The Adam Boyd Scholarship
Adam Joseph Boyd was born on December 11, 1989 and died on January 8, 2004. Although he lived such a short life, he touched many lives.
Adam was a reader and a thinker. He was a good student and loved to learn. His favorite activity was the Renaissance Festival and had a passion for anything "medieval" in nature. Adam was a big fan of the "Lord of the Rings" book and movie series, as well as, Harry Potter.
Although his prognosis after being diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma on December 15, 1999 was very poor, he continued to embrace life for the next four years and did not lose his will to live until shortly before he died.
He would be truly honored that this scholarship opportunity exists because of the passion for learning and will to live that he demonstrated during his life. To Adam, learning was living.
2011 Adam Boyd Scholarship Recipients
Kayla Michelle McFeeley's future plans are to attend the University of Pittsburgh with an intended filed of study in pre-allied health careers.
Her activities include Volleyball (9-12) Varsity Captain (12), Girl Scouts (9-12), Stage Crew: Stage Manager, Student Producer, Student Director (9-10,12), Make-a-Wish Committee (10-11), Peer Jury (10-12), Honors Physics Clube (11), Spanish Club (11), Chemistry Club Secretary (12), Class Executive Committee (12), Homecoming Court (12), Memoir Editor (12), and National Honor Society (11-12) President (12).
Favors John Mayer, the color green, and the outdoors.
Will most remember campouts with her best friends, 13 years worth of Girl Scout trips, especially zip-lining in Tennessee, and playing volleyball with this year's seniors.
Llenelle Gibson will be studying Musical Theatre at Kent State University. In high school she participated in the following activities: Cheerleading, Marching Band (Drumline), Dance, Yearbook (Editor Senior Year), Make-A-Wish, Relay for Life, Choir, Musical, Bible Club, Senior Executive Committee, Community Theatre and Symphonic Band. She has participated and played for the Little Great Race. She also took many years of gymnastics. Llenelle has danced at the Pittsburgh CLO pre-professionally for 3 years. In the future, she plans to pursue a carreer in Musical Theatre or film acting.
2010 Adam Boyd Scholarship Recipient
Rachel Lee is the daughter of Regis and Ernestine Lee of North Charleroi. A 2010 graduate of Charleroi Area High School, she was active in REACH, Academic League, National Honors Society, Mock Trials, Make-A-Wish, Relay for Life, the Executive Committee, and the Engineering, Chemistry, and Spanish clubs. She has received the Rachel Carson Book Award, the Rotary Club student of the month, the Toast To Our Stars Outstanding Student Award, and has twice been named Best Advocate in the Mock Trial competition. She is a tutor and works at the North Charlerio Dairy Queen. Rachel is attending the University of Pittsburgh for Pre-Pharmacy with the intentions of becoming a pharmacist.
2009 Adam Boyd Scholarship Recipients
Faith Cooke is the daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Cooke. She is a member of the Gospel Alliance Church of Charleroi and is employed at Charleroi McDonald’s.
Her activities in High School included captain of the swim team, member of the Charleroi Marching Band as a Cougarette, National Honor Society member, Make-A-Wish, Relay for Life and SADD. She is also a recipient of the Rotary Club 2009 Scholarship.
Faith will attend The Community College of Allegheny County and will major in their Pre- Medicine program with the intent of transferring to the University of Pittsburgh.
Her future goal is to have a successful medical career.
Alexandra Zahand is the daughter of David and Beth Zahand. She graduated from Charleroi Area High School with highest honors and participated in cheerleading, Hip Hop and track.
In addition to the Adam Boyd Memorial Scholarship, she also won the American Legion Roscoe Post 801 Scholarship, the Ralph W. Young Family Foundation Scholarship, the Melvin Bassi Memorial Scholarship, and the CHS Cheer Parents Association Scholarship.
Alex will attend Penn State University, Main Campus.
2008 Adam Boyd Scholarship Recipient
Roman DiPiazza is the 2008 recipient of the Adam Boyd Memorial Scholarship. He is the son of Bill and Joanne Wiltz and the late Frank DiPiazza.
While in high school, Roman excelled in both the classroom and the athletic field. He graduated from Charleroi Area High School with honors. In addition to the Adam Boyd Memorial Scholarship, Roman also was awarded with Penn State Chancellor's Award, The Scott Smith Memorial Scholarship, The Ralph W Young Scholarship, The Charleroi Cougar Booster Club Scholarship and was the recipient of the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame Scholar/Athlete Award.
Roman will attend the University of Penn State where he will major in engineering.