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BENSALEM HIGH

SCHOOL

SENIOR AWARDS

May, 2018

Bensalem High School

Index of Award Opportunities

Memorial Awards Page

Jeff Balsam Memorial Scholarship Award 1

Elmer Cianni Memorial Scholarship Award 2

Bensalem Community Service Scholarship 3

George H. Hadley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship 4

Frieda Janvey Scholarship 5

John Knowles, Jr. Memorial Scholarship 6

Jason D. Rubin Memorial Scholarship Award 7

Bradley J. Sumbler Memorial Scholarship 8

Ryan Kyle Wilson Memorial Audio Visual Award 9

The Ian O’Mallley Memorial Scholarship Award 10

Class of2017 Minete Zeta Memorial Scholarship 11

Arnold Ody “Make a Difference Award” 12

Bensalem Community Awards

Bensalem Lions Club/Howard E. Hilgendorf Memorial Award 13

Bensalem Lions Club/Jack Feehan Memorial Award 14

Bensalem Lions Club/William Fraser Memorial Award 15

Bensalem Lions Club/Hank Megill Memorial Award 16

Bensalem Lions Club/Ken Moore Award 17

Bensalem Rotary Service Scholarships 18

Kiwanis Club of Bensalem – Community Service Scholarship Award 19

National Organizations/Business Awards

Herff Jones Principal’s Leadership Award 20

Excellence in Business Award 21

Bensalem Township School District Awards

Alumni Scholarships - Snyder/Dunleavy/Muller/Mitchell/Tono/Hansen/Mat’s/ 22

Bader/Milner

BTEA Scholarship 23

Bensalem Township School District Custodial/Maintenance Scholarship 24

Classes of 73, 74, 75, 76 Memorial Scholarship 25

Class of 96 Scholarship (every other year, awarded in 2017, skip 2018 26

Class of 2008 Pride Scholarship 27

Belmont Hills Elementary PTG Award 28

Cornwells Elementary PTA Award 29

Florence Muller Scholarship (Joint PTA’s) 30

Class of 1997 Christie Fee Spirit & Character Award 31

Awards Continued Page

Benjamin Rush Elementary PTG Scholarship 32

Struble Award 33

Struble Elementary PTA Award 34

Valley Elementary PTO Award 35

Music Awards

Music Boosters Scholarship 36

National School Orchestra Award 37

National School Choral Award 38

John Philip Sousa Band Award 39

Bensalem String Scholarship 40

Bensalem Music Faculty Scholarship 41

Sports Awards

Mr. Owl/Ms. Owl 42

Dramatics/Musical Awards

Edward Johnston Memorial – Dramatics/Musicals 43

BHS Theater and Drama Club Awards 44

Foreign Language Awards

Marie Hansen/Dorothy Henry Awards for Excellence in Foreign Language 45

Other Awards

Bensalem High School Ambassador of the Year 46

Philadelphia Park Casino Scholarship 47

Miss/Mr. Bensalem 48

Perfect Attendance Awards 49

Coca Cola Administrative Award 50

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Jeff Balsam Memorial Scholarship Award

SPONSOR: Valley Athletic Association

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Awards ($500.00)

1 Male & 1 Female

CRITERIA: This award will be given to a senior

student who has participated in

Valley Athletic Association programs

for a minimum of three (3) years.

This award will be given to a student

who shows leadership qualities, and

possesses the ability to become an

asset to their community.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: The Jeff Balsam Memorial Scholarship

Committee in conjunction with

Valley Athletic Association

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete standard application, as well

as the separate Valley Athletic

Association application.

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Elmer Cianni Memorial Scholarship

SPONSOR: Elmer Cianni Scholarship Committee

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award ($1000.00)

CRITERIA: 1. An athlete in need of financial aid;

2. Student must be of good character and

be a good school citizen

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Cianni Family and/or representative

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem Community Service Scholarship Award

SPONSOR: Bensalem Community Service Club

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award (3 @ $150 ea.)

CRITERIA: Presented to a senior member of the

Community Service Club who has

demonstrated outstanding commitment to

serve their community.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Community Service Club Advisor and Administration


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: George H. Hadley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

SPONSOR: Hadley Family


CRITERIA: This award will be given to a boy or girl who:

1. has at least a 3.5 cumulative average;

2. will be attending a 4-year post-

secondary institution;

3. has participated in at least one (1)

outside Community Service Program,

i.e., at a hospital, nursing home,

day care, church, synagogue, etc.

(NOT THE SCHOOL ACTIVITY)

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Hadley Family Representative


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Frieda Janvey Memorial Scholarship

SPONSOR: Janvey Family

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary award payable to student ($250.00)

CRITERIA: 1. Student must have achieved

acceptance to an accredited post-

high educational or vocational

2. Service in the community or the

Bensalem Township School System

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: High School Administration


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: John Knowles, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

SPONSOR: The Knowles Family & Friends

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Plaque & Monetary Award ($1000.00)

CRITERIA: 1. Student must be identified as a

Special Needs student;

2. Student must attend a post-

secondary school full-time;

3. Student must be of good character;

4. Student must demonstrate traits of

good citizenship on a regular basis;

5. If the above four (4) points are

equal, participation in athletics

at the High School will be considered.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: 1. Faculty Committee composed of

Athletic Director and Assistant

Principal for Seniors; and

2. The Knowles Family and/or their

representatives.


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Jason D. Rubin Memorial Scholarship Award

“Celebrating Jason’s Passion to Learn and Explore”

SPONSOR: The Rubin Family and Tifereth Israel Synagogue

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Plaque and Annual Monetary Award (2 @ $500.00)

CRITERIA:

1. Student should be attending college after their senior year of high school.

2. The winning student shall graduate in the top 15 percent of the graduating

class.

3. Student must complete the standard essay and supplemental essay question.

Supplemental Essay Question: “If you could travel anywhere in the world,

where would you go and why?”

4. Sponsors will receive a financial statement acknowledging the allocation of the

scholarship award to the recipient’s college education.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: The Rubin Family and Bensalem High

High School Committee


Essay is necessary.

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Bradley J. Sumbler Memorial Scholarship

SPONSOR: The Sumbler Family


CRITERIA: 1. A hidden disease (Diabetes)

2. Average student with a desire to

continue his or her education in

the electronics field or the

music field.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Sumbler Family Representative or designee


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Ryan Kyle Wilson Memorial OTN Award

SPONSOR: The Wilson Family

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award ($500) to be applied to

higher education. Check to be made

payable to recipient’s school of choice.

CRITERIA: Presented to a senior student who meets

the following criteria:

1. Senior AV student who demonstrates

a strong interest in the AV program,

and who goes above and beyond the

requirements of the class.

2. Student who normally works behind

the scenes and shows talent in the

AV field.

3. Maintains 2.75 GPA or better.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: CJ Mills, AV teacher, and the Wilson Family

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Submit short essay about AV experience

and standard application.

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: The Ian O’Malley Scholarship Award

SPONSOR: Shafer Middle School Committee


CRITERIA: Presented to a senior who has demonstrated

excellence in the area of Science Research

or Science Education.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Shafer Middle School Committee

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete the Standard Application

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Class of 2017 Minete Zeta Memorial Scholarship

SPONSOR: The Class of 2017

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award

CRITERIA: 1. Award will be given to a student with a 3.0 GPA

2. Award will be given to a student that is majoring in

Education, Law, Psychology, Nursing, or Social Work

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Zeka family and BHS faculty/administrative committee

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Standard Application

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Arnold Ody “Make a Difference Award”

SPONSOR: Jessica Ody and Heather Ody-Snyder



1. Has served his or her community throughout his or her

high school career.

2. Plans to go to a two or four year school in a field related

to public service.

3. Plans to use his or her college education to give back to

the community in some way.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Members of the Ody Family

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Standard Application

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem Lions Club

Howard E. Hilgendorf Memorial Award

SPONSOR: Bensalem Township Lions Club

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Certificate and Monetary Award ($1000.00)

CRITERIA: Awarded to a student who has exhibited a substantial

amount of community service and excellence in athletics

and/or scholastic achievement.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Lions Club Committee.

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Submit Standard Application

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AWARD


Jack Feehan Memorial Award



CRITERIA: Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a substantial

amount of community service work and exhibited

excellence in athletics and/or scholastic achievement.



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AWARD


William Fraser Memorial Award








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Hank Megill Memorial Award








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AWARD


Ken Moore Award








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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Rotary Service Scholarships

SPONSOR: Bensalem Rotary Club

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary awards (2 @ $500.00 each)

CRITERIA: 1. Student must have achieved acceptance to a post

high school, two or four-year educational

institution

2. Service to the Bensalem Township community or

Bensalem Township High School

3. Financial need

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Committee composed of High School

Administrators and Bensalem Rotary Members


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Kiwanis Club of Bensalem

Community Service Scholarship Award

SPONSOR: Kiwanis Club of Bensalem Township School District


CRITERIA: Award is based on a point system.

Points are awarded based on:

1. Volunteering more than 5 hours per week;

2. Students who have been recognized

by other organizations for their efforts. For example, if

he/she was ever given an award or had his/her name

published in a third-party publication;

3. Students whose efforts have made a

significant difference to their organizations.

For example, someone who volunteers regularly in the

community and/or who brings great public awareness

to a specific cause;

4. Volunteers who hold a title or position of authority in

an organization, but a title in which the volunteer is

active. Not, for example, an honorary chairperson in

which the volunteer just lends his/her name;

5. Students who have volunteered with a particular

organization/s for a long period of time, or who have

made great strides in an organization/s in a relatively

short period of time.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Kiwanis Club of Bensalem


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Herff Jones Principal’s Leadership Award

SPONSOR: Gary Lehman

Herff Jones, Inc.

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award payable to college ($1000.00)

CRITERIA: Student must be pursuing a course of

study leading to a degree in an

accredited university, college or junior

college in the United States.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Gary Lehman


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Excellence in Business Award

SPONSOR: Business Technology Department



1. Has at least a 3.5 cumulative average,

2. Will be attending a 4-year post-secondary institution

majoring in Business or Computer Science,

3. Has participated in at least one (1) Outside Community

Service Program, i.e., at a hospital, nursing home, day

care, church, synagogue, etc.

(NOT THE SCHOOL ACTIVITY)

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: The Business Technology Department


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Cecelia Snyder Memorial Scholarship

Patrick Dunleavy Memorial Scholarship

Florence Gerhart Muller Memorial Scholarship

Thomas Jerome Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

Betty Tono Memorial Scholarship

Jack and Dolores Tilley Hansen Scholarship

Mat’s Pharmacy Award

Al Bader Memorial Award

Milner

SPONSOR: Bensalem Alumni Association

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Awards

CRITERIA: 1. Must be in upper half of class or accepted by a

College;

2. Must submit an application;

3. Student must signify he/she will enroll in at least

a two-year full-time day course in a school above

secondary level. It does include business and

nursing fields;

4. If student doesn’t use it the year it is presented,

scholarship goes to next in line according to the

voting. Students are asked to supply the college

information by mid-July and checks are then

processed.

5. Students also must have shown qualities of:

Leadership

Good Citizenship

Congenial Personality

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Representatives from Alumni Association


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: B.T.E.A. Scholarship

SPONSOR: Bensalem Township Education Association

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award (3 @ $1000.00 each)

CRITERIA: 1. All interested students will complete an

application;

2. The committee screens the applications for:

a. Need

b. Scholarship

c. Probability of college success

d. Service-oriented career choice

e. We try to use the money awarded

where it will do the most good

3. All decisions are based upon the information

provided on the application form submitted

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: B.T.E.A. Scholarship Committee


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem School District Custodial/Maintenance

Scholarship Award

SPONSOR: Barbra Ferguson

Cornwells Elementary School Head Custodian

Chairperson, Scholarship Committee

Nancy Kelly

Cornwells Elementary School Custodian

Scholarship Committee Member

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Three (3) $500.00 scholarships

CRITERIA: This award will be given to at least one male

and one female student who:

1. Attends a post high school technical or

vocational program

2. Has attained a 2.75 GPA

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Custodial/Maintenance Scholarship Committee and

High School Administration


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Class of 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

Memorial Scholarship

SPONSOR: Classes of 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1976


CRITERIA: 1. This award shall be considered to

be in recognition of outstanding

participation and achievement in

the area of extra-curricular

activities at the high school.

2. Student must have been accepted to

an institution of higher learning.

3. Financial need will be considered.

4. Student will complete an application, listing all

extra-curricular activities including athletic and

co-curricular areas.

5. Student must not have received any

other monetary award from the high

school.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Special Faculty Committee including the

Advisor of 1973 as well as appropriate

high school administrative staff


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Class of 1996 Scholarship

SPONSOR: Class of 1996

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award - $500 every other year

beginning with Class of 2001. (Awarded in 2015, we will

skip 2016, Award in 2017, skip 2018)

CRITERIA: 1. Student must have an unweighted

GPA of at least 2.5

2. Student must have been involved in at least 3

co-curricular activities in each of their 4

years at Bensalem.

3. The recipient of this award must be actively

involved in school activities, show leadership

ability, and pride in Bensalem.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Senior Class Advisor(s) and

Administrator overseeing senior

activities and one (1) of Class of ‘96

officers, if available.


* If the criteria is not fully met, the scholarship will not be awarded for that year.

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Class of 2008 Pride Scholarship


AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award of $500 given every year beginning with

Class of 2009.

CRITERIA: 1. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

2. Student must have been actively involved in at least 2

activities a year for 2 years, one of which must be 12th

grade.

3. Student must display an overall commitment to BHS in

terms of school involvement, spirit, and pride.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Class of 2008 Officers and Advisor

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Completion of the required short essay in addition to the

standard application

Essay

In the past, the Homecoming Pep Rally was held after school where only a fraction of BHS

students attended. During their senior year, the Class of 2008 revived school spirit by

holding an in-school pep rally for the entire student body, an event that had not occurred in

13 years. Through this event, they were able to restore a sense of school spirit and pride

that had been missing from the hallways of BHS.

What have you done in your time at BHS to personify school spirit, pride, and dedication?

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Belmont Hills Elementary PTG Award

SPONSOR: Belmont Hills Elementary School PTG


CRITERIA: 1. Must have attended Belmont

Elementary School for 5 years,

grades 1 through 5

2. Must complete application

3. GPA

4. Need

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: High School Administration and

Belmont Hills PTG


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Cornwells Elementary PTA Award

SPONSOR: Cornwells Elementary School PTA


CRITERIA: 1. Must have attended Cornwells

Elementary School for 5 years,

grades 1 through 5


3. GPA

4. Need

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: High School Administration and Cornwells PTA


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: The Florence Muller Scholarship

SPONSOR: Joint Parent/Teacher Organizations

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Awards

CRITERIA: 1. Must have GPA of 2.75 or higher

(unweighted);

2. Must submit a fully-completed

application;

3. Student must have been accepted

into an institution of higher learning;

4. Scholarships will be awarded at

Senior Honors & Scholarships Night:

5. Students also must have shown

qualities of:

Leadership

Good Citizenship

Congenial Personality

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Representatives of the Joint

Parent/Teacher Organizations


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Class of 1997 Christie Fee Spirit and Character Award

SPONSOR: Larry R. Krause

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary

CRITERIA: Awarded to student to recognize outstanding personal attributes

a. Student shall stand out in the Senior Class

b. Student takes on a leadership role

c. Student shall display a concern for Bensalem High School and be a good

representative based on character and willingness to help others

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Administrative Staff, Senior Class Advisors

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Not necessary

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Benjamin Rush Elementary School Scholarship

SPONSOR: Benjamin Rush PTG

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: $500.00 Scholarship


1. has at least a 3.0 cumulative average;

2. will be attending a 2 or 4-year post-

secondary institution;

3. has participated in at least one (1) school and one (1)

outside Community Service Program, or part-time job

4. attended Benjamin Rush Elementary School for at least

four (4) years.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Benjamin Rush PTG Representative


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Struble Award

SPONSOR: Mr. Russell Struble, Jr. and

Bensalem Rotary


CRITERIA: 1. This particular award shall be presented to a graduating senior

who intends to pursue a career in the teaching of mathematics

and/or science.

2. The recipient of this award shall be a person who is not receiving

any other award, cash or otherwise, at the same awards

program.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: A special committee composed of at least one science staff

member and a mathematics staff member together with

some guidance personnel shall nominate one person. This name

shall then be submitted for the Awards Program.


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Struble Elementary PTA Award

SPONSOR: Struble Elementary School PTA


CRITERIA: 1. Must have attended Struble Elementary School for 5 years,

grades 1 through 5


3. GPA

4. Need

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: High School Administration and Struble PTA


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Valley Elementary PTO Award

SPONSOR: Valley Elementary School PTO


CRITERIA: 1. Must have attended Valley Elementary School for 5 years,

grades 1 through 5


3. GPA

4. Need

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: High School Administration and Valley PTO


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Music Boosters Scholarship

SPONSOR: Bensalem Music Boosters Association

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Two monetary scholarships may be made if

funds are available. Payable to the college.

CRITERIA: A. Student must be a member in good standing of a school music

organization - band, choir, orchestra, band front, or drill

team.

B. Based on service and achievement in the music department,

academic record, and relative financial need.

C. Career goal in music will be considered.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Music Teachers and President of the Music Boosters.

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Students must submit a letter of interest, stating their

qualifications based on the above criteria, in addition to the

standard application

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: National School Orchestra Award

SPONSOR: National School Orchestra Association

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Desk Award, Pin, Certificate, and name on

Wall Plaque

CRITERIA: Based on:

1. Service

2. Attitude

3. Achievement as an Orchestra Member

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Music Faculty -- with final decision made by Orchestra Director.


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: National School Choral Award

SPONSOR: National School Choral Association


Wall Plaque

CRITERIA: Based on:

1. Service

2. Attitude

3. Achievement as a Concert Choir Member

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Music Faculty -- with final decision

made by Choir Director.


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: John Philip Sousa Band Award

SPONSOR: National Band Masters Association


Wall Plaque

CRITERIA: Based on:

1. Service

2. Attitude

3. Achievement as a Band Member

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Music Faculty -- with final decision

made by Band Director.


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem String Scholarship

SPONSOR: Bensalem String Parent Organization

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award and Certificate for a student

who will pursue a degree in music

CRITERIA: 1. Student must be a member in good standing of the High School

Orchestra;

2. Student must pursue a degree in Music Education,

Music Therapy, or Music Performance;

3. Student must use the award to continue studies on his/her string

instrument or toward the purchase of a string instrument or

string instrument accessories.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Orchestra Director


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem Music Department Faculty Scholarship

SPONSOR: BTSD Music Faculty

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION: Monetary Award Payable To The Higher Education Institute

CRITERIA: 1. Student must be a member in good standing in band, choir, or

orchestra.

2. Student must be involved in at least one performance group for

all years enrolled at BHS.

3. Eligibility based on service and achievement.

4. Student must show proof of acceptance in a general education,

music education, music performance or music therapy program at

an accredited institution.

5. There will be a live audition judged by Music Department Faculty.

6. There will be a short interview conducted by the Music

Department Faculty.

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application and a Letter of Interest

Outlining the Student’s Qualification

*This award will be granted only on the occasion where a student or students qualify; a pool

of applicants does not imply the scholarship will be granted each year.

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Mr. Owl and Miss Owl

SPONSOR: Bensalem High School

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Trophy

CRITERIA: Awarded to the boy and girl, judged by ballot of all

varsity Head Coaches, Administrators and Counselors,

to have been the outstanding athlete during their high

school career at Bensalem High School.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Nominations from Varsity Head Coaches & Administrators.

Ties may be considered and approved as such.


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Edward Johnston Memorial Award


AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Two Medals - One for Dramatics and

One for Musicals

CRITERIA: A candidate must have any one of the

following three qualifications:

1. Participated in two major roles in a play;

2. Participated in one major role and one minor role;

3. In case of tie, consideration will be given to excellence of

performance and faithfulness in attending rehearsals.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Dramatics and Musical Director(s)


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: BHS Theater and Drama Club Awards

SPONSOR: BHS Drama Parents

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: 3 separate $200 scholarships

CRITERIA: In addition to completing the BHS

scholarship application, include an

additional sheet that separately lists

your involvement in BHS Theater over

your 4 years at Bensalem High School,

including membership in the drama club,

activities at the Thespian Conference,

activities in the spring musical or

any other area you feel applies to

demonstrating your theater activities.

Essay: In 500 words or less describe how you think Theater has enriched your life at

BHS and how you think it will continue to benefit you in the future.

1. The Ted Gontarsky Tech Award

Eligibility: At least 3 years in stage crew, demonstrating a growing responsibility over time

and a dedication to learning the technical aspects of theater and a willingness to share and

teach those skills to others.

2. The Spirit of Theater Award

Eligibility: 4 years of involvement in the BHS theater including teamwork, appreciation of the

arts, and a willingness to go beyond the performance either as an officer or member of the

drama club, by your volunteer work for the theater program at BHS or by your activities at

the Thespian conference.

3. The Bensalem Tony Award

Eligibility: 3 years of involvement in BHS theater as a cast member, with a principle role in

your senior year. Special consideration will be given to those who plan to continue in the area

of theater as a major or a minor post high school.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Musical Director and any group she/he names.

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete standard application and essay.

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Marie B. Hansen/Dorothy Henry Awards

for Excellence in Foreign Language

SPONSOR: Foreign Language Department

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Gift from Foreign Language Department

CRITERIA: Three (3) Separate Awards

1. One French

2. One German

3. One Spanish

Student with the highest score in each language to be given the award. Score to be computed

by:

Multiplying the value of the letter grade by the level of the language studies for each year

studies.

Example:

A - in level 1 - 4

A - in level 2 - 8

A - in level 3 - 12

A - in level 4 - 16

A - in level 5 - 20

In the event of a tie, the scores from a second language studies will be computed into the

score. If the students involved in the tie have not studied a second language, a written and

oral test will be given and graded by the language teachers.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Foreign Language Faculty


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem High School Ambassador of the Year

SPONSOR: Royce Cohen BHS‘08

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award; engraved nameplate on plaque

CRITERIA:

1. The student must attend and have fulfilled all

graduation requirements for Bensalem High School.

2. The student must have done one or more things

during his/her tenure at Bensalem High School

that “put Bensalem on the map.”

a. The “things” may involve, but are not

limited to, one or more of the following

areas: academics, athletics, art, music,

theater, community service, etc.

b. Some ways students may “put Bensalem on

the map” include, but are not limited to

winning awards/receiving recognition as an

individual or as part of a larger team or

group effort at the regional, county, state,

national level, etc.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Royce Cohen

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Submit one-page essay with cover sheet

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Parx Casino Scholarship

SPONSOR: Parx Casino

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Parx Casino will award $1500 to high school seniors

who have enrolled in an accredited college or university

for the 2013-2014 academic years. Winners receive

a non-renewable $1500.00 scholarship.

CRITERIA: Candidates must:

1) live in Bensalem, Bucks County, PA

2) be recommended by the Guidance Department

3) Submit documentation of Cumulative GPA

4) Submit 2 additional letters of recommendation

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Guidance Department

HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Parx Scholarship

Application and Standard Application

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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Mr. Bensalem and Miss Bensalem

SPONSOR: Administrative Staff

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Plaque

CRITERIA: Awarded to the boy and girl senior who best typify the Bensalem Attitude:

a. Student will have maintained a “C” or better average throughout

his/her high school career at Bensalem.

b. Student will have been active in Co-Curricular activities, (the

more the better).

c. Student shall have exhibited positive attitudes and display

qualities of leadership and loyalty to the school.

d. Student will have achieved a positive record relative to

absence and tardiness.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Administrative Staff


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Perfect Attendance Awards

SPONSOR: High School Staff

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Certificate

CRITERIA: 1. Awarded to student(s) who have perfect attendance for the

appropriate number of years, cumulative, for their Bensalem

Township School System career;

2. Student MUST have perfect attendance their senior year.

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Student Services and District Attendance Records


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AWARD

NAME OF AWARD: Coca Cola Administrative Awards

SPONSOR: Bensalem High School Administration

AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award (5 @ $500.00 ea.)

CRITERIA: Awarded to students who show a positive leadership and

dedication to service.

1. Well-rounded, bright student who not only excel

academically, but are also actively involved in their

school.

2. Plan to pursue a degree at an accredited institution.

3. Minimum 3.00 GPA

CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Administrative Staff

Senior Scholarship Committee


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