College of Southern Maryland students gathered Oct. 21 to meet and say thanks to members of the community whose generosity and support is helping them fulfill their dreams. The students, who have received scholarships through the CSM Foundation, are pursuing associates degrees and also non-credit certifications in the trades.
Attending the scholarship reception is one of the most heartwarming experiences I've had. It really felt like family, said CSM Board of Trustees Member Lois DiNatale. Our alums talk about how getting a scholarship has made a difference to them, and every single one of the scholarship recipients was very thankful, but each one also said how they looked forward to being able to give back to the college in the future. It's a legacy-building ceremony.
For the 2012-13 academic year, the CSM Foundation, the fundraising arm of the college, presented more than 200 students with $175,900 in scholarships during this years reception.
Our scholarship recipients come from all walks of lifefrom teenagers to seniorsrepresenting all degree programs and socio-economic backgrounds. The one thing they all have in common is their desire to advance their knowledge by attending CSM, said CSM Director of Development Martina Arnold. Our donors also come from all walks of life. Some have a passion for their career field and create a scholarship to help the next generation learn their profession. Others create scholarships in honor or memory of a loved one. All are special to the college and our students.
The foundation manages more than 100 scholarships, adding 23 new scholarships this year alone.
CSM students receiving scholarships, included:
2012-13 Foundation Scholarships
Adjunct Faculty Scholarship
Chanel Allen
Jennifer Young
Albert L. Elder, Jr. Family Memorial Scholarship
Alexis Jones
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Alpha Lambda Chapter Scholarship
Rayyan Yousaf
Anna Mae Ziencik Hess Memorial Scholarship
Stacy Brookover
Robert Moran
Stefanie Shelton
Brad and Linda Gottfried Against All Odds Annual Scholarship
Neshea Jenifer
Annabel Russell
Brock Nikolas Guerrieri Memorial Scholarship Fund
Donna Hooks
C. Emmitt Woodey Theatre Scholarship Fund
Joshua Russell
Calvert Chamber of Commerce Annual Scholarship
Tammy Delahoussaye
Elizabeth Lagoy
Calvert Chamber of Commerce Endowment Fund Scholarship
Noelle Swann
Calvert County 350th Anniversary Celebration Scholarship Endowment Fund
Michelle Rednagle
Castles & Foundations Scholarship
Tenisha Carter
Christiana Crivella
Tikisha Hall
Connie Shepherd
Natasha Terry
Charles County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Nanette Sparks
Charles County Woman's Club Scholarship
Marie Miller
Chiaramonte Hope Scholarship Fund
Kelly Alston
Gabriela Amaya
Christina Deneale
Robin Holder
Willie McCoy
Caroline Munene
Mary Pyles
Scott Ramroth
Cherie Tahtinen
Billi Jo Wickstrand
Christopher Chinault Scholarship Fund
Monika Lubonski
Tara Radle
Coldwell Banker Jay Lilly Real Estate Scholarship for Construction Trades and Industrial Training Annual Scholarship
Michael Thrower
Connie Kite Memorial CSM Nursing Scholarship
Brandi Loughery-Goodrich
Country Inn & Suites Hospitality Scholarship
Tia Dickerson
CSM Alumni Association Scholarship
Keishla Williams
CSM Foundation Realize Your Potential Scholarship
Jessie Adkins
Paige Armstrong
Kaitlin Benitz
Corey Davis
Pia Evans
Sarah Georgiou
Caroline Hedegaard
Jessica Herbert
Martishia Holland
Karen Hurley
David Maines
Caroline Munene
Leila Rountree
Lisa Scales-Fenwick
KurobubokaTamunoitekena
Stacy Tobin
Christina Vance
Cristina Vandroff
Donta Varney
Lauren Young
CSM Foundation Scholarship for Returning Adults
Stacy Brookover
Denise Collins
Tammy Delahoussaye
Amanda Foster
Latina Gaskins
Monica Jones
Marie Miller
Cynthia Murphy
Sandra Richardson
Christina Terry
CSM Prince Frederick Campus Student Association Scholarship
Noelle Swann
Dennis Lake Smith Memorial Art Scholarship
Kimberly Campbell