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ONE-YEAR
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Katherine Adelsberger
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Villanova University
Daughter of Eileen Adelsberger,
The Gem Group/Gemline
Donovan Ahern
Corte Madera, California
Chapman University
Son of Daniel Ahern, Proforma
Albrecht and Company
Madeline Bayne
Kansas City, Missouri
University of Central Missouri
Daughter of Timothy Bayne,
Fastsigns of Overland Park
Rachel Blau
Brookville, New York
Brandeis University
Daughter of Julie Levi,
Progressive Promotions, Inc.
Rachel Brown
Franklin, Virginia
James Madison University
Daughter of Vicki Brown,
Heave Ho Promos
Anthony Carson
Midlothian, Virginia
University of South Carolina
Son of Randall Carson,
Ukrop’s Dress Express
Tiana Cole
Christiansburg, Virginia
East Carolina University
Daughter of Merissa Sachs, Logo
Hub by Marketing on Main St.
Madison DeWinter
Parker, Colorado
University of Colorado
Daughter of Mark DeWinter,
Comich, Inc.
Jennifer Diaz
Tracy, California
California State University-East Bay
Daughter of Jose and Karen Diaz, PDQ
Promotions, Printing & Embroidery
Rebecca Elowe
Northbrook, Illinois
Northwestern University
Daughter of Judy Elowe,
Creative Promotional Products
Grant Gerwit
Cumming, Georgia
Ohio State University
Son of Larry Gerwit,
eCompany Store
Gabrielle Giacona
New Fairfield, Connecticut
Boston University
Daughter of Michael Giacona,
Full Circle Promos
“Becoming a nurse is so incredibly
important to me and it amazes me how,
though you did not know the depths of my
intentions, you chose to support me. It’s
more than just nancial support. You have
reinforced my beliefs, acknowledged my
work, restored some con dence and gave
me a chance. I am completely honored and
humbled to have been selected for this
scholarship, and I really hope that I can
make you proud. I could not have made it
this far if it weren’t for the help of every
individual that has touched my life and
you’ve been a great part of this journey.”
— Jennifer Diaz,
One-Year Scholarship 2016
ALUMNI UPDATE
Eric
Weintraub
Eric Weintraub, Advertising Gifts, was an inaugural PPEF Scholarship recipient
PPB
What role did financial assistance,
particularly the PPEF scholarship you
received, play in your ability to attend college?
Weintraub
The PPEF scholarship allowed me
to pay more attention to studies and growth
as a college student and a little less on raising
the funds needed for that endeavor.
PPB
What was your intended/final course
of study, and in what role did you hope to
apply your degree?
Weintraub
I was originally a nutritionist
working in clinical and private settings. This
career is actually closely aligned with sales
and marketing since you are always trying to
persuade clients to make different choices!
Those skills are still used in my career today.
PPB
What was your first job after college,
and what skills did you learn that you
apply to your work today?
Weintraub
I joined the family business
shortly after September 11 and became the
managing partner/president in 2004. It’s been
a great experience changing the company
as the landscape changes, and I am always
drawing on the education and experiences I
had at Cornell with the help of PPEF.
Haleigh Golden
Marysville, Ohio
University of Cincinnati
Daughter of Rishanne Golden,
Good as Gold Promotions
Taylor Golden
Marysville, Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan University
Daughter of Rishanne Golden,
Good as Gold Promotions
Lauren Greger
Pembroke Pines, Florida
University of Florida
Daughter of Holly Greger,
Paradise Custom Apparel
Samantha Harmon
Falls City, Nebraska
Doane College
Daughter of Leland Harmon,
Stripes and Signs
Samuel Henry
Old Saybrook, Connecticut
Gettysburg College
Son of Carolyn Henry, Proforma
Shoreline Graphics
Reid Jahns
Markesan, Wisconsin
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Son of Joel Jahns, SanMar
Tracy Johnston
Akron, New York
Alfred University
Daughter of Rhonda
Johnston, Aakron Rule
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