2022 Scholarship & Grant Recipients
2022 Freshman Scholarship Awards
These students each received a $1,500 GBU Foundation Scholarship.
McKenna Coots
District 999-National
Exercise/Therapeutic Science
Liberty University
Amber Cross
District 2000-ULS
Physical Therapy
Slippery Rock University
Kelby Dall
District 819-Milwaukee, WI
Early Childhood Education and History
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bert Waltenberger Memorial Scholarship
Katie Davis
District 404-St. Louis, MO
Health Science
University of Florida
Amanda Dosey
District 630-Ann Arbor, MI
Nursing
University of Toledo
Croix M. Horsley
District 817-Philadelphia, PA
Economics
Vassar College
Alexander Jurkovich
District 810-Cleveland, OH
Human Biology
University of Southern California
Bence Kovacs
District 3000-HRFA
Civil Engineering
Northeastern University
Magdalena Miller
District 684-Pittsburgh, PA
Chemical Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
Caroline Peek
District 815-Dayton, OH
Early Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University
2022 Clarence O. Affelt Architecture/Fine Art Memorial Scholarship
This student received a $1,000 scholarship.
Luke Brickley
District 146-Johnstown, PA
Engineering
Pennsylvania College of Technology
2022 Undergraduate Scholarship Awards
These students each received a $1,000 GBU Foundation Scholarship.
Antonio Campitell
District 999-National
Exercise Physiology
Saint Francis University
Dylan DeDominicis
District 999-National
Business
Duquesne University
Nicole Faulhaber
District 999-National
Marketing
University of Akron
Benjamin Ferrara
District 2000-ULS
Computer and Information Technology
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
Klayton Hacker
District 999-National
Computer Science
University of Cincinnati
Brandon Himes
District 999-National
Safety Management
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Anna Jurkovich
District 810-Cleveland, OH
Finance
Indiana University
Jacob Konopski
District 4000-SOKOL USA
Integrated Media and Strategic Communication
Mercyhurst University
Benjamin Tarkanyi
District 3000-HRFA
Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
2022 Graduate Scholarship Awards
These students each received a $1,000 GBU Foundation Scholarship.
Annaliese Bangert
District 999-National
Nursing
Spring Arbor University
Lisa Freeman
District 999-National
Advanced Practice Nurse
Cedarville University
Makayla Himes
District 999-National
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Chatham University
Emily Jadin
District 999-National
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Carroll University
Ian Kelly
District 2000-ULS
MFA in Documentary Media
Northwestern University
Caitlin Ulrich
District 684-Pittsburgh
Occupational Therapy
Duquesne University
Two-Year Scholarships
These students each received a $1,000 GBU Foundation scholarship.
Kayley Monro
District 999-National
Psychology
Community College of Allegheny County
Mackenzie Stinson
District 999-National
Horticulture
Fox Valley Technical College
Scholarship Renewals
Freshman Renewals ($1,500)
Madison Ancosky
District 4000-SOKOL USA
Industrial Engineering
West Virginia University
Devin Borowski
District 999-National
Real Estate
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bert Waltenberger Memorial Scholarship
Michael Alex Bradley
District 684-Pittsburgh, PA
Aeronautics
Kent State University
Peter Carozza
District 171-Pittsburgh, PA
Mechanical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
Marissa Collins
District 999-National
Accounting
Robert Morris University
Nicholas Doman
District 630-Ann Arbor, MI
Biochemistry
Trinity University
Lindsey Dugan
District 3000-HRFA
Early Education and Special Education
Slippery Rock University
Jordan Fairman
District 4000-SOKOL USA
Phyiscian Assistant
Seton Hill University
Joseph P. Freck
District 999-National
Electrical Engineering
Purdue University
Van Breukelen Family Scholarship
Leslie George
District 999-National
Bioengineering
University of Pittsburgh
Elena Gioiello
District 3000-HRFA
Biology Pre-dental
Walsh University
Mario Gioiello
District 3000-HRFA
Multi Engine Instructor
Avit Flight Academy
Ethan C. Gresh
District 510-Toledo, OH
Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN)
Eastern Michigan University
Andrew Kalmanowicz
District 2000-ULS
Actuarial Science
Lebanon Valley College
Shelby Korytkowski
District 707-Grand Rapids, MI
Biology/Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Central Michigan University
Josh Koval
District 500-Lilly, PA
Dual Major: Biochemistry/Chemistry
Saint Francis University
Dylan Kundrod
District 291-Summerhill, PA
Computer Science
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Grant Martin
District 999-National
Business Administration Accounting Focus
Penn State University-Beaver
Elijah McClymonds
District 999-National
Mathematics
Slippery Rock University
Macy Miscikowski
District 510-Toledo, OH
Psychology
Michigan State University
Katarina Mondor
District 684-Pittsburgh, PA
Comedic Arts
Emerson College
Aidan Niermeyer
District 999-National
Biology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bailey Orr
District 999-National
Law
Florida State University - College of Law
Elizabeth Rajnik
District 2000-ULS
Occupational Therapy
Elizabethtown College
Elizabeth Rehwinkel
District 4000-SOKOL USA
Chemistry Major
Smith College
Bert Waltenberger Memorial Scholarship
Emma Sanders
District 2000-ULS
Biology and Psychology, Pre-Med
Juniata College
Adrienne Schupp
District 4000-SOKOL USA
Economics and Finance
John Carroll University
Cambrie Short
District 999-National
Political Science
Duquesne University
Joshua Speaker
District 999-National
Accounting
Bethany College
Nicole Walko
District 4000-SOKOL USA
Neuroscience/Pre-Med
Trinity University
Kenna White
District 646-Coraopolis, PA
Chemistry
Juniata College
Marley Wolf
District 999-National
Chemistry
Waynesburg University
Kelsey Wolfe
District 999-National
Middle Childhood Education
Ohio Wesleyan University
Michael Zemanek
District 810-Cleveland, OH
Engineering
Washington University in St. Louis
Freshman Renewals ($500)
Clarence O. Affelt Architecture/Fine Art Memorial Scholarships
Morgan Glista
District 999-National
Graphic Design
Arcadia University
Peyton Korytkowski
District 707-Grand Rapids, MI
Interior Design
Central Michigan University
Julia Platt
District 999-National
English
Ohio University
The Mary M. Pocorus Memorial Scholarship
Jared Klaber
District 999-National
Chemical Engineering
University of Cincinnati
The Frank F. Pocorus Memorial Scholarship
Alexis Feldman
District 999-National
International Affairs & Cultural Anthropology
Northeastern University
The Dr. Ludger F. Pocorus Memorial Scholarship
Kelsy H. Cross
District 2000-ULS
Law
Louisiana State University
The Ronald Pocorus Scholarship
Maximilian Ehinger
District 630-Ann Arbor, MI
Earth Science
Eastern Michigan University
Undergraduate Renewals ($1,000)
Presley Dougherty
District 291-Summerhill, PA
Mechanical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
Cassidy Dubendorfer
District 510-Toledo, OH
Early Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University
Mara Harouse
District 684-Pittsburgh
Natural Science Major, Pre-Health track
University of Pittsburgh
Chadwick Huss
District 510-Toledo, OH
Medicine
University of Toledo College of Medicine
Crystal L. Jones
District 999-National
Nursing
Liberty University
John Koch
District 4000-SOKOL USA
Physical Education & Health K-12
Kean University
Katherine Koch
District 4000-SOKOL USA
BFA Dance / Pre-Med
University of Hawai’i
Gage Krumlauf
District 2000-ULS
Mechanical Engineering
Cleveland State University
Kevin Mealwitz
District 2000-ULS
Supply Chain Management
Ashland University
Robert Redinger
District 684-Pittsburgh
Business Administration/Finance
Waynesburg University
Barbara Simon
District 3000-HRFA
Undergraduate Programme (M.D. degree)
Semmelweis University Faculty Of Medicine
Caitlyn Urban
District 3000-HRFA
Master's of Education: Educational Leadership
Pennsylvania West University
Stephanie Walters
District 999-National
Dentistry
Creighton University School of Dentistry
Graduate Renewals ($1,000)
Christina Mealwitz
District 999-National
Masters in Genetic Counseling
Case Western Reserve University
Brittney Tarkanyi
District 3000-HRFA
Law
Belmont University School of Law
2022 Personal Giving Grants
These students received a $500 grant made available by the personal donations of those listed.
James R. Stoker Memorial Education Fund Grant
Emma Henschel
District 999-National
Architecture
University of Notre Dame
John P. Albright Grant
Dallas Larimer
District 4000-SOKOL USA
Undecided Major
Undecided School
Former District 496—Gill Hall, Pennsylvania Educational Grant
Marin Schmitt
District 999-National
PhD in Public Health
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Former District 491—Granit City, Illinois Grant
Josh Bierlein
District 699-Frankenmuth, MI
Early Childhood Education
Western Michigan University
James R. Stoker Higher Education Grants
Jacob Dubendorfer
District 510-Toledo, OH
Business
Bowling Green State University
Amy Eilerman
District 999-National
Supply Chain Management and Business Management
Bowling Green State University
Jacob Klein
District 2000-ULS
Engineering
University of Florida
Mason Muto
District 146-Johnstown, PA
Teacher Education
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Kaitlyn Slezak
District 4000-SOKOL USA
Choral Conducting
Messiah University
Jim Stenske
District 510-Toledo, OH
Biomedical Engineering
University of Iowa
Rachael K. Wallace
District 3000-HRFA
Mechanical Engineering
Grove City College
Madison Walters
District 999-National
Business
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Devon Watz
District 2000-ULS
Communications
Northern Arizona University
2022 GBU Foundation Grants
These students received a $500 grant from the GBU Foundation.
Ashlee Bair
District 999-National
Computer Software
La Roche University
Joelle Beaumariage
District 999-National
Marketing
Duquesne University
Sarah Beckage
District 3000-HRFA
Biology
Syracuse University
Hailey Biehl
District 2000-ULS
Psychology
Kent State University
Josephine Bielecki
District 4000-SOKOL USA
Dietetics
Missouri State University
Jonathan Bodenschatz
District 291-Summerhill, PA
Undecided Major
Pennsylvania State University
Rachel Brinkman
District 999-National
Church Music
Concordia University
Chole Brzozowski
District 815-Dayton, OH
Finance
Pennsylvania State University
Dylan Cannon
District 684-Pittsburgh, PA
Civil Engineering
Geneva College
Alyssa Dall
District 817-Philadephia, PA
Grand Valley State
Briley Dall
District 819-Milwaukee, WI
Clinical Exercise Physiology
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
Caleb Dall
District 819-Milwaukee, WI
Finance
Winona State University
Grace Dietrich
District 999-National
Athletic Training
Duquesne University
Zachary Dosey
District 630-Ann Arbor, MI
Electrical Engineering
Wayne State University
Alyssa Drost
District 1000-LFA
Communicative Sciences and Distorders
Michigan State University
Chad Durante
District 999-National
Accounting
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Angel Starr Eisenhuth
District 999-National
Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology
Michigan State University
Christopher Elish
District 4000-SOKOL USA
Economics
Pennsylvania State University
Claire Fraley
District 999-National
Business
Florida Gulf Coast University
Gabrielle Franklin
District 999-National
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Clarion University
Dani Gindville
District 084-Lancaster, PA
Biology
Rutgers University
Delaney Gordon
District 999-National
Biology/Pre Medicine
Bucknell University
Garrett Gresh
District 510-Toledo, OH
Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Katharina Hacker
District 999-National
Social Work
University of Kentucky
Sarah Catherine Harouse
District 684-Pittsburgh, PA
MS in Global Health
University of Notre Dame
Jonathan Henschel
District 999-National
Psychology
Queens University of Charlotte
Nicole Himes
District 999-National
Engineering
Saint Francis University
Victoria Holtz
District 2000-ULS
Chemistry
Miami University
Kiera Jones
District 999-National
Fine Arts
Miami Dade College
Eric Klaber
District 999-National
Arts
Ohio University
Teresa Klaber
District 999-National
Duquesne University
Hannah Lajti
District 510-Toledo, OH
Physical Therapy
Cleveland State University
Jess Lichota
District 999-National
Biology
Coastal Carolina University
Lauren Mahler
District 510-Toledo, OH
Medical Library Science
University of Cincinnati
Madox Muto
District 146-Johnstown, PA
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Christian Peek
District 815-Dayton, OH
Marketing
Bowling Green State University
Rachel Redinger
District 684-Pittsburgh, PA
History
Waynesburg University
Louis Schmid
District 999-National
Biology
University of Maine
Kaitlyn Schupp
District 4000-SOKOL USA
Accounting
John Carroll University
Elizabeth Sensebaugh
District 999-National
Nursing
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Hannah Skalos
District 999-National
Business
Gannon University
Ellie Slezak
District 4000-SOKOL USA
Education
Grove City College
Eva Spangler
District 999-National
Law
Yale University
Lorenzo Sprockett
District 999-National
Business
University of South Carolina
Brooke Studebaker
District 999-National
Psychology
University of Wyoming
Ashley Thornburg
District 3000-HRFA
Animal Sciences, Agriculture
Tennessee Tech University
Victoria Tunney
District 999-National
Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Nate Upole
District 2000-ULS
Architectural Engineering
University of Cincinnati
Clark Visca
District 2000-ULS
Business
University of Utah
Nicholas Walters
District 999-National
Biology
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Angela Wharton
District 45-Altoona, PA
English and Foreign Languages
St. Francis University
James Wharton
District 45-Altoona, PA
Computer Software
St. Francis University
Avery J Wolf
District 999-National
Marketing
Marietta College
Sydney Wolf
District 999-National
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lewis University
Adelia Young
District 999-National
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Kent State University
Ericka Zeigler
District 3000-HRFA
Political Science
Slippery Rock University
2022 High School Freshmen Grants
These students received a $250 grant from the GBU Foundation.
Brayden Douglass
District 171-Pittsburgh, PA
Oliver Garraway
District 3000-HRFA
Elizabeth Holtz
District 2000-ULS
Austin Johnson
District 1000-LFA
Will Kirila
District 2000-ULS
Warner Korytkowski
District 707-Grand Rapids, MI
Finn Musial
District 999-National
Kelsie Muto
District 146-Johnstown, PA
2022 GBU Community Scholarships
These students received a $1,000 scholarship from the GBU Foundation.
Nathaniel Okwu
Baldwin High School
Accounting and Economics
Lake Forest College
Cecilia Foley
Brentwood High School
Graphic Design
Kent State University
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