141Cedar Crest students received

scholarships this yearand they’ve had the opportunity

to do so many great things…

Students studied abroad in Belize, Mexico and Korea.

They volunteered for local non-profit organizations.

They led numerous student groups.

They prepared themselves for graduate school.

They returned to school as adults after taking time off.

They balanced their studies with family time.

They earned leadership awards.

They were mentored by faculty.

They launched their careers.

They found a family at Cedar Crest.

They earned their degree.

They found their voice.

To all those who helpedprovide scholarships this year,

we thank you.

Our students have had the opportunity to achieve so much…

“I’ve had the opportunity to study abroad in Mexico.”

Amber Funk ’12 | Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Jenna Beidleman ’12 | Nursing

“I’ve earned my degree in nursing and will begin working at

Lehigh Valley Hospital this June.”

Hannah Walters ’12 | Dance and Psychology

“I am the 2012 class

president and a member

of two honor societies.”

Andrea Barner ’15 | English, Business Administration minor

“I was able to come

back to school after

10 years and pursu

e a

degree in English.”

Aarti Ramdaney ’12 | Genetic Engineering

“I am pursuing a

master’s in genetic

counseling from The

University of Texas.”

Jennifer Hoffman ’12 | Nursing

“I am a well rounded individual and

confident that I will be a great nurse.”

Claudia Parrales ’12 | Health Care Management

“I will use my degree

to help expand my

business.”

Lauren Jorgensen ’13 | Music

“I’ve become a more strong and confident woman.”

Lauren Mascibroda ’12 | Genetic Engineering

“I feel really prepared for life after College.”

Annie Pulcini ’12 | Chemistry and Math

“I’m pursing a

doctorate in chemistry

from Ohio State

University.”

Lindsay Harrison ’13 | Nursing

“I am a nursing student

AND captain of the

field hockey team.”

Heather Moody ’12 | Forensic Science

“I’ve been able to find

myself and am more

confident in my abilities.”

Haleigh Washburn ’13 | Math, Criminal Justice and Theatre minors

“I overcame my fear of public speaking and am

the captain of the Forensic Speech Team.”

Elizabeth Sunderhaus ’12 | Genetic Engineering

“I’m pursuing a doctorate in human

medical genetics from Oregon Health and Science University.”

Gabrielle Augustine ’12 | Anthropology, Writing minor

“I’m a student

ambassador and an

editor for the Crestiad.”

Julia Buscher ’13 | Integrated Art, Psychology and Art History minors

“I’m the music director for the Cedar Crest

College radio station.”

Jessica Turpin ’12 | Biology, Spanish minor

“I was nominated for

awards that recognized

my leadership and

academic ability.”

Kylie Manning ’12 | History, Film Studies minor

“I’m pursuing a master’s degree in history from the University of New

Mexico.”

Kristina Hefele ’12 | Nursing

“I will use my degree in nursing to help others.”

Laura McGrath ’13 | Secondary Education and General Science

“I help children through

the First Book Campus

Advisory Board and

America Reads.”

Kaitlin Hafer ’12 | Forensic Science

“I’ve presented and networked at scientific

conferences.”

Tanya Tarnowski ’13 | Nursing

“I’ve made relationships

with the nursing faculty

that I don’t think I will ever replace.”

Nisa Waterman ’13 | Psychology, Criminal Justice minor

“I’ve learned how to

challenge myself, accept

those challenges, embrace them and

conquer them.”

Rebecca Pandone ’13 | Communication and Theatre

“I played the lead role of Roxie Hart in

Chicago: The Musical.”

AnTionette Byers-Paredes ’12 | Social Work

“I was 1 of 13 students in

the country to be named to

the American Forensics

Association’s All-American

team.”

Kathryn Martin ’13 | Nursing, Psychology minor

“I am the vice president

of the student nursing association.”

Kenzie Bickhart ’12 | Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, Psychology minor

“I was captain of the

lacrosse team and a

peer academic leader

for the EARTH living

learning community.”

Dannell Miller ’12 | Nursing

“I’ve earned my degree

in nursing while still

being able to spend time

with my family.”

Holly Yon ’12 | Elementary Education

“The evening classes and flexibility allowed me to

accomplish what I’ve always wanted to do –

become a teacher.”

Melody Nyoni ’14 | Integrated Biology, Global Diseases and History minors

“I've had research

opportunities that will make

me a competitive candidate

for medical school.”

Tia Schober ’13 | Nursing

“I’ve become a leader through my role as

secretary on the student activities board.”

Morgan Keschl ’13 | Communication

“I was managing editor of the Crestiad and a

writing tutor.”

Claire Sigafoos ’12 | Nursing

“I’ve fulfilled my

dream of becoming a

nurse in the field of

pediatrics”

Marlana Hurd ’13, ’14 | Dance and Education

“I’ve learned how to choreograph a dance

performance from start to finish.”

Christen Corby ’12 | Forensic Science

“I had the opportunity to

present my research and

will present again at a

forensic science conference

this May.”

Mariana Golphin ’13 | Nursing

“I’ve maintained a high GPA while pursuing a degree in

nursing and recently received a scholarship to

work at Lehigh Valley Hospital.”

From the bottom of our hearts…Thankyou