Catawba Announces Recipients of Prestigious First Family Scholarships

Fourteen incoming freshmen for Catawba College's fall 2007 semester have competed successfully and been awarded the college's prestigious First Family Scholarships. These students were among more than 74 who vied for the awards at a First Family Scholarship Weekends held in November and February on ...

Fourteen incoming freshmen for Catawba College's fall 2007 semester have competed successfully and been awarded the college's prestigious First Family Scholarships. These students were among more than 74 who vied for the awards at a First Family Scholarship Weekends held in November and February on campus.

First Family Scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships at Catawba. Selected students are invited to campus to compete for scholarship awards which range from $14,500 to full tuition (approximately $20,836). These students participate in series of faculty interviews, writing an essay on why they aspired to be a scholarship recipient, and providing confidential written recommendations from teachers or administrators concerning their abilities, academic achievement, character and motivation.

The average GPA for those competing students was 4.08, while their SAT score average was approximately 1230. 
 
Students receiving full tuition scholarships are Pierce Autry of Lexington Park, Md., son of Larry and Meleesa Autry and a student at Saint Mary's Ryken High School and Timothy Cook of Spartanburg, S.C., son of David and Lisa Cook and a student at Boiling Springs High School. Others receiving First Family Scholarships include Carolyn Foster of Baltimore, Md., daughter of Louis and Patricia Foster and a student at Baltimore City College; Jackson Holder of Charleston, S.C., son of Robert and Kristen Holder and a student at Charleston County School of the Arts; Steffanie Jimenez of Salisbury, daughter of Jose and Elizabeth Jimenez and a student at North Hills Christian School; Kendra Joyner of Rock Spring, Wyo., daughter of Harvey and Karen Joyner and a student at Rock Springs High School; Lara Poplo of Newark, Del., daughter of Vincent and Michele Poplo and a student at Towle Institute; Christopher Ryan of Pittsboro, N.C., son of Michael and Darlene Ryan and a student at Northwood High School; Elizabeth Sloop of Salisbury, daughter of Samuel and Mary Sloop and a student at West Rowan High School; Rebecca "Lucy" Scott of Mt. Pleasant, daughter of Dean and Kelly Scott and a student at Mt. Pleasant High School; Carrie Harris of Asheville, daughter of Pete and Myra Harris and a student at A.C. Reynolds High School; Caitlyn Garrison of Asheville, daughter of john and Teresa Garrison and a student at A.C. Reynolds High School; Zachary Owen of Charlotte, son of Joe and Celia Owen and a student at East Mecklenburg High School; Nathanial Griffin of Moravian Falls, son of Michael and Mary Griffin and a student at Wilkes Central High School; Jeremy Konkol of Riegelwood, son of Brian and Susan Konkol and a student at East Columbus High School; and Joseph Manser of Mooresville, son of Joseph and Pamela Manser and a student at Lake Norman High School.

For more information on Catawba College's First Family Scholarships visit the institution's website at www.catawba.edu.


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Catawba Announces Recipients of Prestigious First Family Scholarships

Twenty incoming freshmen for Catawba College's fall 2008 semester have competed successfully and been awarded the college's prestigious First Family Scholarships. These students were among 73 who vied for the awards at a First Family Scholarship Weekends held in November and February on campus. Firs...

Twenty incoming freshmen for Catawba College's fall 2008 semester have competed successfully and been awarded the college's prestigious First Family Scholarships. These students were among 73 who vied for the awards at a First Family Scholarship Weekends held in November and February on campus.

First Family Scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships at Catawba. Selected students are invited to campus to compete for scholarship awards which range from $16,000 to full tuition (approximately $22,290). These students participate in series of faculty interviews, writing an essay on why they aspired to be a scholarship recipient, and providing confidential written recommendations from teachers or administrators concerning their abilities, academic achievement, character and motivation.

The average GPA for those competing students was 4.102, while their SAT score average was approximately 1240.
 
Students receiving full tuition scholarships are Sarah Matulis of Berlin, Conn., daughter of James and Irene Matulis and a student at Berlin High School; Elizabeth Petrey of Lynchburg, Va., daughter of James and Paula Petrey and a student at New Covenant School; and Claire Robinson of Houston, Texas, daughter of James and Lisa Robinson and a student at Carnegie Vanguard High School.

Others receiving First Family Scholarships include James Abbott of Winston-Salem, son of Thomas and Anna Marie Abbott and a student at Westchester County Day School; Michael Bates of Salisbury, N.C., son of David and Angelica Bates and a student at North Rowan High School; Sarah Devlin of Candler, N.C., daughter of Ernest and Robin Devlin and a student at Enka High School; Megan Fields of Moore, S.C., daughter of Charles and Janet Fields and a student at Oakbrook Preparatory School; Christopher Fink of Hendersonville, N.C., son of Thomas and Jodette Fink and a student at West Henderson High School; Lori Fraley of Cleveland, N.C., daughter of Von and Cindy Fraley and a student at West Rowan High School; Bronwen Gainsford of Clemmons, N.C., daughter of Rodrique and Helen Gainsford and a student at West Forsyth High School; Kyle Hendrick of Eustis, Fla., son of Carl and Bethany Hendrick and a student at Tavares High School; Michael Krueger of Stony Point, N.C., son of Don and Linda Krueger and a student at West Iredell High School; Zachary McRae of Hendersonville, N.C., son of Darryl and Phyllis McRae and a student at West Henderson High School; Melanie Mishue of China Grove, N.C., daughter of Clifton Mishue and Joan Motley and a student at South Rowan High School; Sarah Morse of North Berwick, Maine, daughter of Steven and Melody Morse and a student at Noble High School; Kimberly Renspie of Tampa, Fla., daughter of Kenneth and Julie Renspie and a student at the Academy of the Holy Names; Sarah Robinson of Cartersville, Va., daughter of Bob and Melissa Robinson and a student at Cumberland County High School; Danielle Roman of Charlotte, N.C., daughter of Michael and Joan Roman and a student at David W. Butler High School; Danielle Smith of Charlotte, N.C., daughter of Craig and Nancy Smith and a student at David W. Butler High School; and Wallace "Brett" Underwood of Greensboro, N.C., son of Wallace and Kay Underwood and a student at Southwest Guilford High School.

For more information on Catawba College's First Family Scholarships visit the institution's website at www.catawba.edu.


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Catawba Announces Recipients of Prestigious First Family Scholarships

Twenty incoming freshmen for Catawba College's fall 2008 semester have competed successfully and been awarded the college's prestigious First Family Scholarships. These students were among 73 who vied for the awards at a First Family Scholarship Weekends held in November and February on campus. Firs...

Twenty incoming freshmen for Catawba College's fall 2008 semester have competed successfully and been awarded the college's prestigious First Family Scholarships. These students were among 73 who vied for the awards at a First Family Scholarship Weekends held in November and February on campus.

First Family Scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships at Catawba. Selected students are invited to campus to compete for scholarship awards which range from $16,000 to full tuition (approximately $22,290). These students participate in series of faculty interviews, writing an essay on why they aspired to be a scholarship recipient, and providing confidential written recommendations from teachers or administrators concerning their abilities, academic achievement, character and motivation.

The average GPA for those competing students was 4.102, while their SAT score average was approximately 1240.
 
Students receiving full tuition scholarships are Sarah Matulis of Berlin, Conn., daughter of James and Irene Matulis and a student at Berlin High School; Elizabeth Petrey of Lynchburg, Va., daughter of James and Paula Petrey and a student at New Covenant School; and Claire Robinson of Houston, Texas, daughter of James and Lisa Robinson and a student at Carnegie Vanguard High School.

Others receiving First Family Scholarships include James Abbott of Winston-Salem, son of Thomas and Anna Marie Abbott and a student at Westchester County Day School; Michael Bates of Salisbury, N.C., son of David and Angelica Bates and a student at North Rowan High School; Sarah Devlin of Candler, N.C., daughter of Ernest and Robin Devlin and a student at Enka High School; Megan Fields of Moore, S.C., daughter of Charles and Janet Fields and a student at Oakbrook Preparatory School; Christopher Fink of Hendersonville, N.C., son of Thomas and Jodette Fink and a student at West Henderson High School; Lori Fraley of Cleveland, N.C., daughter of Von and Cindy Fraley and a student at West Rowan High School; Bronwen Gainsford of Clemmons, N.C., daughter of Rodrique and Helen Gainsford and a student at West Forsyth High School; Kyle Hendrick of Eustis, Fla., son of Carl and Bethany Hendrick and a student at Tavares High School; Michael Krueger of Stony Point, N.C., son of Don and Linda Krueger and a student at West Iredell High School; Zachary McRae of Hendersonville, N.C., son of Darryl and Phyllis McRae and a student at West Henderson High School; Melanie Mishue of China Grove, N.C., daughter of Clifton Mishue and Joan Motley and a student at South Rowan High School; Sarah Morse of North Berwick, Maine, daughter of Steven and Melody Morse and a student at Noble High School; Kimberly Renspie of Tampa, Fla., daughter of Kenneth and Julie Renspie and a student at the Academy of the Holy Names; Sarah Robinson of Cartersville, Va., daughter of Bob and Melissa Robinson and a student at Cumberland County High School; Danielle Roman of Charlotte, N.C., daughter of Michael and Joan Roman and a student at David W. Butler High School; Danielle Smith of Charlotte, N.C., daughter of Craig and Nancy Smith and a student at David W. Butler High School; and Wallace "Brett" Underwood of Greensboro, N.C., son of Wallace and Kay Underwood and a student at Southwest Guilford High School.

For more information on Catawba College's First Family Scholarships visit the institution's website at www.catawba.edu.


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Catawba Announces Recipients of Prestigious First Family Scholarships

Fourteen incoming freshmen for Catawba College's fall 2006 semester have competed successfully and been awarded the college's prestigious First Family Scholarships. These students were among more than 65 who vied for the awards at a First Family Scholarship Weekends held in November and February on ...

Fourteen incoming freshmen for Catawba College's fall 2006 semester have competed successfully and been awarded the college's prestigious First Family Scholarships.  These students were among more than 65 who vied for the awards at a First Family Scholarship Weekends held in November and February on campus.

First Family Scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships at Catawba.  Selected students are invited to campus to compete for scholarship awards which range from $11,000 to full tuition (approximately $19,690).  These students participate in series of faculty interviews, writing an essay on why they aspired to be a scholarship recipient, and providing confidential written recommendations from teachers or administrators concerning their abilities, academic achievement, character and motivation.

The average GPA for those competing students was 3.8, while their SAT score average was approximately 1200.

Students receiving full tuition scholarships include Kali McCullough of Columbia, Tenn., daughter of Mr. Robert McCullough and Ms. Bonnie Palmer and a student at Spring Hill High School, and Ryan O'Hare of Wauwatosa, Wis., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward O'Hare and a student at Pius XI High School.  Others receiving First Family Scholarships include Caitlin Becka of Wilmington, daughter of Ms. Elizabeth Becka and a student at New Hanover High School; Adam Carter of Thomasville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carter and a student at Thomasville High School; Rebecca Chinnis of Charlotte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Chinnis and a student at David W. Butler High School; Kerri Courtney of Pearl, Miss., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Courtney and a student at Richland Attendance Center; Kevin Flebbe of Vineland, N.J. son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Flebbe and a student at Vineland High School; Katherine Hill of Fayetteville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hill and a student at Reid Ross Classical School; Joshua Hodgson of High Point, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Hodgson and a student at Southwest Guilford High School; Lindsay Jackson of Flat Rock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jackson and a student at East Henderson High School; Amanda Lederer of Brandywine, Md., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lederer and a student at Grace Brethren Christian School; Matthew Lewis of Newark, Md., son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lewis and a student at Worchester Preparatory School; Meghan Schneider of Berlin, Conn., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schneider and a student at Berlin High School; and Thomas Sharp of Concord, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sharp and a home schooled student at Sharp Academy.

Catawba Announces Recipients of Prestigious First Family Scholarships

Fourteen incoming freshmen for Catawba College's fall 2007 semester have competed successfully and been awarded the college's prestigious First Family Scholarships. These students were among more than 74 who vied for the awards at a First Family Scholarship Weekends held in November and February on ...

Fourteen incoming freshmen for Catawba College's fall 2007 semester have competed successfully and been awarded the college's prestigious First Family Scholarships. These students were among more than 74 who vied for the awards at a First Family Scholarship Weekends held in November and February on campus.

First Family Scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships at Catawba. Selected students are invited to campus to compete for scholarship awards which range from $14,500 to full tuition (approximately $20,836). These students participate in series of faculty interviews, writing an essay on why they aspired to be a scholarship recipient, and providing confidential written recommendations from teachers or administrators concerning their abilities, academic achievement, character and motivation.

The average GPA for those competing students was 4.08, while their SAT score average was approximately 1230. 
 
Students receiving full tuition scholarships are Pierce Autry of Lexington Park, Md., son of Larry and Meleesa Autry and a student at Saint Mary's Ryken High School and Timothy Cook of Spartanburg, S.C., son of David and Lisa Cook and a student at Boiling Springs High School. Others receiving First Family Scholarships include Carolyn Foster of Baltimore, Md., daughter of Louis and Patricia Foster and a student at Baltimore City College; Jackson Holder of Charleston, S.C., son of Robert and Kristen Holder and a student at Charleston County School of the Arts; Steffanie Jimenez of Salisbury, daughter of Jose and Elizabeth Jimenez and a student at North Hills Christian School; Kendra Joyner of Rock Spring, Wyo., daughter of Harvey and Karen Joyner and a student at Rock Springs High School; Lara Poplo of Newark, Del., daughter of Vincent and Michele Poplo and a student at Towle Institute; Christopher Ryan of Pittsboro, N.C., son of Michael and Darlene Ryan and a student at Northwood High School; Elizabeth Sloop of Salisbury, daughter of Samuel and Mary Sloop and a student at West Rowan High School; Rebecca "Lucy" Scott of Mt. Pleasant, daughter of Dean and Kelly Scott and a student at Mt. Pleasant High School; Carrie Harris of Asheville, daughter of Pete and Myra Harris and a student at A.C. Reynolds High School; Caitlyn Garrison of Asheville, daughter of john and Teresa Garrison and a student at A.C. Reynolds High School; Zachary Owen of Charlotte, son of Joe and Celia Owen and a student at East Mecklenburg High School; Nathanial Griffin of Moravian Falls, son of Michael and Mary Griffin and a student at Wilkes Central High School; Jeremy Konkol of Riegelwood, son of Brian and Susan Konkol and a student at East Columbus High School; and Joseph Manser of Mooresville, son of Joseph and Pamela Manser and a student at Lake Norman High School.

For more information on Catawba College's First Family Scholarships visit the institution's website at www.catawba.edu.


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Catawba Announces Recipients of Prestigious First Family Scholarships

Fourteen incoming freshmen for Catawba College's fall 2006 semester have competed successfully and been awarded the college's prestigious First Family Scholarships. These students were among more than 65 who vied for the awards at a First Family Scholarship Weekends held in November and February on ...

Fourteen incoming freshmen for Catawba College's fall 2006 semester have competed successfully and been awarded the college's prestigious First Family Scholarships.  These students were among more than 65 who vied for the awards at a First Family Scholarship Weekends held in November and February on campus.

First Family Scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships at Catawba.  Selected students are invited to campus to compete for scholarship awards which range from $11,000 to full tuition (approximately $19,690).  These students participate in series of faculty interviews, writing an essay on why they aspired to be a scholarship recipient, and providing confidential written recommendations from teachers or administrators concerning their abilities, academic achievement, character and motivation.

The average GPA for those competing students was 3.8, while their SAT score average was approximately 1200.

Students receiving full tuition scholarships include Kali McCullough of Columbia, Tenn., daughter of Mr. Robert McCullough and Ms. Bonnie Palmer and a student at Spring Hill High School, and Ryan O'Hare of Wauwatosa, Wis., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward O'Hare and a student at Pius XI High School.  Others receiving First Family Scholarships include Caitlin Becka of Wilmington, daughter of Ms. Elizabeth Becka and a student at New Hanover High School; Adam Carter of Thomasville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carter and a student at Thomasville High School; Rebecca Chinnis of Charlotte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Chinnis and a student at David W. Butler High School; Kerri Courtney of Pearl, Miss., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Courtney and a student at Richland Attendance Center; Kevin Flebbe of Vineland, N.J. son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Flebbe and a student at Vineland High School; Katherine Hill of Fayetteville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hill and a student at Reid Ross Classical School; Joshua Hodgson of High Point, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Hodgson and a student at Southwest Guilford High School; Lindsay Jackson of Flat Rock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jackson and a student at East Henderson High School; Amanda Lederer of Brandywine, Md., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lederer and a student at Grace Brethren Christian School; Matthew Lewis of Newark, Md., son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lewis and a student at Worchester Preparatory School; Meghan Schneider of Berlin, Conn., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schneider and a student at Berlin High School; and Thomas Sharp of Concord, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sharp and a home schooled student at Sharp Academy.

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