Eighty six Avon graduates are continuing their education this Fall thanks to scholarships from Avon Dollars for Scholars. Avon Dollars for Scholars, a local volunteer-based, non-profit organization hosted an Awards Night on May 21, 2018 and presented a total of nearly $90,000 in scholarships. Since our establishment in 1978, Avon Dollars for Scholars has awarded a total of almost 1.5 million dollars to 1783 students. At the awards event many of the Avon Dollars for Scholars funds were presented to the recipients by the donors themselves, through scholarships that have been established in honor or memory of specific individuals. Members of Avon Dollars for Scholars work year-round with local residents, businesses and foundations to raise money so scholarships can be provided to qualified students. To be eligible to apply for funds from Avon Dollars for Scholars, students must either attend Avon High School, or be residents of Avon, regardless of which high school they attend; public, private, magnet; parochial; technical or home-school. Scholarship funds are awarded based upon exceptional community service, citizenship and merit, or financial need.
The 2018 Avon Dollars for Scholars Scholarships and recipients:
For a full description of the listed scholarships, please check our website section for named scholarships or memorial scholarships.
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New for 2018:
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The Atwood-Phillips Scholarship - Noah Hay
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The Academic Excellence and STEM Scholarship - Kelly Zheng
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Tim McCarthy, CPA Military Scholarship in Memory of B. Dante "Vince" D'Addeo - William Starsiak
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Kathy Zirolli Honorary Scholarship given by Houston Putnam Lowry - Julia Rosow
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Kenneth Birk Honorary Scholarship given by Houston Putnam Lowry - Abigail Olsen
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Peggy Roell Honorary Scholarship given by Houston Putnam Lowry - Jason Zheng
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JeanAnn Paddyfote, Ph.D. Honorary Scholarship given by Houston Putnam Lowry - Kavya Jain
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Existing Scholarships:
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Community Service
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A.D.F.S. Board of Directors Scholarship - Christina D'Errico, Ava Duxin, Benjamin Lampert, Kaitlyn McIsaac, Samantha Moran, Mackenzie Nolan, Amparo Saubidet, Sai Viswanathan, Audrey Worth
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Amy E. Toyen Memorial Scholarship - Taylor Fischer
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Avon Lions Charities Raymond Zacchera Memorial Scholarship - Meghan Fuge
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Avon Lions Charities Scholarship - Megan Boswell
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| Betty Karampelas Memorial Scholarship - Samantha Cotto |
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Colleen Martin Memorial Scholarship - Jacenda O'Dwyer
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Cynthia R. Hopper Memorial Scholarship - Clark Waddell
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David & Mardelle Peña Family Community Service Scholarship - Sam Finch
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In Honor of Claire Fisher Bonti 08 Scholarship - Molly Steinberg
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| Jill A. Hopper Memorial Scholarship - Sydney Walters |
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Ralph & Ellen Gobell Family Scholarship - Quinn Holmes
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Robert B. & Gladys August Memorial Scholarship - Anna Duffy
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Rotary of Avon-Canton Bill Noble Service Scholarship - Rachel Martin
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Rotary of Avon-Canton Donald B. Studley Memorial Scholarship - Venkata Patchigolla
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Steven & Gwen Hahn Family Scholarship - Emma Brown
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| Thomas Murphy Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Emily Boswell |
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Performing Arts/Theater/Drama/Music
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David & Mardelle Peña Family Performing Arts Scholarship - Megan Chada
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Douglas Shallcross Brown, Jr. & Marilynne Foster Brown Scholarship - Luke Kimball
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Friends of Avon Music Education (F.A.M.E.) Scholarship - Tyler Hahn
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Jacobsen Family Scholarship - Brendan Downey
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Miriam G. Sahl Memorial Scholarship - Jennifer Wall
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Education
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Caryl and Leonard Goldberg Education Scholarship - Natalie Gomez
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| John G. Bernetich Memorial Scholarship - Humza Zaida |
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Kelly Ann Hahn Memorial Scholarship - Jean-Kathelyn Orr
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| Marcia Polinsky Memorial Scholarship - Noelle Reboul |
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Mellissa Anne Andrew Memorial Scholarship - Breanne Braun
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Overcame Challenges/Personal Hardship/Perseverance
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| Bernard Cole Memorial Scholarships - Scott Kennedy, Colin Holtzman, Jack Carroll |
| Robby Brisco Memorial Scholarship - Chris Swetzes |
| Ruth Hogan Kotler Memorial Scholarship - Allison McLaughlin |
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Sports
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Avon Little League - Brian Collings Memorial Scholarship - Jack Stokesbury
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James Kearney Memorial Lacrosse Scholarship - Emily Foley
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Saxe Family Crew Scholarship - James McCormick
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
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Dubiel Family Scholarship - Justin Koo
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Ensign-Bickford Realty Corp. Scholarship - Carly Carpino
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James A. MacNeil Science Scholarship - Ayushi Hegde
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PMP Corporation Scholarship - Phoebe Finch
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Richard Kruse - Curiosity, Inspiration, Innovation, Achievement Award - Nicole King
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Sherrie Krevolin Memorial Scholarship - Mackenzie Goldschlager
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Thomas J. McGuff Memorial Scholarship - Alec Traktovenko
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Specific Interest or Career Path Criteria
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Avon Dental Group Scholarship - Kayla Bucci
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Avon Girl Scouts Scholarship - Amanda Branch
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| Avon Historical Society in Honor of Bill Yandow - Julia Shufro |
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Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center of Avon Scholarship - Caroline Nisbet
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| David & Mardelle Peña Family Scholarship in Honor of Avon-Canton VFW Post 3272 - Luke Davey |
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Garden Club of Avon Scholarship - Ryan Bellucci
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Jeremiah F. McWilliams Memorial Scholarship - Maitreya Vyas
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John & Linda Carmon Scholarship - Jordan Blackington
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Mark Roberts Memorial Scholarship - Christopher Angus
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Moran, Shuster, Carignan & Knierim Scholarship - Riley Cunningham
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Reiskin Family Scholarship - Madison Brokenshire
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| Rotary of Avon-Canton Vocational/Technical School Scholarship - Ethan Durkin |
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Stanley Barnett Memorial Scholarship - Anya Ek
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The ALL-GAS Family Scholarship - Sofia Berrio
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| William H. and James A. Harris Memorial Scholarship - Zachary Tilsch |
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Women In Business Scholarship - Giana Zema
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General Criteria Open to All Students
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| Amici Italian Grill Scholarship - Alex Clonan |
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Avon Prime Meats Scholarship - Sara Leavens
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Bearingstar Insurance Scholarship - Kristina Woodis
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Christine Papalardo-Greif Scholarship - Catherine Martinez
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David & Lisa Bauer Scholarship - Jonathan Ross
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| Diane Lieberfarb Scholarship - Angela Martinez |
| Dollars for Scholars President's Scholarship in Honor of Steven & Gwen Hahn - Alec Wang |
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Dollars for Scholars Presidents Scholarship in Honor of Margaret & Charles Mayer - Shekar Sunderesh
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Dr. Edwin J. Foley Memorial Scholarship - Hannah Cardia
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Farmington Bank Scholarship - Lucas Powers
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Girls Night In Scholarship - Sheridan Bernard
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Michael Brighenti '74 Scholarship - Kelsie Cote
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Sandy Jarem Memorial Scholarship - Sarah Osiecki
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