The 2018 Herb Stern Longport Scholarship recipients and their families. This year's scholarships will be awarded on June 5.
LONGPORTThe Herb Stern Longport Scholarship Fund is proud to announce the recipients of this year's scholarships. Members of the public are invited to recognize the students and their families 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 at the Longport Board of Commissioners meeting being held at Borough Hall, 2305 Atlantic Ave.
The scholarships are awarded to Longport residents graduating high school or currently attending a form of higher education, who demonstrate scholastic achievement, civic leadership, and a strong work ethic.
Thanks to so many of the special donors who gave to honor board President Herb Stern's late wife Faith, the fund was able to set a new record awarding $15,000 in scholarships to 13 students, bringing the grand total of scholarships over the history of the fund to $79,000.
scholarships ($15,000!), to bring the grand total to $79,000 in scholarships.
This year's recipients are:
" Raquel Grisham, a Drexel University Dean's list student who will be receiving an undergraduate degree in nursing. She will attend Jefferson University Medical School in the fall in preparation for admission into Medical School.
" Sophia Grisham, a graduate Ocean City High School who will attend Rowan
University this fall. Her work at her church nursery and as a mother's helper has inspired her to pursue a degree in elementary education.
" Ethan Kramer, a 2018 graduate of Rowan University who has been accepted at Widener Law School and plans to pursue a career as a lawyer.
" Owen Kramer, who is currently a freshman and a member of the football team at Widener University. He is a criminal justice major and wants to pursue a career in law enforcement.
" Wyatt Kramer, a double-major in finance and operations management
and business analytics who intends to attend graduate school at the University of Maryland College Park.
" Christian Kuhn, senior at Ocean City High School who plans to attend the
University of Delaware honors program, majoring in computer science. He hopes to become a software developer.
" Kallista Kuhn, a senior at Ocean City High School who will attend the University of Delaware and pursue a degree in fashion merchandising and business, with a focus on sustainability in fashion through the use of recyclable and plant-based materials.
" Georgina McGuckin, a junior in Stockton University's early childhood
education program. Her goal is to become a kindergarten teacher.
" Michael O'Leary, 2014 graduate of St. Joseph's University who will return
to the classroom to further his education at Rutgers School of Law.
" Thomas Rafter, a fnance major at Villanova University, with a minor in business analytics. He is aiming for a job on Wall Street.
" Tanner Tomassi, who is currently pursuing a business management and entrepreneurship degree at Rowan University. He has already started his own business PBX Paintball Exchange and hopes to manage and expand his venture after graduation.
" Nalu Tripician, a freshman at Wesleyan College majoring in
computer science with a minor in film. His hope is to either continue on to medical school or work in the computer science or aerospace industries.
" Natalie Viso is currently enrolled at the University of California, Fullerton and plans to graduate in 2020 with a major in communication with an emphasis on TV and film.
The Longport Scholarship Fund is proudly supported by both year-round and seasonal residents. Contributions may be made at any time online
at www.longportscholarshipfund.com or by mailing a check to Longport Scholarship Fund, c/o Treasurer Lynn Baumgardner, 3210 Atlantic Ave., Longport NJ 08403.
