Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 2023 Scholarship Recipients!
Jennifer Leon
TCU Superintendent’s Scholarship
Jennifer Leon is a senior at Washington High School who will continue her academics at theUniversity of Notre Dame. She is a part of Ivy Academy and received her Associate in General Studies in May 2023. Additionally, she is in the WHS Medical Magnet, which has allowed her to obtain certifications in Dementia Care and Basic Life Support.
One of her most influential mentors at WHS has been Jill Stamatovich, her Medical Magnet Health Science teacher, who has encouraged her to pursue her goals and supported her in her personal and academic life. Jennifer has loved volunteering for the Indiana Latino Institute, where she has pushed public health initiatives, highlighted leaders in her community, and helped provide educational resources to students in under-resourced communities.
She is most grateful for the various awards and scholarships she has received to help her further her education and credits her accomplishments to her humble upbringing that taught her to always make the best out of what she had. If Jennifer could share one last sentiment, it would be “Si Se Puede!”
Braylon Shambry
Jack M. Champaigne Scholarship
Braylon Shambry is graduate of Riley High School, and plans to study Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Purdue University in the fall.
During his time at Riley, Braylon played on the Baseball team and the Bowling team. In his senior year, he led the varsity bowling team, taking a leadership role among his younger peers. He has also been a 4 year member of the Riley band, and hopes to be a part of the All-American Marching Band at Purdue.
Braylon is a member of the National Honor Society, and the recipient of the African American National Recognition Award (2022), the Brian Przbylski Sportsmanship Award (2023), and the Rising Star of Indiana Award (2022).
He is grateful for the help and encouragement that he has received over his four years of high school, and hopes that going to college will allow him to connect with companies and other companions to better his education and show the world that black men are capable of going to college and earning a college degree.
Kimberly Ruiz
Connie S. Varga Scholarship
Kimberly Ruiz attended Washington High School. Her extra curricular activities included being the WHS cheer captain for football season, senior class advisor, Latino Student Union club and many other clubs. She is planning to pursue Nursing in Fall 2023 at IUSB. She is most proud of winning the Connie S. Varga Scholarship and the Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship.
One of Kimberly’s favorite memories from high school was going down to the state finals in 2021 and 2022 to cheer on our girls basketball team. “This was one of my favorite memories because I felt the community pour love into each game and show dedication for our team. For each game we had the love of panthers that helped us win the state championship.”
Several mentors have helped her achieve success throughout high school including: Mr. Roberto Leal, Mrs. Jill Stamatovich, Mrs. Sonya Watkins and Mrs. Mary Bowers.
Past Scholarship Recipients
2023
Jennifer Leon
TCU Superintendent’s Scholarship
Braylon Shambry
Jack M. Champaigne Scholarship
Kimberly Ruiz
Connie S. Varga Scholarship
2022
TCU Superintendent’s Scholarship
Matthew Williams II (Riley)
Jack M. Champaigne Scholarship
Grace Regulinski (Riley)
2021
TCU Superintendent’s Scholarship
Brianna Woods (Adams)
Jack M. Champaigne Scholarship
Sophia Pirela (Adams)
2020
TCU Superintendent’s Scholarship
Tania Gonzalez
Jack M. Champaigne Scholarship
Jacqueline Juarez
2019
TCU Superintendent Scholarship
Jose Valle (Washington)
Jack M. Champaigne Scholarship
Megan Jakubowicz (Riley)
2018
TCU Superintendent’s Scholarship
Mia Utayde (John Adams), Grace Golichowski (Clay), Rylen Grundy (Riley), Kristofer Gaines (Rise Up Academy), Mireya Robles (Washington)
Jack M. Champaigne Scholarship
Anna Jurgonski (Clay)
South Bend Press Club Scholarship
Abigail Myers (John Adams)
2017
TCU Superintendent’s Scholarship
Jacob Frame (Riley), Emmarie Ballard (Adams), Shumirai Marondera (Clay), Kiara Wickliffe (Rise Up Academy), Mercedez Moore (Washington)
Jack M. Champaigne Scholarship
Samuel Moran (Riley)
Second Chance Grant
Anand Agtey (Riley)
Kurt & Tessye Simon Student Assistance Grant
Cassia LeBron- Williams (John Adams)
2016
TCU/Superintendent’s Scholarships
Jennifer Firehammer, Adams; Jacob Arndt, Clay; Kayla Jackson, Riley; Mariah Housing, Rise Up Dayonni Phillips, Washington
Jack M. Champaigne Scholarship
Marissa Koehler, Adams
Endowed Scholarships
Anand Agtey, Riley; Cassidy Balciunas, Adams; Lucas Bonek, Buchanan
Lauren Davis Scholarship
Chariauna Foster, Adams
Joseph Fragomeni Sr. Scholarship
Conner Balciunas, Adams
Press Club Scholarship
Madeline Logsdon Riley
Simon Grant
Vikas Agtey, Riley
Second Chance Grants
Andrew Gnott, Taylor Jackson, Brianna Warren
2015
Superintendent’s Scholarships
Nicole Gorman (Adams); Rafiq Al-Zoughbi (Clay); Randy Costello (New Tech); Zachary Boocher (Riley); Myshai (Rise Up); Jayda Watkins (Washington)
Jack Champaigne Scholarship
Danielle Krug (Adams)
Endowed Scholarships
Nikolette Dallich (Edwardsburg); Corey Fletcher (Riley); Molly Schrager (Penn)
Joseph Fragomeni Sr. Scholarship
Caleb Geissler (Adams)
Lauren Davis Scholarship
Caitlyn Truax (Adams)
Press Club Scholarship
Andrea Keszei (Adams)
Simon Assistance Grant
Nicholas Weiler
Second Chance Grants
Vikas Agtey
Elizabeth Arndt
Andrew Gnott
2014
Kelsey Weber (Adams), Hannah Branchick (Clay), Sarah Stroud (Riley), and Amber Kish (Washington)
Rachel Bonek (Buchanan), Taylor Jackson (Washington)
Sarah Bond (Washington)
Brianna Warren (Washington)
Vikas Agtey (Riley)
David Shafer (Marian), Elizabeth Arndt (Clay), Emily Lyon (Washington)
Joseph Schell (Clay), Emma Velazquez (Adams)
2013
2012
2011
1995 - 2010
Samantha Marley (Adams), Charnelle Maefield-Martin, Kristina Patzkowsky, and Anna Sobieski
Jasmine Allen, Hollin Bolden, Stephanie Firehammer, and Jashay Johnson-Martin
Anna L. Otero-Torres (Admas), Joshua A. Lukas (Clay), Gabrielle S. Dutrieux (Riley), Blanca N. Alvarado (Washington)
Allison Shafer (Riley), Matthew Mackowiak (Washington) Stephanie Orlowski (Washington)
Cody DeShone (Riley), Laura Fitzgerald (Adams)
Alyssa Dunn (Riley), Madeline Haller (Adams) Andrew Ewald (Washington), Evan Yungquist (Clay)
Delphine Keza (Clay), Alida J. Marroni (Clay), Adam R. Huff (Washington), Rene Alonso (Riley)
Rachel Marley, Adams; Laura Schalliol, Clay; Thy Ca Nguyen, Riley; Marteve Gray, Washington.
Donald Perkins III, Adams; Rachel Ford, Clay; Danilo Rodriguez, Riley; Lorraine Chan, Washington.
Kimberly Ballin, Clay; Melanie Duncan, Adams; Brandon Patton, Riley; Anthony Glenn, Washington.
Kevin Alby, Adams; Lindsey Carl, Clay; Elyse Chudzynski, Riley; Matthew Ciesielski, Washington; Margaet O’Sullivan, LaSalle.
Alice Dymally, Washington, and Craig Ziolkowski, Washington.
Jennifer Brison, LaSalle, and Amanda Myers, Riley.
Aprell Carr, Washington, and Bryan Ziolkowski, Washington.
Chandra Najdek, LaSalle, and Eric Fey, Riley.
Mary Wisnewski, Riley, and Derek Dabrowiak, Washington.
Kimberly Gruber, Washington, and Martin Owens, Washington.
Traci Borkowski, LaSalle, and Jason Whitmer, Washington.
Genevieve C. Morrill, Clay.