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Date Establish ed List of Scholarships with Descriptions Notes 1987 Brookline Chamber Music Society Scholarship (First awarded in 1987) This scholarship is presented to a graduating senior of Brookline High School who is recommended by the faculty of the Music Department to the Scholarship Committee of Brookline High School. The student selected must show promise in the area of music and plan to continue a musical education in an accredited college or conservatory. This scholarship may also be applied to the tuition of a recognized summer program in music. 1989 Edward McHugh Sportsmanship Award (First awarded in 1989) This award is presented to a graduating senior for outstanding sportsmanship; not necessarily to the best athlete but to a player demonstrating the best team spirit; one who always gave 110% effort when the team(s) he or she was a member of went on to victory or down to defeat. 1987 Paul C. Kelleher Memorial Scholarship (First awarded in 1987) Paul Kelleher, graduate of Brookline High School, Class of 1976, died as a result of an automobile accident in 1986. While at Brookline High School, Paul was a student in good standing and a member of the Varsity Football Team. In his memory, Paul's family and friends have set up a scholarship tuna to provide an annual award to a graduating senior at Brookline High School. 2001 The 21st Century Fund Scholarship (First awarded in 2001) The Brookline High School 21st Century Fund was established in 1998 by Brookline High School alumni/ae and Brookline citizens who share a love for "BHS and a desire to serve The High School. The 21st Century Fund is raising a $10 million endowment for The High School to support innovative programs in four mission

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Date Establish

ed List of Scholarships with Descriptions Notes

1987Brookline Chamber Music Society

Scholarship(First awarded in 1987)

This scholarship is presented to a graduating senior of Brookline High School who is recommended by the faculty of the Music Department to the Scholarship Committee of Brookline High School. The student selected must show promise in the area of music and plan to continue a musical education in an accredited college or conservatory. This scholarship may also be applied to the tuition of a recognized summer program in music.

 

1989Edward McHugh Sportsmanship Award

(First awarded in 1989)

This award is presented to a graduating senior for outstanding sportsmanship; not necessarily to the best athlete but to a player demonstrating the best team spirit; one who always gave 110% effort when the team(s) he or she was a member of went on to victory or down to defeat.

 

1987Paul C. Kelleher Memorial Scholarship

(First awarded in 1987)

Paul Kelleher, graduate of Brookline High School, Class of 1976, died as a result of an automobile accident in 1986. While at Brookline High School, Paul was a student in good standing and a member of the Varsity Football Team. In his memory, Paul's family and friends have set up a scholarship tuna to provide an annual award to a graduating senior at Brookline High School.

 

2001The 21st Century Fund Scholarship

(First awarded in 2001)

The Brookline High School 21st Century Fund was established in 1998 by Brookline High School alumni/ae and Brookline citizens who share a love for "BHS and a desire to serve The High School. The 21st Century Fund is raising a $10 million endowment for The High School to support innovative programs in four mission areas: 1) Achieving academic success for all students, 2) educating students in the knowledge and appreciation of

 

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diversity that is essential to good citizenship, 3) Maximizing the potential benefits of the information/communication technology revolution, 4) Maintaining an excellent faculty through mentoring and professional development opportunities. This scholarship is given to a student, who in the judgment of the faculty and administration has demonstrated an ideal of service to the BHS community.

1941The Abbie W. Deane Scholarship

(First awarded in 1941)

This award is a scholarship for graduates of the High School attending Radcliffe or Simmons Colleges, provided by the will of the late Charlotte A. Hedge in memory of Abbie W. Deane, a teacher in the High School from 1861 to 1887.

 

1994The Ada B. Deal Scholarship

(First awarded in 1994)This scholarship is given in the name of the late Ada B. Deal, former teacher at Brookline High school. Its purpose I to aid a worth graduate of Brookline High School to further his/her education at an institution of higher 1earning. This scholarship is granted to a graduate who has given evidence of the potential to succeed.

 

2006The Agnes Rogers Scholarship

(First awarded in 2006)This scholarship is being established by the Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation in honor of Agnes Rogers’ long term dedication to the founding and continued success of the Senior Center as well as enhancing the quality of life for seniors in the Brookline Community. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who has successfully participated in the “Careers in Aging” or “SHOP” program at the Brookline Senior Center.

 

2008 The Alla Denisenko Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 2008)

This scholarship is established by former Brookline High School students to honor the memory of Alla Denisenko. Alla was Brookline High School’s liaison to the Russian community through the Jewish Community Center. She was a wonderful, thoughtful and dedicated woman who cared deeply about the BHS students. This

 

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scholarship is to be awarded to a Russian woman with a good heart and a compassion for humanity as Ms. Denisenko.

1978 The Allan Sidd - Kiwanis Club of Brookline Scholarship

(First awarded in 1978)

A scholarship provided by the Kiwanis Club of Brookline and former friends and colleagues of the late Mr. Allan Sidd, Brookline Town Treasurer from June, 1973, until the time of his death on February 21, 1977. This scholarship is awarded to a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who has distinguished himself by unusual involvement in civic or political activities, and/or participated in political campaigns for elective office, and/or participation in political causes intended to further public interest.

 

1991 The Alumni Association Scholarship(First awarded in 1991)

This scholarship is given, thanks to the generosity of the Alumni Association of Brookline High School, to a graduating senior who exemplifies the spirit of Brookline High in his/her service to the school, and who intends to further his/her education at an institution of higher learning.

 

1983 The Andrew Warren Lurie Scholarship(First awarded in 1983)

This scholarship was established in memory of Andrew Warren Lurie by his family and friends for the primary purpose of annually awarding a sum of money to a graduate of Brookline High School who has achieved academic excellence during his/her high school years, has attended SWS or has been accepted to The University of Chicago.

 

1976 The Ann E. Macdonald Scholarship(First awarded in 1976)

A perpetual scholarship made possible through the generosity of the colleagues and friends of Miss Ann E. Macdonald, who rendered dedicated and distinguished service to the youth and the community of Brookline for 27 years, from 1948 until the time of her retirement in 1975. This scholarship is to be given to that member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who has been accepted at a post-secondary school and who best

 

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exemplifies the attributes of Miss Macdonald: Dedication, high moral arid ethical values, and a love of the arts.

1986 The Anne Geoghegan Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 1986)

A Scholarship given in memory of Miss Anne Geoghegan, a teacher in the Brookline Public Schools from 1941 until 1985. Anne taught at Baker and Lincoln Schools before transferring to the High School where she taught an ungraded class of developmentally delayed students for nineteen years. This scholarship is to be presented annua1ly to a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who is either entering into the special education teaching field or who has volunteered or shown particular interest in that area.

 

1991 The Arthur P. Murphy, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

(First awarded in 1991)This scholarship is awarded to the son or daughter of a Brookline Police Officer (or other Town Employee) who exhibits good citizenship and scholastic ability, and who has been accepted to a college or university.

 

1983 The Astrid “Sandy" Clifford Scholarship(First awarded in 1983)

A scholarship funded by the colleagues and friends of Astrid "Sandy" Gifford in her memory. Sandy Clifford was a crossing guard for seventeen years assist to Lincoln School and a vital member of the community. This scholarship is presented to a graduating senior at Brookline High School who is also a graduate of the Lincoln School, who intends to further his/her education at an institution of higher learning.

 

1956 The B.H.S. Graduates Scholarships(Renamed the Allen Meyer Scholarship)

(First awarded in 1956)The Class of 1934 started a Graduates Scholarship Fund to which additions have been made by the members of succeeding classes and by members of the High School Staff. These scholarships are awarded to members of the graduating class on the basis of scholarship, citizenship, and participation in school activities.

 

1975 The Babette H. Raphel Memorial Award(First awarded in 1975)

 

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An award made possible through the generosity of former colleagues, friends, and students in honor of the late Babette H. Raphel, elementary school teacher from 1943 to 1948 and 1955 to 1965, and Principal of the John D. Runkle School from 1965 until the time of her death on June 3, 1974. This scholarship is to be awarded to a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who is also a graduate of the John D. Runkle School. The recipient shall be selected by the Brookline High school Scholarship Committee and must have demonstrated good citizenship, consistent academic effort, and must have been accepted to a post-secondary school.

1994 The Barbara Bader Delmonaco Scholarship(First awarded in 1994)

This scholarship is presented to a graduate of the Pierce School who will be graduated from Brookline High School with a 3.0 average and who plans to pursue further education at an institution of high learning. The scholarship is given in memory of Barbara Delmonaco who was a reading teacher at Pierce School for 21 years.

 

1995 The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation Scholarship(First awarded in 1995)

This scholarship began to commemorate Bay State Federal Savings Bank's 75th anniversary at 4 local branches, including Brookline. After the celebration the Bank decided to keep the scholarship going. Bay State Federal Savings Charitable has been generous enough to provide scholarships the last 2 years and hope to continue to do so. The Scholarships for 2000 are to honor "Marion "and Harry Dubbs.

 

2006 The BHS Dance Scholarship(First awarded in 2006)

The BHS Dance Scholarship is being established by the Brookline High School Dance Department. The scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who has a strong interest in dance and who plans to continue to study dance after graduating from Brookline High School. This scholarship can also be used by an undergraduate for intensive summer study of dance.

 

2005 The BHS Senior Paper Award(First awarded in 2005)

This book award is given by the BHS English department in recognition of outstanding achievement on the Senior Paper, the capstone assignment of every student's

 

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English experience at the high school.

1985 The Bonnie Gee Memorial Scholarship Award

(First awarded in 1985)This scholarship is awarded to a senior at Brookline High School who shows a love for learning, a person who comes to school in pursuit of knowledge, not just as a required task. The recipient should care about other people; this care should be expressed in community service. The person must be a pursuer of the goals he/she set for himself/herself.

 

1973 The Boston University Scholarships(First awarded in 1973)

Two scholarships made available to Brookline High School by the Board of Trustees of Boston University to be based on need, up to full tuition, the scholarships ally to any undergraduate school or college of the university for which the candidate is qualified. These scholarships, to be awarded annually, are part of an effort to maintain close cooperation between Boston University and neighboring communities.

 

1979 The Bradley G. Kennedy Memorial Scholarship

(First awarded 1979)

This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the family and friends of the late Bradley G. Kennedy, a graduate of Brookline High School, Class of 1972. This scholarship is to be awarded annually to a student of the graduating class of Brookline High School who has excelled or displayed outstanding qualities of leadership and service to the school and community and who is planning to further his/her education.

 

2004 The Brookline Boxing Club Scholarship(First awarded in 2004)

This scholarship is established by Paul Epstein, Faculty Advisor of the Brookline Boxing Club. The scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who has participated in the Brookline Boxing Club and demonstrated discipline, industriousness and good character inside and outside the gym.

 

1963 The Brookline Educators Association  

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Scholarship(First awarded 1963)

These scholarships are provided by the teachers of Brookline for deserving members of the graduating class of Brookline High School, preference to be given to those graduates who plan to become teachers.

1963 The Brookline Educators Union William Hibert Scholarship

(First awarded 1963)(renamed and awarded in 2004)

These scholarships are provided by the educators of Brookline for deserving members of the graduating class of Brookline High School, with first preference to be given to those who plan to work in the field of education, and second preference to those who plan to work in a helping profession.

1999 The Brookline Golf Association Men’s Division Scholarship (First awarded in 1999)

The Brookline Golf Association Men’s Division Scholarship A scholarship made available to a member of the girls or boys golf team through the generosity of the Brookline Golf Association. The graduating senior who receives this scholarship will have mown good sportsmanship on the golf course and express a strong desire to learn all he or she can about the game of golf.

 

1971 The Brookline Youth Concerts Scholarship(First awarded in 1971)

A scholarship made possible through the generosity of the Brookline Youth Concerts to aid a Brookline High School senior who has demonstrated excellence in music and who has been admitted to an institution of high education in the field of music.

 

2003 The Cambridgeport Bank Social Service Scholarship

(First awarded in 2003)An annual scholarship to be granted to a graduating senior who has made an outstanding contribution in the area of social service in the community or school who plans to attend an accredited college.

 

1981 The Carmen P. and Mary Rinaldi Scholarship

 

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(First awarded in 1981)

A perpetual scholarship provided by colleagues, friends and student, particularly the Brookline High School Class of 1980, to honor Carmen Rinaldi, with extraordinary vitality, he rendered distinguished service at Brookline High School as a teacher, Assistant Housemaster, and Housemaster from 1951 to 1963 and as Headmaster from 1961 to 1980. The recipient of this scholarship shall be a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who has been accepted at a post-secondary school and who demonstrates the special qualities of Carmen Rinaldi: Enthusiastic effort, scholastic excellence and active scholarship.

1979 The Cavindish Club of Boston Scholarship(First awarded in 1979)

The Cavindish Cub of Boston was founded Fifty-three years ago and has two purposes: Social and philanthropic. This scholarship is to be awarded annually to a needy Brookline High School graduate, irrespective of race or color, who is accepted at a post-secondary school. The Brookline High School Scholarship Committee will award the scholarship to a student who has maintained an outstanding record of citizenship and scholarship at Brookline High School.

 

1997 The Charles A. Fetonte Scholarship(First awarded in 1997)

This Scholarship was established by the family and friends of Charles A. Fetonte to honor his memory. Mr. Fetonte had a lifelong love of language that he used in his work as an interpreter for the U.S. Army in North Africa during World War II and as an international banker in France and the U.S. He was a resident of Brookline. This Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior at Brookline High School who excels in a foreign language or English as a second language for the purpose of high education.

 

1983 The Charles F. Nayor/Class of 1931 Scholarship

(First awarded in 1983)A scholarship provided by the class of 1931 of Brookline High School, awarded to a deserving graduate of Brookline High School who intends to further his/her education at an Institution of higher learning.

 

1955 The Charles H. Taylor Memorial Scholarship  

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(First awarded in 1955)A Scholarship provided by the Edward Devotion Parent-Teacher Organization, in memory of Charles H. Taylor, Principal of Devotion School from 1906 until his retirement in 1948, for a graduate of the High School, preferably a graduate of Devotion School, for the purpose of higher education.

1930 The Charles W. Holtzer Scholarships(First awarded in 1930)

Scholarships for excellence in fine arts, industrial arts and music are provided under the will of Charles W. Holtzer, a pioneering: manufacturer in the electrical industry, who organized and developed the Holtzer-Cabot Electrical Company in Brookline - A man wise in judgment, an able executive whose affection for his fellow man was reflected in his gifts to the aged, the incapacitated and the children of Brookline. These awards are made to graduating seniors of Brookline High School. Industrial Arts: Music:

 

The Charlie Lourie Memorial Award(First awarded in 2001)

The Class of 1958, along with the family of the late Charlie Lourie, established this scholarship in his memory to honor his accomplishments in the field of music. The scholarship should be awarded to a member of the graduating class who best exemplifies the qualities of musicianship, leadership, and devotion to music.

 

2005The Charlotte and Jack Laven Scholarship

(First awarded in 2005)This scholarship is established by Mrs. Charlotte Laven in memory of her husband Jack Laven. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who has received academic support in elementary and/or high school that has enabled/ her/him to overcome learning issues. This individual will have demonstrated determination and an appreciation of the importance of reading to successful learning. The scholarship will provide funds for books and materials necessary for college or a job-related program.

 

1984 The Chinese Parents Committee of Brookline Scholarship (First awarded in

1984)This scholarship is awarded to an Asian student who is a graduating senior at Brookline High School and who intends to further his/her education at an institution of higher learning. This scholarship will be awarded

 

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annually. 2004 The Christina Gray Perseverance

Scholarship(First awarded in 2004)

The scholarship is established by Rev. Robert Gray and his children to honor the memory of his wife and their mother Christina R. Gray. Mrs. Gray was a pharmacist and mother of three Brookline METCO children. She died of breast cancer two weeks after the graduation of her eldest child from the High School. The scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior of Brookline High School who has persevered despite challenges in his/her life.

 

1980 The Class of 1925 Alfred M. Vinton Scholarship

(First awarded in 1980)This award is the gift of an anonymous donor in memory of "The Class of 1925" and is awarded to a well-rounded member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who has contributed greatly to the High School during his/her four years.

 

2002 The Class of 1936 Scholarship(First awarded in 2002)

(one-time lump sum)A scholarship award for a graduating senior. This scholarship is offered by the Class of 1936 who wished to honor a member of the Class of 2002 with funds left over from their reunion.

 

1937 The Class of 1937 Scholarship(First awarded in 1988)

This scholarship shall be presented to an individual selected by the Scholarship Committee who shall be a graduating senior in need of financial assistance and who has accepted admission to an accredited institution of higher learning.

 

2007 The Class of 1956 Scholarship(First awarded in 2007)

To commemorate their 50th Class Reunion, the class of 1956 has established an annual scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior. The scholarship should be awarded to a student who through academic excellence, athletics, and leadership has demonstrated

 

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the qualities and moral character which best exemplifies and represents the graduating class.

1959 The Class of 1959 - Carmen P. Rinaldi Scholarship

(First awarded in 2000)A scholarship for this year and next year from the Class of 1959. The Class of 1959 celebrated their 40th Class Reunion in 1999. It was their wish to honor their beloved Packard Housemaster, Carmen Rinaldi, with a scholarship in his name. It should be awarded to a graduating senior who exemplifies the qualities of Carmen Rinaldi.

 

1982 The Class of 1982 ScholarshipFirst awarded in 2007

(one-time lump sum)

The Class of 1982 is awarding a one-time scholarship in conjunction with their 25th reunion festivities. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who will continue his/her education at an institute of higher learning. The Class of 1982 awards this scholarship in memory of John Delaney, Jordan Kaplan, Andrew Spunt, Delia Lynn Yskamp and Tanya Zdanovich.

 

2003 The Class of 2003 Scholarship(First awarded in 2004)

This scholarship is donated by the Class of 2003 to be presented to graduates of the class of 2004 who intend to pursue a post-secondary collegiate experience.

 

2000 The David Eliot Levy Scholarship (First awarded in 2000)

This perpetual scholarship, given by Alan W. Damon, is to honor his companion and friend of 40 years, David Levy. Mr. Levy graduated from BHS in 1953 and never ~ where he learned "his love of writing, books and the spoken word. This scholarship should be awarded to a graduating senior who excelled in creative writing and/or journalism, and who like David, showed sincere enthusiasm about receiving an education at Brookline High School.

 

1977 The Dennis E. Murphy Jr. Memorial  

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Scholarship(First awarded in 1977)

An annual scholarship made possible through the generosity of the family and friends of the late Dennis E. Murphy Jr., a graduate of Brookline High School, Class of 1969, and a graduate of Boston State College. This scholarship is to be awarded to a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who has been accepted at a post-secondary school and who wishes to continue their education in the field' of human services.

1962 The Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Program

(First awarded in 1962)This scholarship is awarded to benefit a student or students with funds gathered through fundraising within the Brookline Public Schools.

 

2002The Dorothy Heffernan Scholarship

(First awarded in 2002)On the occasion of her retirement, the family and friends of Dottie Heffernan established this scholarship in her honor. It should be awarded to a young woman in the graduating class who has demonstrated enthusiasm and high academic accomplishments in the Business/Finance program.

 

2003 The Dr. Bertram H. Holland Class of 1945 Alumni Scholarship

(First awarded on 2003)

This is an annual scholarship given by the Class of 1945 in honor of the late Dr. Bertram H. Holland. Dr. Holland served the Brookline Public Schools in an outstanding manner as teacher, Housemaster and Headmaster until his retirement in 1969. The recipient shall have expressed an interest, like Dr. Holland, in science.

 

1997 The Dr. Delbert Moyer Staley Scholarship(First awarded in 1997)

Mr. Agostino Merenda has graciously donated funds to honor the lifetime accomplishments of the late Delbert Moyer Saley. Mr. Staley was the founder and president of the Staley College of Oratory, also known as the Staley School of the Spoken Word. This was a co-educational, non-profit institution in Brookline until 1957. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who has financial need and is interested in pursuing the study

 

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of and development of their oratory Skills, drama or English.

1926The Dr. Ethel M. Jenkins Scholarships

(First awarded in 1926)

Two scholarships provided by the Heath-Baldwin Parent-Teacher Organization in memory of Dr. Ethel M. Jenkins, Principal of the Heath School from 1953 until her death in 1969 for graduates of the Heath School and the High School who have been outstanding in scholarship.

 

2001The Dr. James F .Walsh Scholarship

(First awarded in 2001)To mark the many years of dedicated service to the children of the Brookline Public Schools, a generous anonymous donor has set up this scholarship in honor of Dr. James F. Walsh's retirement. It is to be awarded to a graduating senior(s) who has worked dilent1y to attain high academic achievement. The recipient should be a good school citizen either in leadership capacities, involvement in school activities or in community service.

 

1923The Dr. John E. Corcoran Scholarship

(First awarded 1923)A Scholarship provided by the Parent-Teacher Organization of the Pierce School in honor of the late Dr. John E. Corcoran, Principal of the Pierce School from 1937 until his retirement in 1969, for a graduate of the Pierce School and the High School. The recipient is selected on the basis of scholarship, citizenship, and participation in school activities.

 

2003The Edith A. Pistorino Scholarship

(First awarded in 2003)This is an annual scholarship in memory of Edith A. Pistorino inaugurated by Barbara Davis (Class of ‘54) and the executors of the Edith A. Pistorino Estate. This scholarship shall be given to assist a student of immigrant background who possesses clear educational career goals.

 

2006The Elaine Lombardi Scholarship

(First awarded in 2006)

 

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This scholarship is being established by the Lombardi family in honor of Mrs. Elaine Lombardi. Mrs. Lombardi has been a math teacher at BHS for many years. Her passion for teaching, combined with continuous support and encouragement of her students, was only matched by her evident love of them. This scholarship is to be awarded to a member of the graduating class who has been in standard level math courses, preferably beginning with Math I Intensive, during his/her high school career. This student should possess qualities of honesty, kindness and strong moral character. He/she should demonstrate perseverance, tremendous effort, achieve good grades and have a desire to learn. The student receiving this scholarship may or may not continue his/her education.

1958 The Elgie Clucas Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 1958)

A scholarship in her memory provided by the Parent-Teacher Organization of the Michael Driscoll School in honor of Miss Elgie Clucas, Principal of the school from 1935 until the time of her retirement in 1965, for a graduate of the Michael Driscoll School and the High School who has been outstanding in scholarship and who has been admitted to an accredited college or university for the ensuing year.

 

1963 The Eliot Mothers' Club Scholarship(First awarded in 1963)

A scholarship provided by the Eliot Mothers' Club for a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who is also a graduate of the Heath School and who excels in scholarship and citizenship.

 

2008The Ellen Kaplovitz SWS Community

Scholarship(First awarded in 2008)

This scholarship is established to honor Ellen Kaplovitz , Coordinator of the School-Within-A-School Program at Brookline High School. Ms. Kaplovitz began her career at Brookline High School as the SWS Coordinator until her retirement in June, 2007. She also was guidance counselor to her students. In addition, Ms. Kaplovitz served as a member of the BHS Scholarship Committee for the past twenty-eight years. This scholarship is being established by the senior class of 2006 to honor Ms. Ellen Kaplovitz on the occasion of her retirement. This

 

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scholarship is to be awarded annually to a member of the graduating class of SWS and who best understands, supports and carries forward the principals and practices of democratic education.

2000 The F. Meade Reynolds Scholarship(First Awarded in 2000)

This scholarship was established by friends, colleagues, parents, former students and family members of Meade Reynolds upon the occasion of his retirement. Mr. Reynolds was a math teacher, houseteacher and Housemaster at BHS for 34 years. This award is for a graduating senior who best exemplifies the qualities of Mr. Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds had a lasting impact on the students and families he worked with and he was always: able to challenge students to reach their fu1l potential. He did this with a keen sense of humor as well as a friendly and positive attitude. He served as a role model for those he worked with and led while at Brookline High School. This student should have demonstrated these qualities in the classroom, athletic fields or as a leader in extra-curricular activities.

 

1975 The Florence L. & Mortimer Gryzmish Scholarship

(First awarded in 1975)

Mrs. Abraham Pinanski and Mr. Victor Cohen, trustees of the Florence L. & Mortimer Gryzmish Trust, have established a scholarship in memory of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Gryzmish, who had a genuine interest in the town of Brookline where they resided for many years and who devoted their lives to philanthropic works in the interest of humanity. The scholarship is to be awarded to a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School and the recipient is to be selected by the Brookline High School Scholarship Committee.

 

1996 The Frances Rogovin Scholarship(First awarded in 1996)

This scholarship, created by Fran in lieu of a retirement party to celebrate her twenty years of service at the High School, is awarded to a graduating senior with learning disabilities who has participated in the Learning Skills Program.

 

1999The Freyda P. Koplow Memorial Scholarship

(First awarded in 1999)This Scholarship was established by the family and friends of Freyda P. Koplow who passed away in January

 

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1999. This scholarship is to honor this remarkable woman's life, celebrate her values, and the importance of Brookline in her life. Ms. Koplow was a MA State Representative from Brookline from 1955 to 1967, Brookline Town Meeting Member from 1955 to 1967, MA Commissioner of Banks from 1967 to 1975, and a member of the Presidential Commission on Electronic Funds Transfer. All of Ms. Koplow's sons graduated from BHS as well as two nephews and two nieces. This scholarship is applied for in the junior year by filling out an application and answering an essay question.

2006The Hannah Goddard Daughters of American Revolution Scholarship

(First awarded in 2006)(one-time lump sum)

This scholarship is given by the Hannah Goddard Daughters of the American Revolution. In honor of the Town of Brookline's 300th anniversary, the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsored both a Tercentennial Ball along with an occasion commemorating the installation of stain glass windows honoring John and Hannah Goddard. The proceeds from these events were used to establish this one-time scholarship. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who plans to major in (American) history.

 

2000 The Harold Huxtable Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 2000)

The Harold Huxtable Memorial Scholarship was established by Harold's mother, Elizabeth Crolius. Together with her daughters, they wished to remember Harold's accomplishments in his life. Harold was a member of the class of 1976, he was a tremendous athlete who enjoyed numerous accolades for his accomplishments playing football, but his struggle academically was long and often painful. He was very successful after graduating from college. The recipient should be someone who had the same accomplishments on the athletic field r woo may have had the same academic struggles as Harold. Harold Huxtable died suddenly in April of 1998, he was 40 years old.

 

1965The Harold Silverman Memorial Award

(First awarded 1965)(as a trophy)

 

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The Harold Silverman Memorial Award has been in existence for more than 30 years. Mr. Silverman was a paratrooper during World War II. He was seriously wounded during a combat mission after landing on the ground. Mr. Silverman later succumbed as a result of these injuries. This memorial award is given, upon the recommendation of the baseball coach, to the most outstanding baseball player of the year.

1974 The Harry and Marion Dubbs Music Scholarship

(First awarded in 1974) This scholarship is to honor the memory of the founder and first conductor of Brookline Youth Concerts, Mr. Harry Dubbs, and is made possible through the generosity of the Brookline Youth Concerts. This scholarship is to be awarded to a senior at Brookline High School who has distinguished himself/herself in music, who has been accepted for post-secondary education.

 

1975 The Harry J. Dowd Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 1975)

A scholarship awarded from the Harry J. Dowd Memorial Scholarship Fund, created by Robert J. and Patricia Dowd in memory of his father, a long-time resident of the Town of Brookline. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a student enrolled in the High School who plans to attend college or post-secondary school, either educational or vocational. The recipient should be a minority student of American birth. The student shall have demonstrated need for financial assistance. The selection shall be made by the Brookline High School Scholarship Committee with the recommendation of a staff member acting as liaison for our foreign students.

 

1974 The Helen V. O'Brien Scholarship(First awarded in 1974)

An annual scholarship made possible through the generosity of the Brookline Educational Secretaries Association in honor of the late Miss Helen V. O'Brien, Business Agent for the Brookline Public Schools from 1923 to 1975. The recipient of this scholarship shall be a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who will pursue studies after graduation in business administration or related fields, who is deserving of financial assistance, and who best exemplifies Miss O'Brien's qualities of honesty, loyalty, perseverance and

 

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impeccable moral and ethical values.

1968 The Henry J. Downes Scholarship(First awarded in 1968)

A scholarship made possible through the generosity of Mr. Harold J. Moffie, Class of 1946, and donations by members of the faculty and friends in memory of Henry J. Downes, teacher of mathematics at Brookline High School since 1939 and Faculty Manager of Athletics from 1961 to the time of his death on February 5, 1970. The scholarship is awarded to a member of the football Team and who has been admitted to an accredited institution of higher education.

 

1984 The Food Service Award

(First awarded as Food Service Award in 1984)

The Henry Kennison Food Service Scholarship

(renamed the above in 2005)

This award is to be presented to a graduating senior at Brookline High School who has successfully completed Food Service courses at an advanced level and who has achieved at least a “B” average in these courses. This recipient shall also have displayed intent to pursue post-secondary education in the Food Service field.

 

The Isak and Mascha Silber Pharmacy Scholarship (Discontinued )

The recipient must demonstrate academic proficiency in the sciences and be accepted to an accredited college of university of pharmacy.

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2007 The Jacob Kliman-Trimble Memorial Scholarship

(First awarded in 2007)This scholarship is being established by the family of Jacob Kliman-Trimble to honor the memory of their son Jacob who died suddenly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jacob grew up in Brookline attended Pierce Elementary and Brookline High Schools. Had Jacob lived, he would have graduated with the class of 2007. This scholarship is to be presented to the graduating BHS student who has done the most to turn his/her life around.

 

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2007The James C. Cradle Scholarship

(First awarded in 2007)This scholarship is being established by the senior class of 2006 to honor Mr. James C. Cradle on the occasion of his retirement. Mr. Cradle began his career at Brookline High School as a teacher of history in 1972. He also served as Assistant Housemaster in Packard House moving on to Associate Dean until his retirement in June, 2007. Mr. Cradle was the recipient of the Ernest R. Caverly Award in 1992. This scholarship is to be given to a member of the senior class who demonstrates the qualities Mr. Cradle has exemplified and promoted in his years of service at Brookline High School; respect for all individuals, belief in everyone’s potential, and an enduring commitment to listening, understanding & guiding others.

 

2003 The James E. Cockfield, Esq. Scholarship(First awarded in 2003)

This award is established by the Partners of Lahive & Cockfield, LLP to honor Mr. Cockfield as part of the firm’s 20th anniversary. He is a founding partner of the firm. Mr. Cockfield was a resident of Brookline for fourteen years. During that time, he served as a Town Meeting Member from 1975 to 1979. He also served the Town of Brookline as a member of the Personnel Board from 1979-1999, of which he was Chair for ten years. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior of Brookline High School who exemplifies Mr. Cockfield’s commitment to community and public service.

 

2005 The James Jacoppi Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 2005)

(one-time lump sum)

This scholarship is established by the family of James Jacoppi to honor the memory of their son James, who died suddenly as a result of a viral infection in his heart during his senior year at Middlesex Community College. In the hopes of turning a tragedy into something positive the Jacoppi family founded the James Jacoppi Memorial Scholarship knowing that this is something that James would have wanted. James enjoyed mountain biking, camping, canoeing, tennis and swimming, but most important to him was being with his friends and family. He was a caring, generous and loving person. This scholarship is given to graduating senior to further his/her education.

 

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1997 The James M. Mattimoe Memorial Scholarship

(First awarded in 1997)This annual scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the family and friends of the late Jimmy Mattimoe. Jimmy was a member of the class of 1979 of Brookline High School who died of cancer at the age of 34. This scholarship will be given to a graduating senior of the High School who played on the Varsity Baseball Team, not necessarily the best player on the team, but one who showed a love for the game like Jimmy did.

 

1958 The James W. Tonra Memorial Scholarships(First awarded in 1958)

These scholarships are awarded annually by the Parent-Teacher Council of the William H. Lincoln School in memory of James W. Tonra, a graduate of the William H, Lincoln School in 1090 for his interest in and service to all Brookline boys and girls. Mr. Tonra was Chief of the Brookline Police Department from 1938 to 1959. These awards are made to the boy and girl graduate of the Lincoln School who has maintained outstanding records of citizenship and scholarship at Brookline High School.

 

2006 The Janet L. Morris Scholarship(First awarded in 2006)

This scholarship is established by the METCO Parents’ Group to honor Dr. Janet L. Morris on the occasion of her retirement. Dr. Morris served as the METCO Director for the Brookline Public Schools from 1980 until her retirement in 2005. The scholarship is to be awarded to a METCO graduating senior male/female that plans to attend a Historically Black College or University immediately after graduation.

 

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2008The Jeremy S. Kritzman Memorial

Scholarship(First awarded in 2008)

(One-time lump sum)

The scholarship is established by the family of Jeremy S. Kritzman to honor the memory of their son .Jeremy was a Brookline High School graduate of 2005 with a passion for the dramatic arts, especially comedy. He was also gave the graduation speech at the 2005 BHS graduation. This scholarship is to be awarded annually to a graduating senior (male or female) who plans to pursue drama studies in college. One who excels in the dramatic arts, particularly comedy, who also demonstrates a commitment to community and public service.

 

1993 The Joan Hertzmark Scholarship (First awarded in 1993)

The Joan and William Hertzmark Scholarship

(renamed in both names in 2004)This scholarship is to be presented to a graduating senior at Brookline High School who, through volunteerism, competence, hard work and good citizenship, has demonstrated a dedication to achieving the goals of our democratic society. Mrs. Hertzmark was politically active in the town of Brookline and served as Chairperson of the Brookline Democratic Town Committee from 1972 to 1992.

 

1927 The John A. Curtin Prizes in Citizenship( First awarded in 1927)

The income of a gift provided under the will of the late John A. Curtin, accepted by the town in March, 1925, is used to provide cash prizes for Brookline High School students for the best essays in English, "Particularly concerning civil government and the veils of materialism." Mr. Curtin was a member of the Board of Selectmen from 1906 to 1911, Brookline's representative to the Massachusetts General Court from 1912 to 1914, a member of the Brookline School Committee from 1915 to 1921, and State Senator from 1919 to 1920.

 

1987The John Doherty Memorial Scholarship

 

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Presented by the Brookline Coalition For Citizens With Disabilities

(First awarded in 1987)

The recipient of this scholarship must be an educationally challenged handicapped graduating senior at Brookline High School who has been accepted at a recognized educational institute (college, vocational School). The selection of the individual will be done by the Brookline High School Scholarship Committee. The scholarship is presented in memory of John Doherty, past president of the Brookline Group for the Handicapped, Inc.

1977 The John P. Phillips Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 1977)

An annual scholarship made possible through the generosity of the family, classmates and friends of the late John P. Phillips, a graduate of Brookline High School, Class of 1975, and to be awarded to a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who has demonstrated interest and proficiency in the food service area and who plans to continue study in that field at a post-secondary school.

 

2002The José Ricardo Calleja Memorial

Scholarship(First awarded in 2002)

José Ricardo & Isabella Maria Calleja Memorial Scholarship

(renamed and awarded in both names in 2008)Ric Calleja, Spanish teacher at Brookline High School, established this scholarship in memory of his parents. It is Ric’s wish to help a Hispanic/Latino student of modest means to have educational opportunities that his parents never had. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of Hispanic/Latino background who will continue his/her education in technology related fields, culinary arts, or nursing

 

1987 The Joseph M. Tynan Jr. Scholarship(First awarded in 1987)

A scholarship given in the name of Joseph M. Tynan Jr., to a deserving Brookline High School senior. It is given to a qualified student, preferably a relative of a firefighter, who has done well academically, has participated in extra- curricular activities, and has displayed outstanding

 

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citizenship and character. Joseph M. Tynan, Jr. was a Brookline Firefighter who was permanently and severely disabled in an accident during the performance of his duty on November 23, 1982. Firefighter Tynan passed away as a result of injuries on May 8, 2002.

1986 The Joseph T. Malinn Scholarship(First awarded in 1986)

This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Joseph T. Malinn to honor his memory. It will be presented each year to a graduate of Brookline High School who best exemplifies the attributes of "Joey" MaIinn; technical attitude, a sense of pride in educational accomplishments, kindness, compassion, and a strong desire to learn. Joseph T. Malinn was an outstanding human being.

 

1986 The Julius Swartz Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 1986)

This scholarship is given in memory of Julius Swartz, a long-time citizen of Brookline, town meeting member, and avid tennis enthusiast. This scholarship will be awarded to a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who was a member of the Tennis Team and who has a love of the game as exemplified by Julius Swartz.

 

1984 The K. Doris Kelley Scholarship(First awarded in 1984)

This scholarship will be presented annually to a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who is also a graduate of Baker School. The recipient shall have been admitted to an accredited institution which offers post-secondary education preferably with the intention of furthering his/her education in the field of home economics or nutrition. The recipient shall exemplify the qualities of good Citizenship, leadership, and possess adequate scholarship.

 

2001 The Karen W. Chase Scholarship(First awarded in 2001)

On the occasion of Karen's retirement from Brookline Access Television. This scholarship was established by her friends and colleagues to honor her outstanding and dedicated service to Brookline Access Television and the Town of Brookline. This one-time scholarship will be

 

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awarded to a graduating senior(s) who has shown interest in community service and is in need of financial assistance.

1964 The Katherine Bradburn Schick Scholarship(First awarded in 1964)

A scholarship provided by the will of the late George B. Schick of Brookline in memory of his sister, Katherine Bradburn Schick. The income from this fund "Shall annually be given to a graduate of Brookline High School, who shall be considered most worthy, based on scholarship, extracurricular activities and who is to continue study at an institution of higher learning.

 

1967 The Katherine C. Ginty Scholarship(First awarded in 1967)

This award is given to a deserving member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who exemplifies worthy school citizenship and who has a good scholastic record. Mrs. Katherine C. Ginty was a former Teacher, Housemaster, and Guidance Counselor at Brookline High School.

 

1971 The Kendrick Memorial(First awarded in 1971)

A perpetual scholarship made possible through the generosity of the late Dr. Thomas P. Kendrick, member of the School Committee from 1928 until the time of his death on March 27, 1970 and its chairman from 1952 to 1961 and 1968 to 1970. This scholarship commemorates Dr. Kendrick's extraordinary interest in the youth of Brookline and is to be awarded to that member of the graduating class of Brookline High School, who, in the opinion of the Scholarship Committee, best combines excellence in scholarship with excellence in athletic achievement.

 

1989 The Kevin Gannon Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 1989)

The recipient of this award shall be a graduating senior at Brookline High School who has an interest in attending post-secondary school majoring in culinary arts or a related field with the understanding that, in the event a member of the current class does not apply, a former graduate of the High School may receive the award.

 

1948 The Lawrence School Awards  

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(First awarded in 1948)Two awards made possible by the graduates, parents and friends of the Lawrence School for two graduates of the Lawrence School and the High School with the highest scholastic rating at the time of their graduation from the High School, and said graduates to be entering college, and said money to be given for the purpose of purchasing books during the students first year in college.

1994 The Lee Herbert Auerbach Scholarship(First awarded in 1994)

A Scholarship to perpetuate the memory of Lee Herbert Auerbach is to be given to a graduating senior of Brookline High School who plans to pursue a career in political science.

 

1984 The Leona Wallenberg Bergstein Scholarship

(First awarded in 1984)This scholarship is to be awarded to a female athlete who is a graduating senior at Brookline High School. Leona Wallenberg Bergstein was a remarkable athlete in the Class of 1931 of Brookline High School and a member of the National Honor Society.

 

1972 The Lougee-Kiwanis Scholarship(First awarded in 1972)

A perpetual scholarship given in memory of the late Mr. Gilbert Lougee, a prominent and distinguished Kiwanian, make possible through the generosity of the Brookline Kiwanis Club, overseers of a bequest by Mr. Lougee. This bequest states that the interest from the principal be used as a scholarship, on a yearly basis, for a deserving Brookline High School student. This student should display qualities of good citizenship, have adequate scholarship, be deserving of financial assistance, and have demonstrated outstanding service.

 

1992 The Louis M. Insoft Scholarship(First awarded in 1992)

This scholarship is given in loving memory of Louis M. Insoft be his family. Mr. Insoft emigrated from Russia with his family when he was sixteen years old to become a successful businessman and a leader in die community. This award is given to a first generation American who is a graduate of Brookline High School so that Louis M. Insoft will be remembered and his ambitions and dreams

 

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will live on through the students. The recipient should have a high regard for self improvement and family ties and plan to further his/her education in Business at an institution of higher learning.

1958 The Louise A. Levenson Scholarship(First awarded in 1958)

A scholarship awarded from the Louise A. Levenson Science Scholarship Fund in memory of Louise A. Levenson, a member of the class of 1958, who died on February 25, 1958. This award is made to a girl who has shown both interest and proficiency in Biological Science during her high school course at Brookline High School and who plans to continue study in that field.

 

1948 The Mabel Prescott Bailey Scholarship(First awarded in 1948)

A scholarship provided by the will of the late Olive C. Fisher in memory of her life-long friend, Mabel Prescott Bailey, teacher in the High Schoo1 from 1905 to the time of her retirement in 1935, to assist a worthy graduate of Brookline High School or former student of outstanding attainments in obtaining a college education in four years.

 

2005 The Marian L. Cronan Scholarship(First awarded in 2005)

(one-time lump sum)This scholarship is established as a one-time scholarship by Mildred C. Hayden, personal representative of the Estate of Marion L. Cronan. Mrs. Cronan was a teacher at Brookline High School, Department Chair of the home economics department, as well as the Director of Food Services for the Brookline Schools. She retired in 1973 after thirty years of service for the Brookline School Department. This scholarship shall be given to a student who has demonstrated enthusiasm and high academic accomplishments in the Business Program.

 

2002 The Marisa Amy Shea Scholarship(First awarded in 2002)

This scholarship was established by the William H. Lincoln School community, family and friends of Bill and Barbara Shea. It honors the young life of Marisa Amy Shea who in her lifetime displayed a Spirit of determination and a gift for love and friendship. The recipient will be someone with the same attributes as Marisa, and who may have faced" a personal challenge while maintaining exemplary academic achievement.

 

1983 The Mary K. Rouillard Award  

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(First awarded in 1983)A Scholarship Provided to a member of the Brookline High School graduating class by the Class of 1970 of Brookline High School to honor Mary K. Rouillard, a former teacher of English and a former Housemaster at Brookline High School. Ms. Rouillard is an outstanding humanitarian dedicated to the education of children.

1979 The Mary Taylor Walsh Memorial Scholarship

(First awarded in 1979) Annual scholarship made possible through the generosity of the family of Mary Taylor Walsh who served as a distinguished member of the Brookline High School Physical Education faculty from September, 1944 to June 1975. This scholarship is to award to a graduating woman who has been accepted to a four year post-secondary school. The recipient of this award must have excelled generally in her academic learning at Brookline High School; must have participated actively in physical education and extracurricular activities in the physical education department, and must be planning to major m physical education at the undergraduate level.

 

1941 The Maude Young Scholarship(First awarded in 1941)

The income from a fund provided by the will of the late Maude Young, teacher in the business department of the High School from 1908 to the time of her retirement in 1934. This award is used for the benefit and assistance of deserving students in the stenographic program who will be graduated from Brookline High School.

 

2008 The Maureen Young Nursing Scholarship(First awarded in 2008)

This scholarship is being established by the family of Maureen S. Young to honor her memory. Ms. Young was a resident of Brookline from 1975 until her recent passing. Despite many medical challenges in her life, Ms. Young continued to persevere. She taught nursing courses at two colleges, worked as a nurse at Children’s Hospital. Ms. Young also worked as a school nurse for the Brookline Public Schools. This scholarship is awarded to either a male or female interested in pursuing a career in nursing. The recipient should exhibit qualities which exemplify community concern, volunteerism and the wish to help others.

 

1986  

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The Max M. Tisser Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 1986)

A scholarship made possible by the family and friends of the late Max M. Tisser, long-time town member and activist for the public interest. This scholarship is to be awarded to a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School showing academic ability, ethical values and community interest. The graduate will pursue studies such as political science, urban affairs or raw at a post-secondary school that will lead to a career in the public interest.

1998 The Maxine Dadourian Memorial Scholarship

(First awarded in 1998)Friends, family and co-workers established this scholarship to honor a much appreciated and beloved cafeteria worker. Maxine worked at the High School for 23 years and was also an instructor in the Adult Education Program for 12 years. The scholarship shall be awarded to a graduating senior who will attend a vocational or technical school.

 

2009The Michael M. Kennedy Memorial

Scholarship(First Established: March 2009)

This scholarship shall be awarded to a graduating member of the senior class who plans to attend a trade school or pursue technical training and has persevered despite challenges in his/her life. The funds from this donation shall be awarded to support BHS senior in need of financial assistance in order to pursue post secondary training.

 

2008 The Michael P. Troderman Scholarship(First awarded in 2008)

This scholarship is being established by the family of Michael P. Troderman to honor the memory of their father. Mr. Troderman lived in Brookline from 19399-1972, attended Brookline Public Schools and graduated from Brookline High School in 1957. This scholarship is to be awarded to a member of the senior class who demonstrates outstanding music ability (preference to a student who plays piano as well as a member of the tennis team).

 

1977  

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The Michael S. Dukakis Scholarship(First awarded in 1977)

A scholarship made possible through the generosity of the Brookline Chamber of Commerce to honor the former Governor of Massachusetts, Michael S. Dukakis, a graduate of Brookline Hi9Jt School, Class of 1951. This Scholarship is to be awarded to a member of the graduate class of Brookline High School who has demonstrated unusual musical talent or who excels in government studies.

2007The Mint Julep Scholarship

(First awarded in 2007)In their desire to return something to the Brookline community, the owners of the Mint Julep boutique in College Corner have established this scholarship. The scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior of Brookline High School who intends to pursue a career in the retail industry, in any of its many facets.

 

1968 The Morris Rand Scholarships(First awarded in 1968)

Three scholarships made possible through a grant from the trustees of the Morris Rand Charitable Foundation. These are to be awarded to members of the graduating class of Brookline High School who have been outstanding in scholarship and citizenship on the following basis: a graduate who intends to major in structural or civil engineering; a graduate who proposes to major in education; and a graduate who proposes to major in one of the Social Sciences. Social Studies; Engineering; Teachering.

 

1962 The Moustapha Avigdor-Kiwanis Club of Brookline Scholarship(First awarded in 1962)

This perpetual scholarship is made possible through the generosity and interest in youth of the late Mr. Moustapha Avigdor who as a prominent Brookline Merchant and member of the Brookline Kiwanis Club in gratitude for the opportunities afforded him in the country of his choice and in appreciation of the character and industry of Brookline. High School students who were in his part-time employ.

 

1993 The Nathan Purpel Scholarship(First awarded in 1993)

 

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This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior at Brookline High School who was also graduated from Lawrence School; a student who has demonstrated generosity of spirit and an abiding for the value of human differences and the many ways in which they enrich individual and community lives. This scholarship was established to recognize Nathan Purpel’s long tenure and successful Principalship at Lawrence School arid to honor him upon his retirement and thank him for the immeasurable gifts he has given to all.

1995 The Newbury College Scholarship(First awarded in 1995)

A one year full tuition scholarship provided through the generosity of Newbury College located in Brookline. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who qualifies for admission to Newbury College and who displays strong academic credentials, who will major in Culinary Arts or a related field.

 

1984 The Nicholas E. Robson Scholarship(First awarded in 1984)

The Nicholas E. Robson Scholarship is awarded to a graduating student at Brookline High School who is continuing his/her education and who was an active participant in Brookline Recreational Youth Soccer and Brookline High School Soccer. Nicholas Robson would have graduated with the Class of 1987.

 

1975 The Northeastern University Scholarships(First awarded 1975)

Annual scholarships to be awarded by Northeastern University in memory of Dean Sidney Herman, who served as an administrator at Northeastern from 1952 to 1979. Dean Herman, a long-time resident of the Town of Brookline, served as President of the Parent-Teacher Organization at Brookline High School. These scholarships are awarded to graduates of Brookline high School who have applied to and who have been accepted by the University. In order to qualify for consideration, the student must demonstrate a high level of academic ability as well as involvement in extra-curricular activities in the High School and within the community.

 

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1974 The Olga E. E. Blasser Scholarships(First awarded in 1974)

Scholarships provided from the income of a fund provided by the will of the late Olga E. E. Blasser, teacher at the John D. Runkle School from 1920 to 1955. These funds are to be used for the benefit of students of the graduating class of Brookline High School who best exemplifies excellence of character and initiative, and who intends to pursue their education in the fields of economics and/or political science.

 

2001 The OuYang Yu Scholarship(First awarded in 2001)

An annual scholarship given by long-time Brookline High School guidance counselor Assunta H. Cha in memory of her mother OuYang Yu, who valued education very highly. The scholarship is for a Chinese-American or Asian-American woman who intends to pursue the study of literature or the fine arts.

 

2008The Page Scholarship for Unique Passions

and Careers(First awarded in 2008)

(One-time lump sum)

This one-time scholarship is established by Alexandra Page as a part of her work for the Good Citizen in the Good Society class. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior, male or female, who has shown interest in a unique or unconventional passion or career. Such a career may not have a clear-cut path to fruition, but does manifest the love of the student for his or her passion.

 

2003The Patricia E. Jacobson Memorial

Scholarship(First awarded in 2003)

(one-time lump sum)

A one-time scholarship established by Patricia’s mother and brother in loving memory of the twentieth anniversary of Patricia’s death. Ms Jacobs passed away the summer following completing the fourth grade at Driscoll School. The recipient of this scholarship shall be a graduate of Brookline High School who attended

 

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Driscoll School and plans to continue studies at a post-secondary school.

1975 The Paul L. Pastan Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 1975)

A scholarship created by the family classmates and friends of the late Paul L. Pastan, a student at Brookline High School from September, 1972, until the time of his death on January 29, 1975. This scholarship is to be awarded to a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who has shown both interest and proficiency in chemistry in the High School, and who plans to continue studies in that field at a post-secondary school.

 

1941 The Payson Dana Scholarship(First awarded in 1941)

A Scholarship provided by the will of the late Payson Dana, member of the Board of Selectmen from 1912 to 1920, and the Massachusetts Commissioner of Civil Service from December 1, 1919 to the time of his death on November 8, 1927. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior at Brookline High School.

 

1998 The Peter R. Polishuk Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 1998)

This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Peter Polishuk. Peter died in 1998 after a four-year battle with cancer. The recipient of the scholarship shall be a graduating senior who plans to attend college and who was a member of the BHS Rugby team. The recipient shall exhibit the traits of Pete: enthusiasm, hard work, camaraderie, leadership and willingness to help others.

 

1989 The Piltch Family Scholarship(First awarded in 1989)

This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who has been involved in community service and who has exhibited sensitivity to the physical and emotional differences among people. This recipient shall have demonstrated leadership qualities.

 

2006 The Rae and Louis Kozloff Memorial Scholarship

(First awarded in 2006)

 

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This scholarship is being established by Anthony Kozloff in memory of his grandparents Rae and Louis Kozloff. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who is enrolled in an undergraduate program in mathematics, science or engineering studies at an accredited degree-granting institution.

2005 The Recycling Champion Award Scholarship(First awarded in 2005)

This award is established by the Brookline Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The award is to be given to a graduating senior, who is a member of the Go Green Program, for his/her outstanding recycling practices and innovative approaches to waste management.

 

1997 The Richard Canney Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 1997)

This scholarship has been established by the Social Studies Department of BHS to remember Richard "Monty" Canney. Richard was a much appreciated and beloved custodian for many years. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who is the son or daughter of a custodian or cafeteria staff person, and who during his/her attendance at BHS has exemplified good citizenship among fellow students and won the respect and admiration of the faculty.

 

2004 The Richard P. Gordon Twin Scholarship(First awarded in 2004)

This scholarship is established by Dr. Susan Gordon Weinberger, twin sister of Richard Gordon, to honor his memory and celebrate the unique experience of being a twin. Mr. Gordon and his twin sister were the only twins in the 1958 graduating class. The recipient must be a twin in the graduating class who is pursuing post-secondary education and demonstrates financial need.

 

1995The Richard T. Leary Scholarship

(First awarded in 1995)A scholarship established to honor Mr. Richard T. Leary’s dedication and perseverance in sustaining the high quality of life that Brookline is so noted for in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mr. Leary was former Deputy executive Secretary, Executive Secretary and Town Administrator for the Town of Brookline since 1960 until his retirement in 1994. This scholarship is awarded

 

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to a graduating senior who has demonstrated scholastic achievement by maintaining a "B" grade point average, and is an accomplished athlete, and has demonstrated the qualities of leadership and community service.

2000 The Robert Bookston - Brookline Track Teams Scholarship

(First awarded in 2000)This scholarship is to be awarded to someone considered an outstanding team player by the Brookline Track Coaches. It is funded from proceeds from "Robert's Run", a sanctioned cross-country competition. Robert Bookston was a member and captain of the Brookline High School Cross Country Team. Robert found solace in community service and his commitment to running and his teammates. Robert was an incredible role model to those who knew him. He has touched many people in the Brookline community and his life has made an impact on many young students and athletes. Robert's teammates and friends have decided to commemorate his life with something that he would have loved to participate in himself, an annual race in his name.

 

1971 The Robert Bookston Community Service Club Scholarship

(First awarded in 1971)A scholarship made possible by the members of the Brookline Community Service Club to graduating members who have been admitted to post-secondary schools. The recipients shall have distinguished themselves as members of the Community Service Club for a minimum of two years through service to the school and community and by their outstanding citizenship. The selection will be made the Brookline High School Scholarship Committee with the recommendation of the advisor of the Brookline Community Service Club.

 

1994 The Robert F. Trohon Scholarship(First awarded in 1994)

This scholarship is to be awarded annually to a member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who plans to continue his/her education at Wentworth Institute of Technology or to a student enrolled in a post-secondary school who plans to major in the field of building, architecture, engineering or related fields.

 

1983  

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The Robert I. Sperber Scholarship Fund(First awarded in 1983)

Characteristic of his eighteen year tenure as Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Robert I. Sperber has chosen, on the occasion of his departure, to establish a scholarship fund that would benefit Brookline students. This is to be a perpetua1 scholarship provided by the colleagues and friends of Dr. Sperber to honor him, and will be presented to a worthy graduate of Brookline High School who intends to further his/her education at an institution of higher.

1961 The Robert J. Newbury Scholarship(First awarded in 1961)

A perpetual scholarship, provided by the Parent-Teacher Organization of the Edith C. Baker School to honor Dr. Robert J. Newbury, Principal of the Edith C. Baker School from 1940 until his retirement in 1977, for a graduate of the Edith C. Baker School and Brookline High School who has been outstanding in both citizenship and scholarship.

 

2006 The Robert M. Monahan Memorial Scholarship

(First awarded in 2006)The scholarship is established by Mrs. Beth Denman and the children of Mr. Monahan to honor the memory of her late husband and their father Robert M. Monahan. Mr. Monahan coached Brookline Youth Hockey for 20+ years and was also the Treasurer. He was a person of the highest moral character, a citizen and mentor to many boys and girls. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who will be attending post secondary school majoring in accounting or business who exhibits outstanding school citizenship and moral character as Mr. Monahan.

 

2005The Robert Pugatch Family Memorial

Scholarship(First awarded in 2005)

This scholarship is established by Mrs. Monica Pugatch and her children to honor the memory of her husband and father Robert Pugatch. The recipient is to be a graduating senior who played on the BHS Varsity Hockey team, who lives life to its fullest, shows concern and respect towards others, a friend to all.

 

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2003 The Robert Pugatch Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 2003)

This scholarship is established by the friends of Brookline High School Boys’ Hockey in memory of Robert Pugatch, a ‘73 Brookline High School graduate, who died suddenly in 2001. During his four years at Brookline High School, Mr. Pugatch served as the Brookline High School Varsity Hockey Team Manager. This scholarship is awarded to a hockey player who came up through the ranks playing for both the Brookline Youth Hockey program and Brookline High School Varsity Hockey team. The recipient shall be an all-around team player who shows the enthusiasm, good moral character, and a strong work ethic as in the tradition of Mr. Pugatch.

 

1978 The Rotary Club of Brookline/Dr. William Perry Murphy Scholarship

(First awarded in 1978)These scholarships are provided by the Rotary Club of Brookline in memory of Dr. William Perry Murphy, a long-time member of the Rotary Club and the recipient of the 1934 Nobel Prize in medicine and one in memory of Merle Scheriber who was an excellent Rotarian whose activities embodied the rotary ideals. The scholarships are awarded annually to deserving members of the graduating class of Brookline High School who have excelled in social studies and who have been accepted to an institution of higher learning.

 

2003 The Rozanna Alexis Tendler Memorial Scholarship

(First awarded in 2003)An annual scholarship established by the family of Rozanna Tendler, a member of the Class of 1992 who lost her life in a tragic motorcycle accident. It is the wish of Rozanna’s family that her memory lives through this scholarship. Rozanna gained wide recognition for her outstanding professional abilities in the international software industry. To honor Rozanna’s Eastern European heritage, this scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding graduate of former Soviet Union descent.

 

2003 The Ruth Jacobson, EdD. Educational Scholarship

(First awarded in 2003)This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Dr. Ruth Jacobson on the occasion of her

 

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retirement in recognition of her education at Brookline High School, Class of 1951 and her thirty-four years on the faculty of the Brookline Public Schools. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduate of Brookline High School who demonstrates ethical, considerate behavior to others and shows interest and/or aptitude in math or film.

2005 The Sarah Mayper Scholarship(First awarded in 2005)

This scholarship is established by numerous Brookline families to honor Sarah Mayper, a truly inspiring teacher who profoundly changed the lives of many BHS students. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who has both a strong artistic and philosophical vision, who thinks about art both in terms of aesthetics, social impact and making change. A student who has faced insurmountable obstacles and has persevered.

 

1992The Sean W. Hutchings Memorial Award

(First awarded in 1992)A scholarship established by the parents, family and friends of Sean Hutchings, a 1991 graduate of Brookline High School. This award is will be for a member of the graduating class who showed tremendous effort and achieved good grades with special consideration for that member of the class who is accomplished in creative writing.

 

1973 The Southern Brookline Garden Club Scholarship

(First awarded in 1973)A scholarship provided by the Southern Brookline Garden Club to be awarded annually to a deserving member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who intends to pursue a career in horticulture, agriculture, ecology conservation, forestry, or related vocational or educational pursuits. The recipient shall have had a record of good performance in school, and shall have demonstrated interest and enthusiasm in the above fields.

 

1989The Stephen N. Fenn Gordenstein Memorial

Scholarship(First awarded in 1989)

 

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The Stephen N. Fenn and Lisa Fenn Gordenstein Memorial Scholarship

(renamed in 2001 and awarded in both names in 2002)

Originally established to honor the memory of Stephen Penn, Class of 1947, Class President, Captain of the baseball team and starting guard on a championship football team, who was held in real and sincere affection by all those whose lives he touched. It now also bears the name of Lisa Penn Gordenstein, Stephen's daughter, Class of 1977, a passenger on American Airlines F1ight #11 on September 11th. In her abbreviated career, Lisa had achieved wide recognition for her outstanding abilities in fashion marketing and merchandising, claiming the admiration and devotion of family, friends and colleagues. This scholarship is to be awarded to one or more members of the graduating class of Brookline High School planning to go to college and who, through his/her behavior during high school has best exemplified the qualities of leadership, good sportsmanship and humanity. This scholarship is awarded to a member of the graduating class at Brookline High School who is planning to go to college and who, through his/her behavior during high school has best exemplified the qualities of leadership, good sportsmanship, and humanity displayed by Stephen Fenn, Class of 1947. Stephen Penn served as Class President and captain of the Baseball Team, and was the starting guard on a championship Football Team. Stephen Fenn was held in real and sincere affection by all those whose lives he touched during his adult life.

1988 The Sterling College Memorial Award(First awarded in 1988)

The Sterling College Memorial Award is given in memory of Greg Risse, Brookline High School class of 1979, and Sterling College, class of 1987. This award is to be given annually to a student who is a member of the graduating class at Brookline High School and who has a curiosity and love for the natural world and who, in the eyes of the faculty, is right now In the process of realizing there are joys and friendships and accomplishments to strive for in the years ahead.

 

2007 The Student-Based Enterprise Scholarship(First awarded in 2007)

 

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This scholarship is being given by the BHS Career and Technology department. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student who has participated in the School Store and/or Copy Center, two of the student-based enterprises at Brookline High School, and who has been active and shown great entrepreneurial spirit.

1999 The Studio of Brookline Scholarship(First awarded in 1999)

This scholarship was created by the owners of the Studio Clothing Store in Brookline as a way to give back to the community where they have had a successful business. The Studio celebrated its twentieth anniversary last year. The scholarship will be awarded to a female graduating senior.

 

1996 The Tech Prep Scholarship- in Honor of John T. Ryan (First awarded in 1996)

This annual scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the friends and colleagues of John T. Ryan, Chairman of the Occupational Education Program at Brookline High School from 1968 until his retirement, and through the generosity of the Rotary Club of Brookline. The recipient of this scholarship shall be a member of the graduating class who will continue his or her education in one of the Tech Prep programs. This scholarship will reflect the cooperative working relationship established between the High School and the various receiving institutions that was established through the hard work and perseverance of John T. Ryan.

 

2001 The Ted Waldron Scholarship(First awarded in 2001)

A onetime scholarship to honor Ted Waldron, guidance counselor at BHS for over 30 years. It will be awarded to a graduating senior, a former counselee of Mr. Waldron, who attained high academic achievement and is of strong moral character.

 

1979The Thomas J. and Helen Noonan

Scholarship(First awarded in 1979)

An annual scholarship made possible through the generosity of the family and friends of the late Thomas J. Noonan and the late Helen Noonan, life-long residents of the Town of Brookline and educated in the Brookline

 

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Public Schools. Thomas was a staff member in the Recreation department and served on the School Committee and on the Board of Selectmen. Helen was a staff member of the Brookline Public Schools and served as the Physical Education Teacher at the Baker and Runkle Schools. This scholarship is awarded to a member of the graduating class who has excelled academically and athletically at Brookline High School and who has been accepted at an institution of higher learning.

1993 The Todd Andrew Saker Memorial Scholarship

(First awarded in 1993)This scholarship is given to a graduating senior at Brookline High School who is active in theater arts to honor Todd Saker. Todd was an honor roll student at Baker School who loved acting and was a member of the Newton Children's Theater. Todd Saker was a very caring young man; he raised monies for the M.S. Readathon and took on many other causes. The recipient of this scholarship should be hard-working and well-rounded. Todd Saker died in a skiing accident in March, 1992.

 

2006 The Toni J. Cradle Scholarship(First awarded in 2006)

This scholarship is being established by the senior class of 2005 to honor Mrs. Toni J Cradle on the occasion of her retirement after many years of valued service. Mrs. Cradle served as guidance counselor at Brookline High School for 36 years until her retirement in 2005. She was the recipient of the Caverly Award in 2002. She exemplified the very best of Brookline High School. Mrs. Cradle treated each of her students as “precious angels” and had incredible expertise in working with people. It is estimated that she touched the lives of up to 7,000 students. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who demonstrates need and motivation to be successful and who exhibits outstanding school citizenship and moral character as did Mrs. Cradle.

 

1996 The Victoria Hicks Scholarship(First awarded in 1996)

This is a scholarship established by Mr. Zack Rosenburg in honor of his cousin, Victoria Hicks, a 1989 graduate of the High School, who is August of 1993, only three months after her graduation from Syracuse University,

 

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was involved in a serious car accident. Victoria was left with severe brain damage and now resides at the Greanery in Brighton. This scholarship is offered with Mr. Rosenburg's deep commitment to his cousin, the lesson that life can change at a moment's notice, and his belief that a student's life may be positively affected by receiving this scholarship. It is awarded to a student with a good, caring attitude, who has the ability to excel academically, but has yet to reach his or her true academic potential.

1995The Viola R. Pinanski Award

(First awarded in 1995)This award is provided from the income of a fund in accordance of the will of the late Viola Pinanski. Mrs. Pinanski was a member of and then chairman of the Brookline School Committee from 1936 to 1976. This award is for a member of the graduating class who is most outstanding in citizenship and scholarship.

 

1977 The Viola R. Pinanski Scholarship(First awarded in 1977)

A perpetual scholarship provided by a grateful community in honor of the late Viola R. Pinanski in recognition of distinguished service to the youth of Brookline as a member of the Brookline School Committee from 1930 to 1976, and chairman from 1961 to 1967. This scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving member of the graduating class of Brookline High School who best exemplifies the attributes of Viola Pinanski.

 

1974 The Virginia E. Thompson Scholarship(First awarded in 1974)

A perpetua1 scholarship provided by the Michael Driscoll School Staff, both past and present, and former students and mends in honor of Mrs. Virginia E. Thompson, principal of the school from 1966 to 1974. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduate of the Michael Driscoll School and Brookline High School who has demonstrated good citizenship, exhibited sincere effort, and plans further education.

 

1990 The Warren L. Bartlett/Class of 1949 Scholarship

(First awarded in 1990)This award is given by the Class of 1949 in memory of Warren L Bartlett, former Housemaster of Akers House,

 

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for his tireless devotion to education and to youth. This award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in Biology and who will pursue a career in biological sciences or a career that emphasizes biological sciences.

2005 The Wendell Weeks Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 2005)

This scholarship is established by the 21st Century Fund in memory of Wendell Weeks with a gift received from George Weiss, Class of ’61. Mr. Weeks was an English teacher at Brookline High School from 1942 until his retirement in 1970. He also was a teacher of English, a coordinator and then became Director of Brookline Adult Education. This scholarship is to be awarded to a junior or senior member of Brookline High School’s Debate Team who displays leadership as well as personal commitment to the team.

 

2004 The William Costin Memorial Scholarship(First awarded in 2004)

This scholarship is established by friends of William Costin. Mr. Costin was a longtime activist in Brookline and founding President of the Association of One’s, Two’s and Three’s. He was dedicated to public service and education. He along with his wife Charlyne served as BHS PTO Presidents. This scholarship is to be awarded to a student who intends to major in education, public administration, political science or government.

 

1987 The William F. Sullivan Scholarship(First awarded in 1987)

This scholarship is presented to a graduate of Brookline High School who is a member of the Brookline High Golf Team and who has been accepted at and will attend an institution of higher learning. This person must be in need of financial assistance, and who, while a student at Brookline High School exemplifies good conduct, high moral character and scholastic achievement.

 

2006 The William P. Grady-OFC Scholarship(First awarded in 2006)

This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of Navigant Counseling, Inc. to honor William Grady, Coordinator of the Opportunity for Change Program at Brookline High School. Mr. Grady began his career at Brookline High School as a teacher in 1977 and has served an Assistant Housemaster, as well as the

 

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Coordinator of the Opportunity for Change Program until his retirement in June, 2006. The recipient of this scholarship shall be a member of the graduating class who will continue his or her education, who demonstrates scholastic achievement, who exemplifies good citizenship. The recipient must be a graduate of the Opportunity for Change Program.

1986 The Zuckerman Scholarship(First awarded in 1986)

This fund, established by Walter and Natalie Zuckerman and family, is to provide needed financial assistance for post- high school academic, vocational, or professional studies to a student who is a member of the graduating class at Brookline High School and who, in the opinion of the Brookline High School staff, has demonstrated the qualities of perseverance and integrity.