15 new annual scholarships
- Beta Pentaton Annual Scholarship
- Colonel George R. Fields ‘83 Men’s Basketball Annual Scholarship
- ESU Music Annual Scholarship
- Gale Family Annual Scholarship
- Gentile Family Football Meal Plan Annual Scholarship
- Dr. Bruce L. Haase Meal Plan Annual Scholarship
- Stephen S. Kozak Undergraduate Achievement in Mathematics Annual Scholarship
- Beth Herman Moses Nursing Annual Scholarship Rivers Family Football Annual Scholarship
- Sachdev Family Annual Scholarship for Early Childhood Education
- Sachdev Family Early Childhood Education Meal Plan Annual Scholarship
- Ron Vitkun Family Football Annual Scholarship Vondercrone Family Annual Scholarship
- Vondercrone Family Annual Scholarship
- Dr. Kathleen P. Walker deMarrais ‘71 Annual Scholarship
- Warrior Women Who Give Annual Scholarship
Anthony Voto, Class of 2027
Dr. Richard and Mrs. Jean DeSchriver
Track & Field Annual Scholarship
Barry S. Krammes ‘04 Annual Scholarship
Maury Molin ‘76 Men’s Track Annual Scholarship
Peter Nevins ‘84 Endowed Scholarship for Cross-Country, Track & Field
Anthony Voto is a sport management major and member of the Men’s Track & Field Team. He credits his role as a student-athlete as the driving force behind his college journey. “Being a student- athlete is the reason I’m in school,” Anthony shares. “Track has pushed me to become a better athlete, student, and person overall. It’s made my college experience exponentially better and helped me build lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories.”
To Anthony, wearing the Warrior jersey is about more than just athletics—it’s a symbol of pride and purpose. “Wearing ‘ESU’ across my chest is a statement. It’s not just the name of my college—ESU is my family,” he says. “Wearing that singlet means competing to the best of my ability and upholding the values behind the logo.”
Anthony has received several scholarships through the ESU Foundation, including the Maury Molin ’76 Men’s Track Scholarship, the Dr. DeSchriver Track and Field Scholarship, the Barry Krammes Scholarship, the Peter Nevins Scholarship, and the Track GIA Men award. “My scholarship donors have helped me not only financially, which I deeply appreciate, but emotionally as well,” he says. “Knowing I have a support system outside of my team and family means the world.” After having the opportunity to meet donor Maury Molin, Anthony adds, “To all of my donors— thank you for believing in me and going out of your way to support athletes like me. Your generosity doesn’t go unnoticed, and I appreciate it beyond belief.
11 new endowed scholarships
- Gale Family Endowed Scholarship
- Ann Gladfelter McGinnis ‘82 Women’s Volleyball Endowed Scholarship
- Dr. Marsha Grant-Ford ‘75 Athletic Training Endowed Scholarship
- Omega Psi Phi Movement and Improvement Alpha Eta Chapter Endowed Scholarship
- Dr. Angelo and Mrs. Kathleen Ortenzi Women’s Basketball Endowed Scholarship
- Roberta “Bobbi” Ricci ‘66 Physical Education and Health Education Endowed Scholarship
- Dr. Gerard D. Rozea ‘96 M’97 ATEP Endowed Scholarship
- Stanley ‘57 and Rosemarie Tchorz Biotechnology Endowed Scholarship
- Gavin S. Vondercrone Endowed Scholarship
- Dr. Kathleen P. Walker deMarrais ‘71 Endowed Scholarship
- Judith Ciof Yamashita ‘65 Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Ana Laska, Class of 2027
Thomas S. and Mae S. Brinton Endowed Scholarship
Richard & Claire Hahn Endowed Scholarship
John Parkinson ESU Mathematics Annual Scholarship
Ana Laska’s journey to ESU was unique and full of challenges. Born in Ukraine and having spent her early months in Spain before moving back to Ukraine and then the United States at age seven, Ana’s family navigated the complexities of the American college system together. “My parents didn’t know how the American higher education system worked or what set one college apart from another,” she explains. “I’m thankful for all their support—my dad toured colleges with me, and my mom helped me research to find the best fit financially, distance-wise, and program-wise.”
Ana’s passion for math and desire to make a positive impact on students’ lives led her to pursue math education at ESU. She appreciates the university’s small size, strong education program, and closeness to family. “I get to be independent but can go home whenever I want,” she says. As a first-generation college student and scholarship recipient, Ana feels a deep sense of purpose. “Being first gen means more than earning a degree—it’s about carrying my family’s hopes forward and honoring the sacrifices they made.”
Thanks to her scholarships, Ana has fully embraced campus life, serving as treasurer of the Math Club and participating in the Catholics Club and Writing Studio. “These experiences have helped me make some of my best friends and feel connected to campus.” Looking ahead, she hopes to teach math and maybe pursue a Master’s degree. Reflecting on her growth, Ana shares, “ESU is a very welcoming environment with something for everyone. I’ve learned not to be afraid to talk to people—stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to great experiences.”