Recipient Name: Alexandra Shiff
Award: 2009 Bethel Park Award
The 2009 BPHS winner is Alexandra Shiff she will be attending Cedarville University and majoring in Sports Medicine. She was a letter winner in Diving and Track. In addition had 2 lead roles in the school musicals,involved in gymnastics and youth group. also a member of NHS. This years essay was "integrity" awarded $4,500
Recipient Name: Brad Strimmel
Award: 2009 Almanac Award
The almanac winner is Brad Strimmel of Canon-McMillan High school. Will be attending West Point. Received $1,000..Pictured with Frank DelPercio and Tom Etzel
Dear friends of Ken Waldie,
It is hard to explain how honored I was by the award the other evening. Ken truly sounded like a great man and model American. I hope I can emulate his character and dedication. I am proud to carry his memory with me to West Point this summer. Again, thank you very much.
Brad Strimel
Recipient Name: David Neville
Award: 2008 Almanac Award
David received a $1000.00 Scholarship and will attend The United States Air Force Academy..
Recipient Name: Matthew Kaminski
Award: 2008 Bethel Park Award
Matt received a $4000.00 Scholarship to The University of Pittsburgh...Matt is an Indoor Track and Field Letterman...A member of the National Honor Society and Ways and Means....He volunteers with the Jubilee Kitchen and The Relay for Life...His essay on Friendship touched all our hearts..
"It was an honor to have recieved this award at the Bethel Park High School Awards Ceremony and to have it presented to me by Mr. Frank DelPercio, a former baseball coach of mine. The excitement with which he presented the award to me was truely a memorable one. His tribute to Mr. Waldie at the awards ceremony was heartfelt and inspirational.
Recipient Name: Sarah Spicuzza
Award: 2007 Bethel Park Award
Sarah Spicuzza received a $4000.00 Scholarship to Waynesburg College..Sarah excells in both soccer and track.She is a member of the NHS and Girl Scouts..As part of the application her essay was on Integrity...Congratulations Sarah.
Recipient Name: Mark Meshanko
Award: 2006 Bethel Park Award
Mark Meshanko received a $4000.00 Scholarship for The University of Pittsburgh/Honors..See an update on Mark under the Special Remarks section..
Recipient Name: Brian Fink
Award: 2005 Bethel Park Award
University of Pittsburgh-Honors
$4000
Recipient Name: Karen Vaughn
Award: 2004 Bethel Park Award
Karen Vaugh recieved a $4000.00 Schlorship.
Special note from Karen:
I will always remember to follow in the footsteps of Mr. Waldie by recognizing the importance of friends,athletics and academics..Thank you..
Recipient Name: Jeff Mathews
Award: 2003 1st Bethel Park Award Recipient
Our first recipient was Jeff Mathews,who received a $3000.00 Scholarship..
Special note from Jeff:
To be associated with a man like Kenny is a real honor..I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers..Thank you once again and God Bless..
Recipient Name: Adam Potter
Award: Almanac Award
Penn-State-Behrend
$1000
Recipient Name: Aubra Thomas
Award: Almanac Award
US Naval Academy
$500
Recipient Name: Justin Pratt
Award: Almanac Award
Carnegie Mellon
$1000
Recipient Name: Mark Deluzio
Award: Almanac Award
US Naval Academy
$1000
Recipient Name: Tyler Haught
Award: Almanac Award
US Naval Academy
$1000