Adam
Boyd Scholarship Info:
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.
2008-2009 Adam Boyd Scholarship recipient:
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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