MCCF awards scholarships to Class of 2023
The McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF), an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, recognized the accomplishments of the Class of 2023 by awarding 76 scholarships totaling nearly $57,500 to students within McKean county and other surrounding areas. Thanks to the substantial donations from individuals, families, and organizations, 51 scholarship funds are being administered by MCCF to benefit local students.
The recipients of these scholarships are graduating seniors from the surrounding areas. Out of the 76 scholarships; 37 scholarships went to seniors from Bradford Area High School, 34 to seniors from Kane Area High School, 3 to seniors from Otto-Eldred Area High School, and 2 additional scholarships were awarded to a student who is already in attendance at a post-secondary institution. Eleven new scholarship funds were established and awarded in 2023.
By providing scholarship assistance, we can enable greater success in college, providing backing for deserving students who want to graduate with their degree and give back to society. Donors who have established these scholarships are contributing to our future leaders. The McKean County Community Foundation Board extends their gratitude to those who have seen the need and believe in the youth of today. Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125 or read more about the foundation on their website at www.mckeancountyfoundation.org.
McKean County Scholarships were awarded to these individuals:
ARG Employee Scholarship
Abbie Strait (OEHS – $500)
Garrick S. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Brendan Confer (BAHS – $500)
Kayli Keesler (BAHS – $500)
Andrus Family Good Citizenship Award
Carli Persichini (BAHS – $950)
Barbara L. Boser Memorial Scholarship
Alanna Benson (BAHS – $1000)
Julianna Rose Barton Memorial Scholarship
Tristin Baxter (BAHS – $1000)
BAHS Class of 1960 Scholarship
Lucas Johnson (BAHS – $1000)
BAHS & BCCHS Class of 1964 Scholarship
Kaliyah Crouse (BAHS – $1000)
Grace Frasier (BAHS – $1000)
Bradford Area Fire Department Scholarship
Samantha Soyke (AWHS- Olean – $1000)
Bradford Creative Performing Arts Center BCPAC Scholarship
Audrey Kemick (BAHS – $500)
Lacey Rodgers (BAHS – $500)
Bradford Rotary Vocational Scholarship
Brendan Confer (BAHS – $500)
Kristie Chase Memorial Scholarship
Taylor Hurrle (OEHS – $500)
Honey Lee Colella Education Scholarship
Carli Persichini (BAHS – $500)
Chuck Daly Memorial Scholarship
Mollie Dinger (KAHS – $1000)
Kaden Smith (KAHS – $1000)
Kane Day Memorial Scholarship
Max Anderson (KAHS – $500)
Martha A. Eddy Memorial Scholarship
Cambria Race (BAHS – $500)
Timothy S. Eyssen Memorial Scholarship
Kailee Peterson (BAHS – $212)
Meadow Pulver (BAHS – $212)
Hannold Family Memorial Scholarship
Cecilia Anderson (KAHS – $500)
Emma Danielson (KAHS – $1000)
Bernard Feiro Memorial Scholarship
Garrett Erickson (BAHS – $500)
Thomas E. Frair Scholarship
Sarah Beaver (OEHS – $1000)
Gentilman Family “In the Game” Award
Richard Zampogna (KAHS – $4000)
Gentilman Family “STEM” Award
Cora Jekielek (KAHS – $4000)
Jerry and Nancy Haberberger Memorial Scholarship
Elijah Everett (KAHS – $500)
Samuel F. Heffner Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Abbigail Schleicher (BAHS – $850)
Scott M. Hickey Memorial Scholarship
Emmah Wilson (KAHS – $500)
June A. Howard Memorial Scholarship
Meadow Pulver (BAHS – $500)
Diana J. Hulings Memorial Scholarship
Macie Johnson (KAHS – $625)
Ellen Marie Hulings Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Jillian Watts (KAHS – $500)
John and Donna Hulings Memorial Scholarship
Mackenzie Blankenship (KAHS – $600)
Jacob Troutman (KAHS – $600)
Steve Jerman Memorial Scholarship
Max Anderson (KAHS – $250)
Mackenzie Blankenship (KAHS – $250)
Abigail Deane (KAHS – $250)
Arianna Deane (KAHS – $250)
Elaina Deane (KAHS – $250)
Abigail Port (KAHS – $250)
Alexis Port (KAHS – $250)
Jillian Watts (KAHS – $250)
The Jeff and Shelli Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Bailey Hummel (KAHS – $500)
Kane High School Alumni Memorial Award
Mackenzie Blankenship (KAHS – $3000)
Jacob Troutman (KAHS – $3000)
Sashy and Gladys Kane Perpetual Scholarship
Mollie Dinger (KAHS – $1000)
Kaden Smith (KAHS – $1000)
Peyton Kirk Memorial Scholarship
Tristin Baxter (BAHS – $500)
Elisa Hayden (BAHS – $500)
Anna Nannen (BAHS – $500)
Abbigail Schleicher (BAHS – $500)
Pink Langianese Memorial Scholarship
Kayli Keesler (BAHS – $500)
Gary Meckley Scholarship
Mollie Dinger (KAHS – $1000)
Mary Mottey Memorial Scholarship
Emma Swanson (BAHS – $1625)
Helene Nawrocki Memorial Scholarship
Aaron Weinkauf (COLLEGE – $500)
Lisa Pecora Scholarship for NPRC
Aaron Weinkauf (COLLEGE – $500)
Gigliotti – Plano Student Support Scholarship
Audrey Kemick (BAHS – $500)
Paul Robert and Frieda Roberta Calkins Rolfe Scholarship
Emma Danielson (KAHS – $4000)
Carrie Sauers Memorial Scholarship
Mackenzie Blankenship (KAHS – $425)
Tristan Sauers Memorial Scholarship
Elijah Everett (KAHS – $500)
Elzear Kalstrom Schoch English Award
Amber Eschrich (BAHS – $425)
Rodney Schoch Band Scholarship
Grace Frasier (BAHS – $425)
Pastor Craig Smith Memorial Scholarship
Dawson Glogau (KAHS – $500)
Joe Stanko Memorial Scholarship
Emmah Wilson (KAHS – $1000)
Vicki L. Streit Memorial Scholarship
Rylee Haight (KAHS – $500)
Joe Tantalo Scholarship
Quinn Lasher (BAHS – $500)
Andrew Taylor Recognition Award
Kathreen Colon (BAHS – $250)
Manny Diaz (BAHS – $250)
Shawn Farr (BAHS – $250)
Evan Henry (BAHS – $250)
Brett Kubeja (BAHS – $250)
Garrett McAvoy (BAHS – $250)
Maverick Miller (BAHS – $250)
Jesse Taylor (BAHS – $250)
Verna Wooditch Memorial Scholarship
Jillian Watts (KAHS – $500)
