West Deptford High School Administration...2 West Deptford High School Administration Dr. Brian C. Gismondi, Principal Mrs. Kelly A. Clark, Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction

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West Deptford High School Administration Dr. Brian C. Gismondi, Principal

Mrs. Kelly A. Clark, Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Tim Cammarota, Assistant Principal of Discipline & Attendance

Mr. Jason Morrell, Assistant Principal of Athletics & Activities

West Deptford Board of Education Mr. Peter Guzzetti, President

Mr. Anthony Scirrotto, Vice President Mrs. Nancy Barna

Mr. John Craig Mr. Brett Fetty

Mr. Zachary Kaminski Mrs. Jacquelyn Naphys

Dr. Kristin P. O’Neil Dr. Drew Ricchiuti

West Deptford District Administration Mr. Gregory Cappello, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. William Thompson, Assistant Superintendent / Board Secretary Dr. Shawnequa Carvalho, Chief Academic Officer

Mr. Thomas Tucci, Director of Technology & Special Projects Mr. Walter Berglund, Director of Facilities

Dr. Kimberly Seifring, Director of Special Education & Related Services

Front Cover Designed by: Ms. Brianna DeWitt

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Class of 2020 Officers Gavin Shields, President

Bradley Schultes, Vice President Taylor Contarino, Secretary

Kara Yarusso, Treasurer Steven Brittingham, Student Council Liaison

Senior Class Advisors

Ms. Andrea Kappre Ms. Charisse LoPresti

Graduation Committee Members Mrs. Kelly A. Clark, Coordinator

Mr. Carmelo Costa Mrs. Jaclyn Falcone Mrs. Dana Hallahan Mrs. Julia Holloway Ms. Andrea Kappre

Mr. Thomas Kershaw Mr. Raymond Kirschner Ms. Charisse LoPresti Ms. Lauren Newman

Mrs. Erin Pence Mrs. Karen Robinson Mr. Michael Seeley

Ms. Courtney Stetson Mrs. Kathleen Yeager

Mr. William Yerkes

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HONORS & AWARDS (previously announced)

Scholastic Honors Top 10% Awards

Bassey Abit Markayla Anderson Hayley Axelrod Jillian Bergin Sean Denny Alexis Hill Isabella Luciano Kaitlyn McCormick Kyle McCormick Shane McDonald Armando Parra Dante Paterna Gabriel Renninger Bradley Schultes Katelyn Skarupa Madelyn Watts Nicholas Wiggenhorn Kara Yarusso

President’s Award for Educational Excellence Program For Outstanding Academic Achievement

Bassey Abit Jacqueline Accardi Markayla Anderson Hayley Axelrod Audrey Bathurst Madelyn Beecroft Jillian Bergin Barry Black Hannah Bonaventure Allie Bradley Mackenzie Bria Brooklyn Castellano Benjamin Chen Jordan Connelly Taylor Contarino Madison Cortese Sean Denny Liana Egresitz Connor Fair Gavin Gismondi Alexis Hill Sara Hunley Jordyn Lenzi Liam Livewell Isabella Luciano Kaitlyn McCormick Kyle McCormick Shane McDonald Armando Parra Dante Paterna Nathaniel Phillips Caitlin Reeves Gabriel Renninger Matthew Revelas Bradley Schultes Katelyn Skarupa Morgan Walsh Madelyn Watts Vincheska Whitten Nicholas Wiggenhorn Katherine Wilson Kara Yarusso

Music Department Awards

Nathaniel Phillips Bassey Abit John Philip Sousa Award Louis Armstrong Jazz Award (Outstanding Musical Ability) (Outstanding Musical Ability)

Henry Damon

National School Choral Award (Outstanding Musical Ability)

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HONORS & AWARDS (previously announced)

Board of Education Plaques for Scholastic Achievement

Valedictorian Plaque – Alexis Hill

Salutatorian Plaque – Armando Parra

Applied Technology – Barry Black

Art – Ava Schonleber

Business Education – Ian Bright

English – Alexis Hill

French – Jillian Bergin

Instrumental Music – Madelyn Watts

Mathematics – Armando Parra

Physical Education & Health – Bradley Schultes

Science – Nathaniel Phillips

Social Studies – Gabriel Renninger

Spanish – Nicholas Wiggenhorn

Vocal Music – Zaviel Mestres

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WDHS Award for Superior Academic Achievement - Alexis Hill Given by the WDHS Administration $500 To the Valedictorian of the Class of 2020.

WDHS Award for Superior Academic Achievement - Armando Parra Given by the WDHS Administration $500 To the Salutatorian of the Class of 2020.

WDHS Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement - Bradley Schultes Given by the WDHS Administration $250 To a student who is ranked in the Top 5 of the Class of 2020.

WDHS Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement - Shane McDonald Given by the WDHS Administration $250 To a student who is ranked in the Top 5 of the Class of 2020.

WDHS Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement - Bassey Abit Given by the WDHS Administration

$250 To a student who is ranked in the Top 5 of the Class of 2020.

The Arnie Shannon Memorial Scholarship - Taylor Contarino Given by the Shannon Family $1000 To a graduating senior /seniors who meet the following criteria: Must be well-rounded with an outstanding personality Must have great sportsmanship (not a sore loser or winner) Must be involved in community service Must be involved in a sport Must have passing grades (not necessarily strictly As or Bs) The Arnie Shannon Memorial Scholarship - Max Strout Given by the Shannon Family $1000 To a graduating senior /seniors who meet the following criteria: Must be well-rounded with an outstanding personality Must have great sportsmanship (not a sore loser or winner) Must be involved in community service Must be involved in a sport Must have passing grades (not necessarily strictly As or Bs)

Director’s Award Scholarship - Nathaniel Phillips

Given by the WD Band Parents’ Association $1,000 For achievement and service to the West Deptford High School Band or Band Front.

Edward Houghton Scholarship - Bassey Abit Given by the WD Band Parents’ Association $1,000 For achievement and service to the West Deptford High School Band or Band Front.

~LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS~

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Edward Houghton Scholarship - Madelyn Watts Given by the WD Band Parents’ Association $1,000 For achievement and service to the West Deptford High School Band or Band Front.

West Deptford Basketball Award - Liza Laxton Given by the WD Basketball Club

$500 To a female basketball player continuing her education, who participated in the

WDBC, and who exhibits sportsmanship and never-ending desire. West Deptford Basketball Award - Brandon Ratcliffe

Given by the WD Basketball Club $500 To a male basketball player continuing his education, who participated in the WDBC, and who exhibits sportsmanship and never-ending desire.

Nicholas W. Brandemarti Scholarship - Tasir Money Given by the Brandemarti Family $1,000 In memory of Nick Brandemarti, Class of ‘97; given to a deserving male athlete continuing his education, who has a strong work ethic, is kind and considerate of others, and has a positive attitude.

Nicholas W. Brandemarti Scholarship - Kara Yarusso Given by the Brandemarti Family $1,000 In memory of Nick Brandemarti, Class of ‘97; given to a deserving female athlete continuing her education, who has a strong work ethic, is kind and considerate of others, and has a positive attitude.

Gary A. Brockway Sr. Memorial Scholarship - Bradley Schultes Given by the Brockway Family $750 To a deserving student athlete who is in the top 30% of her graduating class and who is furthering her education. The recipient must display character, leadership, determination, and a strong work ethic.

Gary A. Brockway Sr. Memorial Scholarship - Kara Yarusso Given by the Brockway Family $750 To a deserving student athlete who is in the top 30% of his graduating class and who is furthering his education. The recipient must display character, leadership, determination, and a strong work ethic. WDHS Robert H. Brown Scholarship - Tasir Money

Given by the Robert H. Brown Scholarship Fund $500 To a deserving student who plans a career in teaching.

Campbell Comfort System, Inc, Scholarship - Wilbert Sager Given by Campbell Comfort System, Inc. $500 To a male or female student entered into the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) who is joining the military following graduation.


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Community Based Instruction Award - Christopher Chaires Given by Mrs. McCool and Mrs. Leaf $150 to a student in the CBI program who is planning on furthering his/her

education in a secondary job/life skills program. Community Based Instruction Award - Brian Coleman Given by Mrs. McCool and Mrs. Leaf $150 to a student in the CBI program who is planning on furthering his/her

education in a secondary job/life skills program.

Choir Parents’ Scholarship - Kaitlyn McCormick Given by the WD Choir Parents’ Association $500 To a student who has shown dedication to the choral program throughout his/her high school career. Choir Parents’ Scholarship - Madelyn Watts Given by the WD Choir Parents’ Association $500 To a student who has shown dedication to the choral program throughout his/her high school career. West Deptford Committee on the Disabled Award – Gillian Blades Given by the West Deptford Committee on the Disabled $500 To a female student graduating who is pursuing a career in a “helping” field of study, such as: Special Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Sociology, and/or

Psychology. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be involved in community service.

West Deptford Committee on the Disabled Award - Hannah Phifer Given by the West Deptford Committee on the Disabled $500 To a student who has overcome difficulties. Sara R. Crispi Citizenship at Work Award - Kaitlyn McCormick Given by the West Deptford Library Board of Trustees $50 In memory of Sara R. Crispi; to a student who demonstrates community

interest and civic achievement. Students will specifically be considered if they have volunteered at the West Deptford Public Library.

Sara R. Crispi Citizenship at Work Award - Kyle McCormick Given by the West Deptford Library Board of Trustees $50 In memory of Sara R. Crispi; to a student who demonstrates community

interest and civic achievement. Students will specifically be considered if they have volunteered at the West Deptford Public Library.

West Deptford Cross Country Scholarship - Zaviel Mestres Given by the Cross Country Team

$250 A graduating senior who has participated in cross country who is continuing his/her education, exhibits academic ability, citizenship, and strong dedication, exemplifying a cross country runner.


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West Deptford Cross Country Scholarship - Gabriel Renninger Given by the Cross Country Team $250 A graduating senior who has participated in cross country who is continuing his/her

education, exhibits academic ability, citizenship, and strong dedication, exemplifying a cross country runner.

Steve Czekalski Memorial Scholarship – Kaitlyn McCormick Given by the WDHS English Department $500 To a senior who demonstrates kindness towards others as well as passionate insight in their study of literature. Steve Czekalski Memorial Scholarship – Nicholas Wiggenhorn Given by the WDHS English Department $500 To a senior who demonstrates kindness towards others as well as passionate insight in their study of literature. DECA Outstanding Service Award - Taylor Contarino Given by Ms. Newman, DECA Advisor $250 To a member who has successfully served DECA’s mission to become an emerging leader in business with a focus on civic involvement and global awareness, while making a significant impact on West Deptford’s DECA chapter. Lt. Kenny Dechen Scholarship - Brandon Parker

Given by the Dechen Family $1,000 Mr. Dechen was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He played a vital role in the lives of others. His ability to have fun and make others laugh allows us to keep his memory alive. Mr. Dechen also believed that the value of a good education was very important in fulfilling life’s dreams. The recipient must mimic his fun-loving personality, his devotion to his family and friends, but also his passion for education. The recipient must have plans to attend a college of their choice for 4 years/Bachelors Degree and must be entering the field of either Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement or the HealthCare/Medical field.

Diana Demianenko Memorial Excellence in Athletics - Kara Yarusso Given by Diana Demianenko Memorial Fund $1000 To a multi-sport female athlete who has excelled in athletics throughout her 4 yr. WDHS career. This athlete exemplifies the highest qualities of good character, sportsmanship, leadership, loyalty, integrity and school spirit. Deptford Elks Lodge 2708 Award - Samuel Cameron

Given by the Deptford Elks Lodge 2708 $100 Presented to a male student in the marching band.


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Deptford Elks Lodge 2708 Award - Audrey Bathurst Given by the Deptford Elks Lodge 2708 $100 Presented to a female student in the marching band.

Eagle Leadership Award - Taylor Contarino Given by The Cianfarini Family

$1000 The ability to lead, when fully developed, is the ability to motivate others to participate in the accomplishment of big things. Society depends on you and your generation, to make the world better. Without leaders willing to make life better, the world decays and people are hurt. Many will tell you, “You Can’t”, “It’s too difficult”, “Nobody will buy into that”, “That idea is stupid”, etc...But consider this quote from Henry Ford, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t - you are right”. This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose essay best demonstrates how he/she has performed as a leader.

West Deptford Emergency Council Award - Bassey Abit Given by the West Deptford Emergency Council $500 For civic achievement and community interest; specifically involved with fire, ambulance, or police organizations.

WDHS Football Parents’ Association Award - Tasir Money Given by the WDHS Football Parents’ Association Award $500 A college bound football player who has played 4 years of high school football.

Gloucester County Garrison # 52, Army and Navy Union Award - Shane McDonald Given by the Gloucester County Garrison #52, Army and Navy Union $200 For a male student who attained scholastic achievement in American History with a 3.25 GPA or better.

Gloucester County Garrison # 52, Army and Navy Union Award - Jillian Bergin Given by the Gloucester County Garrison #52, Army and Navy Union $200 For a female student who attained scholastic achievement in American History with a 3.25 GPA or better.

Gloucester County Professional Counselors Association Award - Vincheska Whitten Given by the Gloucester County Professional Counselors Association $150 To a student who represents the ideals of: caring, concern, compassion, and dedication.

Gloucester County Professional Counselors Association Award - Dante Paterna Given by the Gloucester County Professional Counselors Association $150 To a student who represents the ideals of: caring, concern, compassion, and dedication.

The Greater Woodbury Garden - Eric Keegan Given by the Greater Woodbury Garden Club $500 To a student who plans to attend a college, university, or trade school, with plans to study agriculture, horticulture, landscape architecture, earth sciences, botany. Students must have a minimum B average and submit an application to the Garden Club to be re viewed.


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WDHS Guidance Department Award - Sarah Deaner Given by the Guidance Department $50 For personal achievement. William Hangsterfer Memorial Award - Amanda Oropesa Given by Hangsterfer’s Laboratories, Inc. $2500 To a senior student with the highest grades in chemistry and pursuing a career in chemistry.

James T. Heenan Memorial Award - Joseph Thorson Given by the Jim Heenan Memorial Fund $500 To a graduating senior who is a member in good standing with one of the township’s four fire departments. Hoffman DiMuzio Community Service Scholarship - Bradley Schultes

Given by Law Offices of Hoffman DiMuzio

$1000 To be awarded to a male student with a “B” or above average who has demonstrated extensive civic involvement and community service throughout his high school years.

Hoffman DiMuzio Community Service Scholarship - Alexis Hill Given by Law Offices of Hoffman DiMuzio

$1000 To be awarded to a female student with a “B” or above average who has demonstrated extensive civic involvement and community service throughout her high school years. Kiwanis Club of Greater Woodbury - Hannah Phifer

Given by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Woodbury $300 In Memory of Lois Thompson Currier; to a deserving student who demonstrates scholar-ship, leadership, and makes contributions to the Key Club as a member of the Key Club.

The Amy Lessman Courage Award - Gillian Blades Given by the Lessman Family $1000 To a senior who demonstrates the qualities of perseverance, integrity, responsibility, respect, laughter and a positive outlook. This award is in memory of Amy Lessman. Marine Rose Award - Brooklyn Castellano Given by the Marine Corps League $300 To a student who has contributed to both the high school and community through service and extra-curricular activities in addition to maintaining an excellent academic record throughout high school.

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William J. Maschke, Jr. Scholarship - Brooke Bailey

Given by the William J. Maschke Scholarship Fund $250 To a student with superior achievement continuing his/her education who displays leadership, citizenship, loyalty, and school spirit, is involved in school and community activities, and has an altruistic concern for others.

William J. Maschke, Jr. Scholarship - Grace Hoelbinger Given by the William J. Maschke Scholarship Fund $250 To a student with superior achievement continuing his/her education who displays leadership, citizenship, loyalty, and school spirit, is involved in school and community activities, and has an altruistic concern for others.

William J. Maschke, Jr. Scholarship - Gavin Gismondi Given by the William J. Maschke Scholarship Fund $250 To a student with superior achievement continuing his/her education who displays leadership, citizenship, loyalty, and school spirit, is involved in school and community activities, and has an altruistic concern for others.

William J. Maschke, Jr. Scholarship - Matthew Revelas Given by the William J. Maschke Scholarship Fund $250 To a student with superior achievement continuing his/her education who displays leadership, citizenship, loyalty, and school spirit, is involved in school and community activities, and has an altruistic concern for others.

Sean Michael McKenna, Jr. Scholarship - Colby Garrison Given by the Sean Michael McKenna, Jr. Baseball Scholarship Fund

$500 In memory of Sean Michael McKenna, Jr. given to a senior baseball player continuing his education who is dedicated, exhibits a strong work ethic, athletic ability, sportsmanship, and support of his fellow teammates.

Charles B. McNally Scholarship - Armando Parra Given by the Charles B. McNally Scholarship Fund $2,000 To a student continuing his/her education at a college/university, whose academic rank is in the top quarter of the class, and who has displayed community service, leadership, and good character.

John T. McQuade Chemistry Award – Gabriel Renninger Given by Johnson Matthey, Inc. $500 To a student who showed scholastic achievement and the highest grades in chemistry and who is planning a career in that field.

Arthur B. Montgomery III Memorial Award - Jennica Everly Given by the Montgomery Family $500 To a deserving student who consistently gives his/her best effort in mathematics.


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NAHS Scholarship – Katelyn Skarupa Given by the National Art Honor Society $300 To a deserving senior who is a member of the NAHS and who submitted a portfolio of work to be considered. This student also had to submit a written statement about how Art has affected his/her life.

NAHS Scholarship – Jenna Petaccio Given by the National Art Honor Society $200 To a deserving senior who is a member of the NAHS and who submitted a portfolio of work to be considered. This student also had to submit a written statement about how Art has affected his/her life.

National Park Boat Club Award - Adam Marraffa Given by the National Park Boat Club $100 To a deserving student who has taken a shop/vocational class. Onion’s Young Musician Award (Instrumental Music) - Madison Cortese

Given by the Ahn Family $500 To a graduating senior who plans a career in the instrumental music field, who plans on majoring in a music-related field, and who has been involved in the WDHS instrumental music program.

Onion’s Young Musician Award (Vocal Music) - Cerise Williams Given by the Ahn Family $500 To a graduating senior who plans a career in the vocal music field, who plans on majoring in a music-related field, and who has been involved in the WDHS vocal music

program.

WD Police Athletic League Citizenship Award - Nicholas Wiggenhorn Given by the West Deptford Police Athletic League (PAL) $500 To a deserving student continuing his/her education who exemplifies good citizenship.

WD Police Athletic League Citizenship Award - Hayley Axelrod Given by the West Deptford Police Athletic League (PAL) $500 To a deserving student continuing his/her education who exemplifies good citizenship.

WD Police Athletic League Citizenship Award - Dante Paterna Given by the West Deptford Police Athletic League (PAL) $500 To a deserving student continuing his/her education who exemplifies good citizenship.

WD Police Athletic League Citizenship Award - Brooklyn Castellano Given by the West Deptford Police Athletic League (PAL) $500 To a deserving student continuing his/her education who exemplifies good citizenship.


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Robert H. Jordan VFW Post 7125 Award - Kaitlyn McCormick

Given by Commander of VFW $250 To a student who demonstrates patriotism, civic responsibility, and good character. Police Benevolent Association, Local 122 Award - Thomas Davis

Given by the Police Benevolent Association, Local 122 $200 To a deserving student interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement who has displayed scholarship and citizenship.

Police Benevolent Association, Local 122 Award - Stephen Damiani Given by the Police Benevolent Association, Local 122 $200 To a deserving student interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement who has displayed scholarship and citizenship. Annual WDHS Parents’ Organization Award - Jillian Bergin

Given by the WDHS PTO $500 To a deserving student continuing his/her education; who has displayed good citizenship and has demonstrated service in and around the school. The student’s parent or guardian must be a paid member of the PTO no later than April 15, 2020 to be eligible for the scholarships.

Annual WDHS Parents’ Organization Award - Madelyn Watts Given by the WDHS PTO $500 To a deserving student continuing his/her education; who has displayed good citizenship and has demonstrated service in and around the school. The student’s parent or guardian must be a paid member of the PTO no later than April 15, 2020 to be eligible for the scholarships.

The American Red Cross Scholarship Award – Bradley Schultes Given by the American Red Cross $250 To a senior continuing his/her education in an accredited 2yr/4yr or professional trade school. The student must have been an active participant in the school’s blood drive, and should exhibit a leadership role in the coordination and recruitment of blood drives. Monica K. Scarpa Memorial Scholarship Committee Award - Noemi Alston

Given by the Monica K. Scarpa Memorial Scholarship Committee $500 In memory of Monica K. Scarpa to a student who demonstrates at least two of the fol-lowing criteria: love of learning, works toward excellence, has overcome personal obstacles and respects the beliefs, goals, and rights of others.

Monica K. Scarpa Memorial Scholarship Committee Award - Gavin Paul-Walsh

Given by the Monica K. Scarpa Memorial Scholarship Committee $500 In memory of Monica K. Scarpa to a student who demonstrates at least two of the fol-lowing criteria: love of learning, works toward excellence, has overcome personal obstacles and respects the beliefs, goals, and rights of others.


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WDHS Science Department Award - Nathaniel Phillips

Given by the Science Department $100 To a student with a positive attitude, academic achievement, and a high degree of enthusiasm toward science.

WDHS Student Council Award - Bradley Schultes Given by Student Council $500 For service to the WDHS Student Council. WDHS Girls’ Track and Field Parents’ Association Award - Jacqueline Accardi Given by the WDHS Track and Field Parents’ Association $1000 To an outstanding track and field athlete. WDHS Girls’ Track and Field Parents’ Association Award - Mackenzie Bria Given by the WDHS Track and Field Parents’ Association $1000 To an outstanding track and field athlete. WDHS Girls’ Track and Field Parents’ Association Award - Gillian Blades Given by the WDHS Track and Field Parents’ Association $1000 To an outstanding track and field athlete. WDHS Girls’ Track and Field Parents’ Association Award - Markayla Anderson Given by the WDHS Track and Field Parents’ Association $750 To an outstanding track and field athlete. WDHS Girls’ Track and Field Parents’ Association Award - Taylor Contarino Given by the WDHS Track and Field Parents’ Association $750 To an outstanding track and field athlete.

WDHS Girls’ Track and Field Parents’ Association Award - Grace Hoelbinger Given by the WDHS Track and Field Parents’ Association $500 To an outstanding track and field athlete.

WDHS Girls’ Track and Field Parents’ Association Award - Mackenzie Jupin

Given by the WDHS Track and Field Parents’ Association $500 To an outstanding track and field athlete.

WDHS Girls’ Track and Field Parents’ Association Award - Katherine Wilson

Given by the WDHS Track and Field Parents’ Association $500 To an outstanding track and field athlete.

Evelyn Trautman Community Service Award - Alexis Hill

Given by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Colonial Manor Fire Association $100 To a graduating senior girl who has shown exceptional service in her community, church, and/or a service organization .


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~ LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS~

The Troy DePrince Memorial Award - Eric Keegan Given by the Public Works Region 6 $500 To a senior planning a career in a public works-related field such as: Sanitation/ Recycling, water/sewer operations, environmental science, landscape operation & management, waste and/or land water management, construction or building technology, or public administration.

Woman’s Club of West Deptford Scholarship - Jillian Bergin Given by the Woman’s Club of West Deptford $1,000 To a student continuing his/her education, who demonstrates leadership, character, and service to community and school.

Woman’s Club of West Deptford Scholarship - Mackenzie Jupin Given by the Woman’s Club of West Deptford $1,000 To a student continuing his/her education, who demonstrates leadership, character, and service to community and school.

Woman’s Club of West Deptford Scholarship - Shane McDonald Given by the Woman’s Club of West Deptford $1,000 To a student continuing his/her education, who demonstrates leadership, character, and service to community and school.

Woman’s Club of West Deptford Scholarship - Kara Yarusso Given by the Woman’s Club of West Deptford $1,000 To a student continuing his/her education, who demonstrates leadership, character, and service to community and school.

The West Deptford Junior Wrestling Award Mark Byrne Scholarship - Jason McConville Given by West Deptford Youth Wrestling Program $500 To a WDHS Wrestler who has demonstrated a commitment to integrity and who has given back service to the WD Jr. wrestling program. The West Deptford Junior Wrestling Award Derrick Holmes Scholarship - Gavin Shields Given by West Deptford Youth Wrestling Program $500 To a WDHS Wrestler who has demonstrated a commitment to integrity and who has given back service to the WD Jr. wrestling program.

The West Deptford Youth Lacrosse Club Lauren Berg Scholarship - Kara Yarusso Given by the WD Youth Lacrosse Organization $500 To a senior athlete who plans to attend an accredited four-year college or university as a full-time student in the fall. This scholarship is awarded to a female athlete for her participation in high school lacrosse, and for her support of the West Deptford Youth Lacrosse Club and her community.

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The West Deptford Youth Lacrosse Club Hugh Garrison Scholarship – Connor Fair Given by the WD Youth Lacrosse Organization $500 To a senior athlete who plans to attend an accredited four-year college or university as a full-time student in the fall. This scholarship is awarded to a male athlete for his participation in high school lacrosse, and for his support of the West Deptford Youth Lacrosse Club and his community. The West Deptford Athletic Association Football Award - Gavin Gismondi Given by the WD Athletic Association $1,000 To a graduating senior who plans to attend an accredited 4 year college or university as a full time student in the fall. This scholarship is intended to award athletes for their participation in HS Football, their support of the West Deptford Youth Football program as well as support of their community. West Deptford Education Association Scholarship - Kayla Mazzocca

Given by the WDEA $1,000 To a student planning to major in education and who has a 4.0 GPA or higher.

West Deptford Junior Woman’s Club Scholarship - Alexis Hill Given by the WD Junior Woman’s Club $500 To a deserving student continuing his/her education who has high academic achievement, school, and community co-curricular activities.

West Deptford Junior Woman’s Club Scholarship - Kara Yarusso Given by the WD Junior Woman’s Club

$500 To a deserving student continuing his/her education who has high academic achievement, school, and community co-curricular activities.

Chris Weber Memorial Scholarship in Soccer - Madelyn Watts Given by the West Deptford Soccer Club $500 For scholarship and interest in promoting soccer in West Deptford; must have played soccer for the high school and/or WD Soccer Club; must be attending college or post-secondary school.

Chris Weber Memorial Scholarship in Soccer - Bradley Schultes Given by the West Deptford Soccer Club $500 For scholarship and interest in promoting soccer in West Deptford; must have played soccer for the high school and/or WD Soccer Club; must be attending college or post-secondary school.

Thomas J. Weiner Scholarship - Bradley Schultes Given by the Thomas J. Weiner Scholarship Fund $1,000 To a student who has a strong work ethic, always puts forth his/her best effort and displays good character.

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Edward J. Weinhofer Memorial Scholarship - Brandon Ratcliffe Given by Weinhofer Family $500 In memory of Edward J. Weinhofer, to a deserving student who plans a career in education or world languages; would also consider a student who has played football at WDHS. The World Language Honor Society and Club Award - Maria Perez Given by WLHS $100 To a deserving senior who has shown dedication to the World Language program throughout his/her high school career, who has displayed excellence in his/her language course of study, and also plans to continue the study of a language in college. Perfect Attendance Award - Brian Coleman Given by the High School Administration $50 To a senior who has had perfect attendance all four years of high school. Perfect Attendance Award - Madison Cortese Given by the High School Administration $50 To a senior who has had perfect attendance all four years of high school. Perfect Attendance Award - Jackson Downing Given by the High School Administration $50 To a senior who has had perfect attendance all four years of high school. Perfect Attendance Award - Michalina Grant Given by the High School Administration $50 To a senior who has had perfect attendance all four years of high school. Perfect Attendance Award - Dante Paterna Given by the High School Administration $50 To a senior who has had perfect attendance all four years of high school. The West Deptford High School Girls Soccer Dedication Scholarship - Mackenzie Bria Given by the WDHS Girls Soccer $100 To a senior member in good standing with the Girls Soccer Team who has completed 4 seasons on the team as a player or a manager. The West Deptford High School Girls Soccer Dedication Scholarship - Brooklyn Castellano Given by the WDHS Girls Soccer $100 To a senior member in good standing with the Girls Soccer Team who has completed 4 seasons on the team as a player or a manager. The West Deptford High School Girls Soccer Dedication Scholarship - Jessica Gindle Given by the WDHS Girls Soccer $100 To a senior member in good standing with the Girls Soccer Team who has completed 4 seasons on the team as a player or a manager.


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The West Deptford High School Girls Soccer Dedication Scholarship - Mackenzie Jupin Given by the WDHS Girls Soccer $100 To a senior member in good standing with the Girls Soccer Team who has completed 4 seasons on the team as a player or a manager. The West Deptford High School Girls Soccer Dedication Scholarship - Kayla Mazzocca Given by the WDHS Girls Soccer $100 To a senior member in good standing with the Girls Soccer Team who has completed 4 seasons on the team as a player or a manager. The West Deptford High School Girls Soccer Dedication Scholarship - Nastasia Satchell Given by the WDHS Girls Soccer $100 To a senior member in good standing with the Girls Soccer Team who has completed 4 seasons on the team as a player or a manager. The West Deptford High School Girls Soccer Dedication Scholarship - Erin Walters Given by the WDHS Girls Soccer $100 To a senior member in good standing with the Girls Soccer Team who has completed 4 seasons on the team as a player or a manager. The West Deptford High School Girls Soccer Dedication Scholarship - Madelyn Watts Given by the WDHS Girls Soccer $100 To a senior member in good standing with the Girls Soccer Team who has completed 4 seasons on the team as a player or a manager. Robert A. Staib Memorial Award - Shane McDonald

Given by WDHS Administration on behalf of the Staib Family $500 In memory of Robert A. Staib to a student who displays scholarship, thoughtfulness, kindness and helpfulness to others.

Robert A. Staib Memorial Award - Alexis Hill Given by WDHS Administration on behalf of the Staib Family $500 In memory of Robert A. Staib to a student who displays scholarship, thoughtfulness, kindness and helpfulness to others.

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Robert A. Staib Memorial Award - To be announced during Commencement Ceremony Given by WDHS Committee on behalf of the Staib Family $10,000 In memory of Robert A. Staib to a student who displays scholarship, thoughtfulness, kindness and helpfulness to others. To a female student in the top 1/3 of her class, a member of NHS and an interscholastic athlete.

Robert A. Staib Memorial Award - To be announced during Commencement Ceremony Given by WDHS Committee on behalf of the Staib Family $10,000 In memory of Robert A. Staib to a student who displays scholarship, thoughtfulness, kindness and helpfulness to others. To a male student in the top 1/3 of his class, a member of NHS and an interscholastic athlete. The Golden Eagle Award - To be announced during Commencement Ceremony Given by WDHS Administration * This award is voted on by the entire WDHS Faculty & Staff. $500 Is awarded to the best all-around student in the class of 2018 who exemplifies the following qualities/characteristics: Outstanding Academic Performance, Active Participation in Co-Curricular Activities, Citizenship, Loyalty to the School, Respect for peers and staff.


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~OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS~

Bassey Benedict Abit $ 5,000 Rowan University Merit Scholarship (Renewable) $ 7,000 Rutgers University Camden Distinguished Achievement Scholarship (Renewable) $15,900 Drexel University A. J. Drexel Scholarship (Renewable) $28,000 Saint Joseph’s University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Jacqueline Ann Accardi $10,000 Rowan University Merit Scholarship (Renewable) $25,000 Hofstra University Dean’s Scholarship (Renewable) Markayala Rene Anderson *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Hayley Elizabeth Axelrod $ 1,000 Widener University Pride Scholarship (Renewable) $ 1,000 Alvernia University Franciscan Award (Renewable) $ 2,500 West Chester University Academic Excellence Scholarship (Renewable) $ 5,000 Montclair State University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) $ 7,000 Rutgers University Camden Distinguished Achievement Scholarship (Renewable) $14,500 Immaculata University Centennial Scholarship (Renewable) $15,300 Drexel University A.J. Drexel Scholarship (Renewable) $22,000 Alvernia University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) $29,000 Widener University Presidential Scholarship ((Renewable) *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Michael Omar Barnes $ 5,000 Rowan University Merit Scholarship (Renewable) Audrey Anna Bathurst

$ 1,000 Culver DeMoby Scholarship (Renewable) $10,000 Rowan University Merit Scholarship (Renewable)

*NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Jillian Lee Bergin

$ 1,000 Widener University Pride Scholarship (Renewable) $ 2,000 Wilkes University Out of State Award (Renewable) $ 2,944 Millersville University Charlotte A & Charles J. Lafferty History Scholarship (Renewable) $10,000 York College Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) $16,000 Wilkes University Provost Scholarship (Renewable) $28,000 Rider University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) $29,500 Widener University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable)

*NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Rheanna Lea Bittle

$ 2,000 Stockton University Academic Scholarship (Renewable) $21,000 Alvernia University Trustee’s Scholarship (Renewable) $26,000 Rider University Provost Scholarship (Renewable)

Gillian Marie Blades

$ 2,500 Misericordia University McAuley Award (Renewable) $12,000 Misericordia University Merit Scholarship (Renewable)

$12,000 Elizabethtown College Founders Scholarship (Renewable) Hannah Paige Bonaventure

$25,000 Delaware Valley University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) $25,000 Thomas Jefferson University Founder’s Scholarship (Renewable) Allie Morgan Bradley $ 7,000 The College of New Jersey Academic Scholarship (Renewable)

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Mackenzie R Bria $ 2,000 Youngstown State University Honors Housing Scholarship (Renewable) $ 2,000 Youngstown State University Red and White Scholarship (Renewable) $ 4,000 Youngstown State University Provost Scholarship (Renewable)

$ 5,000 Montclair State University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) $ 6,000 SUNY Cortland Future New Yorker Award (Renewable) $ 7,500 SUNY Plattsburgh Welcome to New York Award (Renewable) $11,000 University of Rhode Island Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) $11,500 Rochester Institute of Technology Founders Scholarship (Renewable) $13,000 Nazareth College Trustee Scholarship (Renewable) $18,000 King’s College St. Andre Bessette Scholarship (Renewable) $20,000 Ithaca College Scholarship (Renewable) $22,000 Quinnipiac University Dean’s Scholarship (Renewable) $24,000 Springfield College Trustee Scholarship (Renewable) Jordan N Connelly $25,000 Rider University Dean's Scholarship (Renewable) Taylor Marie Contarino *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Madison Marie Cortese $ 5,000 Montclair State University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable)

$12,000 Elizabethtown College Founders Scholarship (Renewable) Jayden Michael Demiani-Pinto $ 1,000 The University of Arizona Dean’s Exemplary Award Sean Robert Denny $10,000 Rowan University Merit Scholarship (Renewable) *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Halle Elisbeth Dreger $10,000 Rowan University Merit Scholarship (Renewable) Liana Remi Egresitz *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Connor Michael Fair $ 2,500 Drew University Actions Scholarship (Renewable) $ 2,500 Drew University Baldwin Honors Scholarship (Renewable) $ 5,000 Montclair State University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) $10,000 Drew University Francis Asbury Scholarship (Renewable) Gavin Luca Gismondi $ 2,500 Drew University Baldwin Honors Scholarship (Renewable) $16,000 Elizabethtown Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) $21,000 The University of Scranton Loyola Scholarship (Renewable) $25,000 Drew University Francis Asbury Scholarship (Renewable) Alexis Nicole Hill $ 1,000 Hoffman-DiMuzio Gift of the Heart Scholarship $ 1,000 DeSales University Heritage Scholarship (Renewable) $ 1,000 King’s College Excellence Award (Renewable) $ 1,500 DeSales University Bulldog Bash Scholarship (Renewable) $ 3,000 DeSales University Leader Scholarship (Renewable) $ 4,000 The College of New Jersey Academic Scholarship (Renewable) $18,000 DeSales Trustee Scholarship (Renewable) $19,000 King’s College Father Payton Scholarship (Renewable) $20,700 Drexel University Dean’s Scholarship $23,000 Marywood University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) $24,000 The University of Scranton Dean’s Scholarship (Renewable) $27,000 Seton Hall University Public Tuition Rate Merit Scholarship (Renewable) $28,000 Saint Joseph’s University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) )

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Sara Marie Hunley *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Joseph Mario Iraldi $ 3,000 Rosemont College Merit Award (Renewable) $ 3,000 Bloomsburg University Good Neighbor Achievement Scholarship (Renewable) $15,000 Dominican College Merit Scholarship (Renewable) $18,000 Chestnut Hill College Merit Scholarship (Renewable) $18,000 Randolph-Macon College Dean’s Award (Renewable) $19,000 Seton Hall University Mary Schmidt Scholarship (Renewable) Mackenzie Anna Jupin $ 6,000 Penn State Discover Award (Renewable) Lisa Jane Laxton $14,000 Immaculata University Academic Scholarship (Renewable) Liam David Livewell $ 6,000 Rutgers University Outstanding Achievement Scholarship (Renewable) Wilbert Marquis Lopez $ 1,000 Rutgers University Academic Achievement Arts and Sciences (Renewable) $ 1,500 Rutgers University School of Business Academic Achievement Scholarship (Renewable) Isabella Luciano *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Oliva Mackenzie Lynch $ 1,000 Teamsters Local 676 Scholarship Fund Robert James Mason $ 2,000 Barton College Athletic Grant-Basketball (Renewable) $12,000 Barton College Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) Kaitlyn Riley McCormick $ 9,000 Stockton University Provost Scholarship (Renewable) $10,000 Rowan University Merit Scholarship (Renewable) $45,000 Rider University Trustee Full Tuition Scholarship (Renewable) *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Kyle Daniel McCormick $20,400 Drexel University Founder’s Scholarship (Renewable) *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Shane M McDonald $ 7,000 Rutgers University Distinguished Achievement Scholarship (Renewable) *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Mackenzie Noelle McKinney $ 1,000 Police Benevolent Association Local 122

$ 1,000 Alvernia University College Towne Scholarship (Renewable) $21,000 Alvernia University Trustee Scholarship (Renewable)

Jordan Stephen Moore $ 2,000 Rowan University Merit Scholarship (Renewable) Armando Josue Parra *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable)

Dante Joseph Paterna *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable)


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Gavin Zachery Paul-Welsh $ 1,000 Widener University Pride Scholarship (Renewable) $28,000 Widener University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) Damiyha A Paulk

$ 1,000 Kean University Climb Higher Scholarship (Renewable) $18,000 Neumann University Trustee Scholarship (Renewable) Nathaniel Benjamin Phillips *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Caitlyn Ruth Reeves $ 1,000 Widener University Pride Scholarship (Renewable) $ 6,000 Rutgers University Camden Outstanding Achievement Scholarship (Renewable)

$13,000 The University of Tampa Merit Scholarship (Renewable) $17,000 Nova Southeastern University Dean's Scholarship (Renewable) $18,000 Thomas Jefferson University Faculty Scholarship (Renewable) $29,500 Widener University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable)

Gabriel K Renninger $ 1,000 Wentworth Institute of Technology Early Action Scholarship (Renewable) $ 2,000 Stockton University Academic Scholarship (Renewable) $ 2,000 Stevenson University Excellence Award (Renewable) $ 3,000 Virginia Tech College of Engineering Scholarship (Renewable) $ 4,300 Stevenson University Competitive Award (Renewable) $17,000 Wentworth Institute of Technology Merit Scholarship (Renewable) $19,800 Stevenson University Scholarship (Renewable) $25,000 University of San Francisco Scholar Award (Renewable) $25,000 University of Hartford Founder’s Scholarship (Renewable) $30,000 Washington College Washington Scholarship (Renewable) $38,000 Susquehanna University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Bradley Robert Schultes $ 1,000 Hoffman-DiMuzio Gift of the Heart Scholarship $21,173 Florida Institute of Technology Panthers Scholarship (Renewable) $23,500 Stevens University Edwin A. Stevens Scholarship (Renewable) *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Gavin Michael Shields $ 2,000 Stevenson University Excellence Award (Renewable) $ 2,000 Stevenson University Competitive Grant 2020 $ 2,800 Stevenson University Competitive Award 2020 $17,800 Stevenson University Merit Scholarship (Renewable)

Katelyn Elizabeth Skarupa *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Max Stanley Strout $ 3,000 Rutgers University Camden Honorable Achievement Scholarship (Renewable) Ricky Albert Templeton

$13,500 Immaculata University Academic Scholarship (Renewable) Joseph Andrew Thorson $22,000 Delaware Valley University Faculty Scholarship (Renewable)

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Jayanah Dominique Troche $ 1,000 Widener Pride Scholarship (Renewable) $ 2,000 Stockton University Academic Scholarship (Renewable)

$ 9,000 Bloomfield College Presidential Scholarship (Renewable) $24,000 Fairleigh Dickinson University Colonel Fairleigh S. Dickinson Scholarship (Renewable)

$24,000 Widener University Merit Scholarship (Renewable) Morgan Taylor Walsh

$ 500 Misericordia University Alumni Referral Award $ 2,000 Misericordia University McAuley Award (Renewable) $17,000 Misericordia University Alumni Referral (Renewable) Madelyn Lee Watts *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Nicholas Allan Wiggenhorn $28,000 Saint Joseph’s University Presidential Scholarship (Renewable)

$29,000 Mount St. Mary’s University Trustee Scholarship (Renewable) *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Katherine Rose Wilson *NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable) Kara Corinne Yarusso $ 2,000 Stevenson University Excellence Award (Renewable) $20,800 Stevenson University Academic Scholarship (Renewable)

*NJ STARS Scholarship (Renewable)

* NJSTARS covers the cost of tuition for up to 5 semesters of education at a county college for students who rank in the top 15% of their class at the end of their junior or senior years.


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