Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) Graduates: Spring 2015

On behalf of the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) Board of Directors and donors, PGSF would like to extend congratulations and very best wishes to the PGSF spring graduates of 2015.

 

“As you embark upon your future, please know that we at PGSF have been extremely proud to have assisted you during your undergraduate careers,” said Bernie Eckert, PGSF administrator. “We look forward to you becoming successful leaders of the printing industry by giving back your enthusiasm, talent, and the experience you have gained.”

On behalf of the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) Board of Directors and donors, PGSF would like to extend congratulations and very best wishes to the PGSF spring graduates of 2015.

 

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“As you embark upon your future, please know that we at PGSF have been extremely proud to have assisted you during your undergraduate careers,” said Bernie Eckert, PGSF administrator. “We look forward to you becoming successful leaders of the printing industry by giving back your enthusiasm, talent, and the experience you have gained.”

 

Following is a list of the scholarship students who are graduating from their programs this spring and summer. Included with some of the listing are quotations provided by the graduates.

 

Heather Ashe
Clemson, South Carolina
Clemson University

 

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Vilte Bacinskaite
Santa Rosa, California
Prescott College

 

Caleb Bailey*
Central, South Carolina
Clemson University

 

Megan Baron*
Newark, Delaware
Lebanon Valley College

 

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Aubree Berg*
Freeland, Michigan
Ferris State University

 

GaBrielle Boyd
Jerome, Idaho
Idaho State University

 

Chantel Camping*
Templeton, California
Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo

 

“None of this would be possible without your continued financial support. I’m looking forward to using the skills I have learned in the real graphic communication industry. Thank you so much for your generosity.” C. Camping

 

Tyler Casey*
King City, California
Azusa Pacific University

 

Bethany Chatterton
Onslow, Iowa
University of Northern Iowa

 

Bryce Chismire
Ridgeway, Colorado
Santa Fe University of Art & Design

 

Tyler Christofferson
Dewitt, Michigan
Ferris State University

 

Tommie Collins
Maywood, Illinois
Hampton University

 

Olivia Cookfair
Brookfield, Connecticut
Rochester Institute of Technology

 

“I can’t thank PGSF enough for the opportunities this scholarship has given me, and it couldn’t have been possible without the donors of PGSF.” O. Cookfair

 

Samantha Coulter
Lewiston, Idaho
Lewis-Clark State College

 

“Thanks to your efforts and support. I am confident that the field of graphic communications will be given new life in the form of inspired students who are entering the field.” S. Coulter

 

Morgan Dalman
Three Rivers, Michigan
Western Michigan University

 

Lynette DeGeorge*
Michigan Center, Michigan
Ferris State University

 

Logan Emser
Ashland, Ohio
Kent State University

 

Bruno Forcine
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia University

 

Laura Garvin*
Lexington, South Carolina
Clemson University

 

Kaleb Grine*
Tiffin, Ohio
Bowling Green University

 

Kelsy-Ann Hayes
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Stout

 

Alissa Hicks
Magna, Utah
Salt Lake Community College

 

Christina Hillman*
Springfield, Georgia
Pratt Institute

 

Philip Iacona
Aston, Pennsylvania
Stevenson University

 

Mary Long
Silverstreet, South Carolina
Clemson University

 

Able Marquez
Clovis, California
Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo

 

“I really appreciate and value the opportunities that the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation has given me. I believe the power of education is a responsibility, a call to act and be a good example of leadership. I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for your generosity. Thank you.” Abel Marquez

 

Rachel McKinzie Wallace
Pleasant Hill, Missouri
Pittsburg State University

 

Zachery Minor*
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Pittsburg State University

 

Ashlyn Neiffer
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
California University of Pennsylvania

 

Erin Nuss
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Millersville University

 

Shreyas Pathak
Western Michigan University

 

Kelsey Pledger
Mcknightstown, Pennsylvania
Robert Morris University

 

Mickayla Preston
San Diego, California
Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo

 

Joseph Raiton
Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona State University

 

Naveen Rajadhyaksha
Liberty, Illinois
University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

 

Eric Robinson
Bay City, Texas
California University of PA

 

Shannon Rogers*
Lexington, South Carolina
University of South Carolina

 

Ian Safranschi
Plymouth, Minnesota
Dunwoody College of Technology

 

Matthew Seeman*
Bally, Pennsylvania
Rochester Institute of Technology

 

“Thank you so much for your continued support. Because of your help, I can continue into the working world a lot more secure than I would have been. Your help has truly shaped my life.” M. Seeman

 

Kelsey Seibt*
McHenry, Illinois
Rochester Institute of Technology

 

Brian Siegfried
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Rochester Institute of Technology

 

Whitney Smith
Jackson, Michigan
Ferris State University

 

Chelsea Studenski
Foley, Minnesota
University of South Dakota

 

Samantha Suyemato
Valencia, California
Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo

 

Laura Thomsen*
Bettendorf, Iowa
University of Northern Iowa

 

Caraline Visuri
Dowagiac, Michigan
Ferris State University

 

Heather Wauldron
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Ferris State University

 

Caroline Weaver
Turbeville, South Carolina
Clemson University

 

Paige Willman
Cary, North Carolina
Appalachian State University

 

Danielle Wood
Forresthill, Carolina
California Polytechnic State University

 

Kao Mee Xiong
Appleton, Wisconsin
Fox Valley Technical College

 

Brayan Zavala
Knoxville, Tennessee
University of Tennessee

 

*Denotes four-year scholarship recipients

 

The PGSF Board of Directors recently approved $410,000 to be awarded for scholarships in the 2014–2015 academic years. More than two hundred college students attending 78 schools are receiving financial assistance through PGSF each year. However, many more deserving scholarship applicants are turned down due to lack of funds. Information regarding tax-advantaged contributions, establishing a scholarship through PGSF, or scholarship applications, contact Bernie Eckert, PGSF program administrator, at 412-259-1740 or beckert@printing.org. You can also visit www.pgsf.org.