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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