Here is the list of award winners from last night’s graduation at Columbia High School.
Valedictorian Keifer Kemmerly: The Columbia Christian Fellowship Scholarship Award, $100, to a student who is furthering her education at a four year institution and has exemplified strong moral character; good work ethic; positive attitude; concern for others and involvement in their church or a Christian Education. The Thomas Donan Scholarship Memorial Award presented by the class of 1942 and friends of Mr. Donan, $300, to the Valedictorian of the 2010 graduating class. Columbia Elementary Parents Club Award, $200, to the student with the highest average who attended grades 4, 5, 6 in the Columbia Elementary Schools. Reaves F. Goehring Award for Excellence in Social Studies, Book and Certificate, to the student with the highest average over four years in Social Studies. Rotary Scholarship Award, $1,000,
to a graduating senior who has been accepted as a full time student at a college or accredited business, technical or nursing school. The student must excel in academics, community service and school citiznship.
Coca-Cola Enterprises, $1,500, a one time award presented to the Valedictorian.
Salutatorian Emily Nobile: The Thomas Donan Scholarship Memorial Award presented by the class of 1942 and friends of Mr. Donan, $300, to the Salutatorian of the 2010 graduating class. Columbia Elementary Parents Club Award, $200, to the student with the highest average who attended grades 4, 5, 6 in the Columbia Elementary Schools, Tide PRIDE Scholarship $1,000, to a student with an 80 percent grade point average or higher, participate in community service, good citizenship, recommended by teacher or advisor, acceptance at a two or four year college. Coca-Cola Enterprises- $1, 000, a one time award presented to the Salutatorian.
Katrina Russell : Community Foundation of New Jersey – Bruno Glaesel Scholarship, $4, 628, a year for a total of 4 years, given to an honor student who possesses a real and persistent desire for college or university education. Union Local #376 Award, $100, & Pen and Pencil Set, to a student who has shown excellence in Technology Education during three years of senior high school.
Kathryn Ohrel: Community Foundation of New Jersey – Bruno Glaesel Scholarship, $4,628, a year for a total of 4 years, given to an honor student who possesses a real and persistent desire for college or university education. SVEMS Scholarship, $500, to a graduating senior who has been accepted for post-secondary study at an accredited institution. Preference will be given to someone entering the Medical Field or Fire Science field and has maintained an excellent academic record in grades 9-12 with a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
Joseph Charles: Mary S. Groff Scholarship - $750, a year for four years, to a worthy graduating senior of Columbia High School who has been accepted to an accredited college or university .
Allison Michener: Mary S. Groff Scholarship, $750, a year for four years, to a worthy graduating senior of Columbia High School who has been accepted to an accredited college or university.Daniel B. Strickler Memorial Scholarship, $200, to a deserving senior who will be furthering their education. Tide PRIDE Scholarship, $1, 000, to a student with an 80% grade point average or higher, participate in community service, good citizenship, recommended by teacher or advisor, acceptance at a two or four year college.
Jimmy Lee: Veterans of Foreign War Post #2435 Scholarship, $250, to a deserving student who has entered a school of nursing or medical profession. Columbia Lodge Free and Accepted Masons #286 Scholarship, $500, to any Columbia High School senior male student that exemplifies good character, good standing and belief in the Supreme Being. 1. The student must have a caring attitude and show respect to his fellow students. 2. The applicant must have no infraction higher than a level 2 of the school’s discipline policy.
3. The graduate must have been accepted to an accredited vocational or academic institution of higher learning and must at least carry at least a 3.0 GPA.
Patrick Manuel: Columbia Foresters of America Award, $1,000,to a worthy student chosen by the faculty who are planning on furthering their education.
Hillary Glenn: Columbia Foresters of America Award, $1,000, to a worthy student chosen by the faculty who are planning on furthering their education.
Brandon Felus: Columbia Foresters of America Award, $1000, to a senior member of the Varsity Wrestling Team who are planning on furthering their education. Colonial Metals Award, Presented in Memory of Ronald Gerfin, $500, to a senior wrestler with the highest grade point average. E. Witmer Gerth and M. Helen Gerth Munshower Scholarship Fund, $200, to a worthy senior who has been accepted at an accredited college or university and who will succeed as a college or university student and make the best citizen for the future.
Jacob Sentz: Columbia Foresters of America Award, $1,000, to a senior member of the Varsity Wrestling Team who are planning on furthering their education.
Sara Burke: Clyde W. Kraft Memorial Scholarship, $500, to a student who has maintained a minimum of 80% cumulative grade point average and has been the most active in extra-curricular activities throughout her attendance at Columbia High School. River Valley Disposal Scholarship, $1,000, to a graduating member of the senior class that has been accepted to acollege, university or trade school; Candidate must be a solid academic student with a minimum GPA of 85%; Candidate must participate in at least one varsity level sport or club; Candidate must demonstrate responsibility by excellent attendance during their senior year.
Ashley Melbert: Nadine M. Bongart Memorial Scholarship, $500, have been an active participant in the cheerleading program at the high school level; Have sustained a good academic record.andhave a demonstrated interest in all aspects of school, community and civic life.
Sarah Leader: Columbia/Middletown Lodge #1074 Elks Scholarship, $200, Attendance – Senior year no more than 4 days absence; No grade lower than a 75% for any report period during their senior year; Good school citizenship or No level two or higher violation; Must maintain active membership in three or more school sponsored sports, clubs or organizations in each of his senior high years .
Briana Miller: Northwest Savings Bank, $100, to the student with the highest average in Business Education Courses.
Steven Weisser: VFW Post #2435 Art Award in Honor of Columbia artist, Richard Fritz, $100, to the student who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in Art.
Jordan White: Jessie Cleland Criswell Award, $100, to a senior who has made a significant contribution to the library media center or the public library by serving as a student library assistant during their senior high school years.
Brandon Arnold: Columbia Borough Police Benevolent Association Award, $300, to the student furthering their education in the Criminal Justice field .
Tiffany Loreto: Sunsnapper’s Club Award, $100 and a Pen & Pencil set to the female student who has been accepted at a Technical or Trade School.
Isaias Rivera: Sunsnapper’s Club Award, $100 and a Pen & Pencil set to a male student who has been accepted at a Technical or Trade School.
Julia Melbert: Class of 1977 Scholarship, $200, to a senior who is deserving and worthy and is enrolled in an institution of higher learning to assist in furthering her education.
Camilla Kronenwetter: Rotary Scholarship Award, $1,000, to a graduating senior who has been accepted as a full time student at a college or accredited business, technical or nursing school. The student must excel in academics, community service and school citizenship.
Hanan Khalil: Citizen Service Scholarship Award presented by the Columbia Area Republican Committee, $500, to a deserving senior who will be attending a four year college, and has the most borough-related community service hours. Matthew 25 Thrift Shop, Litiz, $1,500, presented to a graduating senior on a rotating basis to five area high schools. The student selected must show a sincere desire to continue his/her education beyond high school, the ability to succeed, and have a definite need for financial assistance.
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