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READING HIGH SCHOOL l JUNE 2, 2013

Scholarship and Awards

The Reading School BoardDr. Carlinda Purcell, Superintendent

The Reading High School Scholarship CommitteeWilliam Seiders

Kristin Boyd Giovanni Nieves, RHS sophomore

Reading Muhlenberg CTCClover Farms

Reading High School Administration

Special Thanks To:

Mr. Eric Turman Principal

Mr. Rodney Hill Assistant Principal

Ms. Lauren Livingston Assistant Principal

Mrs. Geraldine Sepulveda-Torres Assistant Principal

Ms. Robinette Armstrong Assistant Principal

Superintendent of SchoolsCarlinda Purcell, Ed.D.

2013 Scholastic Program

Welcoming AddressDr. Carlinda Purcell Reading School District Superintendent

RemarksMr. Eric TurmanReading High School Principal

Closing RemarksMr. Eric TurmanReading High School Principal

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

—Harriet Tubman

Presentation of Scholarships & AwardsVarious presenters

Board of Directors Pierre V. Cooper

President

James Washington IIVice President

Rebecca Acosta

Will CinficiRobert Heebner, Jr.

Karen McCreeHarry Storch

Yvonne StromanIsamac Torres-Figueroa

Superintendent of SchoolsCarlinda Purcell, Ed.D.

Sen. Judith L. Schwank Good Citizenship Awardpresented by Principal Eric Turman

Good Citizenship Award Elizabeth Martelli Scholarship Fund Northwest Middle School Alumni Scholarship Police Chief Vincent J. Phillips Memorial Award Rotary Club of Reading Scholarship Ruth C. Jones Scholarship Luden’s Scholarship RHS Alumni Association Scholastic Achievement Award

Abigail Cervantes l Lehigh University

Alexander Robles l Albright College

Jese Camilo l Lehigh University

Good Citizenship Award Alvernia Scholarship

Heilyn Perez-Guerrero l Alvernia University

Good Citizenship Award Dr. John Woynarowski (Class of 1972) Memorial Scholarship

Good Citizenship Award The Lois High Berstler Scholarship FundReading High Scholarship FundRuth C. Jones Scholarship, Service Award

The Walter E. Swinson Education Fund

Britta A. Mast Memorial Scholarship

presented by Yvonne Stroman, Reading School District Board Member

presented by Larry Mast

Britta A. Mast Memorial Scholarship Irene Miller Memorial Scholarship RHS Alumni Association Scholastic Achievement Award Vist Financial Award

The Walter E. Swinson Education Fund The Walter E. Swinson

Education Fund

Hang Pham l Pennsylvania State University - Berks Campus

Geraldine Brooks l College of Technology

Bianka Laurenceau l Community College of Beaver County

Nativity Luthern Church Mens Breakfast Clubpresented by Larry Mast

Jorge Luis Acevedo Jr. Memorial Scholarship AwardNativity Luthern Church Mens Breakfast ClubThe IRA Thompson Scholarship AwardMr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Youse Scholarship

Aliyah George l Culinary Institute of America

Dave Zerbe Studio Scholarship for the Artspresented by Dave and Bonnie Zerbe

David Zerbe Studio Scholarship for the ArtsDr. Michael Rosenburg Scholastic Achievement AwardSouthern Middle School P.F.O. ScholarshipBlue Mountain Women’s Winter Weekend Achievement AwardRHS Alumni Association Scholastic Achievement AwardService Award

Elizabeth Epler-Espinoza l Susquehanna University

Lindsey Katzenmoyer l Gettysburg College

Dave Zerbe Studio Scholarship for the ArtsReading High School/RACC Opportunity ScholarshipViola Johnson Honorary MusicAwardValeria E. Hoffert ScholarshipGold R

Melody Gonzalez l Reading Area Community College

David Zerbe Studio Scholarship for the Arts K & KA Architectural (or Art) College Education Scholarship

Dave Zerbe Studio Scholarship for the Arts Valeria E. Hoffert Scholarship The Jody Rex Memorial ScholarshipChad M. Heckman Promising Young Artist AwardGold R

Molly Hinzman l College of the Arts and Design

Professer Philip A. Eyrich Spirit Awardpresented by Claire Eyrich

Professor Philip A. Eyrich Spirit AwardDr. James F. Goodwin Scholarship

Nigeria Seabury l Albright College

Robert Charles Eyrich and Ruth Virginia (Lerch) Eyrich “Good Character Award”

presented by Claire Eyrich

Robert Charles Eyrich & Ruth Virgina Eyrich “Good Character Award”Wilhemina G. Bixler Memorial ScholarshipJames T. Reedy Memorial ScholarshipMarie E. Vanreed Ford “Class of 1911” Memorial Award

Marie Sykes l Alvernia University

The Elizabeth Martelli Scholarshippresented by Mark Martelli

Elizabeth Martelli Scholarship Fund Northwest Middle School Alumni Scholarship Police Chief Vincent J. Phillips Memorial Award Rotary Club of Reading Scholarship Ruth C. Jones Scholarship Luden’s Scholarship RHS Alumni Association Scholastic Achievement Award

Abigail Cervantes l Lehigh University

The Edith Dohner Fund

The Dr. James F. Goodwin Scholarship

presented by Sue Sayer

presented by Anita Goodwin

Edith Dohner Fund Valeria E. Hoffert Scholarship Red Knight Music Association Award (Band Aides)

Allison Grenseman l Arcadia University

The Chad M. Heckman, Promising Young Artist Awardpresented by Melissa Heckman

Chad M. Heckman Promising Young Artist Award Dave Zerbe Studio Scholarship for the Arts Valeria E. Hoffert Scholarship The Jody Rex Memorial ScholarshipGold R

Molly Hinzman l College of the Arts and Design

Dr. James F. Goodwin ScholarshipProfessor Philip A. Eyrich Spirit Award

Nigeria Seabury l Albright College

The Jorge Luis Acevedo Scholarship

The Eppihimer Scholarship Fund of Berks County

presented by Aida Acevedo

presented by Joseph Eppihimer

Jorge Luis Acevedo Jr. Memorial Scholarship AwardNativity Luthern Church Mens Breakfast ClubThe IRA Thompson Scholarship AwardMr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Youse Scholarship

The Eppihimer Scholarship Fund of Berks County Community FoundationReading High School/RACC Opportunity Scholarship

The Eppihimer Scholarship Fund of Berks County Community FoundationRuth C. Jones Scholarship

Jorge Luis Acevedo Jr. Memorial Scholarship Award

Aliyah George l Culinary Institute of America

Marilyne Class l Reading Area Community College

Olavy Rodriguez-Gonzalez l CUNY/UAPC

Denisse Santana l Clarion University

The Red Knight Music Association Award(Reading High School Band-Aides Award)

presented by Michelle Katzenmoyer

Red Knight Music Association Award (Band Aides)Reading Student Community Service AwardGloria Rogers MarksHistorical Society of Berks County AwardRHS Alumni Association Scholastic Achievement AwardLeon and Kathryn Schultz German AwardGold R

Daniel Graf l Carnegie Mellon University

Khalia Morgan l Christian College

Red Knight Music Association Award (Band Aides)Rotary Club of Reading ScholarshipReading Student Community Service AwardArxalma Award

Tyler Latshaw l Elizabethtown College

Red Knight Music Association Award (Band Aides) Gold R

Red Knight Music Association Award (Band Aides) Edith Dohner Fund Valeria E. Hoffert Scholarship

Allison Grenseman l Arcadia University

The Anna June Black and David Lee Williams Scholarshippresented by Robert Pollard

The Anna June Black and David Lee Williams ScholarshipJames T. Reedy Memorial ScholarshipRHS Alumni Association Scholastic Achievement Award

Tiana Williams l Alvernia University

Malachi Coates l Bloomsburg University

The Anna June Black and David Lee Williams Scholarship

Janay Holyfield l Indiana University of Pennsylvania

The Anna June Black and David Lee Williams Scholarship

The Anna June Black and David Lee Williams ScholarshipCareer PathwaysJames T. Reedy Memorial ScholarshipRuth C. Jones ScholarshipMr. and Mrs. Edwin Youse Scholarship

Emonie Black l Susquehanna University

The Latino Unity Club Award

The James T. Reedy Memorial Scholarship

presented by Julie Diaz and Zatmarie Arias

presented by Linda Reedy

Latino Unity Club AwardReading High School/RACC Opportunity Scholarship

Celines Velazquez l Pennsylvania State University - Berks Campus

Latino Unity Club AwardRuth C. Jones ScholarshipMusic Department AwardService Award

Suzette Mora l Pennsylvania State University - Berks Campus

James T. Reedy Memorial Scholarship The Anna June Black and David Lee Williams ScholarshipCareer PathwaysRuth C. Jones ScholarshipMr. and Mrs. Edwin Youse Scholarship

James T. Reedy Memorial ScholarshipClass of 1936 Citizenship Award Reading Association of School Retirees

Emonie Black l Susquehanna University

Elizabeth Thomas l Shippensburg University

The Anna June Black and David Lee Williams ScholarshipJames T. Reedy Memorial ScholarshipRHS Alumni Association Scholastic Achievement Award

James T. Reedy Memorial Scholarship Lauer’s Park Student Achievement Scholarship RHS Alumni Association Scholarship Achievement Award John Phillip Sousa Memorial Award Bobby Weitzel Award

James T. Reedy Memorial Scholarship Rising Sun Athletic Association Scholarship

Tiana Williams l Alvernia University

Alyssa Colon l Shippensberg University

Dezirae Allen l Moravian College

James T. Reedy Memorial Scholarship Class of 1936 Citizenship Award

James T. Reedy Memorial Scholarship Alvernia Scholarship RHS Alumni Association Scholastic Achievement Award

Daniel Bravo l Stroudsburg University

Claritza Colon l Alvernia University

James T. Reedy Memorial Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Edwin S. Youse Scholarship

James T. Reedy Memorial Scholarship Amanda E. Stoudt Elementary School Scholarship Ruth C. Jones Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Edwin S. Youse Scholarship

Jesus Sandoval l Lehigh University

Sarah Velez l St. John’s University

Robert Charles Eyrich & Ruth Virgina Eyrich “Good Character Award”Wilhemina G. Bixler Memorial ScholarshipJames T. Reedy Memorial ScholarshipMarie E. Vanreed Ford “Class of 1911” Memorial Award

Marie Sykes l Alvernia University

James T. Reedy Memorial Scholarship 13th & Union P.T.A. Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Edwin S. Youse Scholarship

James T. Reedy Memorial Scholarship Alvernia Scholarship RHS Alumni Association Scholastic Achievement Award

Kathy Gonzalez l Alvernia University

Irene Cortes-Diaz l Albright College

Alvernia Scholarshippresented by Dan Hartzman

James T. Reedy Memorial Scholarship Alvernia Scholarship RHS Alumni Association Scholastic Achievement Award

Claritza Colon l Alvernia University

Alvernia Scholarship Career Pathways

Alvernia Scholarship

Jazmine Morales l Alvernia University

Jaliza Cruz l Alvernia University

Alvernia Scholarship

Thinh Cao l Alvernia University

Alvernia Scholarship

Siani Flores l Alvernia University

Alvernia Scholarship Good Citizenship Award

Heilyn Perez-Guerrero l Alvernia University

Alvernia Scholarship Career Pathways

Holli Ruffner l Alvernia University

Alvernia Scholarship Good Citizenship Award

Yanelis Hererra l Alvernia University

Alvernia Scholarship

Kiara Lockhart l Alvernia University

Dr. John Woynarowski (Class of 1972) Memorial Scholarship

Alexander Robles l Albright College

Bertolet M. BosslerScholarship Fund

Ruth C. Jones Scholarship

Mr. & Mrs. Edwin S.Youse Scholarship

RHS Alumni Association ScholaticAchievement Award

Ashly Arndt l Franklin & Marshall College

The IRA ThompsonScholarship Award

Ruth C. Jones Scholarship

Abbygail Jean l Lehigh University

National School OrchestraAward

Service Award

Anelle Cordero l Drexel University

Scholarshipspresented by Principal Eric Turman

Alvernia ScholarshipRuth C. Jones Scholarship

Carmen Gonzalez l Alvernia University

James T. Reedy Memorial Scholarship Alvernia Scholarship RHS Alumni Association Scholastic Achievement Award

Kathy Gonzalez l Alvernia University

Alvernia Scholarship

Rosa Rivas-Cortez l Alvernia University

Glenside Community Fair Association Scholarship

Reading High SchoolRACC OpportunityScholarship

American ChoralDirectors AssociationAward

Valeria E. HoffertScholarship

Stanley M. & Ruth HeckDetterline Scholarship

Bertolet M. BosslerScholarship Fund

Rhelma V. Brunner-StaabTrust Fund

Chris A. Luppold CPA Accounting Scholarship

Reva A. Silton ScholarshipArxalma AwardService Award

Alyssa DeVault l Albright College

Ashley Walker l Reading Area Community College

Asia Crawford l Shippensberg University

Ashley Reichelt l StroudsburgUniversity

Ruth C. Jones ScholarshipMr. & Mrs. Edwin S.

Youse ScholarshipMusic Department AwardRHS Alumni Association

Scholastic AchievementAward

Samuel Schaffer Inter-Faith Inter-RacialAward

Service Award

Amberlynn Grant l Susquehanna University

Scholarshipspresented by Sharon McLendon

Valeria E. Hoffert Scholarship

Stanley M. & Ruth Heck Detterline Scholarship

Chislaine Ferreras l Shippensburg University

Elizabeth Epler-Espinoza l Susquehanna UniversityStanley M. & Ruth Heck Detterline Scholarship

Class of 1969 Scholarship Reading High School/RACC

Opportunity ScholarshipJoseph C. Montag Nativity

Lutheran 50+ MemorialAward

Service Award

Caroline Hernandez-Baez l Millersville University

Christina Brown l Reading Area Community College

Altrusa Service AwardValeria E. Hoffert

ScholarshipGladys M. Rentschler

Scholarship

Cierra Mayo l Bloomsburg University

Northwest Middle School Music Staff Award

Chyanna Swavely l Reading Area Community College

Northwest Area Elementary Scholarship

Dariel Richardson l Lackawanna College

Alvernia Scholarship Good Citizenship

Award

Daniel Guerrero l Reading Area Community College

K & KA Architectural (or Art) College Education Scholarship

Cinthia Rosario l Berks Technical Institute

Roy J. Ritzman Memorial Award

Baba Waples l Lycoming College

Ruth C. Jones Scholarship

Carmen Gonzalez l Alvernia University

Ruth C. Jones ScholarshipReading High School/RACCOpportunity Scholarship

Gold R

Diana Cedeno l Reading Area Community College

Desiree Acevado l Reading Area Community College

Diana Gonzalez l East StroudsburgUniversity

Northwest Area ElementaryScholarship

Reading High School/RACCOpportunity Scholarship

Class of 1947 Award

Hassel Foundation ScholarshipMr. & Mrs. Edwin S. Youse ScholarshipRHS Alumni Association Scholastic Achievement AwardUnited Labor Council of Reading and Berks County Award

Elisa Nova l Reading Area Community College

Eric Linderman l Lebanon Valley College

Masano FamilyScholarship Fund

Class of 1971 Award Service Award

Gamalych Melendez l St. Peter’s

Scholarshipspresented by Rodney Hill

Northwest Area Elementary Scholar-ship

Dariel Richardson l Lackawanna College

Reading High School/RACC Opportunity Scholarship

K & KA Architectural (or Art) College Education Scholarship

Rising Sun Athletic Association Scholarship

Feliberto Fana l Reading Area Community College

Franklin Sudler III l Cheyney University

Reading High School RACC Opportunity Scholarship

Freddy Pena l Reading Area Community College

Harold C. GiftGold R

Elianny Rodriguez l Philaelphia University

Reading High School/RACC Opportunity Scholarship

Elida Cortez l Reading Area Community College

Scholarshipspresented by Robinette Armstrong

The 3 Point Goal Organization Award

Isis Thorpe l Virginia Commonwealth University

Reading High School/RACC OpportunityScholarship

Ruth C. Jones Scholarship Reading High School/RACC OpportunityScholarship

Janelly Gomez l Reading Area Community College

Jaydaliss Cruz l Reading Area Community College

Reading High School/RACC Opportunity Scholarship

James Gearheart l Reading Area Community College

Ruth C. Jones Scholarship Mabel Davis Award

Ruth C. Jones Scholarship

The Lois High BerstlerScholarship Fund

The Bernard J. LillisSouthern Alumni Association Scholarship

Dick Morrow Award

Jonathan Franco l Millersville University

Jennifer Tolosa l Wilkes University

Jonathan Stoeber l Ursinus College

The String Tree Recognition AwardService Award

Jordan Flowers l SusquehannaUniversity

The Lois High Berstler Scholarship Fund Reading High Scholarship

FundRuth C. Jones ScholarshipService Award

Jese Camillo l Lehigh University

The Linda Schrufer- Whitey Miller Scholarship Fund

Juwann Murray l Pennsylvania State University - Berks Campus

Kelsi Kegerize

Kevin Alvarado l Albright College

Gold RJanessa Torres

Scholarshipspresented by Geraldine Sepulveda-Torres

Most Promising Artist Award

Arxalma Award Northwest Middle School

Music Staff Award Gold R

Service Award

Jose Mora

Close Memorial Fund

Juan Mora l University of Pennsylvania

Valeria E. Hoffert ScholarshipThe IRA Thompson Scholarship Award

Jeannette Jamison Memorial Scholarship

Gold R

16th & Haak P.F.O. Scholarship

Kyliah Seward l West Chester University

Paola Rodriguez l Reading Area Community College

Kha Minh Nguyen

Lauren Dawson l Albright College

Valeria E. Hoffert Scholarship

Nelli Orozco l Elizabethtown College

Anna Mae Goodman Hoffman Scholarship

Maria Zavala l Reading Area Community College

Thelma V. Brunner-Staab Trust Fund

Ofelia Villasenor l Alvernia University

Career Pathways, Reading High School/RACC Op-portunity Scholar-

Michelle Frutos l Reading Area Community College

Class of 1931 (June) Award

Nicole Iovanna l Cedar Crest College

Richard Hildago Memorial Award

Oliver Abreu l Johnson & Wales

Lauren Dawson l Albright College

Anna Mae Goodman Hoffman Scholarship

Scholarshipspresented by Principal Eric Turman

The Daniel C. Kubacki Sportsmanship Award Fund of Berks County Community Foundation

Reading High School/RACC Opportunity Scholarship

Northeast Middle School P.F.O. Scholarship

Joseph Palacz SouthwestScholarship Award

Ruth C. Jones ScholarshipMr. & Mrs. Edwin S. Youse

Scholarship

Princessa Abreu l Reading Area Community College

Selena Tavarez l Reading Area Community College

Randy Phu Duong l Marines

Shelly Medina l Elizabethtown College

Mr. & Mrs. Edwin S. Youse Scholarship

Raquel Capellan l SusquehannaUniversity

The Arthur R. Kline Jr.Southern Alumni Association Scholarship

Viola May Orff AwardRHS Alumni Association

Scholastic AchievementAward

Samantha Koller l Albright College

10th & Green P.T.O. Scholarship

Ruth C. Jones Scholarship

Northeast Middle SchoolP.F.O. Scholarship

Reading High School/RACCOpportunity Scholarship

Rosa Quintana l ShippensburgUniversity

Sandy Garcia l Reading Area Community College

Anna M. Shearer Honorary Music Award

Rachel Hemmig l Reading Area Community College

Reading High School/RACC Opportunity Scholarship

Rene Rios Mosqueda l Reading Area Community College

Joseph George KonczewskiScholarship

Amanda E. Stoudt Elementary School Scholarship

Silvia Vargas l Reading Area Community College

Service AwardValeria E. Hoffert ScholarshipReading High School/RACC

Opportunity Scholarship

Yaritza Pagan l Community College of Beaver County

Industrial Arts/Technology Teachers Award

Veronica Cardoza l Pennsylvania StateUniversity - Berks Campus

Zuleima Villabra l Reading Area Community College

Special Thanks To:

David ImmendorfEric Turman

Geraldine Sepulveda-TorresJeanne Gochnauer

Jeremy SeedorfJoe Smith

John DugganKate Clewell

Kristel Riegel-MartinezNico CarwllPaige SechlerPatrick SlaterSharon McLendonTerence WadeThomas WrightCorine McElroy

The Reading High School Scholarship Committee