scholarship recipient report 2014

Bridge to SuccessHartford FoundationScholarship Program

2014-15 Scholarship Recipients

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C o n t e n t s

1 Thank You!

2 Hartford Foundation CollegeScholarship Program

3 Theus McBee

4 Hartford Foundation CollegeScholarship Program AwardRecipients

18 First-time recipients from fundsheld at the Hartford Foundation

20 Hartford Foundation CommunityCollege Scholarship Program

21 Graduate student recipients

22 Donors to funds awardingscholarships

24 List of Colleges and Universities

3Cover photo: Some of the 2014 scholarship recipients with YvetteMeléndez, Hartford Foundation Board chair, and Jennyfer Holmes,Hartford Foundation scholarship and donor services officer

5Above: Scholarship recipients with Yvette Meléndez, HartfordFoundation Board Member Bob Goldfarb, and Jennyfer Holmes atthe 10th annual scholarship recipient reception

V O L U N T E E R S C H O L A R S H I P C O M M I T T E E

Thank you to the members of the Hartford Foundation’s Volunteer

Scholarship Committee for all of their hard work in interviewing

finalists and recommending recipients for the Hartford Foundation

College Scholarship awards.

2014 Scholarship Program Volunteers

Photos by Riley Johnson III

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving C o l l e g e S c h o l a r s h i p R e c i p i e n t s 1

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 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 nearly $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.

T h a n k Y o u !

2 H a r t f o r d F o u n d a t i o n f o r P u b l i c G i v i n g C o l l e g e S c h o l a r s h i p R e c i p i e n t s

Hartford Foundation CollegeScholarship ProgramOur 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 nearly$1.3 million in support of college scholarships to more than 600 traditional-aged studentsand adult learners at four-year and two-year colleges, as well as local community colleges.Most of the scholarships for traditional-aged students are renewable, enabling studentsto receive significant support for each of their years in college as long as they maintain agood academic record. Moreover, these funds are endowed, which means that theFoundation can continue to award scholarships to area students.

There are three ways to make a substantial impact on area students through theHartford Foundation:

1. You can create a named fund or contribute any amount to the HartfordFoundation’s General Scholarship Endowment Fund. Contributions are investedin our broadly diversified portfolio and the Fund makes four-year scholarshipawards—currently of $3,000 per year—for residents of Greater Hartford.

2. You can create a named fund or contribute any amount to the CommunityCollege Scholarship Endowment Fund. Contributions are invested in ourbroadly diversified portfolio and the Fund makes three-year escalating scholarshipawards. The awards are for graduating high school seniors attending a communitycollege in the fall after their graduation from high school. We also awardscholarships to non-traditional adult learners as well.

3. With a sizeable gift, you can create an Individual Scholarship Fund (like thoselisted in this brochure) and name specific selection criteria for your scholar. TheFoundation can help you decide how to participate in reviewing or nominatingpotential recipients. We will also handle scholarship distributions and renewalapplications, and help you communicate with your scholar if you choose.


“I always had the mindset that I was going to college, butreceiving this award assured me that I was actually going tobe successful in college, which is a major difference,” saysTheus McBee, a 2012 Hartford Foundation scholarshiprecipient. So far, Theus has been very successful. A graduate of Classical Magnet School in Hartford,Theus is now beginning his junior year at the University ofConnecticut, where he has been accepted into the NeagSchool of Education as a Sport Management major. His high school counselor said, “[Theus] possesses anunwavering sense of purpose and has consistentlydemonstrated gravitas in all academic endeavors … He hasdistinguished himself as a leader amongst his peers and inthe larger school community.” Theus has carried that samedrive into his college career. At UConn, Theus is involved in numerous extracurricularactivities, including serving as president of the university’sSport Business Association, an organization designed forstudents with an interest in the business aspect of sports. In addition to organizing trips to athletic events, theAssociation brings in speakers to talk about their careers and offer advice.

Theus aspires to become head coach for a collegebasketball program, and is already taking steps to realize thatgoal. He is a manager for the renowned UConn men’sbasketball team, and has spent the last two summerscoaching middle school-aged children at camps with UConncoaches and players. This summer, Theus also worked as anoperations assistant at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hallof Fame in Springfield, MA. In June, Theus addressed the Hartford Foundation’s2014-15 scholarship awardees at the 10th annual ScholarshipRecipient Reception, held at the University of Saint Joseph inWest Hartford. He shared his collegiate experiences and talked aboutthe importance of relationship building, urging this year’srecipients to take advantage of the opportunity to meet andnetwork with a diverse group of individuals on theirrespective college campuses. Theus had a chance to meet two of his HartfordFoundation scholarship donors, Kerry and Janice Foster,when he was honored in 2012, and the three reconnected atthis year’s reception. “The Fosters are a couple that I am so thankful to havemet; not just as donors, but as human beings,” says Theus.“The more I told them about how well I was doing in school,the harder they smiled—my success and happiness broughtjoy to them. They inspire me to not just achieve greatnessfor myself, but to help others along the way as well.” “There are plenty of people who need assistance,” hesays, “but if I can just help one person at a time, then I'mdoing a good job.”

Inspired to Achieve Greatness

“Every student that gets selected as a

Hartford Foundation scholarship recipient

is a part of an elite group of future leaders

in society, and to be chosen as one of

them certainly means a lot to me. It has

made me challenge myself to be better.”

~Theus McBee

4 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving C o l l e g e S c h o l a r s h i p R e c i p i e n t s

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUNDHartford Foundation College Scholarship ProgramThe scholarship funds listed above the recipients' names were pooled

to provide one four-year renewable scholarship award.

Frederick G. Adams Scholarship FundAlice M. Neenan Memorial Scholarship FundMassMutual Foundation for Hartford, Inc. Scholarship FundMurtha Cullina LLP Scholarship FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund

Angelica Torres-Maldonado With strong support from her mother and her church, Angelica has plans to pursue dance in college with the Greater Hartford Academy of hopes of opening a nonprofit dance school for underprivileged children. She feels that this art form will Mathematics and Science provide an outlet for young people to break away from their circumstances in a positive way and gain

important perspective on the world. In high school, Angelica was a member of the National Honor Society andparticipated in the Spanish Club and student council. She was also named SMART Girl of 2010 by the TrinityBoys and Girls Club, and Young Philanthropist of the Year by the Aurora Foundation for Women and Girls.

Angelica will attend Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Alliance Française of Hartford Harpin/Rohinsky Scholarship FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund

Sybelclelia Moise Four years ago, after the 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti, Sybel arrived in Bloomfield, CT. However, as Bloomfield High School Sybel puts it, more devastating than the earthquake was the loss of her mother two years earlier. Despite her

incredible losses and challenges, Sybel is a survivor. She remains driven and focused on becoming a successfulmember of society, setting her sights on ways to improve others’ lives and finding ways to give back to thecountry of Haiti that she loves. While at Bloomfield High School, she was a member of the National HonorSociety, the Future Business Leaders of America and the soccer team. She maintained high academic scoreswhile learning English, learning a new culture and being a teenager in America. Sybel understands thateducation is key to achieving her goals. She will be the first in her family to attend college, where she will focusher studies on politics and international relations with the goal of one day becoming United States Ambassadorto Haiti.

Sybelclelia is attending the University of Saint Joseph.

W. Philip Braender and Nancy Coleman Braender Scholarship FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund

Dominic Marino Dominic “Dino” Marino was a section leader in the jazz band and in the wind ensemble throughout his years in RHAM (Regional Hebron, high school. In addition, he led and composed for his own rock band. The band gave a number of benefit Andover, Marlborough) concerts, including a successful fundraiser for the Andover, Hebron, Marlborough Youth Services Bureau. High School Dino says, “I have a deep and profound interest in music, and would like to pursue my music and study different

genres and improve my playing.” But, in college, Dino wants music to be a pastime and not his major, which hehopes will be cyber-security or data risk analysis.

Dominic will attend Monmouth University.


Maria Gonzalez Borrero Scholarship FundHartford Grammar School Scholarship Fund

Kelly Laska Described as an outgoing, people person, Kelly is excited by the prospect of attending college. Her mother’s Sport and Medical tenacity and dedication as a nurse continues to inspire and motivate her. Kelly’s capstone project in high Sciences Academy, Hartford school was to get students interested and involved in rowing. She has an interest in increasing rowing programs

in urban and public schools. She earned an internship with Riverfront Recapture and was one of 15 studentswho participated in the UConn HOLDUP Program, and was a member of the indoor track and swim teams. Shealso managed the boys’ basketball team. Impressed by the dedication, energy and knowledge she witnessedduring an emergency room internship, Kelly plans to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner. With her passionfor rowing realized as a member of the UConn Rowing Program, Kelly is motivated by all that team sports offer,including providing opportunities for youth to overcome personal challenges and achieving what is seeminglyimpossible through teamwork.

Kelly will attend the University of Connecticut.

Clark Family FundVincent Villano Scholarship FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund Elisha Feenstra During high school, Elisha was inspired by her parents and by her running coach who taught her a great deal Ellington High School about proper nutrition. As a scholar-athlete in high school, she excelled at tennis, cross-country, indoor and

outdoor track. Elisha is proud of her work helping her older sister renovate a church nursery. She was one of20 youth selected to participate in an Episcopal Youth Event in Philadelphia. Elisha has also been trained as apeer mediator, and, in her senior year, worked on an anti-cyberbullying campaign. She looks forward topursuing a degree in nutrition and plans to work with youth suffering from eating disorders and other health-related problems. Her dream is to work with and educate those in impoverished countries.

Elisha will study at the University of Vermont.

Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Social Affairs Committee Scholarship FundKR Wealth Management Scholarship Fund Keith Szabo “I am a good communicator, ambitious, and a hard worker,” said Keith Szabo. These qualities are reflected in University High School of Science Keith’s activities within and outside of the classroom. “He sees knowledge as his route to action and….he uses and Engineering, Hartford everything he learns, applying it immediately in his work,” said his English teacher. Keith has many goals,

including owning his own business, but his first goal, at age five, was to become an Eagle Scout. En route toreaching this goal, he gained leadership and communication skills that will serve him well in college and infuture career endeavors. Keith is also an athlete. He played baseball and ran indoor track. He is very proud ofbeing named an All-State player in his senior year, when the soccer team was undefeated in the regular season.

Keith will attend the University of Hartford.

Day Pitney LLP Scholarship Fund

Asha Chen-Phang Asha is determined and focused on achieving her dream of becoming an electrical engineer. Her drive to Academy of Aerospace & become an engineer stems from excelling in math and sciences early on and the influences of her mother and Engineering High School, Hartford grandmother. They encouraged Asha to be deliberate in her educational choices and served as models of hard

work and perseverance. Asha has always been interested in how things work, and engineering in particular. Ashawas a member of the National Honor Society and was elected secretary of her high school class. She believes inhelping younger students excel in school and has devoted time to volunteering as a mentor.

Asha will attend Northeastern University.


Drs. Booker T. and Elena L. DeVaughn Scholarship FundJames A. Jones Memorial FundAB Club Scholarship Foundation Fund established by John D. WardlawWendy and Boyd Hinds Memorial Scholarship Fund

Karizma Rose Theater has become one of Karizma’s passions. She started a theater Hartford Public High School club during her freshman year in high school. Her time on the student Academy of Nursing and council was enhanced by these experiences. Karizma plans to double Health Sciences major in theater and psychology. Her goal is to help students and adults

prosper by finding a positive form of expression, especially during theirmost difficult and challenging times. Her first introduction to expressivewriting and poetry helped her know that her future will involve assistingthose who are betrayed, bullied or ignored by the most importantpeople in their lives. Karizma has overcome many personal obstaclesand was ranked third in her high school class. She was a varsity soccerplayer who also found time to volunteer in her community.

Karizma will study at the University of Connecticut.

Symee Ruth Feinberg Memorial Scholarship FundHerb Sheintop Memorial Scholarship FundHartford Grammar School Scholarship Fund

Michelle Vela Michelle is a quiet young woman with a lot to offer the world. She is described as thoughtful, mature and Sport and Medical tenacious. She is a strong student who has an empathetic heart and a commitment to service. She hopes to Sciences Academy, Hartford become a speech pathologist and work with children. Michelle was a very busy high school student—serving as

captain of her basketball team, volunteering at her church, working a part-time job and coordinating activitiesat a senior housing center. She has worked hard and succeeded in all these efforts. She is a humble leader witha strong work ethic, and will be successful in her pursuits.

Michelle is enrolled at the University of Connecticut.

Charles, Sophie and Helen Fine Family Fund

Nesma Mohamed Inspired by a family member surviving breast cancer, Nesma plans to pursue a degree and career in radiology. Windsor Locks High School After job shadowing at Hartford Hospital through her EMT class, Nesma’s passion for radiology was solidified.

Nesma is an Advanced Placement (AP) scholar and has taken a class at a community college to expand heracademic and medical experience. In high school, Nesma played basketball and tennis and even started an anti-bullying program that later became a leadership program in the high school. She completed EMT training thispast May and plans to pursue an MBA after her undergraduate studies. Nesma hopes to one day developfunding to have medical technology readily available in third world countries.

Nesma plans to study at the University of Hartford.

Amanda Morris Amanda Morris is friendly, Farmington High School attentive and happy. She

approached school withenthusiasm and is especially proudof her contributions to theFarmington High Schoolnewspaper, where she has servedas staff writer, copy designer,editor-in-chief and copy editor-in-chief. She also served as newsanchor and reporter for theschool’s weekly news broadcast. Aleader by nature, Amanda served

Recipients Amanda Morris (left) and Zachary Sayah (right) withvolunteer Bobbie Bartucca

Karizma Rose: “I want people to know thatno matter how many timesthey are lied to, betrayed orforgotten, there is alwayssomething positive to turn to.”


as captain of the track team for long jump and field, and as a member of the swim team. She also co-foundedthe ASL (American Sign Language) Club so she could teach others to sign. Amanda’s love of big citiesmotivated her to attend a college in New York. She also hopes to earn internships to gain “real life” experience,and plans to pursue a degree in journalism/communications, with a minor in a business-related field. Amandaaspires to serve the community as a humanitarian journalist to raise public awareness of global and nationalissues, and to improve public communication. She hopes to write compelling articles that not only highlighthuman injustices, but also offer ways to help.

Amanda is enrolled at New York University.

Harry A. Donn Scholarship FundLillian C. Donn Scholarship FundFontana Family Scholarship FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund So-Hyeon Park So-Hyeon accepted a huge amount of family responsibility and turned it into a positive force toward her life Simsbury High School and career goals. Acting as the family interpreter for her disabled sister, So-Hyeon learned to navigate and

advocate in medical situations. She obtained her EMT certificate and plans to pursue a career in the medicalfield so that she can research and produce viable solutions for curing illnesses in the future. Ultimately, her goalis not really “medicine,” but to alleviate unnecessary suffering for sick and disabled people. She credits herrelationship with her sister for teaching her maturity, selflessness and love without conditions.

So-Hyeon will attend Boston College.

Irving Goldberg Latin Scholar FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund Christine George When asked how friends would describe her, Christine George said “caring, energetic and inquisitive.” Christine Conard High School, is a sensitive student who has reached out to others in a compassionate way and loves to talk about almost West Hartford any subject. As she searches to learn about new ideas, Christine has found her passion and will be pursuing a

speech, language and hearing science major. Her participation with her school’s Multicultural Club, teachingcatechism to third graders and passion for language speak to her determination to make the world a betterplace for all. A six-semester 4.0 student, Christine models exceptional academics and has taken honors and APcourses to prepare for the rigors of college.

Christine will attend Boston University.

Robert B. and Francine L. Goldfarb Family Scholarship FundBert and Betty Rosen Scholarship FundJosh Wittenburg Memorial Scholarship FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund

Amy Eitelman Inspired by an accounting teacher in her freshman year, Amy looks forward to a career in corporate Rockville High School, Vernon accounting. Amy has a passion for preventing teenage alcohol abuse and was an active participant in a mock

car crash that demonstrated the risk of drinking and driving. In her spare time, Amy played as the only girl onthe boys’ golf team and even won the Coach’s Award. During her time on the girls’ volleyball team, throughmany losses, Amy learned the valuable lesson of determination. Amy noted that “it is not a winning record thatmakes you a good leader, but it is whether or not those you lead view you as someone they can trust andrespect.”

Amy is enrolled at Bryant University.


Alan E. Green Hartford Housing Authority Scholarship FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund Shanai Chambers Inspired by her mother, Shanai learned at a young age the importance of overcoming adversity. This is evidentWindsor High School in all she has accomplished and in the positive attitude she exudes. Shanai proudly participated in activities in

high school as captain of the cheerleading squad, president of the National Honor Society and a volunteer inthe guidance office. Her dedication to community is apparent in the many projects she undertook, includingthe renovation of the high school’s courtyard, for which she secured a grant from Lowe’s. As a result, shehelped the school earn a second place award in the World Community Problem Solvers program. Shanai willmajor in social work, with a focus on child welfare or school social work, followed by enrollment in law school.Learning through her personal circumstances, Shanai’s goal is to speak up and guide others faced withadversity.

Shanai will attend Central Connecticut State University.

Ida L. Hartenberg Charitable FundWendy and Boyd Hinds Memorial Scholarship Fund Roland S. Harris, Jr. Scholarship Fund Lorena Jimenez Lorena chose her university for its education program because she is thinking about becoming a history Hartford Public High School Law teacher. Her educational goals are inspired by her father, the youngest of eighteen children, who stopped goingand Government Academy to school as a child in Costa Rica and only finished his education when he came to the United States as an adult.

Lorena embraces diversity and is excited about the prospect of learning about different cultures. She says, “Itamazes me how many different kinds of people walk the earth and although we may be very different, we allshare common characteristics.” She looks to college to “open her world” and introduce her to new challenges.

Lorena will study at Central Connecticut State University.

Hartford Grammar School Scholarship Fund

Everton James Everton’s parents instilled in him the value and importance of education. He took their advice to heart, followedBulkeley High School, Hartford through on his goals, graduated as the valedictorian of his high school class, and will soon be the first person in

his family to attend college. Everton participated in, and completed, numerous enrichment programsthroughout high school to assist him in his academic work and help him achieve his goals. He is also an athletewho played both varsity volleyball and soccer for four years. Leadership roles in his school demonstrate what awell-rounded individual Everton has become. He was senior class vice president, a member of the Key Club, atutor, and completed Our Piece of the Pie community service projects. His interest in music, playing in thepercussion ensemble and marching band and playing drums at his church, led to his plan to become a musiceducator.

Everton will attend Central Connecticut State University.

The Harugari Lodge of Broad Brook FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund

Clay Harman When asked who inspired him to go to college, Clay does not hesitate to name his mother and father, both of East Windsor High School whom stress the importance of a college education. As a result, Clay made the most of his high school years.

He excelled and helped build the cross-country team from his freshman year, when he was the only member, tohis senior year when there were 20 members of the team. Clay served as vice president of the Class of 2014Executive Board, a member of the National Honor Society, a member of the Peer Advisory Program, and heearned a Rotary Youth Leadership Award. Clay plans to pursue a career as a civil engineer, with a degree in mathand a minor in political science. He speaks with passion about his interest in helping others, and is concernedabout the deterioration of his city’s infrastructure. His quiet confidence and leadership will serve him well in theyears ahead.

Clay is enrolled at Wentworth Institute of Technology.


Wendy and Boyd Hinds Memorial Scholarship Imane Alexander Imane is a leader who combines academic excellence with community involvement. She credits her father with Hartford Public High School giving her the inspiration to attend college and, in turn, she has passed on this inspiration as a mentor to otherLaw and Government Academy teenage girls. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the Math Club, and was the student

government treasurer and captain of the cheerleading squad. As captain, she has guided the squad toparticipate in fundraising events for Cure for Cancer, March of Dimes and the American Heart Association.Imane is especially proud of her work with the Digital Literacy Program where she made home visits to theelderly to teach them how to use computers. She will major in actuarial sciences and is determined to start herown company and become a philanthropist.

Imane is enrolled at the University of Connecticut.

Yahaira Escribano Yahaira is described by her teacher as a “successful multitasker who, in addition to maintaining excellent grades,Hartford Public High School has superb time management and organizational skills.” These skills have served her well in her many volunteerLaw and Government Academy activities. She was president of student government and a member of the Gay Straight Alliance. Her work in the

community with a teen pregnancy prevention program has taught her about leadership, activism, publicspeaking and networking. Yahaira credits her mother, who was a teenage mom, and her teachers as herinspirations. Recently, Yahaira had an empowering and transformational life experience that cemented herdesire to be a leader who advocates for justice and human rights. She was one of five students chosen toattend the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Warsaw, Poland, where she had the opportunity to meetthe Dalai Lama. In college, she will focus her work on international studies and political science and looksforward to her ultimate goal of becoming the mayor of Hartford.

Yahaira will attend the University of Connecticut.

Gerald and Phyllis Hughes FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund Lebert Lester III Lebert is “a learner at heart. He takes challenging classes that interest him….He is a hard worker, compassionate Manchester High School leader, and active citizen,” said his mentoring supervisor. Lebert was an active participant in many groups in high

school—the Young Men’s Leadership Group, the Student Support Center, the Mentoring Lab and the Multi-Cultural Club—and worked part time. He has been a role model, a leader, a peer mediator and a mentor. Fromcommunity service projects to interpersonal relationship building, Lebert has been a resource and a leader forother students. He is very proud of helping other students to become leaders. In college, Lebert will beexploring many interests, including psychology, business and marketing.

Lebert will attend Morehouse College.

Walter “Doc” Hurley Scholarship Fund for Greater HartfordHartford Grammar School Scholarship Fund Woodlyn Joachim Woodlyn lights up the room with Journalism and Media her passion and excitement forAcademy Magnet School, the future. A native of Haiti, sheHartford survived the terrible earthquake of

2010 and the daunting challengesof living through the aftermath.When her mother brought her toHartford, she entered theJournalism and Media AcademyMagnet School. Unable to speakEnglish, Woodlyn again overcamegreat odds and performed wellacademically. She embraced everyopportunity offered by her school,knowing that many children in theworld do not have such access.

Recipient Woodlyn Joachim (second from right) with donors Dr. Stanley Battle, Judith Rozie-Battle and Yvette Meléndez, Hartford Foundation Board chair

Woodlyn was active in the Boys & Girls Clubs and was selected as the Connecticut State Youth of the Year. Shegraduated as class salutatorian and also earned college credits while still in high school. Her intelligence andstrength of spirit have been invaluable. She plans to become a pediatrician and open an orphanage in Haitisomeday.

Woodlyn will study at the University of Connecticut.

The Interracial Scholarship Fund of Greater HartfordDay Pitney LLP Scholarship FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund Rizvan Mujic A passionate spokesperson for humanitarian ideals, Rizvan came to the A. I. Prince Technical High School, United States at age seven from Bosnia. He is dedicated to improving his Hartford life and the lives of those around him. He witnessed countless atrocities

in the Bosnian civil war and lost both his father and grandfather. Neverembittered or deterred, Rizvan arrived in this country withdetermination and enthusiasm. He sees every day as “beautiful andinspiring” and wants to make a difference in his community. A dedicatedstudent, Rizvan takes his education seriously. He learned to speakEnglish when he came to the U.S. and credits the teachers and mentorswho taught him English for his ability to excel. Rizvan looks forward to pursuing a degree in mechanicalengineering and changing the world one day at a time. He feels strong ties to Bosnia and eventually wants togive back to that country as well.

Rizvan will attend the University of Connecticut Greater Hartford Campus.

Ilene and Marty Kaplan Scholarship FundFred H. Greenwood Engineering Scholarship FundHartford Grammar School Scholarship Fund Oghomwen Ohenhen Oghomwen credits living without cable television and watching broadcast shows like PBS’ Nova and Scientific Sport and Medical Sciences American with sparking his curiosity and creativity at a young age. Dismantling, building, rebuilding and Academy, Hartford inventing electronics were fascinating projects that have evolved into an education and career passion.

Oghomwen’s scientific creations and entrepreneurial business skills have won him awards and recognition,including an invitation to the White House to meet the president. Oghomwen is not a one-dimensional person.He also played varsity soccer for all four years of high school and is an active volunteer at his church.Community service is a priority in Oghomwen’s life as he looks ahead to college and his career.

Oghomwen plans to attend the University of Hartford.

Herman P. Kopplemann Scholarship Fund Aaron Beber Aaron defines integrity as “what you do when no one is looking” and

strives to have a consistently positive South Windsor High School attitude. He is very proud of his work with Unified Sports, a program for

special needs students at South Windsor High School. He strives toserve as a role model for younger students, just as his older sister hasdone for him. Aaron has been inspired by his older sister and as shemade honors, he wanted to as well. As he pursues a combined musicand language education major, Aaron hopes to inspire both the young and the young at heart to remedy whatails them through music.

Aaron will attend Hofstra University.


Rizvan Mujic: “I want to help everyone andgive them hope. I hope to beable to decrease thepollution and hazard wastesin the world.”

Aaron Beber: “I hope to workinternationally to uniteothers by music…”


Ryan Fitzpatrick The fact that neither of Ryan’s parents attended college motivated him to work hard in high school and Metropolitan Learning Center, prepare for a successful college experience. He is also inspired by his brother who received scholarships to Bloomfield attend college. Popular, funny and adventurous, Ryan participated in an outdoor learning program, which

allowed him to challenge himself emotionally and physically while learning leadership skills. He was also a vocalleader and role model for younger students at his high school. Ryan sees himself as an activist in the future andis considering pursuing a law degree after college. He is passionate about public policy, international relationsand gender fairness issues. With a degree in international relations, Ryan plans to work for the U.S. Departmentof State and someday improve American foreign policy.

Ryan will attend the University of Miami.

Ashley Fydendevez Ashley excelled academically in high school and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. She was a varsity athlete in soccer Connecticut International and swimming, and is described by one teacher as ambitious and driven. Ashley dreams one day of joining the Baccalaureate Academy, FBI after majoring in criminal justice in college, where she also will pursue two languages: Russian and Spanish. East Hartford As part of the ROTC program, Ashley will likely serve in the military before pursuing a law enforcement career.

Ashley writes, “I want to save lives, not change the world.”

Ashley will attend the University of Maryland.

Christopher Philopena Christopher plans to major in journalism. He dreams of making a mark in modern American literature or in the Manchester High School kind of journalism that shows the tragic but honest sides of life, especially in war-torn countries. As editor of

the school newspaper, Christopher pushed himself and the other writers to question and think critically. Hedebated topics and often asked “Why?” just to get a conversation going. His friends called Chris “the talker,” ashe was articulate and persuasive in his communications. Chris’s plans following college include getting amaster’s degree and possibly joining the military as part of the press corps.

Christopher is attending Southern Connecticut State University.

Sylvia H. Koski Scholarship Fund James Frazier James “Tre” Frazier has been focused on music and theater from a very young age. He is an energetic, Glastonbury High School passionate, hardworking singer, dancer and actor. Tre is also an excellent student, finishing his high school

career with an extraordinary grade point average. When his school counselor asked Tre what he would mostwant college admission professionals to know about him, Tre replied, “I give 110% every time.” He has broughtthis energy to singing in choirs, dancing in the Ballroom Club, performing in high school, town and regionaltheater productions, participating in two intensive summer theater programs and exceling at classwork thatwould prepare him for college. Tre’s school counselor said he has never “worked with a student with so muchlove for something that he almost can’t contain himself when he talks about it.”

James will attend Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio.

Noble E. and Emma Belknap Lord Memorial Scholarship Fund Dakili Barnett Dakili learned early how hard it can be to hold on to hopes and dreams. As a child in Jamaica, she waited Capital Preparatory Magnet anxiously for several years before finally immigrating to the United States with her family. Dakili, who learned School, Hartford from her mother that an education is the way to better their lives, was fierce in her determination to make the

best of this new opportunity. Dakili is motivated by her mother’s support and encouragement, and her owncommitment to her education. Dakili dreams of becoming a cardiologist and working to improve the quality oflife for people who are suffering. Her hopes and dreams are on their way to becoming realities.

Dakili will attend Southern Connecticut State University.

Thomas DeAngelo Tom is a sensitive, thoughtful and determined young man. In high school, he enjoyed being the Wethersfield High School bass clarinet player in the marching band and participating in an anti-bullying program. After much effort, Tom

became an Eagle Scout, and he now serves as a leader for younger scouts. For his Eagle Scout project, herestored the town’s dog park by coordinating funding, arranging volunteers and supervising the restorationwork. Though a death in the family caused him to have a rough start in high school, Tom chose to work hardand move forward. He has consistently demonstrated strong intellect and sound academic habits, which shouldserve him well in his higher-level studies. Tom plans to pursue a career as a child psychologist.

Thomas will study at the University of Massachusetts.


Antoinette Shippen Mason Scholarship FundHartford Grammar School Scholarship Fund

Precious Iriaghomo A stellar student, Precious is on a path to become a nurse and lawyer, combining her compassionate nature Sport and Medical Sciences with her leadership talents. She enjoys motivating others to succeed. Precious is extremely proud of her senior Academy, Hartford capstone project, which turned from a school requirement into a personal achievement: she organized a school

supply drive to support Rock Hall All Age School in Jamaica. Hundreds of notebooks, pens, pencils and otheritems were collected through these efforts. Precious was senior class president and took her leadershipposition very seriously. She believes in “turning negatives into positives,” and her can-do attitude will serve herwell in her future endeavors.

Precious will attend Charleston Southern University.

Meyer-Kimball Memorial Scholarship Fund Darragh Geoghegan Darragh’s high school accomplishments indicate that he will be a future leader in the business world. He placed RHAM (Regional Hebron, first in the state in the DECA Financial Services event, participated in Peer Helpers and Mock Trial, and has an Andover, Marlborough) excellent record of academic achievement. He has also been a loyal member of his church, participating in High School service activities and teaching younger children. Darragh’s accomplishments are inspired by his parents, who

came to the United States from Ireland equipped with little but faith, determination and aspirations. Their hardwork and persistence made a huge impression on their son. Darragh looks forward to pursuing studies infinance or law. His intelligence and strong work ethic will take him far.

Darragh will attend Northeastern University in the fall.

Joseph Leslie, Jr. Mature, highly motivated and Ellington High School determined, Joseph has mapped a

path to college to become anelectrical engineer. He is a talentedathlete who plays football, baseballand basketball, and is especiallyproud of his National ScholarAthlete award from the NationalFootball Foundation. Peopledescribe him as fun, respectable,honest, athletic and intelligent.Joseph is resilient and has alreadyovercome many obstacles in hislife. He worked after school tohelp his family, while focusing hisattention on his dream ofattending college. Using his athletic and intellectual abilities, Joseph plans to work in a management position sohe can use his strategic skills to make a difference in a company.

Joseph plans to attend the University of Connecticut.

Rhoda L. Miller Music Scholarship FundJanet B. Rose Memorial Scholarship FundThe Stearns FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund Peter Kohanski Peter is passionate about his faith and music. As he puts it, “it is near impossible to live without either one.” Rocky Hill High School Peter credits his mother, a middle school music teacher, with influencing him musically, and his dad with

inspiring him religiously. Attending a college that would combine both of these passions was his priority. Peterwill double major in music and theology. He is also very involved with extracurricular activities. In his town,Peter is the President of the Tri-Music Society. As president of his school’s National Honor Society chapter,

Recipient Joseph Leslie, Jr. with volunteer Gail Stafford


Peter led the group to a new level of community involvement. In addition, Peter was a member of the trackteam and greatly enjoyed participating in the marching band, which he counts as one of his best experiences inhigh school.

Peter will attend The Catholic University of America.

Murtha Cullina LLP Scholarship Fund Jodieann McIntosh This bright, engaging young woman is eager to take on the challenges of A. I. Prince Technical High School, a rigorous academic experience. Jodieann struggled with math for some Hartford time before learning how to ask for help. She says that “failure is a lesson on the way to success.” She is glad that she learned to ask

questions when confused, and to be open to challenges even if shefaltered. Jodieann was very involved in building a positive school climateby mentoring younger students and promoting anti-bullying awareness.She was an honor student throughout high school. It is clear that shehas the perseverance and intelligence to reach her goals. She will be the first in her family to attend college. Sheplans to pursue a medical profession.

Jodieann is attending the University of Hartford.

Juliana Rivera Juliana presents herself with confidence and speaks with conviction. Bulkeley High School, Hartford She is a strong student and a well-rounded young woman. She is a natural leader who loves to help people.

Juliana’s goal is to become a music teacher, and she has been laying the foundation to achieve that. Music liftsher spirit, and she wants other people to feel that inspiration. She was the manager of Bulkeley High School’smarching band, and plays the flute and guitar. In addition, she enjoyed an internship in the music department ofNaylor School (K-8), and reading to elementary school students as part of the Third Grade Reading Promiseprogram. Juliana is the first in her family to graduate from high school.

Juliana will attend Central Connecticut State University.

Vartan K. and Beatrice Omartian Scholarship FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund

Erica Beavers Erica was a force to be reckoned with in her high school community. She is energetic, passionate and curious. Connecticut River Academy at She has been inspired by her hard-working Jamaican grandmother. A natural leader, Erica was class president, Goodwin College, East Hartford vice president of the National Honor Society and instrumental in the founding of her school’s volleyball team

and environmental club. Not one to back down from a challenge, she took on the task of getting her schoolready for Green LEAF certification, which is awarded to buildings that meet certain environmental and recyclingstandards. Despite some setbacks, Erica maintained a near-perfect GPA and held down a part-time job. Her zestfor life is contagious.

Erica plans to attend Gordon College.

Maxine Rothe Schortman Award

Shayla Schoeneberger Shayla already knows that she will be working part time to help pay for college. With the help of a family friend, Rockville High School, Vernon along with encouragement from family, coaches and teachers, Shayla is motivated to succeed in college and in

life. Since middle school, she has planned to enter the Peace Corps and travel to several African countries aftercollege. She believes these experiences will help her creative writing flourish. Shayla has received several awardsfor creative writing, including plays, poetry and flash fiction. She is also active in cross-country and track andfield. Her active participation in high school sports and clubs has fueled her ability to be a public speaker andexpress herself with an outgoing personality.

Shayla plans to study community and international development at the University of Vermont.

Jodieann McIntosh: “I plan on specializing inpediatrics with a focus onfinding a natural cure forillnesses.”


Herb Sheintop Memorial Scholarship Fund Zachary Sayah Zachary will be a first-generation college student. He is very determined to ensure that he uses his education Classical Magnet School, to better his community—the global community. With an entrepreneurial spirit, Zachary plans to change the Hartford world. As a mechanical engineering major, Zachary is looking forward to continuing to work with others around

him to advance science, mechanics and technology. His service to the community is exemplified by his EagleScout Award. He volunteers in a hospital and proudly served his classmates as a student senator. He is giftedmusically as well; he plays the trumpet and served as a head drum major in the band. He also participated in aski club and played varsity golf in high school.

Zachary will study at Union College.

Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Alpha Psi Boulé Scholarship FundKJ Foster Scholarship FundNina L. Hartin Memorial Scholarship FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund Samson Babalola Samson was inspired to pursue his education by his parents, who valued education. His father attended collegeClassical Magnet School, in Nigeria—and was the first in his family to do so. Following in his father’s footsteps, Samson plans to major in Hartford business. Outgoing, optimistic and interested in people, Samson is engaged in many civic and recreational

activities. He is especially proud of his work with Common Ground, an organization that performs communityservices, his participation in a community forum on sickle cell awareness and his weekly volunteerism as asoccer coach for younger children. Samson plans to combine a career in business with giving back to thecommunity. He knows it will be hard work, but is committed to this path.

Samson will attend Providence College.

Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Alpha Psi Boulé Scholarship Fund No.2Day Pitney LLP Scholarship Fund Anthon Davis, Jr. Anthon aspires to obtain a University High School of degree in chemical engineering Science and Engineering, and continue on to medical Hartford school. In high school, Anthon

selected as many science classesas were open to him. He studiedhard and became a member of theNational Honor Society, anaccomplishment of which he isextremely proud. He would like tocombine his interests in medicineand engineering by working inresearch to try to find cures fordiseases. Attending andsucceeding in college has alwaysbeen a goal for Anthon, whoseparents are Jamaican-bornimmigrants.

Anthon will attend the University of Connecticut Greater Hartford Campus.

Recipient Anthon Davis, Jr. with his parents, recipient SamsonBabalola with his father, Dr. Booker DeVaughn and Glenn Cassis

George F. Stevens Education FundSylvia H. Koski Scholarship FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund Samantha Gilbert Busy, hardworking, motivated Granby Memorial High School and dedicated are the words that

Samantha’s friends would use todescribe her. Samantha’s passion ismusic, and she wants to share thatpassion as a music educator in anurban environment where shefeels she can make a difference.

As a jazz saxophonist, she iscommitted to perfecting her craftthrough practice and performance.Samantha travels regularly to NewYork City where she performs withthe Jazz at Lincoln Center YouthOrchestra. In addition, Samanthawas able to perform at theLondon Olympics with a jazzensemble from her school.Recently, in addition to spendingtime on her music and her academic studies, Samantha also found time to chair a highly successful fundraiserfor a local food bank. The fundraiser, which was sponsored by the National Honor Society, included live musicfrom the performing arts academy and was considered the best of recent fundraisers. Samantha names hermother and her teachers as her inspirations for continuing on to college.

Samantha is attending Temple University.

Dorothy L. and Justin R. Tucker Scholarship Fund Monique Atkinson Monique has a dream of becoming a journalist. She wants to be a voice East Hartford High School for those who cannot speak for themselves and travel around the world

as a foreign correspondent. She sees herself as an “advocate for thosewho deserve liberty and freedom from harm.” During her high schoolyears, Monique was involved in a variety of school activities. She was amember of the National Honor Society and a College Board AP Scholar.Monique also wrote a monthly column concentrating on the field ofeducation for her town’s newspaper. She focused on providing thestudent’s point of view. Inspired by her mother, Monique is determinedto succeed in making the world a better place. As an entering freshmanmajoring in journalism, with a minor in international studies, she willsoon be on her way to realizing her dream.

Monique will attend Boston University.

Alan Davis Alan set a school record in the Pinewood Derby for distance traveled by a mousetrap car that he built for a Bloomfield High School physics competition, but his goals are much bigger than that. Having to create for himself a way out of an

unstable living arrangement, Alan would say that “adversities do not define who you are; it is what you do withthe challenges you face that makes you who you are.” Being his own self-advocate, keeping himself focused onschool, and finding places to live were all challenges that Alan accepted. Although he is certainly mature,intelligent and resourceful, recognizing the distance traveled more accurately predicts success in Alan’s future.

Alan is attending Duke University.


Recipient Samantha Gilbert with Beth and Brian Berry (left) and JillStevens (right)

Monique Atkinson: “I radiate with excitementwhen I think of thepossibilities my pen has tomake an impact. When Ibecome a journalist I will be avoice for those who cannotspeak for themselves.”


Dorothy L. and Justin R. Tucker Scholarship FundDaniel Clark Perkins Fund Korinne Fruster According to her school counselor, “Korinne has a strong sense of leadership, with kindness in her approach.” East Hartford High School Although her parents taught her to speak up if she had something to say, it took Korinne years to find her

voice. Korinne had to gain confidence and security before she could be brave enough to stand up for herself.Now she has turned that energy outward and become a voice for others who need one. Korinne says, “a voicebrings the potential to move mountains and open eyes and minds to new worlds.” It’s no wonder thatcommunications in her intended major.

Korrine will attend Lasell College.

Thomas J. Villano Scholarship FundHartford Grammar School Scholarship Fund Joshua Crittenden Josh is a well-rounded young man. His grades speak for themselves, with many advanced placement and honorsMetropolitan Learning Center, classes to make his grade point average even more admirable. Josh’s school counselor praised his persistence Bloomfield and leadership skills, both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. “He revels in the intellectual

exchange of ideas,” said one teacher. Josh is also an athlete who participated on the varsity cross-country,indoor and outdoor track teams. His after-school activities included working with Student AbolitionistsStopping Slavery, the school newspaper and the Global Connections program. In his community, Josh has beena member of the Windsor Police Cadets for five years, gaining leadership and decision-making skills, andvolunteering in community programs. He also participated in the Greater Hartford Male Youth LeadershipProgram and is a member of his church youth group.

Joshua is attending the University of Connecticut.

Elmer Cooke Young – Ethel Taylor Young Scholarship Fund

Janae Baker Janae’s school counselor said, “She possesses a calm maturity that is rarely seen in high school…and it is no Windsor High School surprise that she was elected student council president.” In her two years on the council, she encouraged other

students to get involved and increased participation in student government. Janae channeled this sameenthusiasm into her volunteer work with the Windsor Giants youth football team and cheerleaders, leadingfitness routines and choreographing, as well as encouraging the youth to do well in school. Her strong interestin pharmacology as a college major influenced her choice of classes in high school. Encouraged and inspired byher parents, Janae’s pre-calculus teacher said her “intelligence and strong foundation” made her the topstudent in the class. Her chemistry teacher said her “ability and persistent hard work have prepared her forrigorous college work.”

Janae is attending Northeastern University.

Stacy Bawuah Stacy’s list of extracurricular activities includes Student Council, the Cultural Diversity Club, Big Sisters, the Glastonbury High School Debate Club and the Peer Educators Club. She represented her high school at a Connecticut Girls State

Conference and has participated in Common Ground, a leadership program for youth. Stacy describes herselfas someone who loves to learn, a trait that will serve her well in her pre-med program. Her high school advisor,who describes Stacy as “well-rounded, creative and hardworking,” is confident that Stacy has what it takes tosucceed in college.

Stacy will attend the University of Connecticut.


Emily Bengtson Emily has always loved working with children. In addition to being a 4H Glastonbury High School camper, serving as a 4H counselor and basketball coach, she has also

worked with children with special needs. Her college search focused onschools that had strong education programs. Teaching will be a naturalway for Emily to continue what she loves doing. In high school, whereshe participated in sports and volunteered for various causes, Emily alsotook on the leadership role of president of the student body. Since thedeath of a classmate in a drunk driving accident, Emily has beenvolunteering with the Safe Kids project and is passionate about its mission. Emily had the opportunity toparticipate in a French exchange program and her French teacher describes her as a student who “has theability to collaborate with others in such a way that everyone achieves their highest potential.”

Emily will attend the University of Delaware.

David Jardim David comes from a family of educators, so he has always been inspired to go to college and look for Windsor High School challenging learning opportunities. David is most proud of his extensive work in his school’s robotics program,

where he learned time management and teamwork, and felt a sense of accomplishment after reaching goals.He got his first computer at age five and was mesmerized by its ability to save information. Many words used todescribe David seem to be opposites, but they actually highlight the balance in his life—serious/joking;musical/math; action/reaction; technology/brainpower. The most important combination of them all may beDavid’s natural intelligence paired with his work ethic.

David is attending the University of Connecticut.

Stefan Keilich With family support and advocacy for him as a student with dyslexia, Stefan has excelled academically. He feels Windsor High School that dyslexia has given him an incredible drive to succeed and views it as a gift, not an adversity. As an active

volunteer, Stefan is a well-rounded student who ranked seventh in his class. He served as a studentrepresentative to the Board of Education in Windsor. Stefan wants to make history like Ford or Edison andhopes to benefit all mankind. He was involved with the Electronathon Club in high school and built two cars fora welder competition. After 90 hours on the project, Stefan proudly drove the vehicles in the Lime Rock Parkdriving race competition. He plans to major in mechanical engineering, with a minor in electrical engineering.

Stefan will attend the University of Hartford.

Peyton Tiroff Maturity comes in many forms. Some students complete college before they fully appreciate the opportunities Glastonbury High School available to them. Not Peyton. He is serious about his college career and plans to utilize all possible resources

to help him succeed. His intellectual curiosity will drive Peyton to explore and experiment in many areas, notjust in his intended computer science major. He will continue to challenge himself to think outside the box.When Peyton faces a challenge and starts to question his abilities, he will remember to ask himself, “why not?”because he believes the greatest barrier would be refusing to try.

Peyton is attending Northeastern University.

Leonard Lockhart, Jr. Knowing exactly what you want to do with your life is a rare gift. After years of being a member of the Windsor Windsor High School Fire Explorers and participating in the Connecticut Fire Academy, Leonard plans to go to college for critical

training in Fire Science and then become a firefighter and advance through the ranks into leadership positions.“Exuberance” is the word used to describe his excitement for this work; “charisma” is what enables him toshare this passion with others. There’s no doubt that he will be a positive force in his community as he workstoward his goal of protecting property and saving lives.

Leonard will attend the University of New Haven.

Emily Bengtson: “I want to ensure that thechildren I work with haveequal opportunities to livetheir lives to the fullest.”


Joyce and Philip Acquaviva FundKirstin Carr Suffield High SchoolAudrey Gallo Farmington High SchoolKelley Miller Glastonbury High SchoolNikole Prescott Bloomfield High School

Brian A. Aselton Memorial ScholarshipEmily Buyak Wethersfield High SchoolDakotah Manson Torrington High SchoolRichard Medina, Jr. Newington High SchoolJoseph Mormino Simsbury High SchoolMorgan O'Connell Tolland High SchoolJamie Sanzo Wethersfield High SchoolMatthew Sauvron Plainville High SchoolKelly Stoldt East Hampton High School

Jackson-Batchelder Family ScholarshipOrlando Romero Escobar University High School of

Science and Engineering,Hartford

John Bell and Lawrence Thornton Scholarship Laina Rivers Hampton University

Lebbeus F. Bissell ScholarshipCatherine Bartol Rockville High School, VernonMatthew Bilmes Rockville High School, VernonMichelle Correia Rockville High School, VernonOlivia Whitehead Rockville High School, Vernon

David T. Black Memorial FundSamuel Merrill William H. Hall High School,

West HartfordGina DiBenedetto Franklin and Marshall College

J. Leo Bodo ScholarshipDesiree Penrod Killingly High SchoolMackenzie Zapata Killingly High School

Donald and Dorothy Bonelli Puerto RicanEducation Fund

Yodiel Cruz A. I. Prince Technical HighSchool, Hartford

Patricia L. Coombs Scholarship FundVania Legall University of Saint Joseph

Phyllis Kosiorek Cordner and Roy R. CordnerScholarship

Alexis Campbell Manchester High SchoolKaylee Campbell East Catholic High School,

ManchesterTiease Furze Manchester High SchoolMackenzie Granger East Catholic High School,

ManchesterCraig Lauzon East Catholic High School,

Manchester

First-time recipients from funds held atthe 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, 2014 for the 2014-15 academic year.

Clara Ramirez (center) with her mother (left) and donorMichael Decicco


Dominique Moore Rockville High School, VernonDakin Neff East Catholic High School,

ManchesterJacob Ott Rockville High School, VernonSavanna Smith Manchester High SchoolErin Yates Manchester High School

Joy V. Decicco College Scholarship Clara Ramirez Bulkeley High School, Hartford

Farmington UNICO ScholarshipMelanie Gonzales Farmington High SchoolNiaMarie Jackson Farmington High SchoolChia-Yi Jean Farmington High SchoolChristina Welch Farmington High SchoolCourtney Welch Farmington High School

Ethel Cushing Gardner Fund ScholarshipRyan Whittenburg Berklee College of Music

Glastonbury Memorial ScholarshipSadat Ahsan Glastonbury High SchoolAnthony Anisimov Glastonbury High SchoolStacy Bawuah Glastonbury High SchoolPaige Brunner Glastonbury High SchoolKathryn Cavanna Glastonbury High SchoolBriannon Chester Glastonbury High SchoolKelly Chuquihuanca Glastonbury High SchoolDavid Diaz Glastonbury High SchoolAngelica Gill Glastonbury High SchoolDanielle Horan Glastonbury High SchoolBrandon Maieli Glastonbury High SchoolBrianna Mendrell Glastonbury High SchoolCarol Ortega Glastonbury High SchoolValeria Pinzon-Mendez Glastonbury High SchoolNicholas Scalise Glastonbury High SchoolHaley Streeter Glastonbury High School

Kristine Barbara Guest Memorial FundScholarship

Alysia Clymer Conard High School, WestHartford

Hartford Whalers Booster Club ScholarshipConnor Wyllie Somers High School

Jennifer Hodges Fund ScholarshipMolly Swanson Conard High School, West

Hartford

Barbara Kelco Memorial Scholarship Samantha Gilbert Granby Memorial High School

Kristin Kepner & Kimberly Kepner McCahillMemorial Scholarship

SarahKatherine Mascoli Avon High SchoolSara Stokesbury Avon High School

Ray Lachat Memorial AwardKatherine Wegener Conard High School, West

Hartford

Eric T. Mahoney Memorial FundMatthew Reinhardt Glastonbury High School

The Middlebury Fund ScholarshipEmma Beaulieu Westover School, MiddleburyMadeline Bosco Pomperaug High School,

SouthburyHaley Callahan Pomperaug High School,

SouthburyJustin Cipriano Pomperaug High School,

SouthburyHailey Marquis Pomperaug High School,

SouthburyJohn McKernan Pomperaug High School,

SouthburyDwayne Moore Pomperaug High School,

SouthburyStephen Niesobecki Pomperaug High School,

SouthburyElizabeth Savarese Pomperaug High School,

SouthburyEric Walsh Pomperaug High School,

Southbury

Douglas J. Myers ScholarshipMatthew Giuffrida Conard High School, West

HartfordPatrick Manders Conard High School, West

Hartford

NSDAR - Marjorie P. Nutt Scholarship Lucia Duenas-Bianchi Glastonbury High School

Carl P. Palazzotto “P.M.A.” ScholarshipChristopher Fernandez Conard High School, West

Hartford

Drs. Nima Patel and Daniel McNaughtonScholarship

Nicholas Ehr University of ConnecticutShannon Francis Classical Magnet School,

HartfordAlejandro Rodrigues San Andres High School, Inc., HartfordTeyana Whyte Hartford Public High School

Academy of Nursing and HealthSciences


Hartford Foundation Community CollegeScholarship ProgramThe 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 ScholarshipMa Gyi Bulkeley High School, HartfordJaricheliz Gonzalez Sport and Medical Sciences

Academy, HartfordOlivia McCormick East Hartford High SchoolAlejandro Rodrigues San Andres High School, Inc., Hartford

Roxanne Cave ScholarshipKe’Misha Anderson Bloomfield High School

Ritter Family Scholarship Lirim Mehmeti Noah Webster MicroSociety

Magnet School, HartfordDevi Palaguachi Noah Webster MicroSociety

Magnet School, HartfordCoral Tommervik Noah Webster MicroSociety

Magnet School, Hartford

Roosa Family ScholarshipDae'ja Josey Talcott Mountain Academy of

Science, Mathematics &Technology, Avon

Samuel A. Roth ScholarshipAlexis Jelm Nathan Hale-Ray High School,

East Haddam

Bill and Maxine Schortman ScholarshipTrisha Knibloe East Windsor High SchoolTaylor Walker East Windsor High School

Town and County Club FundPaula Berson Manchester Community CollegeKimberley Bouchard University of HartfordAfi Dzidzinyo Capital Community CollegeThea Krizmanich Trinity CollegeKellianne LeBlanc Asnuntuck Community CollegeJennifer Schackner Trinity College

Julie Veilleux Memorial ScholarshipNicole Cartier South Windsor High SchoolJacqueline Kenny South Windsor High School

Emma Waldo ScholarshipJoAnn Faust Branford Hall Career InstituteKelley Miller Glastonbury High SchoolCarol Ortega Glastonbury High School

Lillian W. and William B. Welden FundScholarship

Gabriella Martinez Simsbury High SchoolMichael McFolley Simsbury High School

L. Wynne Wister Memorial ScholarshipLove Anderson Bloomfield High SchoolRayvon Gregory Bloomfield High SchoolErika Porras Bloomfield High SchoolVirginia Robinson Bloomfield High School

Amiel P. Zak Scholarship Louise Wilson Suffield High School

The first scholarshipawards by theHartford Foundationwere made in 1945.


American Marketing Association-ConnecticutChapter, Anna C. Klune Memorial Scholarship

David Dougherty University of Connecticut Schoolof Business

Kelley Brady Fairfield University

Dr. Frank and Florence Marino Scholarship Melissa Dion University of Connecticut School

of Medicine and of DentalMedicine

Rina Desai University of Connecticut Schoolof Medicine and of DentalMedicine

Alexander Goldowsky New York University School ofMedicine

Andrew Staron New York Medical College

Sylvia Parkinson ScholarshipHarrison Hayward University of Connecticut School


Chindhuri Selvadurai University of Connecticut Schoolof Medicine and of DentalMedicine

Neda Shahriari University of Connecticut Schoolof Medicine and of DentalMedicine

Mae Passini and Juliet Anderson Memorial FundJessica Urban-Jack University of Saint Joseph

Dr. Sidney Rafal Memorial FundYoung Son University of Connecticut School


Peter T. Steinwedell ScholarshipRachel Elkey University of HartfordColleen Krmpotich University of Saint JosephMegan Mancini University of Hartford

Graduate School ScholarshipAward RecipientsIn 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 2014.

Recipient Kelley Brady with Tammy Capone Stanard (left) and CeliaBozsum (right)

ALL of our scholarshiprecipients have donecommunity service;many have also workedpart-time jobs.


A Plus Installation LLCAction Bail Bonds LLCMr. and Mrs. Krishan M. AgrawalMr. and Mrs. Leonard D. AlbertMrs. John E. AllenMs. Sally H. AllenMrs. Robert L. AllerAttorney Joshua F. AlloyMr. George H. Amenabar, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Ross Andrew, Jr.Mrs. Nora B. AnthonyMrs. Carolyn ArvidsonMr. and Mrs. John AseltonMr. and Mrs. William I. AtwoodMs. Gay B. AyersDr. and Mrs. Derrick A. BaileyMs. Mary J. BarnebyMs. Margaret Barnicle and

Mr. Fred PercivalMrs. Jane M. BartlettMs. Sara BatchelderThe Honorable Robert E. Beach, Jr.Ms. Frances H. BeckermanMr. and Mrs. Brian A. BerryMr. and Mrs. Gerard A. BerubeJeane M. Best, DDSMr. and Mrs. Robert BisaillonMr. Arthur L. Blakeslee IVDr. and Mrs. Bradford M.

BlanchardDr. and Mrs. Jack N. BlechnerMr. and Mrs. Michael J. BocchiniMs. Nancy A. BrennanSybille Brewer, MDDr. and Mrs. William R. BronsonMs. Sherry L. BrownMs. Kay Miller BrowneMr. and Mrs. Ronald H. BuccilliMr. and Mrs. Harold C.

Buckingham, Jr.Mr. Thomas A. CaffreyMrs. Eleanor Caplan

Mr. and Mrs. Austin CareyMr. and Mrs. Edward S. CarrierMrs. Mary L. CarskyMr. and Mrs. David CarsonMr. and Mrs. Richard E. CartlandMr. and Mrs. Jason P. CarusoThe Honorable John R. CarusoMs. Janet M. CastricumMr. and Mrs.* Richard H. CaveLaw Offices of Scott M.

Charmoy, LLCChicago Sam's Sports Bar & GrillMr. and Mrs. Charles Claffey, Jr.Ms. Constance ClarkMr. and Mrs.* William E. Clark, Jr.Ms. Elaine M. CoffinDr. and Mrs. James C. ColliasMr. and Mrs. Frederick C.

Copeland, Jr.Honorable and Mrs. Alfred CovelloMr. Kevin F. CrosbyMr. and Mrs. Lucien DallaireMs. Kathleen S. DauriaMrs. Barbara O. DavidMr. and Mrs. Eddie L. DavisMr. and Mrs. Paul DeanMr. Michael DeciccoMr. Alvin De FuscoDr. and Mrs. Arthur C. DeGraff, Jr.Ms. Carla DemersMrs. John DeQuattroDrs. Booker T. and Elena L.

DeVaughnCynthia and Dallas DodgeMr. Michael H. DodgeMrs. Barbara F. DonahueDr. and Mrs. James O. Donaldson IIIMr. and Mrs. Brooks W. DornMr. Charles S. DouglasMs. Helen N. DouglasMr. and Mrs. Sam DubelmanMs. Joan T. Dusard

Mr. and Mrs. John H. EickelMs. Louise C. EnglandMr. Matthew F. EppingerMr. Robert M. Fechtor Mr. Allen J. FeinbergMr. and Mrs. Herman T. FishbeinDr. and Mrs. Robert L. FisherMr. and Mrs. William W. Fisher, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John FiskeMr. and Mrs. Karl FleischmannDrs. Stuart M. and Amy L. FormanDr. and Mrs. Alexander J. FortierMr. Christopher FraleighMrs. Sydney FullerMs. Sylvia Gafford-AlexanderMr. and Mrs. Philip J. GardnerMs. Taruna GargMr. and Mrs. Alfred J. GarofoloMs. Sue Ann GarroMr. and Mrs. Joseph Z. GauchesMs. Christine P. GaudioMr. and Mrs. Michael I. GermanMr. John A. GettierMs. Jennifer GiantonioMs. Patty GiardiMr. Thomas M. GiardiniMs. Susan GibsonMr. and Mrs. Robert B. GoldfarbMr. and Mrs. Stanley W. GoldmanMs. Barbara V. GoodrichMs. Genevra GoodwinMr. Matthew Dallas GordonMs. Mary Lynn GormanMr. Michael J. GormanMs. Carol E. GourlieMrs. Harry J. GrayMr. R. Nelson GriebelMs. Bette S. GuttMr. and Mrs. Ken HamblettReverend and Mrs. Donald L. HamerMs. Marjorie H. HamerMr. and Mrs. Gerard O. Haviland

Mrs. James T. HealeyMs. Gabriella R. HebertMs. Sheila M. HennesseyMrs. Mary F. HennessyDr. and Mrs. William J. HewettMr. and Mrs. John W. HincksMr. and Mrs. M. John Hopkins IVMs. Nancy A. HronekMrs. Polly L. Pasternak HuntingtonMr. Ernie HuttMs. Brooke M. JacksonDr. and Mrs. Wells C. JacobsonMs. Teresa JarvisMs. Cynthia JaworskiMr. and Mrs. James G. JewellMr. Claude JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Brooks JoslinMr. Peter JungAttorney James F. KaneMr. Philip G. Kane, Jr.Mr. John KarrerMs. Roberta A. KaufmanMr. and Mrs. John B. KeaneMr. and Mrs. Girard KeelerMs. Barbara J. Stokel KieferMrs. Charles A. Kelland, Jr.Ms. Karen A. Kelleher Dr. Marian F. Kellner Mr. and Mrs. Harvey KellyMs. Amy KiddMr. and Mrs. Aaron W. KinneMr. and Mrs. Tracy W. KlayMs. Deborah KoltenukMrs. Walter O. R. KorderMr. and Mrs. Paul A. KuhnMr. and Mrs. Michael KuhniMr. and Mrs. Louis G. La FleurMrs. Judith H. LawesMrs. Theresa LeDucMrs. Betty LeeteMrs. Billie LevyAttorney Margaret P. Levy

DonorsThe Hartford Foundation acknowledges with gratitude the generous

individuals and organizations that have contributed $50 or more to

scholarship funds from July 1, 2013 to July 15, 2014.

*=DECEASED

Mr. and Mrs. Brian H. LindrothMrs. John LinerMs. Lynn G. LochheadMr. and Mrs. Peter G. LombardoMr. and Mrs. David W. LybassDr. Robert W. LyonsMr. and Mrs. Kenneth W.

MacCormacMrs. Laverne MahoneyMs. Faith MargisonMrs. Frank S. MarinoMs. Mary-Jane C. MastrobattistaMrs. Sandra J. MatherMr. and Mrs. Lauchlin H. McLeanMs. Linda J. MeadMr. Ryan MeccaMrs. Marlene MelcherMs. Yvette Meléndez and

Mr. Carl T. ChadburnMr. Harry E. MeyerMr. Todd MillerMr. and Mrs. Lawrence V. MowellDr. and Mrs. Robert MuellerMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. MurphyMr. and Mrs. Hugh MurrayMr. and Mrs. William MurrayMurtha Cullina LLPMr. and Mrs. Donald MyersMr. Thomas D. NalbandMrs. M. S. Niehaus, Jr.Mrs. Lillian NolanMs. Sara Cree NorrisAttorney Shelagh O'NeillMr. and Mrs. Edward J. PabichMs. Janice B. ParrottaMrs. Donald D. PascalMr. and Mrs. Raymond J. PayneMrs. Marilyn C. PeaseMs. Elizabeth A. PerrinMr. Franklin PerryThe Honorable Ellen Ash PetersMs. Lorraine Petricone

Attorney Suphi A. PhilipMr. Henri J. PicardMs. Sarina PiergrossiMrs. Judith PinneyMs. Lucy G. PotterAttorney Shirley M. PripsteinDr. and Mrs. Asghar RahaghiMs. Asha RangappaMrs. Emily W. RankinMr. and Mrs. Michael ReillyMrs. Carolyn P. ReynoldsMr. and Mrs. Dale RichterMr. and Mrs. William L. RileyThe Ritter FamilyMs. Malinda RiveraMr. Curtis RobinsonAttorney Wilfred RodriguezAttorney and Mrs. Donald L. RomeMrs. Helen RothMrs. Susan Varnum Smith RubinMr. and Mrs. David T. RyanMs. Amy F. SailorMr. and Mrs. Jerome C. SaladMs. Diana L. SalopekDr. and Mrs. Joseph B. SappingtonMrs. Mary T. SargentDr. and Mrs. James T. SayreMr. and Mrs. Henry S. Scherer, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. J. David Schnatz

Ms. Namita T. ShahMr. and Mrs. Charles B. ShepardMr. and Mrs. William S. ShippMs. Gretchen S. SkelleyMr. and Mrs. Nelson A. Sly, Jr.Ms. Elenor C. SmithMr. and Mrs. Errol A. SmithAttorney and Mrs. Robert H.

Smith, Jr.Ms. Linda B. SonnenblickMs. Marion G. SpearSt. Onge, Steward, Johnston &

Reens LLCMr. and Mrs. William StellmacherMr. and Mrs. Robert C. StewartMrs. George D. StoughtonSumner Gerard FoundationMr. Michael A. SzewkoDr. Jacqueline A. Harris TabackMr. and Mrs. Ernesto TavaresMs. Joan E. ThomasMs. Raquel ThomisonMs. Ruth G. TimmeMr. and Mrs. Daniel TracyDr. and Mrs. Clarence L. TrummelDr. and Mrs. Douglas H. VietsMr. Michael T. VillanoMr. Vincent P. VillanoMs. Barbara H. Voskowsky

Ms. Lynn Hayden WadhamsMs. Irma R. WallinMrs. Beverly B. WaltonMrs. Barbara G. WashburnMr. and Mrs. John M. WashburnMs. Stephanie WeinsteinWells Road Intermediate School

6th Grade TeamMr. Arnold WestDr. Dorothy Fishman WetstoneMr. and Mrs. James A. WhiteStephen P. Whittemore, CLU,

ChFC, CASLMrs. Louise M. WilderMr. and Mrs. Gregory J. WilkinMs. Deborah G. WillardMr. and Mrs. Wendell T.

WillinghamMs. Betty J. WillisMs. Elease E. WrightMrs. Eleanor E. ZajacDr. and Mrs. Peter M. ZemanMr. and Mrs. David K. Zwiener


In 2013, the Hartford Foundationprovided nearly $1.3 million insupport of scholarships at 2-year and4-year colleges for more than 600students from Greater Hartford.

Our 2014-15 scholarships recipients are multilingual!• Chinese • Creole• French • Italian• Japanese • Latin• Spanish


Arcadia University

Asnuntuck Community College

Assumption College

Becker College

Berklee College of Music

Boston College

Boston University

Branford Hall Career Institute

Bryant University

Bucknell University

Capital Community College

Charter Oak State College

Central Connecticut State University

Clark University

College of the Holy Cross

Eastern Connecticut State University

Emerson College

Fairfield University

Fitchburg State University

Goodwin College

Gordon College

Hampshire College

Hampton University

Hofstra University

Lasell College

Long Island University

Lyndon State College

Manchester Community College

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Morehouse College

Naugatuck Valley Community College

New York University

North Carolina A&T State University

Northeastern University

Ohio State University

Pennsylvania State University

Quinnipiac University

Sacred Heart University

Saint Anselm College

Simmons College

Southern Connecticut State University

Springfield College

Temple University

The Catholic University of America

Trinity College

Tunxis Community College

Union College

University of Connecticut

University of Delaware

University of Hartford

University of Maryland

University of Massachusetts

University of Miami

University of New Haven

University of Rhode Island

University of Saint Joseph

University of South Carolina

University of Vermont

Villanova University

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Western Connecticut State University

Westfield State University

Wheelock College

Some of the colleges and universities that Hartford Foundation scholarship recipients will attend are:

About the Hartford Foundation

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, established in 1925, is

the community foundation for 29 communities in the Hartford

region. It is dedicated to putting philanthropy into action to

create lasting solutions that result in vibrant communities within

the Greater Hartford region. It receives gifts from generous

individuals, families and organization, and in 2013 awarded grants

of more than $29 million to a broad range of area nonprofits. For

more information, visit www.hfpg.org or call 860-548-1888.

10 Columbus Boulevard, 8th Floor / Hartford, CT 06106860-548-1888 / www.hfpg.org

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