Alumni Scholarships

Alumni Scholarships

Senior Spring Alumni Scholarships

The Brush Alumni Association is proud to reward scholarships to deserving Brush seniors.  The first scholarship was awarded in 1993, when Mr. & Mrs. Alan Skinner and Mr. & Mrs. Don Lamberton (1947 classmates) established the John V. Jacque Memorial Scholarship. Since then, the Alumni Association has distributed close to $250,000 to deserving Brush seniors.

By contributing to these scholarships, Brush alums have not only provided monetary help to these recipients’ futures, but also to the future of Brush High School, the South Euclid/Lyndhurst community, and perhaps the world! We thank you, Brush Alumni, for your years of loyalty and caring. If you would like to create a scholarship in your name, your class, or someone else’s name, please contact Bonnie Abbey: [email protected]. If you wish to contribute to any of the named scholarships below, please note that on your envelope when you return it with your dues contribution. Thank You.

Scholarship Recipients

Jo Ann Soderquist Kramer Scholarship for Excellence in Physics & English ($5,000)

Sponsored by Ms. Soderquist Kramer awarding a student with 3.5+ GPA and A's in all English and physics classes.

  • Brune Boukobza - 2022
  • Matthew Kendig - 2021
  • Rebecca Rossi -2019
  • Timothy Carlin - 2018
  • Leah Fox - 2017
  • Melina Taylor - 2016
  • Colin Fry - 2015
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Junie Speed Davis Blackmore Scholarship ($2,500)

Sponsored by Susan Heisler to honor her sister. Awarded to female student with a 3.0+ GPA

  • Aaliyah Caraballo - 2022
  • Alexia Kumar - 2021
  • Rebecca Rossi - 2019 
  • Elizabeth Frey - 2018 
  • Anna Michalski - 2017
  • Abigail Bernard - 2016
  • Carlie Cope - 2015 
  • Morgan Mackay - 2014 
  • Layla Johnston - 2013
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Class of 1961 Scholarship ($1,500)

Established by Richard Bernstein in honor of Class of 1961. Awarded to 2-3 students with a 3.0+ GPA
exhibiting service to school and/or community.

  • Lillian Keifer, Timothy Trepal, Kennedy Williiams - 2022 
  • Nathaniel Colbert III, Teresa Brindza, Eve Horrigan - 2019 
  • Evan Mularo, Bradford Eason - 2018 
  • Hanna Grace Ladaika - 2017
  • Gabrielle Repka, Donyette Keigler, Jaylen Perkins - 2016
  • Carly Messina - 2015 
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John V. Jacque Memorial Scholarship  ($1,500)

Established in memory of distinguished social studies teacher, advisor, and friend. Awarded to a student
with 3.0+ GPA who has a parent/grandparent that graduated from Brush.

  • Aaiyah Caraballo - 2022 
  • Carla Wagner - 2021
  • Elena Kamm Flores - 2019 
  • Nick Malenda - 2018
  • Alexis Steverding - 2017
  • Parker Shapiro - 2016
  • Jerad Williams - 2014
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Brush Alumni Scholarship for Teacher Education ($1,500)

Awarded to student with 3.4+ GPA who plans to be an elementary or secondary school teacher.

  • Arthur Bargainer - 2022 
  • Gweneth Seldon - 2021
  • Darshan Adhikari - 2019 
  • Danielle Johnson - 2018 
  • Clarke Wheeler - 2017
  • Kaylen Durham - 2016
  • Jessica Lynn Manahan - 2015 
  • Peter (Ben) Schloss - 2013 
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Eugene A. Torok Scholarship ($500)

Sponsored by Mr. Torok's wife, Louise. Awarded to student with 3.0+ GPA exhibiting service to school and/or community.

  • L. Ladaika - 2022 
  • Vincent Baioni - 2021
  • Raven V. Grice - 2019 
  • Ashley Gillam - 2018 
  • Tyler Bracewell, Deshawnna Williams - 2017
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Theodore Bell Mathematics Prize ($1,000)

Endowed for ten years by Michael Wertheimer to honor former Brush math teacher. Awarded to student with 3.0+ GPA 
and A's in all math classes.

  • L. Ladaika - 2022
  • Lillie Alsheikhtaha - 2021
  • Elizabeth Farren - 2019
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Joseph Burris Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)

Endowed for ten years by Joan Peterson, Mr. Burris' wife. Awarded to student with 3.25+ GPA planning a career in science.

  • Jamir Robert Thomas - 2022
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William L. (Bill) Kopf, Class of '60 Scholarship for Excellence in Math & Science ($1,000)

Sponsored by Dr. Kopf awarded to student with 3.5+ GPA, A's in all science and math classes, planning a career in math or science.

  • Rheigna Gullatte - 2022
  • Sean Pierce - 2021
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Thomas Murnick Scholarship ($1,000)

Sponsored by Mr. Murnick's daughter, Beth Mernick DeCapite, to honor her father, Class of 1940.
Awarded to student exhibiting passion, motivation and service to others.

  • Aiden Weise - 2022
  • Olivia Hamilton - 2021
  • Kristin Marie Ciccotti - 2019
  • Jasmine Leaks-Gaskin - 2018 
  • Clarke Wheeler - 2017
  • Audrey Wilson - 2016
  • Adriana Nelson - 2015 
  • Austin Brizee - 2014
  • Imani Sellers -  2013
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Class of 1984 Scholarship ($1,500)

Endowed by Class of '84, facilitated by Marc McCann. Supporting passionate graduates demonstrating leadership, 
and a goal of helping others.

  • Rheigna Gullatte - 2022 
  • Brooklynn Johnson-Patterson - 2022
  • Isabelle Lashley - 2021 
  • Destiny Coileman - 2020 
  • Darshan Adhikari - 2019 
  • Bradford Eason - 2018 
  • Ben Bolinger - 2017 
  • Yehowseph Brown - 2016 
  • Carly Messina - 2015 
  • Hailey Hoyat - 2014  
  • Kristen Ambrozic - 2013  
  • Angela Grano - 2012  
  • Mario Robertson- 2011  
  • Bridget Stauffer - 2010   
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Blaze N. Bernstein Scholarship ($1,000)

Established by grandfather, Richard Bernstein, named for his grandson who was murdered in a 
hate crime at the University of Pennsylvania.

  • Isabelle Lashley - 2021
  • Kristen Marie Ciccotti - 2019

A huge ARC thank you to the following sponsors for your generosity in supporting these past alumni scholarships.

Neil Mahrer Scholarship ($5,000)

  • Lauren Smith - 2013

Stephen Zucker Memorial Scholarship ($500)

  • Rachel Moskowitz - 2014
  • London Carter II - 2013

Richard C. Love Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)

  • Nick Malenda- 2018

Jack E. Garvey Scholarship ($500) 

  • Jasemine Jackson-Winston - 2018
  • Uma Singh - 2017
  • Kaylen Durham - 2016 
  • Gabrielle Williams - 2014
  • Layla Johnston - 2013

Frank P. Gill Business Scholarship

  • Jayda Glass, Cayla Cecil - 2021


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