2019-2020 Scholarships Awarded


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Marjorie E. Sanderson Endowed Writing Award

Established to honor Dr. Marjorie Sanderson, RN., Ed.D, FAAN past associate Dean for Nursing at ESU

  • To be awarded

Sanofi Pasteur Community Annual Scholarship

Established by Sanofi Pasteur

  • Angel Bacon, sophomore, biology, Whitehall, Pa.
  • Antonio S. Mikail, senior, biochemistry, Bethlehem, Pa.
  • James Senholzi, junior, biology, East Stroudsburg, Pa.
  • Alejandro J. Strunk, senior, biochemistry, Easton, Pa.

Arthur ’62 and Fannie (Greene) ’62 Schisler Athletic Endowed Scholarship

Established by Arthur ’62 and Fannie Greene ’62 Schisler

  • To be awarded

Richard Schumacher ’70 Wrestling Annual Scholarship

Established by ESU Athletics in memory of Richard Schumacher ’70

  • To be awarded

Ronald Christian Schwartz ’63 Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established by Mrs. Eva C. Schwartz in memory of her son, Ronald Christian Schwartz ’63 former ESU faculty member

  • Sarah J. Mackey, senior, special education/early childhood education, Fredon, N.J.

Anne T. Scrak Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Anne T. Scrak, former professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at ESU

  • Hannah M. Weis, senior, special education/early childhood education, Easton, Pa.

Semerod Family Annual Scholarship

Established by Scott and Nina Semerod

  • Henry Ocasio, junior, psychology, Stroudsburg, Pa.
  • Megan K. Young, junior, business management, Baltimore, Md.

Robert Shebelsky Baseball Annual Scholarship

Established in honor of Robert Shebelsky

  • Connor Johnson, junior, business management, Parlin, N.J.

Jerry Sheska Men’s Soccer Annual Scholarship

Established by ESU Athletics in honor of former Coach Jerry Sheska

  • Conor Rowbottom, freshman, business management, Chester, United Kingdom

Shi-Yang Mathematics Endowed Scholarship

Established by Dr. Niandong Shi and Dr. Youjun Yang

  • Sean P. Murphy, senior, mathematics, Collegeville, Pa.
  • Michael G. Quigley, junior, mathematics, Lakeville, Pa.

Peggy Errico Shields ’55 Endowed Scholarship

Established in honor of Peggy Errico Shields ’55

  • Corissa L. Cohen, junior, early childhood education (PreK-4), Sellersville, Pa.
  • Gina F. Dispensa, senior, early childhood education (PreK-4), Effort, Pa.
  • Alli N. Hicks, senior, early childhood education (PreK-4), Easton, Pa.
  • Nicole Longo, senior, early childhood education (PreK-4), East Stroudsburg, Pa.
  • Abby M. Marchese, senior, special education/early childhood education, Nazareth, Pa.
  • Lauren E. McMaster, senior, early childhood education (PreK-4), Stroudsburg, Pa.
  • Amber K. Terry, senior, early childhood education (PreK-4), Oxford, N.J.

Robert J. Shields ’55 Endowed Scholarship

Established by Dr. Robert J. Shields ’55

  • Samantha J. Healy, senior, biology, Kunkletown, Pa.
  • Jenise T. McDonnell, senior, biology, Long Pond, Pa.
  • Emily M. Skotak, senior, biology, East Stroudsburg, Pa.
  • Reannon S. Zangakis, senor, biology, Reeders, Pa.

Dr. Gregory Shoemaker ’80 Wrestling Annual Scholarship

Established by Dr. Gregory Shoemaker ’80

  • Elliot Riddick, senior, computer science, Allentown, Pa.

Jeff Shrive Football Annual Scholarship

Established by Jeff Shrive

  • Louis T. Ceras, sophomore, criminal justice, Monroe Township, N.J.

Frank D. and Marjorie C. Sills Endowed Scholarship

Established by Dr. Frank D. Sills, president of ESU (1968 – 1970) and former dean of Health Sciences and Physical Education

  • Carlee R. Lehmkuhl, freshman, physical education teacher education, Dingmans Ferry, Pa.
  • Shane W. McGrath, senior, physical education teacher education, Ashland, Pa.

Jason Simpson Annual Scholarship

Established in memory of Jason Simpson

  • Ta-Jshenae A. Fields, graduate, communication sciences & disorders, Kennett Square, Pa.

Nancy Whitley Sisson ’68 Nursing Endowed and Annual Scholarships

Established in the name of Nancy Whitley Sisson ’68

  • Abigail C. Derstine, senior, nursing, Hatfield, Pa.

Skytop Resort Endowed Scholarship

Established by Skytop Resort

  • Chelsea T. Nakhid, senior, hotel, restaurant and tourism management, Jamaica, N.Y.

Barry E. ’62 and Norma Slemmer Annual Scholarship

Established by Barry E. ’62 and Norma Slemmer

  • Joseph R. Baran, senior, early childhood education (PreK-4), West Hazleton, Pa.

Smeaton-Lane Endowed Scholarship

Established by Patricia and John Smeaton and Douglas and Sharon Lane

  • Colby Sangrey, senior, mathematics, Millersville, Pa.

C. Warner Smith Endowed Scholarship for Environmental Studies

Established by Deborah Smith Colgan ’75 to honor her father, C. Warner Smith

  • Levi J. Morris, senior, environmental studies, Stewartsville, N.J.

Emma Koehler Smith ’45 Endowed Scholarship

Established by Emma Koehler Smith ’45

  • Denva T. Shaw-Tait, freshman, criminal justice, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Dale Snow Endowed and Annual Awards

Established in memory of Dale Snow, former coordinator of the Institute of Communication Studies

  • Erin A. Tamm, senior, communication, Wind Gap, Pa.

Sheldon J. Snyder ’86 Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Sheldon J. Snyder ’86

  • Kyle P. Guers, senior, computer science, Shenandoah, Pa.

Mary Murphy Sobrinski ’45 Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Mary Murphy Sobrinski ’45 who served on the Alumni Association Board and conducted the Alumni Travel Program for many years

  • Dakota M. Wiles, senior, English, Delaware Water Gap, Pa.

SOAR (Success; Opportunity + Ambition = Reality) Annual Scholarship

Established by Dr. Heather Garrison

  • Daisy Roberti, senior, special education/early childhood education, Easton, Pa.

Social Work Annual Scholarship

Established anonymously

  • Dionna J. Coleman, sophomore, social work, Chester, Pa.

Sodexo Athletic Endowed Scholarship

Established by Sodexo

  • Andrew D. Lopez, senior, physical education teacher education, Scranton, Pa.

Geoffrey Spitko ’90 Men’s Basketball Annual Scholarship

Established by Geoffrey Spitko ’90

  • Michael B. Millsip, sophomore, criminal justice, Philadelphia, Pa.

St. Luke’s Registered Nurse Annual Scholarship

Established by St. Luke’s University Health Network

  • Micaela M. Herczeg, senior, nursing, Allentown, Pa.

Mike Stambaugh ’76 Football Annual Scholarship

Established by Mike Stambaugh ’76

  • Andre Eldridge, sophomore, sport management, Ewing, N.J.

Alex and Helen Tweed Staneski Endowed Scholarship

Established by Richard Staneski

  • Sky I. Jardine, senior, hotel, restaurant and tourism management, Downingtown, Pa.

Kenneth E. and Charlotte M. Starner Endowed Scholarship

Established in honor of Kenneth E. and Charlotte M. Starner

  • Anthony C. Volturo, junior, economics, Staten Island, N.Y.

Shelby Starner Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Shelby Starner

  • Emily L. Ziegenfuss, sophomore, communication sciences & disorders, Walnutport, Pa.

Willard Stem ’76 Memorial Football Annual Scholarship

Established in memory of Willard Stem ’76

  • Justin Johnson, senior, sport management, Cambria Heights, N.Y.
  • Michael P. Zakrzewski, graduate, management & leadership, Oakland, N.J.

Willard Stem ’76 Memorial Men’s Basketball Annual Scholarship

Established in memory of Willard Stem ’76

  • Carlos Pepin, sophomore, undeclared, Jersey City, N.J.

Eugene E. Stish Endowed Scholarship

Established in honor of Eugene E. Stish by Margaret L. Stish

  • Valerie A. Munoz, sophomore, biology, Tobyhanna, Pa.

Stony Acres Annual Scholarship

Established by the Board of Directors of Stony Acres

  • Lucy R. Gussman, junior, recreation services management, Brooklyn, N.Y.
  • Caroline J. LaDuke, junior, biology, Canadensis, Pa.

Stony Acres Endowed Scholarship

Established by the Board of Directors of Stony Acres

  • To be awarded

Roger Straub ’94 Football Annual Scholarship

Established by Roger ’94 and Denise ’93 Straub

  • Andre’ D. Gray, senior, criminal justice, Accokeek, Md

Sterling and Dorothy Strauser Annual Scholarship

Established in the names of Sterling and Dorothy Strauser

  • Paige V. Bergen, senior, integrated art and design, Moscow, Pa.

Edmund A. Strickland Endowed Book Award

Established in honor of Edmund A. Strickland

  • Elizabeth E. Hogate, senior, hotel, restaurant and tourism management, Salem, N.J.

Elsie E. Strube Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Elsie E. Strube

  • Keanan M. Baines, sophomore, criminal justice, Philadelphia, Pa.

Duane Struppler, Jr. Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Duane Struppler, Jr.

  • Andre’ D. Gray, senior, criminal justice, Accokeek, Md

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Leadership Annual Scholarship

Established by ESU Athletics

  • Amy M. Bergquist, senior, athletic training, Point Pleasant Boro, N.J.
  • Jamal J. Cooley, junior, digital media technologies, Philadelphia, Pa.
  • Juliane E. Fitzsimmons, senior, exercise science, East Meadow, N.Y.
  • Briana L. Sassaman, senior, nursing, Robesonia, Pa.

David ’80 and Ann Rapoch Super Annual Scholarship

Established by David ’80 and Ann Rapoch Super

  • Jessica E. Null, freshman, political science, Philadelphia, Pa.

Doc Sutton Endowed and Annual Scholarships

Established by Doc Sutton

  • Anthony Marrone, sophomore, business management, Lafayette Hill, Pa.

SWB Railriders Annual Scholarship

Established by Steve Somers

  • Nathan J. Fiala, junior, business management, Scranton, Pa.
  • Chase J. Nowack, sophomore, exercise science, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
  • Tyler L. Stafursky, junior, business management, Archbald, Pa.

Bob Sweeney ’62 Annual Scholarship

Established by Bob Sweeney ’62

  • Michal Weiss, senior, business management, Prague, Czech Republic