Scholarship Recipients
Andrea, from Ohio, was a leader at her public high school. In addition to her stellar grades, she was involved in many activities, such as cheerleading, being an art ambassador to the Cleveland Museum of Art and being Youth President of the Greater Cleveland Bowling Association.
Moreover, Andrea's accomplishments have occurred despite significant family and personal hardships. She grew up in a single parent household (with a very modest income), and Andrea herself has had over 20 surgeries as a result of being born with Goldenhar Syndrome. Andrea will be attending Kent State University where she plans to become an art educator.
Andrea is now a sophomore at Kent State University and doing well with a cumulative GPA of 3.69 and on the Dean's List both semesters. This summer she has been working at the Cleveland Museum of Art in the Education Department as a Teaching Assistant for the Summer Session as well as taking three classes.