4th Quarter, 2008 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship Eduardo Adino Eduardo was born and raised in Jackson Heights, Queens, where he lives with his father and grandmother. He attended the Jesuit Regis High School in Manhattan, where he discovered a passion for ancient languages, including Latin, ancient Greek, and biblical Hebrew. In his spare time he plays …
2nd Quarter, 2008 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship Ashley Logan Ashley was raised in southern region of Wyoming. She develped an interest in animals of all sorts at a very young age. She became interested in animal rights when her puppy was diagnosed with a cogenital disease common to puppies born in puppy mills. She is active …
3rd Quarter, 2008 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship David Debacker “I was born in British Columbia and grew up in Manitoba. I have always enjoyed art, games, creative endeavors, nature and lately have acquired a passion for learning. After moving to Vancouver and attending school I hope I can enjoy my life and passions with my girlfriend …
1st Quarter, 2008 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship Thomas Bullock Thomas Bullock was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. From a young age, his favorite interests were the outdoors, animals, reading, and telling stories. Attending Judge Memorial High school, his interests channeled into theatre, health science and community service. He became president of the environmental …
4th Quarter, 2007 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship Amber Marshall I am in my second year of the Child and Youth Worker Program at Sheridan College. My passion is helping people to see that they are valuable. I want others to know that they matter to this world and that they are cared for. I decided to …
3rd Quarter, 2007 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship Phillip Dorjath I am currently a freshman attending Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. I grew up in the town of Batavia, Illinois a far western suburb of Chicago. When I was 5 years old I was diagnosed with kidney cancer and was forced to undergo surgery followed by …
4th Quarter, 2006 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship Stephen Kung “I am currently working as a full-time employee for Varian Medical Systems as a product training specialist. My work entails developing as well as training health care professionals to properly use our software and radiation equipment to treat cancer. I am involved heavily with my work and …
1st Quarter, 2007 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship Erica Debardeleben Since graduating from Spelman College in May of 2004, Erica has been living out her commitment to justice as an inner-city school teacher and educational advocate. A Portion Of Erica’s Winning Essay: Black America is being sedated by the media and pop culture in ways that misrepresent …
3rd Quarter, 2006 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship Kristel Givogue “I moved to Lake St. Louis, MO with my family when I was 12 years old. My parents’ names are Yvan and Denise Givogue, and I have a 16 year old sister, Emilie, who is a sophomore in high school. I am active in my communities both …
2nd Quarter, 2006 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship Keith Jones Keith is looking to continue his education at Penn State’s Graduate School in either Applied Behavior Anyalisis or Training and Development. A Portion of Keith’s Winning Essay: During my life I have found out that we learn from our own mistakes as well as others. Our parents, …
2nd Quarter, 2005 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship Jennifer Johnson Jennifer is looking to get her PhD in Physical Chemistry. A Portion of Jennifer’s Winning Essay: Every chemistry and geology class I took during my undergraduate education only affirmed that science was the best career for me. Not only did I find great satisfaction in the discovery …
4th Quarter, 2005 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship Terrance Smith Terrance will be studying abroad next year in Europe and eventually hopes to start his own business. He grew up in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area. A Portion of Terrance’s Winning Essay: Getting my college degree means many things to me. It will help me to discover unique …
1st Quarter, 2006 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship Samaneh Pourjalali “I am very active at Mt. San in volunteer work and leadership roles while maintaining a very high GPA. As the President of Phi Theta Kappa, last year I initiated the first “Adopt a Scholar” program at our school to match up honors students with financial difficulty, …
