PPB October 2018

PPEF Scholarship Winners | FEATURE Payton Reed Honeoye Falls, New York University of Pittsburgh Daughter of Renee Reed, Bristol ID Technologies “Thank you for the $2,000 scholarship I was awarded for this year and the eligibility to receive $2,000 more per year in the next three years of my undergraduate studies. This will help me and my family immensely! I am the last of four girls, all currently in college—two in graduate school and now two in undergraduate school. My parents have committed to giving each of us a certain amount per year, and we are expected to take loans and work for the remaining funds. I am very grateful for your assistance and confidence in helping me pursue my higher education.” Katelyn Updike Algonquin, Illinois Marquette University Daughter of Julie Updike, BizPins “I want to thank you for your very generous gift of $2,000 for my 2018-19 school year at Marquette University. The additional financial support is greatly appreciated, especially in a household with a single income. My mom works hard every day to support my sister and me, and it brings me great joy that this scholarship is going to make her life easier. Working hard in college toward a successful career will allow me to fulfill my goal of supporting my mom the same way she has always done for me.” Katie Walla Houston, Texas Baylor University Daughter of Sherri Walla, American Solutions for Business “I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you for making the PPEF Four-Year Scholarships possible. I was thrilled to learn of my selection for this honor, and I am deeply appreciative of your support. The financial assistance you have provided will relieve a great deal of stress on my single mother with two kids in college. I am excited to begin my journey this fall at Baylor University, majoring in health science studies with the aspiration of becoming a physical therapist. I thank you for your confidence and willingness to help me achieve my goals.” Olivia Wood Shawnee, Kansas Miami University Daughter of Kristin Wood, Grapevine Designs 2018 ONE-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Katherine Adelsberger Tewksbury, Massachusetts Villanova University Daughter of Eileen Adelsberger, The Gem Group Eric Ahern Emeryville, California University of California– Berkeley Son of Daniel Ahern, Proforma Albrecht/Fog City Marketing Alexandra Balfour St. Louis Park, Minnesota University of St. Thomas Daughter of Vilia Bloom, Bloom Enterprises Austin Berger Boynton Beach, Florida University of Miami Son of Gary Berger, BFL Promotions Ben Berlin Orem, Utah Utah State University Son of John Berlin, Ad Value Emily Carson Lancaster, Ohio Cedarville University Daughter of Brenda Carson, Big Ideas Kasidy Carson Clarkston, Michigan Hillsdale College Daughter of Lona Carson, Mixed Promotions LLC Lily Chang Brooklyn Park, Minnesota University of North Dakota Daughter of Maiyia Yang, Sign- Zone/Showdown Displays Amy Cheng Hoover, Alabama Auburn University Daughter of Manhong Hu, Boost Promotional Branding Aidan Collins Marblehead, Massachusetts Boston College Son of Lisa Collins, Hit Promotional Products Erin Daly Newburgh, Indiana Indiana University– Bloomington Daughter of Cynthia Daly, Kreative Promotions Jennifer Diaz Manteca, California California State University–East Bay Daughter of Jose Diaz, PDQ Promotions, Printing & Embroidery Courtney Diggs Upper Marlboro, Maryland Howard University Daughter of Reginald Diggs, City Wide Promotions Inc. Ashley Drake Huntington Beach, California University of Colorado—Boulder Daughter of Julie Drake, Proforma Surf City Emma Engel Canonsburg, Pennsylvania Duquesne University Daughter of Tod Engel, Engel Embroidery and Advertising Specialties Jimmy Fang Braintree, Massachusetts Boston University Son of Anna Fang, Hub Pen Company Ethan Flaker West Covina, California University of California –Irvine Son of Cynthia Flaker, Sweda Company “I am incredibly pleased, humbled and grateful to receive the PPEF One-Year Scholarship. Being the first member of my family to actually live on a college campus, I have been fairly stressed about several different aspects of life on campus, particularly about having sufficient funds to attend school. With this scholarship, however, much of that stress has been lifted from both myself and my family. I cannot overstate how appreciative I am of this award. I will use it to its fullest potential to achieve more for my family.” | OCTOBER 2018 | 67