The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is pleased to announce the 2018 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship recipients. An independent judging panel selected the 24 scholars based on their academic record, school and community involvement, an essay and recommendations from school and work.
The 2018 Ridge Scholars are:
Samantha Capriotti, Exton, PA, Member: Acme
Kylie Goodling, Wrightsville, PA, Member: Rutter’s
Matthew Hartley, New Kensington, PA, Member: Penn Hills Shop ‘n Save
John Hansberry, Vancouver, WA, Member: FMS Solutions
Stephanie Kennedy, Thurmont, MD, Member: Weis Markets
Madyson Rush, Erie, PA, Member: Meadowbrook Dairy
Catherine Torres, Hazelton, PA, Member: Boyer’s Food Markets
Rachel Weaver, Windber, PA, Member: Sheetz
Five companies donated scholarship funds, so that Ridge Scholarships are awarded to their employees or children of employees.
Sponsored by Giant Food Stores
Aiden Doyle, Coopersburg, PA
Mackenzie Owens, Lansdale, PA
Lauren Runkle, Royersford, PA
Vivian Smith, Nazareth, PA
Eric Tran, Norwood, PA
Sponsored by Karns Foods, Ltd.
Nathan Sheriff, Landisburg, PA
Sponsored by the Northwestern Pennsylvania Food Council
Emma Evans, Erie, PA
Andrew Gibson, Fairview, PA
Elana McGraw, Waterford, PA
Sponsored by Sheetz, Inc.
Kiersten Young, Altoona, PA
Audrey Simpson, Duncansville, PA
Sponsored by Wawa, Inc.
Kiersten Barr, Havertown, PA
Courtney Cassar, Mantua, PA
Maria Daly, Malvern, PA
Rosario LaSpina, Gilbertsville, PA
Lauren Reichart, Gainesville, FL
“Congratulations to all the Ridge scholarship winners,” said Alex Baloga, PFMA president & CEO. “We are pleased to award these scholarships to these talented students, who have excelled in academics, extracurricular activities and overall character. We wish them the best as they continue their education in the fall.”
The Ridge Scholarship honors former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge’s father, who was a member of the food industry for 25 years, and his mother Laura, who was a great advocate of education for Tom Ridge, his brother David and sister Vikki. PFMA, the Northwestern Pennsylvania Food Council and the Pittsburgh Association of Manufacturers Representatives hosted dinners through the years to raise money for the fund, which is now an endowment. Since 1996, 511 students have received the Ridge Scholarships, totaling more than $1.1 million, to continue their education.
The 2018 Ridge Scholars are:
Samantha Capriotti, Exton, PA, Member: Acme
Kylie Goodling, Wrightsville, PA, Member: Rutter’s
Matthew Hartley, New Kensington, PA, Member: Penn Hills Shop ‘n Save
John Hansberry, Vancouver, WA, Member: FMS Solutions
Stephanie Kennedy, Thurmont, MD, Member: Weis Markets
Madyson Rush, Erie, PA, Member: Meadowbrook Dairy
Catherine Torres, Hazelton, PA, Member: Boyer’s Food Markets
Rachel Weaver, Windber, PA, Member: Sheetz
Five companies donated scholarship funds, so that Ridge Scholarships are awarded to their employees or children of employees.
Sponsored by Giant Food Stores
Aiden Doyle, Coopersburg, PA
Mackenzie Owens, Lansdale, PA
Lauren Runkle, Royersford, PA
Vivian Smith, Nazareth, PA
Eric Tran, Norwood, PA
Sponsored by Karns Foods, Ltd.
Nathan Sheriff, Landisburg, PA
Sponsored by the Northwestern Pennsylvania Food Council
Emma Evans, Erie, PA
Andrew Gibson, Fairview, PA
Elana McGraw, Waterford, PA
Sponsored by Sheetz, Inc.
Kiersten Young, Altoona, PA
Audrey Simpson, Duncansville, PA
Sponsored by Wawa, Inc.
Kiersten Barr, Havertown, PA
Courtney Cassar, Mantua, PA
Maria Daly, Malvern, PA
Rosario LaSpina, Gilbertsville, PA
Lauren Reichart, Gainesville, FL
“Congratulations to all the Ridge scholarship winners,” said Alex Baloga, PFMA president & CEO. “We are pleased to award these scholarships to these talented students, who have excelled in academics, extracurricular activities and overall character. We wish them the best as they continue their education in the fall.”
The Ridge Scholarship honors former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge’s father, who was a member of the food industry for 25 years, and his mother Laura, who was a great advocate of education for Tom Ridge, his brother David and sister Vikki. PFMA, the Northwestern Pennsylvania Food Council and the Pittsburgh Association of Manufacturers Representatives hosted dinners through the years to raise money for the fund, which is now an endowment. Since 1996, 511 students have received the Ridge Scholarships, totaling more than $1.1 million, to continue their education.
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