2015–2016 PGSF Scholarship Recipients

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 4, 2015—On behalf of the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) Board of Directors and donors, PGSF would like to extend congratulations and very best wishes to the 2015–2016 PGSF scholarship recipients. Following is a list of the scholarship recipients who will be enrolled this fall 2015 and spring 2016. The recipients are listed by state. Samantha Bressler Jonesboro, AR College of the Ozarks Jessica Fauria Fayettefille, AR Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo Josie Moore Omaha, AR College of the Ozarks Joshua Eberhard Flagstaff, AZ Arizona State University Alison Koehler Oro Valley, AZ Arizona State University Katherine Sutton Phoenix, AZ Arizona State University “I am beyond grateful for the financial support during my time at Arizona State University. You are helping make my education dreams and career goals a reality.” Cameron Briggs Sacramento, CA California College of Arts Curtis Currier Sacramento, CA California State University Chisaki Hagata Pittsburg, CA University of Bridgeport Shannon Kolb Garden Grove, CA Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Nicole Libby Carlsbad, CA Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Amanda Peterson Rocklin, CA Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Julia Pini Scotts Valley, CA Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Danielle Wood Forresthill, CA Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Zachery Smith Gunnison, CO University of Wisconsin-Stout Nicholas Salter Longmont, CO University of Colorado – Denver Paola Guillen Cartago, Costa Rica Fox Valley Technical College Willard Ashmore Bethany Beach, DE Flagler College Dominique Zelaya Wilmington, DE Moore College of Art & Design Willard Ashmore Bethany Beach, DE Flager, College Joshua Galinda Sarasota, FL Ringling College of Art & Design Nicole Hamilton Wellington, FL Cornell University Austin Heredia Lantana, FL Digital Media Arts College Caleb Moseley St. John’s, FL University of North Florida Angelique Buissereth Pembroke Pines, FL Digital Media Arts College Alexis Barber Cataula, GA Georgia Southern University Rachel Boswell Savannah, GA Savannah College of Art & Design Jason Cagle Atlanta, GA Clemson University Timothy Davis McDonough, GA Georgia Southern University Kara Fulks Peachtree, GA Samford University Macie Giordano Fairburn, GA Georgia Southern University Heidi McClain Fayetteville, GA Georgia Southern University Rachel Bair Hudson, IA University of Northern Iowa Olivia Jaschen Cedar Rapids, IA University of Northern Iowa Morgan Sanders Montezuma, IA University of Northern Iowa Kaitlyn Anthony Oglesby, IL Illinois Valley Community College Ariel Blackman Buffalo Grove, IL Arizona State University Joanna Dulian Rolling Meadows, IL Harper College Joshua Emerson Palatine, IL Harper College Brianna Ferguson McHenry, IL University of Wisconsin-Stout Lacy Jenkins Mattoon, IL Eastern Illinois University Elise Jensen Robinson, IL Illinois State University Paula Lazo Bloomington, IL Arizona State University Rachel Maher Oswego, IL North Central College Rebecca Nattress Woodstock, IL University of Wisconsin-Stout Martin Shay Mattoon, IL Eastern Illinois University Danielle Wohead Lemont, IL North Central College Mackeigan Wuest Roxana, IL Illinois State University Paige Baker Scottsburg, IN Ball State University Audrey Dighans Wellsville, KS Pittsburg State University Cheyenne Garrison Newton, KS Pittsburg State University Andrew Gottschalk Lenexa, KS Virginia Commonwealth University Nicholas Simpson Lenexa, KS Pittsburg State Lindsey Swirbul Overland Park, KS Iowa State University Katherine Stucky Nicholasville, KY University of South Carolina Kelli Laderer Lacombe, LA Memphis College of Art Christina Allen Wrentham, MA Northeastern University Tiara Castro Darthmouth, MA University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth Elizabeth Dullea Wilmington, MA University of Massachuetts-Dartmouth Rachel Sarnie Shrewsbury, MA University of Connecticut Alejandro Smal Boston, MA Northeastern University “My educational pursuits would not be possible without generous support from scholarship sponsors like the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation. Thank you for enabling this opportunity.” Coltin Urro Billerica, MA Massachusetts College A & D Alexi Bair Westminister, MD The Art Insititute of York, Pennsylvania Casey Capece Union Bridege, MD Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Krystal Carpintieri Glen Burnie, MD Stevenson University Madison Ebbert Hampstead, MD James Madison University Justin Kihn Baltimore, MD Towson University Cassidy Remmell Ocean City, MD Coastal Carolina University Shelly Ryan Westminster, MD University of Maryland, Baltimore City Melissa Zamora Olney, MD University of Maryland - College Park Jessie Adams Kansas City, MI University of Central Missouri Lauren Bearinger Grand Rapids, MI Ferris State University Kimberly Bigos Farmington Hills, MI Spring Arbor University Adrianna Bird Farmington Hill, MI Western Michigan University Caleb Bol Holland, MI California Baptist University Dalton Bryant Whitmore Lake, MI Ferris State University Harold Burton Jerome, MI Ferris State University Amanda Cockroft Grand Ledge, MI Western Michigan University Katherine Dayton Attica, MI Western Michigan University Melissa DiVietri Big Rapids, MI College for Creative Studies Samantha Hillock Sault St. Marie, MI Ferris State University Dusti Manning Herron, MI Ferris State University Sarah Meldrum Sylvan Lake, MI Western Michigan University Robin Priest Traverse City, MI Ferris State University Rachel Reber Bellevue, MI Ferris State University Alexa Rickard Fenton, MI Clemson University Rebecca Schaefer Brighton, MI Western Michigan University Emily Tinklenberg Redford, MI College for Creative Studies Josiah Bondy Elk River, MN Crown University Paul Hudachek Stillwater, MN Minneapolis College of Art & Design Mitchell Morgan Maplewood, MN Rochester Institute of Technology Katelyn Theis Cold Spring, MN University of Wisconsin-Stout ThaYing (Kevin) Xiong St. Paul, MN Rochester Institute of Technology Emma Gray Lee’s Summit, MO Missouri State University Clay Littrell Glasgow, MO Central Methodist University Lucy Lotspeich Lee's Summit, MO Pittsburg State University Elizabeth Martin Dixon, MO College of the Ozarks Justin Weiser Golden City, MO Pittsburg State University Jordan Surber Lone Jack, MS University of Central Missouri Raine Cappetta Middlesex, NC UNC-Wilmington Hope Carroll Boone, NC Virginia Tech Anna Copsey Clemmons, NC Appalachian State University Darby Jackson High Point, NC Clemson University Sierra Hearn Lincoln, NE University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sarah Hubbard Chichester, NH Champlain College Benjamin Picard Concord, NH Rochester Institute of Technology Alexandra Feick Annandale, NJ Syracuse University Phillis Hai Bridgwater, NJ Rhode Island School of Design Cori Robinson Camden, NJ Montclair State University Greta Van Veldhuisen Crosswicks, NJ Towson University Adha Chaabane Bronx, NY New York City College of Technology “All of my achievements in this field would not have been possible without your help. Your financial generosity has inspired me. I hope one day I will be able to help other students to achieve their goals just as you have helped me.” Max Crawley Valhalla, NY Rhode Island School of Design Olivia Konys Manlius, NY Rochester Institute of Technology Emily Ballentine Springfield, OH Columbus College of Art & Design Toni Berning Fort Laramie, OH Ball State University Morgan Gale Sylvania, OH Bowling Green State University Taylor Griggs Cincinnati, OH University of Cincinnati Dyamond McElroy Toledo, OH Bowling Green University Timothy McMahon Cincinnati, OH University of Cincinnati Rebekah Shaffer Findlay, OH Clemson University Zoe Storch Mason, OH University of Cincinnati Kara Wellman Pickerington, OH Kent State University Tavin Boynton St  Helens, OR Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Aaron Secrist Newberg, OR Portland State University Jeana Beilstein Marianna, PA California University of Pennsylvania Elijah Carrington York, PA Robert Morris University Emma Donofrio-Galley Wyomissing, PA Philadelphia University Jessica Gazda Baden, PA Western Kentucky University Claudia Grossman Lancaster, PA Kutztown University Megan Jones Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania State University-Univ. Park Connor Marshman Pittsburgh, PA California University of PA Nicole McNerney Birdsboro, PA Millersville University John O’Laughlin Meadville, PA College for Creative Studies Danielle Olson Hershey, PA Millersville University Tyler Scott Philadelphia, PA St. John University Kelly Szymanowski Pipersville, PA Philadelphia University “I would like to thank you for the influence this foundation has had on students like myself. Your service has provided hardworking students with networks that will help create a bright future.” Ben Terry Stevens, PA Millersville University Kyle Welker York, PA Millersville University Danikqwa Rambert (Harrison) Providence, RI Johnson & Wales University Lisa Car Fort Mill, SC Clemson University Alyssa Collado Fort Mill, SC Clemson University Saralane Green Spartanburg, SC Clemson University Adair Hall Six Mile, SC Clemson University Haley Hendry Clover, SC Clemson University Sara Parker Luhn Charleston, SC Clemson University Grace Mosely Simpsonville, SC Clemson University Kylee Muir Simpsonville, SC Clemson University Rachael Nuzum Mt. Pleasant, SC Clemson University Zachary Patterson Indian Land, SC Clemson University “Thank you for your generosity, support, and investment in my future. I will work very hard to make the most of your investment.” Tara Phillips Rock Hill, SC Winthrop University Kayla Queen Fort Mill, SC Clemson University “I am very thankful for the opportunity that you have give me to pursue an education that helps me to develop the skills necessary to be  successful in the graphic communication industry.” Lauren Sauder Spartanburg, SC Tri-County Techical College Alyssa Turner Columbia, SC Clemson University Anna Wofford Seneca, SC Clemson University Sarah Garvey Franklin, TN Clemson University “Your support and encouragement over the past four years makes me excited to be a part of this industry. I greatly appreciate it.” Francis Eyth Houston, TX University of Texas – Dallas Megan Ho Round Rock, TX Texas State University Laurence Lasater San Angelo, TX Texas Christian University Leonel Martinez Edinburg, TX University of Texas – Austin Al-Hebshi Ranyah Houston, TX University of Houston Timothy Walker Houston, TX University of Houston Anastasiya Bobrova Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City Community College Alissa Hicks Magna, UT Weber State University McKenna Blevins Coeburn, VA University of Virginia College-Wise Julia Moore Manassas, VA Virginia Commonwealth University Hannah Mulford Roanoke, VA Rochester Institute of Technology Sidney Nickens Virginia Beach, VA Chowan University Sawyer Hardebeck Tacoma, WA Arizona State University Tyler Anlauf Middleton, WI Emily Behnke Beaver Dam, WI Brooke Belling Kaukauna, WI Fox Valley Technical College Rachel Bergmann Sun Prairie, WI Megan Hagedorn Rubicon, WI University of Wisconsin-Stout Anthony Holtz Iola, WI Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Kaitlyn Jordan Brodhead, WI Alexandria Laseman Waunakee, WI Addison Mumm Bloomington, WI Michelle Ponti Waterloo, WI Madison Area Technical College Benjamin Romano Wisconsin Rapids, WI University of Alabama Renee Sporle Mineral Point, WI Josephine Tollaksen Poynette, WI Minneapolis College of Art & Design Timothy Walker Houston, TX University of Houston Kelly Wallschlaeger Jackson, WI University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee Jennifer Yelk Stoughton, WI University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

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The PGSF Board of Directors recently approved $430,000 to be awarded for scholarships in the 2015–2016 academic years. Approximately two hundred college students attending 83 schools are receiving financial assistance through PGSF each year. However, many more deserving scholarship applicants are turned down due to lack of funds. For more information regarding tax-advantaged contributions, establishing a scholarship through PGSF, or scholarship applications, contact Bernie Eckert, PGSF program administrator, at 724-553-4028 or bernie.eckert@pgsf.org.  You can also visit www.pgsf.org.

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