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
Jeff Balsam Memorial Scholarship Award Valley Athletic Association Monetary Awards ($500.00) 1 Male & 1 Female 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. The Jeff Balsam Memorial Scholarship Committee in conjunction with Valley Athletic Association Complete standard application, as well as the separate Valley Athletic Association application. 1
Elmer Cianni Memorial Scholarship Elmer Cianni Scholarship Committee Monetary Award ($1000.00) 1. An athlete in need of financial aid; 2. Student must be of good character and be a good school citizen Cianni Family and/or representative Complete Standard Application 2
Bensalem Community Service Scholarship Award Bensalem Community Service Club Monetary Award (3 @ $150 ea.) Presented to a senior member of the Community Service Club who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to serve their community. Community Service Club Advisor and Administration Complete Standard Application 3
George H. Hadley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Hadley Family Monetary Award ($500.00) 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 postsecondary 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) Hadley Family Representative Complete Standard Application 4
Frieda Janvey Memorial Scholarship Janvey Family Monetary award payable to student ($250.00) 1. Student must have achieved acceptance to an accredited posthigh educational or vocational 2. Service in the community or the Bensalem Township School System High School Administration Complete Standard Application 5
John Knowles, Jr. Memorial Scholarship The Knowles Family & Friends Plaque & Monetary Award ($1000.00) 1. Student must be identified as a Special Needs student; 2. Student must attend a postsecondary 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. 1. Faculty Committee composed of Athletic Director and Assistant Principal for Seniors; and 2. The Knowles Family and/or their representatives. Complete Standard Application 6
Jason D. Rubin Memorial Scholarship Award Celebrating Jason s Passion to Learn and Explore The Rubin Family and Tifereth Israel Synagogue Plaque and Annual Monetary Award (2 @ $500.00) 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. The Rubin Family and Bensalem High High School Committee Complete Standard Application Essay is necessary. 7
Bradley J. Sumbler Memorial Scholarship The Sumbler Family Monetary Award ($300.00) 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. Sumbler Family Representative or designee Complete Standard Application 8
Ryan Kyle Wilson Memorial OTN Award The Wilson Family Monetary Award ($500) to be applied to higher education. Check to be made payable to recipient s school of choice. 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. CJ Mills, AV teacher, and the Wilson Family Submit short essay about AV experience and standard application. 9
The Ian O Malley Scholarship Award Shafer Middle School Committee Monetary Award ($500.00) Presented to a senior who has demonstrated excellence in the area of Science Research or Science Education. Shafer Middle School Committee Complete the Standard Application 10
Class of 2017 Minete Zeta Memorial Scholarship The Class of 2017 Monetary Award 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 Zeka family and BHS faculty/administrative committee Standard Application 11
Arnold Ody Make a Difference Award Jessica Ody and Heather Ody-Snyder Monetary Award This award will be given to a boy or girl who: 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. Members of the Ody Family Standard Application 12
Bensalem Lions Club Howard E. Hilgendorf Memorial Award Bensalem Township Lions Club Certificate and Monetary Award ($1000.00) Awarded to a student who has exhibited a substantial amount of community service and excellence in athletics and/or scholastic achievement. Lions Club Committee. Submit Standard Application 13
Bensalem Lions Club Jack Feehan Memorial Award Bensalem Township Lions Club Certificate and Monetary Award ($1000.00) Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a substantial amount of community service work and exhibited excellence in athletics and/or scholastic achievement. Lions Club Committee. Submit Standard Application 14
Bensalem Lions Club William Fraser Memorial Award Bensalem Township Lions Club Certificate and Monetary Award ($1000.00) Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a substantial amount of community service work and exhibited excellence in athletics and/or scholastic achievement. Lions Club Committee. Submit Standard Application 15
Bensalem Lions Club Hank Megill Memorial Award Bensalem Township Lions Club Certificate and Monetary Award ($1000.00) Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a substantial amount of community service work and exhibited excellence in athletics and/or scholastic achievement. Lions Club Committee. Submit Standard Application 16
Bensalem Lions Club Ken Moore Award Bensalem Township Lions Club Certificate and Monetary Award ($1000.00) Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a substantial amount of community service work and exhibited excellence in athletics and/or scholastic achievement. Lions Club Committee. Submit Standard Application 17
Rotary Service Scholarships Bensalem Rotary Club Monetary awards (2 @ $500.00 each) 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 Committee composed of High School Administrators and Bensalem Rotary Members Submit Standard Application 18
Kiwanis Club of Bensalem Community Service Scholarship Award Kiwanis Club of Bensalem Township School District Monetary Award ($1000.00) 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. Kiwanis Club of Bensalem Complete Standard Application 19
Herff Jones Principal s Leadership Award Gary Lehman Herff Jones, Inc. Monetary Award payable to college ($1000.00) Student must be pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in an accredited university, college or junior college in the United States. Gary Lehman Complete Standard Application 20
Excellence in Business Award Business Technology Department Monetary Award 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 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) The Business Technology Department Complete Standard Application 21
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 Bensalem Alumni Association Monetary Awards 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 Representatives from Alumni Association Complete Standard Application 22
B.T.E.A. Scholarship Bensalem Township Education Association Monetary Award (3 @ $1000.00 each) 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 B.T.E.A. Scholarship Committee Complete Standard Application 23
Bensalem School District Custodial/Maintenance Scholarship Award Barbra Ferguson Cornwells Elementary School Head Custodian Chairperson, Scholarship Committee Nancy Kelly Cornwells Elementary School Custodian Scholarship Committee Member Three (3) $500.00 scholarships vocational program This award will be given to at least one male and one female student who: 1. Attends a post high school technical or 2. Has attained a 2.75 GPA Custodial/Maintenance Scholarship Committee and High School Administration Complete Standard Application 24
Class of 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Memorial Scholarship Classes of 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1976 Monetary Award 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. Special Faculty Committee including the Advisor of 1973 as well as appropriate high school administrative staff Complete Standard Application 25
Class of 1996 Scholarship Class of 1996 Monetary Award - $500 every other year beginning with Class of 2001. (Awarded in 2015, we will skip 2016, Award in 2017, skip 2018) 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. Senior Class Advisor(s) and Administrator overseeing senior activities and one (1) of Class of 96 officers, if available. Complete Standard Application * If the criteria is not fully met, the scholarship will not be awarded for that year. 26
Class of 2008 Pride Scholarship Class of 2008 Monetary Award of $500 given every year beginning with Class of 2009. 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 12 th grade. 3. Student must display an overall commitment to BHS in terms of school involvement, spirit, and pride. Class of 2008 Officers and Advisor 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? 27
Belmont Hills Elementary PTG Award Belmont Hills Elementary School PTG Monetary Award 1. Must have attended Belmont Elementary School for 5 years, grades 1 through 5 2. Must complete application 3. GPA 4. Need High School Administration and Belmont Hills PTG Complete Standard Application 28
Cornwells Elementary PTA Award Cornwells Elementary School PTA Monetary Award 1. Must have attended Cornwells Elementary School for 5 years, grades 1 through 5 2. Must complete application 3. GPA 4. Need High School Administration and Cornwells PTA Complete Standard Application 29
The Florence Muller Scholarship Joint Parent/Teacher Organizations Monetary Awards 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 Representatives of the Joint Parent/Teacher Organizations Complete Standard Application 30
Class of 1997 Christie Fee Spirit and Character Award Larry R. Krause Monetary 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 Administrative Staff, Senior Class Advisors Not necessary 31
Benjamin Rush Elementary School Scholarship Benjamin Rush PTG $500.00 Scholarship This award will be given to a boy or girl who: 1. has at least a 3.0 cumulative average; 2. will be attending a 2 or 4-year postsecondary 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. Benjamin Rush PTG Representative Complete Standard Application 32
Struble Award Mr. Russell Struble, Jr. and Bensalem Rotary Monetary Award 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. 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. Not necessary 33
Struble Elementary PTA Award Struble Elementary School PTA Monetary Award 1. Must have attended Struble Elementary School for 5 years, grades 1 through 5 2. Must complete application 3. GPA 4. Need High School Administration and Struble PTA Complete Standard Application 34
Valley Elementary PTO Award Valley Elementary School PTO Monetary Award 1. Must have attended Valley Elementary School for 5 years, grades 1 through 5 2. Must complete application 3. GPA 4. Need High School Administration and Valley PTO Complete Standard Application 35
. AWARD Music Boosters Scholarship Bensalem Music Boosters Association Two monetary scholarships may be made if funds are available. Payable to the college. 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. Music Teachers and President of the Music Boosters. Students must submit a letter of interest, stating their qualifications based on the above criteria, in addition to the standard application 36
National School Orchestra Award National School Orchestra Association Desk Award, Pin, Certificate, and name on Wall Plaque Based on: 1. Service 2. Attitude 3. Achievement as an Orchestra Member Music Faculty -- with final decision made by Orchestra Director. Not necessary 37
National School Choral Award National School Choral Association Desk Award, Pin, Certificate, and name on Wall Plaque Based on: 1. Service 2. Attitude 3. Achievement as a Concert Choir Member Music Faculty -- with final decision made by Choir Director. Not necessary 38
John Philip Sousa Band Award National Band Masters Association Desk Award, Pin, Certificate, and name on Wall Plaque Based on: 1. Service 2. Attitude 3. Achievement as a Band Member Music Faculty -- with final decision made by Band Director. Not necessary 39
Bensalem String Scholarship Bensalem String Parent Organization Monetary Award and Certificate for a student who will pursue a degree in music 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. Orchestra Director Complete Standard Application 40
Bensalem Music Department Faculty Scholarship BTSD Music Faculty AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION: Monetary Award Payable To The Higher Education Institute 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. 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. 41
Mr. Owl and Miss Owl Bensalem High School Trophy 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. Nominations from Varsity Head Coaches & Administrators. Ties may be considered and approved as such. Not necessary 42
Edward Johnston Memorial Award Class of 1975 Two Medals - One for Dramatics and One for Musicals 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. Dramatics and Musical Director(s) Not necessary 43
BHS Theater and Drama Club Awards BHS Drama Parents 3 separate $200 scholarships 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. Musical Director and any group she/he names. Complete standard application and essay. 44
Marie B. Hansen/Dorothy Henry Awards for Excellence in Foreign Language Foreign Language Department Gift from Foreign Language Department 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. Foreign Language Faculty Not necessary 45
Bensalem High School Ambassador of the Year Royce Cohen BHS 08 Monetary Award; engraved nameplate on plaque 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. Royce Cohen Submit one-page essay with cover sheet 46
Parx Casino Scholarship Parx Casino 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. 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 Guidance Department Complete Parx Scholarship Application and Standard Application 47
Mr. Bensalem and Miss Bensalem Administrative Staff Plaque 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. Administrative Staff Not necessary 48
Perfect Attendance Awards High School Staff Certificate 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. Student Services and District Attendance Records Not necessary 49
Coca Cola Administrative Awards Bensalem High School Administration Monetary Award (5 @ $500.00 ea.) 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 Administrative Staff Senior Scholarship Committee Complete Standard Application 50