fred H. Greenwood Engineering Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Lily Gaudreau East Granby High School Lily’s science teacher says that Lily “has an amazing brain for science!” and is “caring, considerate and patient.” In her own words, Lily says she has always been what some might call an overachiever, but it is because she simply loves learning. Her academic life is balanced with a love of service. At school, she served on student government, was a drum major and played varsity softball. At church, Lily was a member of the youth group and taught kindergarteners in Sunday School. Her experiences on church-sponsored mission trips in Jamaica and West Virginia cemented her determination to work to improve lives around the world. She hopes to combine her loves of learning and service with a career in biomedical engineering and biochemistry and chose a college with a strong engineering program to help her reach this goal. Lily is attending Messiah College. 8 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients Hartford Grammar School Scholarship Fund Chantal Felix Hartford Public High School Chantal learned at an early age that it is necessary to “push yourself out of your comfort zone in order to truly see your capacity.” In just a few years after coming to the United States, Chantal worked to overcome shyness and language barriers to be chosen as one of only six high school students to represent the United States at the 14th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in South Africa. Chantal, who is studying to become a nurse, has a strong desire to learn and better herself, and is devoted to helping others. She is a hardworking and committed student who also participates in many extracurricular activities and is always willing to assist her peers. Chantal is a member of the mentoring program Best Buddies and represented her academy as captain of the varsity volleyball team. Chantal attends University of Saint Joseph. Shamoya Hanson Journalism and Media Academy Magnet School, Hartford Shamoya is a determined, focused and sincere young woman. She is not afraid of a challenge, and has proven that by consistently being placed on the Academic High Honor Roll throughout high school. Always wanting to be involved, she played varsity basketball and volleyball, and represented her peers on the student council. She is motivated to succeed by her desire to learn, her family support and her strong sense of purpose. Shamoya is open-minded and ready to take her education to the next level. Her can-do attitude will serve her well as she embarks on this new adventure. Shamoya attends Central Connecticut State University. The Harugari Lodge of Broad Brook Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Dylan Costa East Windsor High School Dylan has a sincere and longstanding desire to help other people. He is described by teachers and coaches as a young man who is not afraid of a challenge, and who fully understands the relationship between hard work and achievement. Dylan played many sports through the years, and received a coach’s award for his success in running cross country. Although he faced a few injuries, his treatment experiences helped him find his future path. A team player, he has a natural talent for putting people at ease. This innate skill will serve him well as he pursues a career in physical therapy or exercise science. Dylan is attending Lasell College. Wendy and Boyd Hinds Memorial Scholarship Fund Xavier Arriaga Hartford Public High School Xavier is an extraordinary young man who is loved and appreciated by his fellow class members and teachers. His vision is to be part of the global community and enter politics after college in order to work toward world peace. Despite the multiple challenges Xavier has faced growing up in the inner city, he wishes to return to Hartford and dedicate his career Xavier Arriaga: to improving his home community and helping those less fortunate. In “As an aspiring global citizen, 2013, Xavier was chosen as one of five high school students nationwide I can team up with some of to attend the 13th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Poland. the brightest thinkers in the Aside from being a hardworking and intellectually talented student, world to help build a path to Xavier is a leader and played an important role at his school. He was a world peace and global member of the student council, and worked to organize fundraisers and tolerance.” other events that benefitted his school and the community. Xavier is attending University of Connecticut. Kiara Cartagena Hartford Public High School Many successful people started out working in fast-food restaurants. Although it wasn’t easy, Kiara persevered through the struggle of the customer service aspect of her first job, and now credits it with teaching her the importance of confidence, social interaction and communication skills. “I knew that failure was an easy way out.” Through these challenges, Kiara has been able to set higher goals and see herself as a contributing member of a college community, hopefully being the first in her family to earn a degree. Transferring to Hartford’s Law and Government Academy as a junior helped Kiara cement her interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement or criminal justice. She hopes to use her new-found confidence to be successful and make a difference in the world. Kiara plans to attend Mitchell College. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients 9 Wendy and Boyd Hinds Memorial Scholarship (continued) Kevorni Welsh Hartford Public High School Kevorni has always known that he wanted to be an engineer. He has the drive to succeed in a rigorous educational environment. Having completed an internship at Pratt and Whitney and been exposed to the different types of engineering, he made the decision to focus on civil engineering so he can be hands-on, working on bridges and highways to help make our roads safer to travel. He is the first in his family to attend college and wants to serve as a role model for his younger siblings. Kevorni describes himself as hardworking and a good team player. He has demonstrated these traits on the basketball court as well as in the classroom. Kevorni attends Central Connecticut State University. Walter "Doc" Hurley Scholarship Fund for Greater Hartford Gerald and Phyllis Hughes Fund Dorothy L. and Justin R. Tucker Scholarship Fund Greer Davis Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor Greer was elected class president all four years of high school, and is well on her way to a career in law and politics. She has expressed from an early age a desire to help underprivileged citizens in urban areas. She is no stranger to teamwork on and off the field as a volleyball player, track and field star and student leader. Competitive sports enable her to exercise teamwork and leadership. As a camp counselor in Hartford and local campaign volunteer, Greer is socially compassionate. That trait will certainly help her garner support and votes as she seeks to forge a career to help improve the plight of the underprivileged. Greer is attending Tufts University. The Interracial Scholarship Fund of Greater Hartford June Miller Rosenblatt Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Duqueney Beckford Hartford Public High School Duqueney has always wanted to be a mechanical engineer, so matriculating at Hartford’s Academy of Engineering and Green Technology was a good match for him. He earned high honors all four years and graduated fifth in his class. In addition to work experience with the Hartford Parking Authority and a paid summer internship at UTC Aerospace, Duqueney found time to tutor students at Rawson Elementary School (K-4) in math and reading. In addition to high academic achievement, Duqueney excelled as a cross country athlete and as a defensive back on the football team. Duqueney is attending Central Connecticut State University. Ilene and Marty Kaplan Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Alexandra Murillo Northwest Catholic High School, West Hartford Alexandra is passionate about dance and musical theatre. She participated in dance and musical activities in her church, and was a member of the dance and musical theatre program at her high school. In addition to dancing and singing, Alexandra enjoys playing with lights and circuit boards. Her goal is to major in electrical engineering and minor in dance or musical theatre. In addition to maintaining a strong academic record, Alexandra holds a part-time job. Community service is also important to Alexandra, who participated in a school-wide volunteer organization. She has assisted Franciscan sisters with fundraisers, set up retreats for freshmen and sophomores, and assisted with school-wide masses. Alexandra credits her father with teaching her about determination and maintaining a strong work ethic. She is highly motivated to succeed as the first in her family to attend college. Alexandra plans to attend Central Connecticut State University. 10 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients Herman P. Kopplemann Fund Quinn Gaston Enrico Fermi High School, Enfield Quinn Gaston’s favorite words are confidence and perseverance. He learned them firsthand as a freshman when trying out for the cross country team, and scoring small victories in his races. Eventually, Quinn went on to be a three-season athlete (cross country, indoor and outdoor track) and served in his senior year as captain of the cross country team. He also pushed himself to join clubs in high school, eventually finding his passion— business—through Future Business Leaders of America. Quinn wants to combine his active imagination and creativity with perseverance to pursue a career in international marketing. Quinn is attending Roger Williams University. Daniel Hayes Ellington High School Since he was a young boy, Daniel always loved airplanes and helicopters. That love led him to choose aeronautical engineering as a college major. Daniel maintained a strong academic record in high school, while also excelling in sports. He played on the baseball and football teams for all four years, becoming varsity captain of both. As a result, he was recognized with student-athlete awards every year. Using his love of sports and his ability to work well with others, Daniel coached town-wide youth basketball and football teams, teaching kids the fundamentals of each sport. Taking his leadership skills beyond the sports arena, Daniel was also involved with various community service activities at school, including creating and organizing a fundraiser for the families of two students who had each suffered tragedies. Daniel is enrolled at Ohio State University. Brennan Schliphack Rockville High School, Vernon One of the most formative experiences Brennan had in high school was one he did not have. Astonished to not find his name on the basketball roster after tryouts his sophomore year, Brennan learned the power of failure to motivate, and learned to transform negative energy into positive outcomes. “By learning to not be afraid to fail, I felt more confident trying new things.” Based on Brennan’s high academic grades and his stellar recommendations, one wouldn’t know “failure” is even part of his vocabulary. Top student, team leader and highly respected by faculty and peers, Brennan has clearly taken that lesson to heart. Although Rockville High School will sorely miss such a terrific role model and active school participant, Brennan is ready to tackle new challenges ahead. Brennan plans to attend Central Connecticut State University. Rae and Abraham Kopplemann Additional Fund Elizabeth Ladyzhets Glastonbury High School At age 17, Betsy is already an accomplished writer. Her passion for writing drives her to participate in an international writing challenge to craft a novel of 50,000 words in the month of November each year. Her teachers have noted that Betsy excels at everything she does but despite her extraordinary talents, she is unassuming and enthusiastic. In Betsy’s words, she is “a strong believer in the idea that every single person on this Earth is capable of greatness. Everyone has some kind of passion, some kind of dream, some kind of strength from which the world can Elizabeth Ladyzhets: benefit.” Betsy plans to study English to one day become a published “I want to be, will become, writer or an English teacher. Either way, she wishes to send the message and am a writer.” to her students and her readers that everyone can “achieve their dreams” and “everyone is capable of greatness.” Elizabeth attends Barnard College. Mairead Scanlon Manchester High School Open-minded, helpful and accepting of the values of others is how Mairead’s friends describe her. She has a passion and interest in languages and education. In addition to being a strong student, Mairead was a member of the National Honor Society, and served as co-president of the Future Business Leaders of America chapter in her school for three years. Mairead was selected to be a mentor for an English Language Learners summer school program and was a teacher’s assistant in a senior English language development class. She has written and published profiles of English Language Learners for her school news website, highlighting her ability to both write and advocate for others with different backgrounds than her own. She considers it a privilege to work with others from around the world and is interested in pursuing a career in teaching. Mairead is attending Emmanuel College. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients 11 Joy Wiafe East Hartford High School After earning her degree, Joy plans to stay in the Greater Hartford area to help local children as a pediatric nurse. She knows that earning a college degree is a crucial stepping stone on her journey to understanding child development and health. Joy Wiafe: Most of her volunteer work in the community and extracurricular “I now know I can make my activities center around helping others. Joy is very passionate and better by leaving a world focused on stopping hunger. Her teachers note that she is an honor piece of “Joy” everywhere I student who found time and ways to raise money and collect food go, and I plan to do this donations to help eliminate hunger. Joy is also passionate about science throughout my home, and technology and has worked on a project that seeks to find ways to college, community and improve the planet. future career.” Joy is attending Central Connecticut State University. Sylvia H. Koski Scholarship Fund Thomas Beebe Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Thomas’ goal is to “preserve musical theater in this country…to expose people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultural subgroups to musical theater.” Since third grade, he has known that he wanted to study this art form. Attending the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts and participating in the Hartford Children’s Theatre and Hartford Stage Company helped him discover his strengths and helped to make him a leader in the local theater community. Thomas served his school in the National Honor Society, most recently as president, planning and organizing events that offered volunteer opportunities for his peers. In addition to his artistic studies in music and theater, his Thomas Beebe: general education coursework was rigorous. Thomas’ school counselor “I believe that every area of said that he is a “well-rounded and talented student who excelled in the this country should have a classroom.” theater community.” Thomas attends Montclair State University. Sylvia H. Koski Scholarship Fund Rhoda L. Miller Music Scholarship Fund Janet B. Rose Memorial Scholarship Fund The Stearns Fund George F. Stevens Education Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Rachel Beauregard Classical Magnet School, Hartford Rachel chose to transfer to Classical Magnet School in her junior year after an eye-opening experience with the Hartford Stage’s Project Transform. Her unconventional collaborative experience with writing exercises, music, acting and improvisation propelled her to understand that the world is full of differences. Her own desire to perform and teach music is a testament to the support and training she has received from her family and dedicated teachers. As a result, she feels compelled to share her knowledge with others and is pursuing her lifelong dreams. As a Sunday School helper and teacher of pre-K through fourth graders, Rachel is already gaining valuable experience. She has chosen a liberal arts education and city life during and after college to launch her career. Rachel attends Hofstra University. Noble E. and Emma Belknap Lord Memorial Scholarship Fund Wojciech Skowronek Wethersfield High School Wojciech is driven and determined to provide a better life for his family and to impact the world. During a trip to Poland, he learned about his culture and history, which broadened his perspective. It inspired him to want to travel and see more of the world, and made him realize that the role of youth is to make the world a better place. Wojciech takes pride in being hardworking and is not afraid of being different. He believes that he demonstrated those traits with his peers at Wethersfield High School. He aspires to follow in his father’s footsteps and earn a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. To further his career, he will then enroll in a pre-med program. Wojciech attends Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 12 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients Gauri Verma Wethersfield High School Gauri’s teacher said she “has been a hard and conscientious worker since the first day I met her…dedicated to excellence.” Gauri says she grew both in character and academically at a half-day STEM program in Hartford, embracing the diversity and camaraderie of this science and math program. At her home high school, she was captain of the mathematics league as well as the girls’ golf team. She participated in Women in Science, placing third, and is particularly proud of chairing the charity food drive for her school’s National Honor Society. Gauri found mentoring freshmen and tutoring for Saturday School to be inspirational, and is interested in a career in education. Her teacher said, “Gauri has been involved in many activities while in high school and excelled in them all. Her well roundedness is evident.” Gauri attends the University of Connecticut. Meyer-Kimball Memorial Scholarship Fund Emily Breen Ellington High School Emily is cheerful and engaging— attributes that will serve her well in the nonprofit sector of the human services field she plans to enter after college. In addition to her intellectual abilities, her high school teachers remember her as having demonstrated a quiet confidence while in the classroom. An avid athlete, her leadership skills on and off the field have highlighted her capabilities as a role model and volunteer for Relay Rose Breen and volunteer and donor Harry Meyer with recipients for Life, Rise Above, and Unified Kristen, Emily and Erin Breen and father Neal Breen Basketball. She attributes her success to her sisters (she is a triplet) as they strive to be independent yet remain best friends and inspire each other with their distinctly different personalities. Emily attending Northeastern University. Erin Breen Ellington High School Erin has a strong faith and is very committed to her Catholic upbringing. She wants to go to a college where she will be encouraged in her beliefs and where her faith can continue to blossom. She has volunteered in community service groups and children’s camps. She is a triplet, and all three girls will be in college at the same time. Erin found her niche in music and began playing at the high school level while still in middle school. She plans on obtaining her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in music education. Her goal is to share her gifts by educating children and making a difference in their lives. Erin is attending Stonehill College. Kristen Breen Ellington High School Kristen has always believed in challenging herself and embraces any opportunity to learn and improve her skills and performance. In addition to being a hard-working and conscientious student, she was a devoted member of many athletic teams, clubs and activities. She helped the community’s youth through her volunteer work at St. Luke’s Youth Ministry, youth lacrosse camps, and the Recreation Department’s summer camp. She was also a member of the executive board of Rise Above, a group that focuses on developing youth leadership skills. A positive leader, Kristen serves as a role model to her peers and has earned the respect of many in the community. Because of her strong commitment to academics and giving back to the community, Kristen was inducted into the National Honor Society in the spring of her junior year. Kristen wishes to pursue a career in the sports industry. Kristen is attending Western New England University. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients 13 Murtha Cullina LLP Scholarship Fund Alan E. Green Hartford Housing Authority Scholarship Fund Richlyn White Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin College, East Hartford After a life-changing experience as a result of making choices that were not beneficial for her, Richlyn understands and is grateful that her life was transformed for the better. The challenging experience allowed her to develop into a more empathetic, responsible and motivated individual. Invested in her learning, she was motivated to keep her grades up and worked hard to fulfill her academic responsibilities. Service toward others was an important part of her high school career. Richlyn actively participated in the Boys and Girls Club and volunteered for the Hartford Marathon. She is a youth leader with the Christian Activities Council where she advocates for positive solutions regarding drugs and violence in North Hartford. Richlyn also assists a local community gospel choir by promoting their events and assisting with their audio equipment. Richlyn is looking forward to a career where her service to others will be of greatest value. Richlyn attends Elizabeth City State University. Murtha Cullina LLP Scholarship Fund Brandon Piris Northwest Catholic High School, West Hartford Brandon has always strived to be the best he could be at everything he is interested in and to set a good example for others. His teachers know him to be a disciplined student with a genuine personality who always perseveres when faced with a challenge. Brandon has had many challenges in his young life, the most significant being the unexpected loss of his father in his junior year of high school. In the year that followed, it was important to Brandon to serve as a role model to his younger siblings. He did this by continuing to go to school, and successfully completing a strong college preparatory program. In the words of one of his teachers, “Brandon is simply a good person, a solid student and leader who…will enrich the community of the college that welcomes him.” Brandon plans to major in business administration. Brandon attends Providence College. Vartan K. Omartian and Beatrice Omartian Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Amaal Sugulleh East Hartford High School Amaal is a determined young woman with a fervent desire to make the world a better place. She has achieved a high level of academic success and is a member of the National Honor Society. Teachers note Amaals’s unparalleled work ethic and drive to self-betterment. She challenged herself in school by enrolling in many of the most difficult courses and by continually trying new things. She also served on the Student Council, and was a member of the track and field team. She participated in two years of the AETNA Doctor Academy, Amaal Sugulleh: which prepares students for careers in health professions. Amaal has “I am introducing myself to also devoted several hours a week to teaching Arabic/Islamic studies to new environments that children at the Islamic Center of Connecticut. With her drive, skills, and would take me out of my warm personality, she has a bright future waiting for her. Amaal will comfort zone.” major in pharmacy or biochemistry. Amaal is enrolled at Central Connecticut State University. Maxine Rothe Schortman Award James Lamoureaux Rockville High School, Vernon 14 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving James is an excellent student with a challenging schedule. He excelled academically in many honors classes and college credit courses, achieving High Honor Roll all four years, and graduated with a very high class ranking. At the same time, he contributed extensively to Rockville High’s extracurricular life by tutoring younger students in math and playing four instruments in the Marching Band, Concert Band and Pep Band. He helped to lead the marching band to the state championship for the first time in the school’s history. James was also a leader in the school’s Agricultural Education Program. His commitment to his work, volunteerism in various activities year-round, extensive competency with College Scholarship Recipients James Lamoureaux: “With a degree in Forestry, I would love the opportunity to experience all aspects of logging, forest identification, and protection…” machinery and fine leadership in the Future Farmers of America has made him an excellent role model. Outside of school, James has his own landscaping business, is an Eagle Scout and assistant Scout Master. James is highly focused on work and determined to pursue a career in forestry after graduating from college. James attends Paul Smiths College. Herb Sheintop Memorial Scholarship Fund Francesca Velarde Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, Hartford In the words of her AP Calculus teacher, “Francesca is the type of student that never gives up. Failure is not an option for her.” Her determination resulted in her being ranked second in her class and being named to the National Honor Society for the past two years. Francesca, a straight A student with an entrepreneurial spirit, wishes to study business management and finance. She aspires to someday own her own business. Francesca has a variety of interests, which include soccer and theatrical and musical arts. She plans to be actively involved in the theater in college. Francesca is attending Trinity College. Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Alpha Psi Boulé Scholarship Fund Janice and Kerry Foster, Sr. Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund Jordan Blackwell High School, Inc., Hartford Industrious, determined and confident are three words that describe Jordan Blackwell. In high school, Jordan pushed himself to the limit. He first did this through his athletic pursuits. On more than one occasion, Jordan almost drowned because he did not know how to swim. To face his fears, he decided to take swim lessons. Once he excelled in swimming, he decided to become a life guard so that he could save others. When he realized his hard work helped him accomplish his goal, he then applied the same rigor to attaining a strong academic record. Jordan aspires to obtain a bachelor’s degree in business administration. After college he will pursue a career with the FBI as an investigator of white-collar crime. Jordan attends Morehouse College. Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Alpha Psi Boulé Scholarship Fund No.2 KJ Foster Scholarship Fund Nina L. Hartin Memorial Scholarship Fund Daniel Clark Perkins Fund David Deer Hartford Public High School David finds working with numbers logical and easy and desires to obtain a Ph.D. in mathematics. He is very motivated despite being diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. He views this as a learning opportunity instead of a learning disability. He started at Hartford’s Academy of Engineering & Green Technology in the 10th grade. Since then, he has taken a rigorous course load to make up for credits he lost while transitioning and in areas where he previously faltered. Angela Edwards and David Deer, Sr. with recipient David Deer, Jr. David was chosen for an and donors Janice and Kerry Foster internship with the City of Hartford to assist with the design of an app for city hall visitors. He was noted as a positive leader who is “capable of succeeding in a challenging academic environment.” David attends University of Hartford. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients 15 Tucker Family Scholarship Fund in Memory of Abraham H. and Fannie K. Tucker, David J. Tucker, Thelma (Tucker) Cooper, and Robert P. Tucker Noble E. and Emma Belknap Lord Memorial Scholarship Fund Simeon Charles Classical Magnet School, Hartford Simeon Charles has entrepreneurial aspirations to start a technology firm that manufactures technological products. His uncle, who is self-employed, has inspired Simeon to seek entrepreneurial pursuits. Simeon has had strong academic records which afforded him the opportunity to skip a grade level in middle school. He continued academic excellence in high school. In college, he plans to major in computer science and minor in business. In addition to his skills and interests in technology, he also loves sports. While Simeon has played several sports, he finds coaching youth soccer most rewarding. He has coached for the West End Soccer League for four years and finds the youth to be funny and interesting. Simeon attends Northwestern University. Dorothy L. and Justin R. Tucker Scholarship Fund Johneilia Bariffe Bloomfield High School Johneilia is a highly motivated student who was first in her class at Bloomfield High School for all four years. In addition to achieving impressive grades, Johneilia also participated in many extracurricular activities including volleyball (captain), National Honor Society (president), and Student Council (officer). She organized many fundraising events, and is especially proud of her work to raise awareness for breast cancer. A native of Jamaica, she moved to the United States at age five. The challenges of adapting to a new culture taught her perseverance and determination. Johneilia is excited to major in chemical engineering. Johneilia attends University of Connecticut. Elmer Cooke Young - Ethel Taylor Young Scholarship Fund Benjamin Hecker Glastonbury High School “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” What a great motto to live by. Ben has truly discovered the joy of helping those less fortunate. He sees his education in engineering as a practical way toward job security, not only for his own financial benefit, but to enable him to continue to give to others. His maturity, drive and character indicate that he is capable of being highly successful in college and in life beyond. He has proven, through his academic accomplishments, his leadership at school and in his church, that he is ready to take the next step. Service to others will undoubtedly be a part of his meaningful life plan. Benjamin attends Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Cassandra Johnson Glastonbury High School At a young age, Cassandra learned that the smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest differences. She plans to become a physician’s assistant so she can combine her desire to help people with her love of the medical sciences. Cassandra’s teacher describes her as “…bright, diligent and enthusiastic with a friendly demeanor and a great sense of humor…,” but also “…a motivated student who is capable, energetic and trustworthy.” She is known for her generosity and is always willing to lend a hand to someone in need. Cassandra has been involved in Peer Education since she started high school. She was a member of the student council and the Spanish Club. Cassandra has spent time volunteering at a special needs camp and at a nursing home for patients with memory loss. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Science National Honor Society. Cassandra attends University of Connecticut. 16 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients Julie Kaplan Glastonbury High School Julie will major in Medical Laboratory Sciences and then plans to enroll Julie Kaplan: in an accelerated nursing program. She wants to make a difference in “When I think of the future I the quality of people’s lives. She knows what she wants because she has think of how I can help make lived it. Her father was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was in a difference and make third grade. Throughout the years, she has kept her father and his wellpeople’s lives better.” being and quality of life as a priority. Her mother is a nurse and, from watching her mother at work as a care-giver to seeing her father as a patient, Julie knows both sides of a medical diagnosis. She is committed to raising money and awareness for brain tumor research, as well as mentoring a youth religious group. She is well-rounded and committed to making a difference. Julie attends University of Maine. Xarea Lockhart Windsor High School Xarea began taking fashion and clothing courses in her freshman year of high school. By senior year, she had exhausted the available courses and completed an independent study to challenge herself. About her choice of career, her school counselor said, “few embrace it with the drive to dedicate their future to fashion like Xarea.” The ability to blend her love of art and fashion while developing her artistic talents has allowed Xarea to flourish. She excelled at her other academic classes as well. One of her teachers said, “What I admire most is her self-discipline and intellectual engagement.” Throughout her high school years, Xarea also enjoyed being a varsity cheerleader and team captain and she coached a local little league cheer team. Her plan is to major in Fashion, Textiles and Merchandising to become a freelance stylist and designer. One day she plans to own her own fashion business. Xarea is enrolled at the Pratt Institute. Benjamin Morneault Windsor High School Benjamin is determined to succeed. Not only has he continuously and successfully pursued the most demanding courses at Windsor High, he has also been recognized by both the National and French Honor Societies, and received all-academic awards in basketball, soccer, baseball and indoor track. He possesses strong leadership qualities as demonstrated through his service at the Windsor High School Student Leadership Council. In addition to his academic achievements, Ben spends his summers at High Meadows Day Camp as a counselor of fifth grade boys. Always leading by example, he finds his role as mentor and friend to these young campers rewarding. Benjamin is attending University of Connecticut. Amanda Santos Windsor High School Driven and competitive; always up for a challenge. That’s how Amanda’s friends describe her. In addition to her academic success, Amanda was also an active participant in many of the school’s sports programs, playing at the varsity level on the soccer and lacrosse teams. An accomplished equestrian, her down time is spent horseback riding. This gives her the opportunity to think and be challenged at the same time. She is determined to succeed and plans to major in anthropology because she believes that the key to understanding the future comes from an examination of the past. She hopes to someday work as a museum curator at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Her intelligence, passion for learning and strong work ethic will take her there. Amanda attends Monmouth University. Morgan Tiroff Glastonbury High School Morgan has fuelled her quest for knowledge through her study of psychology, a field that she plans to pursue in college. As a sleepaway camp counselor in the summer and youth advisor for Heads Up! Hartford, Morgan is well on her way to helping people develop and grow. Her teachers regard her as a good student who can analyze problems and find solutions. It is clear that Morgan values relationships and wants to bring about harmonious coexistence. As a community volunteer, Morgan has worked with medical professionals on injury prevention and suicide prevention. Her part-time jobs as a restaurant hostess and a nanny for a family with three children have given her real life experiences with people. Morgan is attending the University of Tampa. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients 17 First-time Recipients from Individual Funds Held at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving The Hartford Foundation congratulates the following students and acknowledges the generosity of the individuals, families and organizations that have created funds to make these scholarships possible. This list includes students who have received first-time awards as of July 1, 2015 for the 2015-16 academic year. Joyce and Philip Acquaviva Fund Lorianny Carrion Chantal Felix Victoria Huerta Yelena Samofalova Classical Magnet School, Hartford Hartford Public High School William H. Hall High School, West Hartford William H. Hall High School, West Hartford An Anonymous Fund Julia Adams Mifrah Malik Conard High School, West Hartford Conard High School, West Hartford Jackson-Batchelder Family Scholarship Fund Lorianny Carrion Talor Williamson Lebbeus F. Bissell Scholarship Fund Basudha Chaudhuri Zachary Maloof Brett Montminy Tiffany Tran Ashley Thorpe Rockville High School, Vernon South Windsor High School East Hartford High School Rockville High School, Vernon Rockville High School, Vernon Glastonbury High School Wethersfield High School University of Rhode Island William H. Hall High School, West Hartford Windsor High School Bartlett Family Scholarship Fund Brittany McCabe 18 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Conard High School, West Hartford College Scholarship Recipients Ellington High School Rockville High School, Vernon Rockville High School, Vernon Tolland High School David T. Black Memorial Fund Leah Houser Nathan Silverman Brian A. Aselton Memorial Scholarship Fund Amy Camp Alyssa Dobler Kiara Hanlon Lindsey Maccholz Taylor Maccholz Kayla Morelli Zachary Rosa Michelle Runge Steven Soto Classical Magnet School, Hartford Classical Magnet School, Hartford Franklin and Marshall College William H. Hall High School, West Hartford J. Leo Bodo Scholarship Fund Samantha Tracy Killingly High School Donald and Dorothy Bonelli Puerto Rican Education Fund Yaleishka Mejias A. I. Prince Technical High School, Hartford In 2014, the Hartford Foundation provided nearly $1.3 million in support of scholarships at 2-year and 4-year colleges for more than 600 students from Greater Hartford. Phyllis Kosiorek Cordner and Roy R. Cordner Scholarship Rachael Balboni Erin Gonyeau Adam Hahn Zachary Maloof Leann McLaren Brett Montminy Samantha Pineo Brendan Reynolds Adriana Rivera Madison Sarra Lindsay Veilleux Manchester High School Rockville High School, Vernon Manchester High School Rockville High School, Vernon Manchester High School Rockville High School, Vernon East Catholic High School, Manchester East Catholic High School, Manchester Manchester High School East Catholic High School, Manchester East Catholic High School, Manchester Recipients Greer Davis, Caitlin Cunningham and Molly Hamel The Walter S. Kapala Scholarship Trust Joy V. Decicco College Scholarship Fund Marquise Clarke Farmington UNICO Scholarship Fund Yoon-sun Houh Valentina Ossa Brittany Jones Capital Preparatory Magnet School, Hartford Farmington High School Farmington High School Conard High School, West Hartford Kristin Kepner & Kimberly Kepner McCahill Memorial Scholarship Fund Caitlin Cunningham Molly Hamel Rachel Hamilton Avon High School Avon High School Avon High School Stanley D. Fisher Scholarship Fund Maria Zugravu William H. Hall High School, West Hartford Ray Lachat Memorial Award Robert Murray Conard High School, West Hartford Glastonbury Memorial Scholarship Fund Farouq Alassal Kitsha Alvarado Olivia Bassette Victoria Champany Eun Cho Julie Kaplan Jonathan Katz Teryn Kuzma Daphne Lim Emily Mann Emily McNulty Katherine Palomino Katherine Powell Lizmarie Serrano Tyler Shand Gangmin Yoon Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School Hartford Whalers Booster Club Scholarship Fund Eric T. Mahoney Memorial Fund Michael Plummer The Middlebury Fund Jillian Buckley Claire Domogala Kelly Domogala Michael Boni Matthew Ashley Conard High School, West Hartford Conard High School, West Hartford NSDAR - Marjorie P. Nutt Scholarship Fund Victoria Champany Glastonbury High School Carl P. Palazzotto "P.M.A." Scholarship Fund Ridgefield High School Jennifer Hodges Fund Westover School, Middlebury Pomperaug High School, Southbury Pomperaug High School, Southbury Douglas J. Myers Scholarship Fund Isaac Oda-Bayliss Maeve Reilly Glastonbury High School Conard High School, West Hartford Drs. Nima Patel and Daniel McNaughton Scholarship Fund Tatiana Wallen Bloomfield High School Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients 19 Dorothy E. Hofmann Pembroke Scholarship Fund Andrea Naranjo Soledad Jailene Quinones Hartford Public High School Bulkeley High School, Hartford Joyce S. Picard Scholarship Fund Jill Asmar South Windsor High School Ritter Family Scholarship Fund Caroline Bastarache Devine Frazer Destiny Porter Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School, Hartford Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School, Hartford Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School, Hartford Samuel A. Roth Scholarship Fund Kiley Flynn Heather Boland Griswold High School Griswold High School Michael Asmar and Michelle Forget-Asmar with recipient Jill Asmar and donor Henri Picard Lillian W. and William B. Welden Fund Jessica Ouellette Simsbury High School L. Wynne Wister Memorial Scholarship Fund Bill and Maxine Schortman Scholarship Fund Tajha Lewis Brianna Nixon Joseph Olechnicki East Windsor High School East Windsor High School East Windsor High School Town and County Club Fund Emily Cahill Alison Dickey Virginia Flood Renae Marquis Gladys Mercado Robin Shaw Kendle Taylor Trinity College Goodwin College Trinity College Trinity College Goodwin College Capital Community College University of Hartford Julie Veilleux Memorial Scholarship Fund Jill Asmar Hetal Patel South Windsor High School South Windsor High School Emma Waldo Scholarship, Harold B. Waldo Fund Olivia Bassette Alexa Morin 20 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Glastonbury High School Glastonbury High School College Scholarship Recipients Makiah Coley Kimmoi Ferguson Jahniesha Lindo Tatiana Wallen Bloomfield High School Bloomfield High School Bloomfield High School Bloomfield High School Amiel P. Zak Scholarship Fund Morgan Bikowski Suffield High School Hartford Foundation Community College Scholarship Program The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is pleased to list recipients of the Community College Scholarship Program. The recipients will be attending a local community college in the fall. Community College Scholarship Tatiana Grady Daniel Snyder Ruth Torres Manchester Community College Manchester Community College Capital Community College Roxanne Cave Scholarship Fund Carol Amparo Manchester Community College June Miller Rosenblatt Community College Scholarship Fund Haymu Soe Scholarship recipients are multilingual: • Chinese • Oriya/Odia • French • Russian • Latin • Spanish Capital Community College Graduate School Scholarship Award Recipients In addition to undergraduate scholarships, the Hartford Foundation takes pride in awarding scholarships to students continuing their education in graduate school. Below are the names of first-time graduate school scholarship recipients in 2015. American Marketing Association-Connecticut Chapter, Anna C. Klune Memorial Scholarship Fund Jennifer Avgerinos Kaitlin Markoja Daniel Kirk University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine Southern New Hampshire University Dr. Nicholas J. Piergrossi Memorial Scholarship Fund Sylvia Parkinson Fund Alexis Cordone Dr. Sidney Rafal Memorial Fund University of Connecticut School of Medicine University of Connecticut School of Medicine David Wiegard University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine Mae Passini and Juliet Anderson Memorial Fund Jessica Arter University of Hartford Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients 21 Donors The Hartford Foundation acknowledges with gratitude the generous individuals and organizations that have contributed $50 or more to scholarship funds from July 1, 2014 to July 15, 2015. * DECEASED Ms. Barbara J. Boutot Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP Mr. Michael Brannick Mr. James R. Brennan Ms. Nancy A. Brennan Sybille Brewer, MD Bristol NMB Partners, LP Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Brokowski Dr. and Mrs. William R. Bronson Brown Paindiris & Scott, LLP Ms. Gloria Brown Ms. Sherry L. Brown Mrs. Susan Brown Ms. Dana R. Bucin and Mr. Erick I. Diaz Ms. Kay Miller Browne Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Buckingham, Jr. Law Offices of Edwin Camacho, LLC Mrs. Eleanor Caplan Mr. and Mrs. Austin Carey Mrs. Mary L. Carsky Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Cartland Ms. Janet M. Castricum Bob and Jane Cave Mr. Michael Adrian Ceccorulli and Ms. Marie Bertrand Attorneys Scott and Sheila Charmoy Chicago Sam's Sports Bar & Grill Ms. Andria Clancy Mr. William Civitillo and Mrs. Kathy Sherts Civitillo Mr. and Mrs. David T. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cloud Ms. Elaine M. Coffin The College Club of Hartford A Plus Installation LLC Action Bail Bonds LLC A Cut Above Lawn Care and Landscaping Mr. and Mrs. Leonard D. Albert Mrs. John E. Allen Mrs. Robert L. Aller Attorney Joshua F. Alloy Mr. and Mrs. E. Paul Amata Mr. George H. Amenabar, Jr. Ms. Kimberly D. Amenabar Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Amenabar Mrs. J. Danford Anthony, Jr. Dr. Mohammed S. Anwar Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Armand Mrs. Carolyn Arvidson Mr. and Mrs. John Aselton Mr. and Mrs. William I. Atwood Mr. Shepard W. Baker & Mrs. Beverly Buckner Baker Ms. Mary J. Barneby Mrs. Jane M. Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. David Bartold Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Bartucca Ms. Sara Batchelder Mr. and Mrs. David Beers Dr. and Mrs. Martin M. Berman Mr. and Mrs. Brian A. Berry Jeane M. Best, DDS Ms. Shirley Beyor BMS Construction Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bolgard Mr. David Bonomi The first scholarship awards by the Hartford Foundation were made in 1945. 22 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients Conard High School Wrestling Team Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association Connecticut State Attorney's Office Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Copeland, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Corcoran, III Mr. Andy I. Corea Ms. Edilia A. Correa Ms. Wanda Correa The Cove Charitable Trust The Honorable and Mrs. Alfred V. Covello Mrs. Margaret Crombie Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Dallaire Mrs. Barbara O. David Day Pitney Foundation Mr. Michael Decicco Dr. and Mrs. Arthur C. DeGraff, Jr. Demers Enterprises LLC Mrs. John DeQuattro Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Desmond Marilyn Diaz, Esq. Mrs. Constance G. Dix Mrs. Barbara F. Donahue Dr. and Mrs. James O. Donaldson, III Mr. and Mrs. Brooks W. Dorn Ms. Helen N. Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dubelman Mrs. Nathan Dubin Mr. Mark Dubois Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Dunn Ms. Joan T. Dusard Mr. and Mrs. John Elder Elite Flooring Mr. Matthew F. Eppinger Mr. and Mrs. Steve Erie Eunice Cobb Stocking Chapter NSDAR Mr. Timothy Everett and Ms. Lucy G. Potter Farmington Chapter of UNICO National Ms. Julie Feidner Mr. Allen J. Feinberg Attorney Alfredo G. Fernandez Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Fellman Fiduciary Investment Advisors, LLC Mr. Eric D. Finucane First Baptist Church of West Hartford Mrs. Stanley D. Fisher Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. William W. Fisher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Fiske Attorney and Mrs. John Flores Wells Road Intermediate School 6th Grade Classes Drs. Stuart M. and Amy L. Forman Dr. and Mrs. Alexander J. Fortier Mr. and Mrs. Kerry B. Foster, Sr. Rick and Gretchen Fountain Ms. Martha C. Fransson The Freeman Group Mrs. Patricia C. Furnivall Ms. Sylvia Gafford-Alexander Mr. Merrill Gagne Colonel and Mrs. Robert E. Gardner Ms. Taruna Garg Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Garofolo Ms. Sue Ann Garro Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Z. Gauches Ms. Christine P. Gaudio Mr. and Mrs. Michael I. German Ms. Cheryl Gerrish Mr. John A. Gettier Glastonbury Rotary Club Dr. and Mrs. Barry S. Goldberg Ms. Lucrecia Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Goode, Jr. Ms. Genevra Goodwin Gordon A. Wilson CRUT at The Bryn Mawr Trust Company of Delaware Mr. Michael J. Gorman Matthew Dallas Gordon LLC Paul and Betty Ann Grady Mrs. Harry J. Gray Ms. Carol E. Gourlie Ms. Susan M. Green Ms. Beth Grey Ms. Jean D. Groothuis Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Guest Ms. Bette S. Gutt Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hamblett In 2014, donors established 10 new scholarship funds at the Hartford Foundation. Reverend and Mrs. Donald L. Hamer Ms. Marjorie H. Hamer Ms. Susan Harmon Dr. Jacqueline A. Harris Taback Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Hartenberg Mr. and Mrs. Gerard O. Haviland Ms. Lynn Hayden Wadhams Mrs. Louise T. Healey Ms. Gabriella R. Hebert Ms. Robin D. Hester Dr. and Mrs. William J. Hewett, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hincks Ms. Jennyfer A. Holmes Ms. Nancy A. Hronek Mrs. Sally Huber Mr. Ethan Hugo Dr. and Mrs. Michael Humphreys Mrs. Polly L. P. Huntington Ms. Brooke M. Jackson Ms. Teresa Jarvis Attorney Christine Jean-Louis Mr. and Mrs. James G. Jewell Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Joslin JV4, LLC Ms. Roberta A. Kaufman Mr. and Mrs. Girard Keeler Ms. Linda J. Kelly Mrs. Charles A. Kelland, Jr. Ms. Karen A. Kelleher Dr. Marian F. Kellner Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kiefer Mr. and Mrs. Aaron W. Kinne Ms. Deborah Koltenuk Mrs. Louise Korder Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kossowsky Gale Kosto, Esq. Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Kosto Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kuhni Mr. and Mrs. Robert Langer Miguel A. Rios, Esq. Mrs. Judith H. Lawes Dr. and Mrs. Charles Leach, Jr. Mrs. Theresa LeDuc Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Lee Mrs. W. Harmon Leete Ms. Anika S. Lemar Mrs. Billie Levy Mr. Charles Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Brian H. Lindroth Mrs. John Liner Ms. Lynn G. Lochhead Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Lombardo Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Luzzi Dr. Robert W. Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. MacCormac Attorney Raj R. Mahale Mrs. Laverne Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. Bill Maloney Ms. Sandra Marin Mrs. Frank S. Marino Mr. and Mrs. Richard Markham Mrs. Leta W. Marks Ms. Ivy R. Marsh Dr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Marshall MassMutual Financial Group MassMutual Law Department Mrs. Sandra J. Mather McCall Kulak Family Foundation McCormick Paulding & Huber LLP Mr. and Attorney Crockett B. McGarrity Mr. and Mrs. James F. McNally Ms. Linda J. Mead Mr. Ryan Mecca Mrs. Marlene M. Melcher Ms. Ramona Mercado-Espinoza Mr. Harry E. Meyer Ruth H. Mitman, Ph.D. Ms. Sandra W. Morgan Ms. Marjorie E. Morrissey Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence V. Mowell Dr. and Mrs. Robert Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Murphy Hugh and Nancy Murray Mr. and Mrs. James H. 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Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Dale Richter Ms. Annemarie Riemer Mr. and Mrs. William L. Riley The Ritter Family Robinson & Cole LLP Attorney Wilfred Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee Rome Mr. Joel Rose Mrs. June M. Rosenblatt Mr. and Mrs. Joel Rottner Mrs. Susan Smith Rubin Ms. Elizabeth A. Rubino SABA North America Mr. Asker A. Saeed Mr. and Mrs. Jerome C. Salad Ms. Diana L. Salopek Mr. and Mrs. Leon Samuel Susan and Joseph B. Sappington Mrs. Mary T. Sargent Dr. and Mrs. James T. Sayre Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Scherer, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. J. David Schnatz Mr. and Mrs. William A. Schortman Mr. Peter Seigle and Ms. Patty Giardi Senior Citizens of Avon Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sergeant Ms. Sudha Setty Ms. Namita T. Shah Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Shepard Shipman & Goodwin LLP Ms. Cathleen Shine Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Alpha Psi Boulé Ms. Gretchen S. Skelley Mr. and Mrs. Nelson A. Sly, Jr. Ms. Elenor C. Smith Ms. Judith T. Smith Robert and Sharon Smith Ms. Linda B. Sonnenblick South Asian Bar Association of Connecticut Ms. Marion G. Spear The Reverend Linda M. Spiers St. Onge, Steward, Johnston & Reens LLC Mrs. Peter T. Steinwedell Mr. William E. Steinwedell Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Stewart Ms. Virginia S. Street Mrs. Mary E. Stoughton Sumner Gerard Foundation Dr. Richard Sussman Ms. Lisa A. Sweeney, CRS Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Teale, Sr. Theis Consulting Mr. and Mrs. Cecil J. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Thomas Ms. Raquel Thomison Ms. Ruth G. Timme Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tracy Mr. David H. Trask Dr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Trummel Mr. Robert P. Tucker Mrs. Barbara B. Ulrich Mr. Raymond Uzanas Mr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Van Winkle Attorney Dave Vatti Dr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Viets Mr. Michael T. Villano Wallin Group Inc. Mrs. Beverly B. Walton Mrs. Barbara G. Washburn Mr. and Mrs. John M. Washburn Dr. David L. Weil Wiggin and Dana LLP Mrs. Louise M. Wilder Karen and Philip Will Ms. Deborah G. Willard Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood S. Willard Ms. Betty J. 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Zwiener Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients 23 Some of the colleges and universities that Hartford Foundation scholarship recipients are attending: 24 American International College Nazareth College Arcadia University New York University Asnuntuck Community College Northwestern University Assumption College Pace University Barnard College Plymouth State University Bates College Providence College Becker College Quinebaug Valley Community College Berklee College of Music Quinnipiac University Boston College Rhode Island College Boston University Roger Williams University Brandeis University Sacred Heart University Bryant University Savannah College of Art and Design Capital Community College Siena College Charter Oak State College Southern Connecticut State University Central Connecticut State University Springfield College College of the Holy Cross Stonehill College Cornell University Temple University Eastern Connecticut State University Trinity College Elizabeth City State University Tufts University Emmanuel College Tunxis Community College Endicott College University of Bridgeport Fairfield University University of Colorado Franciscan University of Steubenville University of Connecticut Franklin and Marshall College University of Hartford Goodwin College University of New Haven Harvard University University of Rhode Island Hofstra University University of Saint Joseph Keene State College University of Virginia Lasell College Villanova University Lehigh University Western Carolina University Lyndon State College Western Connecticut State University Manchester Community College Western New England University Mitchell College Westfield State University Monmouth University Wheaton College Morehouse College Worcester Polytechnic Institute Hartford Foundation for Public Giving College Scholarship Recipients About the Hartford Foundation The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding communities. 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