GUIDANCE NEWS
Mr. Michael Biggan, Director
Mrs. Claire Beslow Mrs. Christine Bradley
Mrs. Virginia Clark Mrs. Teresa Kilday Mr. Kevin McGuire
April 2015
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS:
Every year many scholarships are given at the Senior Scholarship Program, which
will be held this year on June 15th. These are made available to Ramsey High School
seniors on an application basis. Below you will find a list of these scholarships and the
selection criteria. If you are a Ramsey High School senior, meet the eligibility criteria,
and are interested in applying for one or more of them, please apply via Naviance Family Connections. If the scholarship requires a separate application, see directions on
this sheet.
All applications must be submitted through Naviance, unless otherwise noted, by
3:00 p.m. on May 1, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted.
Thank you and good luck!
1. Vince Abbatiello Music Celebration Award
$2,000
1. Anticipated music major at an accredited college program
2. A top Ramsey HS musician as determined by Music Department
2. Lt. Thomas Evans Scholarship
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$2,000
Male student with a GPA of 3.0 or better
Must have at least one Varsity letter in a minimum of two sports
Team player that is highly regarded by peers, teachers and coaches
Excellent character
3. Ramsey Education Association Scholarships
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Intent to enter any field of education
Good character
Top 25% of class
Service to school/community
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2-$2,000
4. Helen Schoenlank Scholarship
$2,000
1. Plan to major in Early Childhood Education
5. Jon Vandevander Memorial Scholarship
$2,000
1. Male/female soccer player
2. A graduating senior accepted into college
3. Player who has shown leadership, sportsmanship and dedication
to the sport
6. Joe Heidt Scholarship
$1,500
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5.
Acceptance in a better 4 yr. college
Plans to pursue a career in Business, Education, or in the Fine Arts
Involved in community service
Well respected by students and teachers
Shown impressive academic growth during years at RHS
with a “B” or better average in senior year
6. Financial need
7. Ramsey Hockey Association Scholarships
2-$1,500
1. Participated in the High School Ice Hockey program for all 4 years
(either Varsity, JV or a combination of both)
2. Distinguished academically (at least a B average – 80% or above)
3. Demonstrated service to the school and community
8. Saddle River Valley Lions Club Scholarship
$1,500
1. High academic performance
2. Community/school service
3. Financial need
9. Ramsey Soccer Association’s Bill Lumis Awards
(Separate application obtained from and returned to Principal’s Office)
2-$1,250
1. Played in Ramsey Soccer Association for at least 3 years
2. Performed service to the Ramsey Soccer Association
3. Shown good academic achievement
10. Maureen Kaulfers Memorial Scholarship
(Pick up and return required essay information from Principal’s Office)
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6.
Plans to continue their education after high school
Involved in school and/or community activities
Worked to overcome personal and/or academic challenges
Well-liked by peers and teachers
Financial need
Essay requirement
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$1,200
11. Class of 1990 History Award
$1,000
1. Excellence in History
2. High academic average
12. Gretchen Dater Memorial Art Scholarships
2-$1,000
1. Art student who shows creative talent
2. Student who will continue in Art field
3. Financial need
13. Officer Carl Dietze Scholarship
$1,000
1. Interested in pursuing a career in the field of law enforcement, firefighting
or the military
2. Love of and dedication to country and community as demonstrated, e.g.
by involvement in local First Responder services
3. Excellent work ethic
4. Perseverance, patience and compassion
14. Dr. Susan Morton Scholarship
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$1,000
Outstanding academic record
Graduate of Tisdale School
Involved in the Ramsey community
Interest in pursuing an educational career
15. Gregg Friedman Scholarship
$1,000
1. High academic achievement
2. Entering Rutgers, the State University
3. Involved in school and/or community activities
4. Male student
16. Stacey Friedman-Lipkin Scholarship
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2.
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$1,000
High academic achievement
Entering Rutgers, the State University
Involved in school and /or community activities
Female student
17. John Guatelli, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
1. Acceptance into college
2. Participation in athletic, extra-curricular and community activities
3. Well-rounded student
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$1,000
18. Hotspur FC Renzo Freschi 12th Man Soccer Awards
2- $1,000
(1 male, 1 female)
1. Participated in the Hotspur organization through the age of U14
2. Played varsity soccer this past year
3. Maintained a positive attitude and work ethic in practices and games and usually
came off the bench as a non-starter
4. Maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher
5. Is in good standing with the community and school
19. Hotspur FC Soccer Awards
2-$1,000
(1 male, 1 female)
1. Participated in the Hotspur organization through U14
2. Maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Is in good standing with the community and school
20. Louis Molino Memorial Scholarships
2- $1,000
(Pick up and return required essay information from Principal’s Office) (1 male, 1 female)
1. Graduating senior attending a four-year accredited college
2. Athlete who has demonstrated leadership, sportsmanship, and
dedication to coach and team
3. Worked to overcome personal or academic challenges
4. Requires a short essay
5. Need based
21. Ramsey Historical Association American History Award
$1000
1. Has shown great interest in the study of American History OR
has special interest in historical preservation in community
22. Robert K. Walsh Foundation Scholarship
(Separate application obtained from and returned to Principal’s Office)
$1,000
1. Going on to higher education
2. Upper 25% of class
3. Financial need
23. Ramsey Baseball/Softball Association Awards
4-$750
(2 males, 2 females)
1. Participation as player in a program sponsored by the RBA for a
minimum of 1 year
2. Two Varsity baseball and two Varsity softball players
3. Recommendation of Varsity coaches/Athletic Director on the basis
of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, reverence and
civic responsibility
4. Good academic standing
5. Award must be applied towards education
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24. Ramsey Jr. Football Association’s (RJFA) Joseph Healy
Memorial Scholarships
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4-$750
(2 males, 2 females)
RJFA Football/Cheerleading participation: Minimum 3 years
RHS Football participation: Minimum 2 years with RHS Team
RHS Cheerleading participation: Minimum 2 years with HS Squad or RJFA Advisor
Academic requirement: In good standing
Personal conduct: In good standing
25. RHS National Honor Society Award
$750
1. NHS member in good standing who demonstrates outstanding character,
scholarship, service and leadership
2. Must be an officer
3. Strong commitment to club
26. Gary S. Schneider Memorial Scholarship
$750
1. High academic achievement
2. Plans on further study in field of, or related to, Social Work or Psychology
3. Involvement in Ramsey/Saddle River community
27. Braggin STEM Award
(Pick up/return required essay information from Principal’s Office)
$500
1. Acceptance to a 4 year college or university to pursue a degree in a STEM Program
(science, technology, engineering and math)
2. Essay requirement
28. DECA Achievement Awards
(Pick up and return required essay information from Principal’s Office)
2-$500
1. Member of DECA
2. Actively involved in at least one major DECA event
3. One page essay of how he/she has helped the DECA Chapter during the 2014-2015
school year
29. Donald H. Gregory Memorial Sportsmanship Awards
2-$500
(1 male, 1 female)
1. Accepted into college
2. Modeled best performance for self and team; exemplified excellence,
honesty, loyalty, determination and commitment in sports
3. Recommendation of varsity coaches/Athletic Director based on above
30. Junior Woman’s Club of Ramsey Civic Awards
1. Given to seniors with outstanding qualities of good citizenship
2. Involved with community activities
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2-$500
(1male, 1 female)
31. Kinchley’s Involved in Sports and Scholastics Scholarships I
2-$500
(1 male, 1 female)
1. Minimum 3.0 GPA
2. Earned at least 2 Varsity letters (may be in same sport)
3. Outstanding citizenship/community involvement
32. Kinchley’s Involved in Sports and Scholastics Scholarship II
$500
1. Planning to attend 4 year college/vocational school
2. Worked to overcome academic/physical challenges
33. JoAnn LaVigna Memorial Award
$500
1. Plans to attend college and pursue a teaching career
2. Recommendation of English Department
34. Amber Latkowski Memorial Scholarship
$500
1. Interest in a career in teaching special needs education or library media studies
2. Top 25% of class
3. Active in school and community
35. OnStage Scholarship
2- $500
1. Participant with OnStage
36. Ramsey Area Garden Club Award
$500
1. Must major in Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry, Landscape Design,
Environmental Science or Soil Science
2. Financial need
37. Ramsey Environmental Commission Scholarship
$500
1. Ramsey resident
2. Volunteer at one of the Environmental Commission events
i.e.; Ramsey Day, Clean-up Day
3. Demonstrates good character
4. Plans to continue education
5. Demonstrates an interest in the environment through specific projects
38. Ramsey Farmers Market Award
$500
(Pick up/return required essay information from Principal’s Office)
1. Demonstrates interest in environmental issues or in promoting healthy lifestyles
2. Involved in community service
3. Essay requirement
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39. Ramsey Fine Arts Council Scholarships
2-$500
(1 male, 1 female)
1. Must have interacted with the Fine Arts Council and
participated in any of their programs during high school years
40. Ramsey High School Athletic Association Scholarships
(Separate application obtained from and returned to
Athletic Office)
10-$500
(5 males, 5 females)
1. Varsity letter in any interscholastic sport or cheerleading
2. Continuing formal education
3. Good character/citizenship
41. Ramsey High School PTSO Awards
3-$500
1. Contributed to school/community
2. High academic achievement
42. Ramsey PBA Local 155 Jeffrey Creamer Memorial Scholarship
(Separate application obtained from and returned to Principal’s Office)
$500
1. Academics
2. Extra-curricular activities
3. Community involvement
43. Ramsey Public Education Foundation Scholarships
2-$500
1. Outstanding contribution to school/community
2. Overall academic excellence (3.0 GPA or greater)
44. Ramsey Recreation Commission Awards in Memory of
Jack McKeown
2-$500
(1 male, 1 female)
1. Male and female who have participated in Ramsey Recreation
Commission sponsored programs during school years
2. Service to school/community
45. Ramsey Rescue Squad Michael F. Adams Award
$500
1. Active member of Ramsey Rescue Squad in good standing
2. Active in school and community service
46. Ramsey Wind Symphony Award
(Pick up and return essay information to Principal’s Office)
1. Preparation of the required essay, to be evaluated by the RWS Board
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$500
47. Carolina Rough Memorial Scholarship
$500
1. Active member or son/daughter of an active member of the Ramsey Fire Dept.,
Rescue Squad or Ramsey Ambulance Corps
48. Smith School Organization Awards
2-$500
1. Graduate of Smith School (attended all 3 years)
2. Good academic standing of “B” or better
3. Outstanding community/school service
49. Tisdale School PTO Awards
2-$500
1. Maintained a “B” average
2. Graduate of Tisdale School
3. Involved in Ramsey community/school
50. Wandell Home and School Association Academic Scholarship
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$500
Graduate of Wandell School
Academic excellence
Community service/leadership
Excellent sportsmanship (if applicable)
51. Woman’s Club of Ramsey Community Service Award
$500
1. Service to school and community
2. High moral character
3. Interested in a profession helping others
52. Patricia Cowan Memorial Scholarship
$400
1. Will be studying nursing or a related health care profession at a
four-year college
53. Greater Ramsey UNICO Awards
(Separate application obtained from and returned to Principal’s Office)
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2.
3.
4.
4-$400
Planning on attending college
Italian heritage (at least one parent or grandparent of Italian origin)
Demonstrate good character
Involved in school/community activities
54. Tracy Janicek Memorial Award
$400
1. Female student
2. English major in college
3. Hardworking and passionate about writing
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55. Ralph Calvano Memorial Award
$300
1. Pursuing an Electronics, CAD or technical profession
56. Dater School PTO Awards
2-$300
1. Attended Hubbard School due to switch in building
2. Attained high academic achievement
3. Contributed to school/community
57. Hubbard School PTO Awards
2-$300
1. Attended Dater School due to switch in building
2. Attained high academic achievement
3. Contributed to school/community
58. McDonnell & Whitaker Law Award
$300
1. Interested in a career in Law
2. High academic achievement
3. Has been accepted to college
59. Ramsey Band & Color Guard Parents’ Association Award
$300
1. Member of RHS Band
2. Acceptance into accredited college Music major program
3. Recommendation of RHS Music Dept.
60. Ramsey Band & Color Guard Parents’ Assoc. “Big Blue” Awards
2-$300
(1 Band, 1 Guard)
1. Must be senior band or guard member of “Big Blue”
2. Role model for “Big Blue” peers
3. Good relationship with staff
4. Recommendation of RHS Music Dept.
5. Displayed dedication to Band or Guard program
6. Represents the high ideals of “Big Blue”
61. Drama Club Performance Award
$250
1. Participated in any or all Drama Club activities for 4 years
2. Has performed or worked in any backstage area
3. Has performed in either a minor or major capacity in at least 2 productions
62. Drama Club Technical Theatre Award
1. Participated in any or all Drama Club activities for 4 years
2. Has performed or worked in any backstage area
3. Has worked on stage crew, lights or in student direction for at least 2
Productions
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$250
63. Lt. Thomas Evans Leadership Award
$250
1. Male Student
2. Good academic standing
3. Contributed to the class-leadership
64. Harriet Hergenrother Interact Club Award
$250
1. Must have been a member in good standing for 3 years
2. Must be an outstanding active member of Interact
3. Must exhibit extensive community service participation
65. Ramsey Boy Scout Troop 31 Michael F. Adams Awards
2-$250
1. Active member of Troop 31
2. Service to community
66. Ramsey Girl Scout Awards
2-$250
1. Active member of a Girl Scout Troop
2. Service both in scouts and in her community
67. Sandra G. Ringle Memorial Math Awards
2-$250
(1 male, 1 female)
1. Planning to study Mathematics in college
2. Plans to teach Mathematics upon graduation
68. Ramsey Supervisors Association Leadership Award
$225
1. Top 20% of class
2. Held a leadership position in school activity
3. Active in the Ramsey community
69. VFW Post 682 Lt. Frederick Schierloh, Jr. Awards
(Pick up information and return letter to Principal’s Office)
4-$200
1. Student needs to write a letter providing a brief outline on a parent
or relative who served in the military
2. Senior grade averages “C” or better
70. Greg Topf Auto Shop Award
$150
1. Excelled in Auto Shop class
2. Performed community service
3. Demonstrated exceptional commitment and motivation for the class and subject
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71. Janice Topf Yearbook Award
$150
1. Valued member of yearbook staff at least two years
2. Positive contribution in doing community service
3. Overall “B” average
72. Judie Bayles Special Enrichment Memorial Award
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$100
A graduating senior with untapped potential
A grade point average of 3.5 or less
A student who dealt with some form of a disadvantage in high school
A student who considers him or herself to be highly creative in any form
Applicants who are not receiving an abundance of other awards or scholarships
73. Richard N. Murray Awards
2-$100
1. Involved in athletics
2. Maintains high standards in school/community
74. Joseph Villa Rosa Award
$100
1. Contributed to varsity football team
2. Selected by staff from applications
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