PPB October 2017

ONE-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Scott Arenzon Bayside, Wisconsin University of Wisconsin–Madison Son of Steven Arenzon, Wisconsin Knitwear, Inc. Madeline Bayne Kansas City, Missouri University of Central Missouri Daughter of Timothy Bayne, Fastsigns of Overland Park “I am writing to thank you for your generous scholarship. I am an actuarial science major with minors in both statistics and economics, graduating this upcoming year. Currently, I am interning with State Farm for the summer and plan to begin applying for jobs soon. By receiving this scholarship, I will be able to finish this last part of my college career strong. Thank you for assisting me financially and for giving me the means to be the first in my immediate family to earn a bachelor’s degree.” Jason Bellamy Huntersville, North Carolina Appalachian State University Son of Ray Bellamy, Crown Trophy Ian Berlin Orem, Utah Brigham Young University Son of John Berlin, Ad Value Molly Branz Millstadt, Illinois Purdue University Industry employee, Laux Grafix, Inc. Anthony Carson Columbia, South Carolina University of South Carolina Son of Randall Carson, Ukrop’s Threads Emily Carson Lancaster, Ohio Cedarville University Daughter of Brenda Carson, Big Ideas Jean-Claude Demont Tustin, California University of Florida Son of Sarah Demont, MadeToOrder Jennifer Diaz Tracy, California California State University – East Bay Daughter of Jose Diaz, PDQ Promotions, Printing & Embroidery Maya Emerson Sharon, Massachusetts Wheelock College Daughter of Joseph Emerson, Red Ball Promotions Jimmy Fang Braintree, Massachusetts University of Buffalo Son of Anna Fang, Hub Pen Company Austin Gergen Oldsmar, Florida Palm Beach Atlantic University Son of Philip Gergen, BIC Graphic McKenna Grall Evergreen, Colorado University of Colorado–Boulder Daughter of Brian Grall, Logo My Kaetlin Henderson Fort Collins, Colorado University of Denver Daughter of Cherine Henderson, ProCorp Images Samuel Henry Old Saybrook, Connecticut Gettysburg College Son of Carolyn Henry, Proforma Shoreline Graphics John Holtgrewe Paducah, Kentucky University of Louisville Son of Veronica Holtgrewe, Hultman 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 Elisabeth Ketterer Maineville, Ohio Columbia College Chicago Daughter of Thomas Ketterer, Ketterer Company “Thank you for choosing me to be a recipient of this scholarship, as it has allowed me to take time off frommy two jobs to focus on my academics. I am humbled and thrilled to be given this kind of support. It is not just the monetary contribution entrusted to me, but freedom I have gained through it to adjust my workload to a healthier lifestyle and obtain my goals. I do not know you personally, nor may I ever have the honor to meet you, but I’m grateful for your dedication in giving back to help students like me become successful. I hope to offer that same opportunity in the years to come.” Jennifer Diaz One-Year Scholarship 2017 “I am thankful to be a recipient of one of the scholarships that you make possible. I am a firm believer that I am a product of those who have invested their time, energy and resources in me. So, thank you for investing in me. Every day I will strive to make that investment worthwhile. “This scholarship has taken a huge weight off not only me, but my entire family. With my younger brother also in college, the financial aspect of school has become increasingly demanding and stressful. People like you allow me to focus more on my education and dreams, and less on how I am going to afford them.” Anthony Carson One-Year Scholarship 2017 “I have tried to do my best in all parts of my life and take advantage of the opportunities provided me. I am so grateful to be recognized for my efforts and awarded this meaningful contribution. I will use this scholarship in full appreciation of the generosity of PPEF. “I like to be self-reliant and a large part of that is staying out of debt, which is quite difficult for a student these days, but the generous donors that fund this scholarship have helped me greatly in my goal. This scholarship does more than just provide some money; it also has given me the gift of time. My current job pays $10 an hour and this scholarship has effectively given me an extra 200 hours to devote toward studying and volunteering. The saved time is especially valuable for me because I have dyslexia, so it takes me more time than the average student to complete school assignments. Ian Berlin One-Year Scholarship 2017 PPEF Scholarship Recipients 2017 | FEATURE | OCTOBER 2017 | 67