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Cierra AbelleraBoise State University

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

This year I am looking forward to my research with Dr. April S. Masarik in the Human Development and

Ecology Lab to complete a publication of a literature review on the mental and physical health of refugees as well as a research project that attempts to identify

sources of strength and resilience among refugee adolescents. I am so excited to be a part of the

TRIO program this year as a McNair Scholar and a peer mentor, as well as work with Dr. R. Eric Landrum

in the Department of Psychological Science to co-found a national non-profi t organization to advocate for

undergraduate psychology students.

Richa AgnihotriRochester Institute of Technology

Breakthru Beverage Group

This scholarship is going to help me pursue my interests in engineering and astronomy. Because of it, I will have the opportunity to take more classes and

have more experiences related to my interests. It’s also helping me attend the perfect college for me while

managing the out-of-state tuition. I’m looking forward to being part of the college radio station, machining

parts for all of my engineering projects, and taking part in internships and research.

2017 WSWA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RECIPIENTS

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2017 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RECIPIENTS

Isabella AlessandriniUniversity of Vermont


Since I am fortunate enough to have a father who has always supported my desire to go to college,

receiving this scholarship means to me that I can help him out with the burden of my tuition. It has given me

the confi dence and self-effi cacy to apply for other scholarships/fellowships so I can pursue my ambitions.

This year in college, I am looking forward to taking more courses related to my Food Systems minor, since

UVM is one of the only colleges in the U.S. that off ers it. I am also excited to explore classes in other departments

and to continue being involved in a lot of clubs.

Lindsay AntayaProvidence College

Martignetti Companies

This summer I was fortunate to work as an unpaid intern in the offi ce of my state senator. Due to my

positive experience, I have recently declared a minor concentration of study in Political Science to compliment my future Marketing degree. Had I not

participated in the internship, I may not have decided to undertake the minor degree. I plan to pursue another

internship next summer. This scholarship will give me the fl exibility to look for an opportunity that may be unpaid but could off er me invaluable work experience to

help me defi ne my future career path. Thank you again for awarding me this scholarship. I literally

have grown up in the wine & spirits industry where my father has worked in sales distribution since before I was

born. As a recipient of this scholarship, it makes me happy to share the honor with my father as well.

Victoria BaramUniversity of Central Florida


This academic year, I am most looking forward to striving to make an impact and achieve my

fullest potential as President of the Pre-Optometry Association at UCF.

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Emily BenoitNorthwestern State University

Republic National Distributing Company

I am so beyond thankful to have been chosen to receive this Scholarship as I have not been able to purchase all of the books that I will need to complete this semester of college and this award will help me to do just that! I look forward to excelling academically this semester!

Skyler BowdenUniversity of Denver


This helps my family and I because it takes a little bit of the pressure off of paying for my education and helps me focus on enriching my experience at DU through

extracurriculars. While I still have to work to help pay for school, this scholarship defi nitely helps ease some of the stress that comes with living and tuition

expenses.

Kambrynn BowmanFitchburg State University

Martignetti Companies

This scholarship will help allow me to fulfi ll my dream of becoming a nurse! This year at college I’m looking

forward to meeting new people, doing well in my classes, and excelling on the school’s cross country and

track teams.

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Kenneth CacachoUniversity of San Francisco


This scholarship helps me fi nancially because I can continue my studies here at the University of San

Francisco by knowing I can help fund my tuition for my parents who worked so hard for me to be the person I am today. I look forward this school year

in experiencing diff erent opportunities given at the University of San Francisco. Being a business major, study abroad programs and internships are open for

me in the coming years and I am excited and ready to gain more wisdom in the business fi eld. Additionally, living

on campus in the heart of the best city in the world is a privilege and I cannot wait to dive in a melting pot of

cultures, food, and diverse people.

Haley ChilesClemson University


This scholarship will relieve a tremendous amount of stress off of my family fi nancially and enable me to focus on school, and on becoming the best student possible. I cant wait to grow more involved with my University this year, I am already a new member of

the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and am excited for the philanthropy opportunities that already present themselves to me. I am also excited to learn about

studying abroad and perhaps undertaking a Co-op in the future with an energy plant in this area.

Emma CookBoston College

Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc.

The WSWA Foundation scholarship will help me to attend Boston College and pursue a degree in

Psychology. This year I am looking forward to a spring break service trip to the Appalachia region as well as

going to BC hockey games. Go Eagles!

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Dominique CordivariStockton University


This scholarship will be of great help to both myself and my family in relieving a large portion of the

fi nancial expenses that come with earning a college degree. I am so thankful to have the generous support

of the WSWA Educational Foundation! I really look forward to gaining knowledge of more ways in which I can help other people and contribute to the greater

good in the world.

Nicolas CuestaMiami University


This scholarship helps my family and I pay for university and see my dream of becoming an engineer come true!

Ashley D’AntuonoSalve Regina University

Empire Merchants

I am truly grateful to receive the WSWA Educational Foundation college scholarship. I greatly appreciate these funds that will better my education. During my college years, I am excited to continue learning and complete a double major in Spanish and secondary

education.

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Anna DickieAuburn University

United Distributors, Inc.

This scholarship is a big help to me and my family as we discover how expensive it is for me to attend an out-of-state college. This scholarship is allowing me to follow my dream of pursuing a degree in Wildlife

Ecology at one of the few universities that has its own network of forests throughout the state. I am excited to be able to study Wildlife Ecology and meet people

like me who are passionate about the environment and wildlife. I am also excited about attending my fi rst SEC

football game!

Jack DivelyCleveland State University


I really look forward to meeting new people and playing lacrosse this year in college.

Gabriele D’OrsiMolloy College


This scholarship will help alleviate the pressure on my family to support the many classes required to provide

the necessary skills that will be utilized throughout my career. This year in college I look forward to

beginning scientifi c research under the supervision of my professors as well as have my prosthetic revolution

initiative published in an accredited journal.

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Grant DuncanUniversity of Southern California

Young’s Market Company

This scholarship helps me achieve one of my highest goals, which is to attend a University where I feel I

belong, and that will prepare me for my ultimate goal of a career in sport’s medicine. This scholarship helps to alleviate fi nancial stress from my family and allows

them to continue to support my two younger brothers as well as myself. I am excited to get into the classroom

and have discussions and debates with my peers as well as participate in scientifi c labs and learning through hands on experience. I am also excited to be a part of the

USC culture by engaging in a wide variety of diff erent clubs, participating in intramural sports, and of course

cheering on our football team.

Maria FernandezFlorida Atlantic University


This scholarship helps me and my family with billing for FAU. My parents are hard workers and many times are

not able to enjoy themselves because they are too busy working to keep me in school. I am forever grateful. This school year I look forward to accomplishing my

AA.

Gabriela FowlerUniversity of West Florida


This scholarship will help me pay for my books and other fees throughout the year. I am a daughter of a single mother who is in college as well, so it is very diffi cult for her to assist me with my college bills. I truly would not want her to make the sacrifi ce of

having to drop out of college when she is so close to receiving her bachelor’s degree. I really look forward to expanding my knowledge and making many new memories. I truly cannot wait to participate in many

community service projects and internships. I am also excited about making new discoveries with my SEA-

PHAGES research group here in the University of West Florida.

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Alexandra FranklinUniversity of North Georgia


This scholarship will help me in so many ways. This scholarship will help me pay for a huge part of my

tuition and all of my books for the semester. I will also be able to use part of the money from this scholarship

to pay for my room and board. This scholarship will help me continue my education and continue pursuing my degree in Bio/Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy. The main thing I look forward to in college is living on campus.

I am so excited to meet new people and to participate in events all over campus. I want to be able to fully

experience life in college. Also, I am excited for my classes but specifi cally my chemistry class because that is my

major and I really enjoy that subject and all of the labs that come with it.

Lexton GarrettTexas A&M University


This scholarship helps my family and I greatly, as college can be pricey, and as I mentioned in my

application, having a chronic lung disease makes paying for college even the more stressful, as my

medications cost a fair amount as well. That is why this scholarship will help greatly in paying for college.

Maia GuterbockUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Mutual Distributing Co.

The WSWA College Scholarship will be a much appreciated help to my family in easing the fi nancial

burden of college. My school off ers numerous opportunities but many come at an additional expense.

I will greatly benefi t from this fi nancial support by being able to take full advantage of these possibilities. This year, I hope to get involved in Greek life and study abroad. I feel that both of these activities will greatly

enrich my college experience. I am so grateful to have been awarded this scholarship so that I may partake in

those ventures.

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Elijah HavensOccidental College


This scholarship has taken so much stress off of my parent’s shoulders and I am so proud that I could help out after all of the sacrifi ces they have made for me. I am very thankful for this blessing and plan to make the most of it by studying physics and mechanics to

become a mechanical engineer in the near future.

Michaela HorgerUniversity of Arizona


As I begin my sophomore year at the University of Arizona, I’m really looking forward to transitioning from

general courses to courses specifi c to my majors. In taking these classes, like Introduction to Choreography

and Fundamentals of Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, I will fi nally get a taste of content which

directly relates to my career goals.

Margaret HusekProvidence College

Fedway Associates, Inc.

I am truly honored to have been selected as a recipient of the WSWA Educational Foundation College

Scholarship. Thank you for your generosity, the $2,000 is extremely helpful and will free up some money

that I can now put towards books and other college expenses outside of tuition. As I pursue my education at Providence College I want you to know I am very thankful for receiving your thoughtful gift. Because

of your scholarship, my parents will be less fi nancially burdened and I won’t have to work as many hours at a

school job and can pursue more activities.

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Kathryn IwanekHeidelberg University

Heidelberg Distributing Co.

This year in college, I am looking forward to new avenues of classes. As I continue on my college

journey, I am fi nding that what I THOUGHT I wanted from my education when I fi rst began is not exactly the same as what I see in my future. I have the same major, but I am designing my minors to enhance my degree so it can take me in a totally diff erent direction than what I initially thought. My liberal arts education is allowing

me to do this without losing any credit hours.

Crystal JajjoOakland University

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits

I am so grateful for WSWA’s support in my future and recognition of my tremendous eff orts as an Honor Roll Marketing student at Oakland University. This

scholarship will be a tremendous help in keeping me focused on my goals and exciting classes this year!

Jordon JonesRutgers University

Fedway Associates, Inc.

This scholarship will help my family, and myself go through my third year of college without consideration

and endless worry about how it will be paid for. This year in college, I will be taking the MCAT for admission into medical school, tutoring inmates through the Petey

Green Program at Rutgers, and hopefully piloting a mentoring program for pre-med students.

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Ivy LeeThe State University of New York at Stony

BrookEmpire Merchants

This scholarship helps me continue my studies and focus on applying for occupational school in the near future. I look forward to practicing and performing for bedside patients at the Stony Brook Hospital with my

club Music and Medicine.

Hunter LeiseUniversity of Colorado Boulder

Transatlantic Wine & Spirits

This year I’m looking forward to continuing my entrepreneurial journey and learning more about

the nuances of running a successful business. This scholarship will help relieve some of the stress of

paying for college, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the generous support!

Kaitlyn LockeTroy University


This scholarship helps my family and myself a tremendous amount with the high cost of college

education while allowing us to prioritize our limited resources elsewhere such as the living expenses that

come about from living away from home. In this college year, I am looking forward to many things such as

performing with Troy University’s Sound of the South Marching Band as well as other ensembles under the

John M. Long School of Music and getting to learn, more in depth, about my chosen fi eld of study.

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Jaliah LusterConcordia College


This college year I look forward to getting a head start in the Criminal Justice fi eld, by taking as many classes as possible. This scholarship helps me and my family

with the expenses of an out-of-state tuition.

Declan McGrawUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities

General Beverage Sales Co.

This scholarship allows me to have a greater focus on my academics in college as I have less of a worry on my fi nancial situation. It allows me to reach my long term

goals in a less stressful environment.

Devin MelanconUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe


College is expensive, however, thanks to this scholar-ship, I do not have to work to pay for school and I am able to focus on my studies. This is benefi cial because nursing school is tough enough without having to wor-ry about fi nances. I am currently in my senior year so I am really looking forward to graduating in May of 2018. I cannot wait to walk across that stage and realize all my hard work has paid off . It will be a surreal moment

that I am anxious to share with my family and friends.

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Casey MillsDel Mar College


This scholarship helps me achieve my dream of going to college to better myself and my future family in life.

Alexa MunozAdelphi University


This scholarship helps me and my family by allowing me to continue to receive a college education. By

having this opportunity, I will be able to continue to pursue my dream of becoming an elementary school

teacher.

Nick MurphyMichigan State University


Thank you for selecting me as a winner of the WSWA Educational Foundation College Scholarship. This aid will help me aff ord my books and living expenses for my senior year at college. I look forward to the senior year curriculum in the physiology department which

includes hands on experiments and topics applicable to my future career in medicine.

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Charlotte NaquinUniversity of New Orleans


This scholarship helps me and my family by giving me more time to work on my school studies without

worrying about working extra hard in my part-time job. This will take the stress of money away, which will give

me more time to focus on my goals at school.

Emily NewtonSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology


This is my fourth year at college at SD Mines and I just started the accelerated Master’s Program studying civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering.

I am excited to graduate from my undergrad in the spring and for my fi nal volleyball season! I cannot wait to start my career as a civil engineer. This scholarship

helps my family and me pay for graduate school. Thank you to the WSWA and Go Rockers!

Chloe NorvellLehigh University


What I look forward to doing in college this year is meeting so many interesting people in a totally new environment! I’ve never been this far from home and

I’m excited for the new adventure.

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Olivia NuzziYoungstown State University

Tri County Wholesale Distributors, Inc.

This scholarship helps me in achieving my goal to become an educator, and being able to share my

knowledge with children, who are our future. I’m really look forward to going out and getting involved at

Youngstown State University, and making new friends.

Reagan OswaldUniversity of South Alabama


As a full time worker and student, this scholarship is a tremendous help to me and my family. It will greatly relieve my student loans and give me more freedom to

focus on school and my interests. This scholarship is helping me pursue my dreams, like studying abroad. I

am so excited to plan a trip this year!

Jessica PittWright State University

Heidelberg Distributing Co.

This scholarship helps my family to pay for my college education. It allows me to enjoy college and get

involved with the school.

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Dannielle PotterNorth Carolina State University


This scholarship will help me fulfi ll my college and career goals at North Carolina State University. I look

forward to learning new things, exploring the new community, and meeting new people.

Chianti PriceUniversity of Texas Health Science CenterRepublic National Distributing Company

This scholarship will help my family and I by assisting me to accomplish my career goals of becoming a registered nurse and a minister of the Bible, using

my energy and skills to help others with medical and spiritual needs.

Irving RiveraIllinois State University


This scholarship helps me and my family greatly. I come from a very big family but many of us are still

young and in school. It gets pretty expensive but this scholarship will aid me greatly in my future. I look

forward to being a big part in my association here at Illinois State. I am on the exec board for the Criminal Justice Association and plan on making this another

great year as a member on board.

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Morgan SmithMichigan State University


This scholarship helps myself as well as my family by aiding me in my dreams of becoming a doctor.

Paying for college has always been a challenge and I’m so thankful I was given the opportunity to make that process less frightening by being awarded this

scholarship. College is not inexpensive however, being able to purse my dreams of saving lives is priceless

and by awarding me this scholarship it brings me one step closer to making my dreams a reality. I look forward to pursuing my goals and fi guring out more about myself, which in doing so, helps me determine what fi eld within

the medical fi eld I want to specialize in. There are so many new experiences and challenges I am ready to take on that will make me a stronger and more mature young adult and

I’m excited to see what this year has in store for me.

Annie SnyderMississippi State University


This scholarship helps me further my education by fi nancially assisting me to attend college. With the help of this scholarship, I really look forward to challenging

myself and getting involved in the things that I am passionate about.

Jordan VenglassUniversity of California Berkeley

Young’s Market Company

This scholarship gives me the opportunity to pursue a quality education and obtain a degree in areas of study

that I have a deep passion for, so that I can use my education to make a positive impact on the world while giving back to those around me and my country. I most look forward to being able to expose myself to all the

opportunities that Cal has to off er from its networking opportunities to in depth classes in the world renowned academic departments that the school has to off er and fi nally to starting to learn how to become a successful

commissioned offi cer in the United States Army.

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Lilly WalkerAuburn University

Georgia Crown Distributing Co.

This scholarship helps me and my family a lot because college gets more and more expensive every year,

and it can become hard to pay everything off without taking out student loans. I started college a couple

of weeks ago and love all my classes so far- I’m really looking forward to learning about the subjects I’m

interested in more in-depth.

Danae WilliamsWashington State University, Tri-Cities Campus


Thank you so much for choosing me to receive this scholarship! I am so excited to learn more and start

building a career in the wine industry!

Alexandra ZorrillaSeton Hall University

Opici Family Distributing

I am most humbly grateful for having been chose to receive this scholarship. This helps me and my family so much being how it is now my older sister and I in college and the funds are hard to obtain. This year I really look forward to fi nally starting the journey

towards my career of being a doctor.

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