1997 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 1997
  • Rebecca Brown - Murray State University, Wildlife Biology ($250.00)
  • Amanda Ross - Frostburg State University, Undecided ($250.00)
  • Kamala Schreiber - Goucher College, Biology ($250.00)
  • Kelli Lamm - Widener University, Computer Science ($250.00) 

1998 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 1998:    
  • Eric Mink - Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, M.S in Physical Therapy ($500.00)
  • Erin Hurley - Salisbury State University, Elementary Education ($500.00)

1999 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 1999:
  • Jeffrey Crossan - University of MD, College Park, Engineering ($500.00)
  • Tiffany Cissel - Cecil Community College, Elementary Music Education ($500.00)
  • Neil Eller - Towson University, Computer Information Systems ($500.00) 

2000 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 2000:
  • April Nicole Hoots - Drexel University, Psychology ($500.00)
  • Jennifer Lynn Hokuf - Messiah College, Undecided ($500.00)
  • Angela Dawn Vrankovich - Cecil Community College, Undecided ($500.00) 

2001 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 2001:
  • Bryan Joseph Craig - Salisbury University, Business Administration ($500.00)
  • Erin Elizabeth Mink - Salisbury University, Undecided ($500.00) 

2002 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 2002:
  • Chad Edward Smith - Mt. Saint Mary's College, Visual Communications ($500.00)
  • Charles Benjamin Peoples - Bethany College, Political Science ($500.00) 

2003 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 2003:  
  • Nicholas Bradford Brock - son of Phyllis Foster Brock, Class of 1980. Art Institute of Phila - Graphic Design ($550.00) 
  • Philip Duvall Madron - son of John & Marie Duvall Madron, both from the Class of 1961. University of Delaware - Computer Engineering ($550.00) 

2004 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 2004:
  • Jason Phillip Brock - Son of Phyllis Foster Brock, Class of 1980. Cecil Community College with the intent to transfer to Salisbury University - Nursing ($650.00)
  • Abbey Brady - Daughter of David and Terri Simmers Brady, both from the Class of 1974. Gordon College ($650.00) 

2005 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 2005:
  • Kyle VanDyke - Son of Albert VanDyke, Class of 1974, and Linda Shallcross Holsten, Class of 1979 Frostburg State University - Engineering ($700.00)
  • Emily Lauren Smith - Daughter of Wendy VanDyke Smith (Class of 1979) and Roy Lee Smith (Class of 1973). University of Maryland at Baltimore County, Physical Therapy ($700.00) 

2006 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 2006:  
  • Mallory Underwood - daughter of Shirley and Michael Underwood (both from the Class of 1976). Baldwin College - Education ($800.00)
  • Amanda Coale - daughter of Deborah Goodman Coale (Class of 1976) & Jeffrey Coale (Class of 1973). Granddaughter of Inell Davis Goodman (Class of 1949) & C. Carson     
  • Goodman (Class of 1947). Coastal Carolina University - Business ($800.00) 

2007 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 2007:  
  • Chelsea Underwood - daughter of Shirley (Class of 1975) and Michael Underwood (Class of 1976). Frostburg State University - Mass Communications ($800.00)
  • Brandon Willard – son of Michael Willard (Class of 1983) & Sheila Webb Willard (Class of 1985). Grandson of James Webb (Class of 1965) & Joyce Johnson Webb (Class of 1966)    Point Park University - Performing Arts ($800.00) 

2008 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 2008:  
  • Nicole Martineau - daughter of Kathleen Ross Martineau (Class of 1978) and granddaughter of Jane Garvin Ross (Class of 1955). Towson University - Mass Communications
  • ($800.00)
  • Joy McCullough – daughter of Allan McCullough (Class of 1971) and Elizabeth McDowell McCullough (Class of 1972). Cecil College - General Studies. Hopes to transfer to West   
  • Virginia University to major in Forensic Science ($800.00)

2009 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 2009:  
  • Olivia Farmer - daughter of Joseph Farmer (1987) and Teresa Lewis Farmer (1986). Granddaughter of Dorothy Alderman Lewis (1961) and Phyllis Lucas Farmer (1969). Olivia is
  • attending the Culinary Institute of America and majoring in Baking/Pastry Arts Management ($800.00)
  • Cori McMillan – daughter of Adam McMillan (1991) and Gina Channell Hudgins (1990). Granddaughter of James McMillan (1969). Cori attends the University of Maryland at College
  • Park and is majoring in General Studies ($800.00)

2010 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in June 2010:  
  • Joseph David Farmer, Jr. - son of Joseph Farmer (Class of 1987) and Teresa Lewis Farmer (Class of 1986), grandson of Dorothy Alderman Lewis (Class of 1961) and Phyllis Lucas
  • Farmer (Class of 1969). Joseph is attending Community College of Baltimore County and majoring in Automotive Technology ($800.00)  
  • Garrett Lane Tosh - son of John Tosh, Jr. (Class of 1974) & Kathy Tosh, great-grandson of John Lane Tosh (Class of 1926). Garrett is attending Towson University majoring in Spanish ($800.00) 

2011 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2011:  
  • Zachary Struble - son of Christopher Struble (Class of 92) and Jill Roland Struble (Class of 93). Grandson of Dennis Struble (Class of 72) and Robin Pitt (Class of 72). Zachary is
  • attending West Virginia University pursuing an Aerospace Engineering degree ($800.00).  
  • Dominick Massimiano - son of Anthony Massimiano and Deborah Wood. Dominick is attending Wesley College majoring in Education ($800.00) 

2012 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2012:
  • Kelsey McGonigle – daughter of John McGonigle and Melanie Adams McGonigle (both from the Class of 79) and great granddaughter of Elizabeth (Lib) White Montgomery (Class of
  • 1937). Kelsey attends Towson University, majoring in Occupational Therapy ($900.00).
  • Tedd Holbrook – son of Gary Holbrook (Class of 81) and Tamara Neahusan Holbrook. He is the grandson of Lee Holbrook (Class of 58) and Elaine McCardell Holbrook (Class of 60).
  • Tedd attends Lancaster Bible College, majoring in Biblical Studies ($900.00). 

2013 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2013:
  • Ceara Aleece Barker - daughter of Joseph Barker (Class of 1982) and Marie Simmers Barker (Class of 1985) and granddaughter of W. Earl Simmers (Class of 1951) and Peggy Akers Simmers (Class of 1952). Ceara attends Towson University majoring in Elementary Education/Special Education ($800.00).
  • Devan Aryanna Barker - daughter of Joseph Barker (Class of 1982) and Marie Simmers Barker (Class of 1985) and granddaughter of W. Earl Simmers (Class of 1951) and Peggy Akers Simmers (Class of 1952). Devan attends Towson University and is majoring in Family/Human Services ($800.00). 

2014 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2014:
  • Brittany Josephine Craig - daughter of Jon (Bub) Craig and Helen Marie Gifford Craig (both from the Class of 1979). Brittany is attending Cecil College majoring in Elementary Education ($800.00).
  • CheyAnne Rose Bigley – daughter of Timothy Bigley (Class of 1982) and Shawn Edwards Bigley. CheyAnne is attending Eastern University majoring in Music Education with a minor  in Music Performance ($800.00). 

2015 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2015:
  • Christian Alexander Scott – son of David Scott & Renee Krauss Scott (Class of 1982), grandson of Patricia Williams Krauss (Class of 1958). Christian was accepted into the honors program at Houghton College and is currently studying abroad in London ($1,000).
  • Karrie Elizabeth Wagner – daughter of Thomas Wagner (Class of 1986) & Sondra Wagner, granddaughter of Dan Wagner (Class of 1954) & Emma Robinson Wagner (Class of 1963). Karrie is attending the University of Delaware majoring in English ($1,000). 

2016 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2016:
  • Brooke Ratledge – daughter of Shannon Ratledge (Class of 1991) and Karen Kline Ratledge (Class of 1990), granddaughter of James Ratledge (Class of 1966) and Judith Patrick (Class of 1970). Brooke is attending Towson University studying speech pathology and education ($1,000).
  • Tyler McMullen – son of Brian McMullen & Karen Underwood McMullen (both from the Class of 1984), grandson of Samuel McMullen Sr. (Class of 1958) and Barbara Eldreth   McMullen (Class of 1960). Tyler is attending Cecil Community College majoring in Environmental Science ($1,000). 

2017 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2017:
  • Kaitlyn Pritchard - daughter of Darrin Pritchard (Class of 1991) and Jamie Kiger Pritchard (Class of 1994), granddaughter of Elmer Pritchard (Class of 1967) and Suzanne Jourdan
  • Benjamin (Class of 1968). Kaitlyn is attending Washington College majoring in Environmental Science. ($1,100) 
  • Thomas Killian - son of Natalie Horton (Class of 1986) and Howard Killian, grandson of Shirley Pugh Horton (Class of 1964). Thomas is attending Towson University.($1,100) 

2018 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2018:
  • Kayla Anderson - daughter of Scott Anderson and Rebecca Reynolds Anderson (both from the Class of 1988), granddaughter of Herman Reynolds & Nancy Montgomery Reynolds (both from the Class of 1962) and great granddaughter of Evelyn Reynolds Griffith (RSHS Secretary for 25 years). Kayla attends Elizabethtown College majoring in Business  Administration (minoring in Data Analytics). ($600) 
  • Drew Winiarczyk - son of Amy Bradfield Berczik (Class of 1990) and Richard Winiarczyk (Class of 1986)., grandson of Stanley & Christine Gambill Bradfield (both from the Class of  1970). Drew is attending Towson University majoring in Economics. ($600)

2019 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2019:
  • Maya Meenan - daughter of Christopher Meenan and Anita Logue Meenan (Class of 1988). Maya is attending Coastal Carolina University pursuing a Master of Arts degree to become an art teacher. ($1,300)  
  • Leah Ritchie - daughter of Walter (Butch) Ritchie (Class of 1986) and Tina Scott Ritchie (Class of 1988) and granddaughter of Robert Ritchie (Class of 1968). Leah is attending Washington College studying environmental science leaning towards conservation of our beautiful national parks. Leah’s twin sister, Sarah, is attending Cecil College majoring in accounting. ($1,300) 

2020 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2020:
  • Jacob Ratledge (attending Towson University) $1,400
  • Brianna Frazier (attending Elizabethtown) $1,400
  • Justin Brooks (attending Cecil College) $1,400 

2021 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2021:
  • Connor Hickey: Attending UMBC for Engineering -- Father Matthew Hickey 1994 and 2 Grandparents ($1,400) 
  • Marissa Cooper: Attending Cecil College. Starting Salisbury in fall - Danny & Leslie Miles Cooper are graduates ($1,400)

2022 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2022:
  • Lauren Stemple (Intended school - Unknown) ($1,400)
  • Emily Stuart (both parents graduates - attending University of Bridgeport) ($1,400)

2023 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2023:
  • Emilie Beal - daughter of Stephanie Beal class of 1995. Emilie attends Lake Superior State University majoring in Forensic Chemistry. ($1,000)

2024 Scholarships handed out at Senior Awards Ceremony in May 2024:
  • Samantha Dixon: 4.25 GPA Attending Nova Southeastern University for Biology Family: Debra Dixon, Rodney Dixon, Mike Hanlon, Sigrid Miller, Kathy Dixon ($1,500)
  • Piper Felty: 4.03 GPA Attending University of Delaware to major in History. Family: Crystal Felty (Class of 1987), Evan Felty (Class of 1986), Jesse Cox (Class of 1955) ($1,500)
  • Ava Morrow: 4.37 GPA Attending University of Delaware for Fashion Merchandising. Family: Pauline Morrow (Class of 1965), Michael Morrow (Class of 1994) ($1,500)

RSHS Alumni Scholarships Awarded to Date: 61 Scholarships = $50,700!


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