Hagerstown Kiwanis Club Presents $5000 in Scholarships
by Fred Nugent

In May, the Kiwanis Club of Hagerstown continued a long tradition of recognition of deserving high school students by awarding $5,000 in scholarships to young adults from Williamsport High School, North Hagerstown High School and South Hagerstown High.

The John R. Dayhoff Scholarship is given in memory of deceased member John R. Dayhoff, with the support of his widow, Kitty Dayhoff Fishel. It is awarded to a deserving high school student who will pursue an education in a medical field. The 2008 recipient of this scholarship is Hannah L. Crosby, from Boonsboro High School. Ms. Crosby plans to enter the pre-med program at the University of Maryland. (Pictured (L to R) Atlee Kepler, Hannah L. Crosby, Rima Kikani, Kitty Dayhoff Fishel, Lauren Zamora, Kiwanis President Larry Kershner, Garrett Rinker, Shoval Resnick, Teresa Gilbert)

The Dr. Atlee C. Kepler Scholarship is awarded in recognition of Kiwanian Atlee C. Kepler's role in education in the area. The 2008 Scholarship was awarded to Garret . Rinker, Hancock Middle-Senior High School. Mr. Rinker plans to major in engineering at either the University of Maryland or West Virginia University.

Each of these scholarships is for $1,500. The selection process involves an alphabetical rotation based on the names of the high schools in Washington County. Applicants are then reviewed, and a winner selected by the Kiwanis Clubs Scholarship Committee.

Additionally, the Club recognizes members of the Key club programs at South Hagerstown High School, and North Hagerstown High Schools with individual $500 scholarships. Key Clubs are sponsored by Kiwanis Clubs at area high schools to provide opportunities for leadership development and community service.

These scholarships were awarded to Rima Kikani, and Lauren Zamora,, North Hagerstown High School Key Club; and Shoval Resnick and Teresa Gilbert, from South Hagerstown High Key Club. Ms. Kikani has been recognized by the Capital District as a Distinguished Club Secretary, and holds numerous academic honors. She plans to pursue a career in medicine, and has been accepted at the University of Maryland, Penn State, and George Washington University.

Shoval Resnick has been recognized as the a Distinguished Capital District Key club Editor, and has garnered many academic recognitions. She plans a career in forensic biochemistry, and has been accepted at Cedar Crest College, McDaniel College, West Virginia University, and Penn State.

Lauren Zamora holds a number of academic honors, and has been recognized as a Distinguished Key Club vice-President by the Capital District. She has been accepted by the University of Maryland, and Temple University.

Teresa Gilbert, recognized as a Distinguished Key Club President; also with a long list of academic recognitions, has interests in law, government, and journalism. She has been accepted by the University of Chicago, University of Virginia, Emory University, and Brigham Young University.