Ann’s Choice Residents Donate $235,500 for Scholarships to Local Students
June 24, 2016
Warminster, Pa. — On Tuesday, June 7, Ann's Choice retirement community hosted family, residents, friends and staff at their annual Scholars' Awards Ceremony. At this year's event, 34 graduating high school seniors and three adult employees were recognized as 2016 recipients of a $6,000 scholarship from Ann's Choice residents.
In 11 years, close to $3 million has been raised to support 458 students to advance their collegiate careers, according to Becky Nixon, philanthropy coordinator at Ann's Choice. The program is funded primarily through resident contributions.
This year, residents and resident clubs contributed $235,500 to the Ann's Choice Scholars' Fund.
The scholarships are presented in an effort to reward exemplary students who have shown a commitment to serving Ann's Choice and its residents. Students who are eligible for the scholarship must have worked at least 1,000 hours at the community during their junior and senior years of high school, achieved satisfactory grades, build positive relationships with residents and maintain a strong employment record.
Jane Neiger, a resident of Ann's Choice, spoke during the ceremony regarding her fondness for the student employees. "The scholarships are a fantastic way for our residents to support those who make a positive difference in our community," said Ms. Neiger. "Being able to help these dedicated employees achieve their academic and career goals is extremely rewarding."
2016 Ann's Choice Student Scholars:
Saphia Abouelenein – Central Bucks High School South
Andrew Agar – William Tennent High School
Juliano Amaro – William Tennett High School
Colin Bennett – Upper Moreland High School
Caitlyn Brady – Council Rock High School South
Sam Chebruch – William Tennett High School
Nikki Coleman – Council Rock High School South
Sam Donahue – Archbishop Wood Catholic High School
Monica Dougherty – Archbishop Wood Catholic High School
Alaina Ellis – Archbishop Wood Catholic High School
Victoria Felmey – Central Bucks High School South
Jennifer Fink – Arcadia University
Taylor Fischer – Neshaminy High School
Rajan Gandhi – Central Bucks High School East
Lori Goodwin-Smith – Bucks County Community College
Morgan Gouger – Villa Joseph Marie High School
Jake Habib – Central Bucks High School East
Michelle Heery – Archbishop Wood Catholic High School
Jennifer Kiedaisch – Bucks County Community College
Zach Larmer – William Tennent High School
Ray Maletz – Central Bucks High School South
Austin Mauro – Archbishop Wood Catholic High School
Megan McNamee – Archbishop Wood Catholic High School
Ryan Meehan – Council Rock High School South
Nicole Notarianni – Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School
Michael O'Connell – Archbishop Wood Catholic High School
Stephen Orliw – William Tennett High School
Linsea Paradis – Upper Moreland High School
Lukas Piscitelli – Archbishop Wood Catholic High School
Fred Polis – Neshaminy High School
Ivy Schmidt – William Tennent High School
Abigail Thurber – Central Bucks High School South
Joanna Timmerman – Central Bucks High School South
Brianna Tulskie – Villa Joseph Maire High School
Amanda Wenzel – Central Bucks High School South
Derek Wong – Central Bucks High School South
Brandi Zbarsky – Council Rock High School South
Photo Caption: Pictured are the 37 scholars who were recognized at the 2016 Ann's Choice scholarship ceremony.
About Ann's Choice: Ann's Choice is one of 19 continuing care retirement communities managed by Erickson Living. Located in Warminster, Pennsylvania, Ann's Choice is home to more than 2,000 residents.
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