2021 Corporate Giving and Personal Give Grants
October 19, 2021
These students each received a $1,000 grant made available by PNC.
Megan M. Bliss
District 4000-Sokol USA
Early Childhood Education
James P. Stenske
District 510-Toledo, OH
Biomechanical Engineering
University of Iowa
Nicholas W. Walters
District 999-National
Biology/Pre-Dental
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Joelle M. Beaumariage
District 999-National
Business
Riana Wilsie
District 361-Barberton, OH
Business Sustainability
Arizona State University
These students each received a $1,000 grant made available by Grant Thornton, LLP.
Fiorella Marina V. Nicoloso
District 999-National
Public Heath/Infectious Disease & Microbiology
University of Pittsburgh
Emily C. Walko
District 4000-Sokol, USA
Music/Business
Belmont University
These students each received a $500 grant made available by the following sponsors.
First Consulting
Sydney M. McCall
District 291-Summerhill, PA
Communication Science & Disorders
Parkway Advisors
Elizabeth R. Naser
District 3000-HRFA
Early Childhood Education
University of Pittsburgh
Miller & Newberg Consulting Actuaries
Jacob M. Konopsky
District 4000-Sokol, USA
Integrated Media & Strategic Communications
Mercyhurst University
The Musuneggi Financial Group
Stephanie L. Angle
District 2000-ULS
Accounting
Wake Forest University
Hoffman Murtaugh
Matthew P. Mealwitz
District 2000-ULS
Business Management
Ashland University
This student received a $250 grant made available by Willis Towers Watson, in addition to a $500 grant from the GBU Foundation.
Katherine A. Walco
District 4000-Sokol USA
Mathematics & Secondary Education
James Madison University
These students received a $500 grant made available by the personal donations of those listed.
James R. Stoker Memorial Education Grant
Matthew S. Moran
District 999-National
Exploratory Fine Arts/Business
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
John P. Albright Grant
Devon R. Watz
District 2000-ULS
Communications
Former District 496-Gill Hall, PA Education Grant
Dylan T. Cannon
District 684-Pittsburgh, PA
Civil Engineering
Geneva College
Former District 491-Granite City, IL Grants
Brandon P. Hines
District 999-National
Safety Management
Slippery Rock University
James E. Lockwood
District 3000-HRFA
Biblical and Theological Studies
Cedarville University
James R. Stoker Higher Education Grants
Dylan W. DeDominicis
District 999-National
Information Systems & Technology/Supply Chain Management
Duquesne University
Ethan M. Gamble
District 684-Pittsburgh, PA
Unknown
Naval Academy Preparatory School
Abigail M. Gonzalez
District 999-National
Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Garrett W. Gresh
District 510-Toledo-OH
Elementary Education & Math
Saginaw State University
Anna M. Jurkovich
District 810-Cleveland, OH
Finance
Unknown College
Tye G. Orosz
District 291-Summerhill, PA
Unknown Major
Unknown College
Courtney R. Pier
District 2000-ULS
Recreational Therapy
Slippery Rock University
Samantha M. Pracko
District 4000, Sokol USA
Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Alaina G. Sommerstorfer
District 821, Sterling Heights, MI
Animal Behavior, Ecology & Conservation
Canisius College
Angela M. Wharton
District 45, Altoona, PA
English
Saint Francis University
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