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2007-2008 Scholarship Winners
 

April 5, 2008

Samuel L. Correnti Scholarship

FIRST PLACE:
Mallory Hawk, Oboe

Wilson Senior High School, Grade 12
Teacher: Kim Webster
Parents: Deb & Wayne Hawk
 
SECOND PLACE:
Bradley Loudis, Percussion
Daniel Boone High School, Grade 12
Teacher: Steve Weiser
Parents: Kim & Matt Loudis
 
THIRD PLACE:
Nathan Kiefer, Cello
Exeter Senior High School, Grade 12
Teachers: Peter Brye & Kathleen Embriani
Parents: Diane & Steven Kiefer

Mildred Mogel Engle Scholarship

AWARD RECIPIENT:
Maria Kowalski, Violin
Wyomissing Jr./Sr. High School, Grade 12
Teachers: Richard Amoroso, Ken Gehret & Margaret Hey
Parents: Crystal & Vincent Kowalski

Lewis "Skip" Norcott III Scholarship

AWARD RECIPIENT:
Eric Schneiderhan, Trombone
Wilson Senior High School, Grade 12
Teacher: Stephen E. Shiffner
Parents: Carolann & Kurt Schneiderhan

Ruth & Spencer Overholser Orchestral String Scholarship

AWARD RECIPIENT:
Muriel Eshbach, Violin
Homeschooled, Grade 12
Teacher: Gloria Ballamy
Parents: Tammy & Greg Eshbach

Elaine Bausher Post Scholarship

FIRST PLACE:
Conrad Smith, Organ
Exeter Senior High School, Grade 12
Teacher: Daniel Smith
Parents: Marti & Paul Smith
 
SECOND PLACE:
Eric Schneiderhan, Trombone
Wilson Senior High School, Grade 12
Teacher: Stephen E. Shiffner
Parents: Carolann & Kurt Schneiderhan
 
THIRD PLACE:
Maire Moriarty, Flute
Reading High School, Grade 12
Teacher: Michelle Daubert
Parents: Elizabeth & John Moriarty

Kathryn I. Schiffner Vocal & Piano Scholarship

AWARD RECIPIENT:
Andrew Rhoads, Tenor
Wilson Senior High School, Grade 12
Teacher: Carolann Schneiderhan
Parents: Maxine & Scott Rhoads

Isabel W. Sondheim Vocal Scholarship

COLLEGE AWARD:
Katelyn Aungst, Soprano
University of Maryland, School of Music, Sophomore
Teacher: Delores Ziegler
Parents: Cynthia Miller-Aungst & Edmund Aungst
 
HIGH SCHOOL FIRST PLACE AWARD:
Orin Strunk, Tenor
Boyertown Senior High School, Grade 11
Teacher: Tamara Black
Parents: Valerie & Jon Strunk
 
HIGH SCHOOL SECOND PLACE AWARD:
Rebecca Thompson, Alto 2
Wilson Senior High School, Grade 11
Teacher: Carolann Schneiderhan
Parents: Jim & Donnasue Thompson
HIGH SCHOOL THIRD PLACE AWARD:
Erin Donovan, Alto
Exeter Senior High School, Grade 11
Teacher: Sandra Sittler
Parents: Renée & John Donovan

Charlotte B. Wicklein Scholarship

AWARD RECIPIENT:
Lauren Lombardo, Soprano
Wilson Senior High School, Grade 12
Teacher: Carolann Schneiderhan
Parents: Caroline & Anthony Lombardo

March 2, 2008

American Guild of Organists Scholarship

AWARD RECIPIENT:
Grzegorz Piszczek
Central Catholic High School, Grade 9
Teacher: Marjorie Fitz
Parent: Danuta Piszczek
 

The Bartlett Foundation Middle School Vocal Program
Equal Awards

AWARD RECIPIENT:
Rebecca Galick
Boyertown Junior High East, Grade 9
Teacher: Francine Black
Parents: Edward & Jeannie Galick
 
AWARD RECIPIENT:
Jennifer Helinek
Wyomissing Junior/Senior High School, Grade 9
Teacher: Sandra Sittler
Parents: Tom & Carol Helinek
 
AWARD RECIPIENT:
Jalanee Torres
Muhlenberg Senior High School, Grade 9
Teacher: Sandra Sittler
Parents: Barbara & Paco Vasquez



Bruce P. Bengtson Keyboard Scholarship

FIRST PLACE:
Andrew Rudderow
Muhlenberg High School, Grade 10
Teacher: Millie Eben
Parents: David & Karen Rudderow
 
SECOND PLACE:
Nicole Legenski
Abeka Academy Homeschool, Grade 12
Teacher: Millie Eben
Parents: Edward & Brenda Legenski
 
THIRD PLACE:
Katie Leiby
Wyomissing Junior/Senior High School, Grade 10
Teacher: Millie Eben
Parents: John & Vicki Leiby

David Bilger Woodwind Scholarship

FIRST PLACE:
Amanda Galick, Flute
Boyertown Senior High School, Grade 11
Teacher: Robin Kani
Parents: Edward & Jeannie Galick
 
SECOND PLACE:
Katherine Althen, Flute
Governor Mifflin High School, Grade 10
Teacher: Robin Lilarose
Parents: Jane & Marc Althen
 
THIRD PLACE:
Kristen Tripolitis, Flute
Daniel Boone High School, Grade 12
Teacher: Robin Lilarose
Parents: Karen & John Tripolitis
 
FOURTH PLACE (TIE):
Isabel Cylinder, Clarinet
Oley Valley High School, Grade 12
Teacher: Janine Thomas
Parents: Lisa & Scott Cylinder
FOURTH PLACE (TIE):
Mallory Hawk, Oboe
Wilson High School, Grade 12
Teacher: Kim Webster
Parents: Deb & Wayne Hawk

In addition to the David Bilger Woodwind Award, Katherine Althen was also awarded from the Work Family Woodwind Fund,
use of a Haynes 'classic' silver flute, until high school graduation.

Peter J. Brye Cello & Harp Fund

FIRST PLACE:
Graham Cullen, Cello
Exeter Junior High School, Grade 8
Teacher: Gloria dePasquale
Parents: Jill Haley & David Cullen
 

SECOND PLACE:
Andrew Bader, Cello
Boyertown Senior High School, Grade 10
Teachers: Jan Dixon & Charles Crummy
Parents: Dawn & David Bader
 
THIRD PLACE:
Madeline Hess, Cello
Wilson Central Junior High School, Grade 8
Teacher: Lisa Sharer
Parents: Eric & Kathy Hess
 

Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Scholarship

1-3

FIRST PLACE:
Brenda Hwang
Fleetwood Elementary School, Grade 1
Teacher: Sandra Sittler
Parent: Rita Hwang
 
SECOND PLACE:
Elise Kohler
Jacksonwald Elementary School, Grade 2
Teacher: Millie Eben
Parents: Stephanie & James Kohler
 
THIRD PLACE:
Lauren Bonino
St. Ignatius of Loyola School, Grade 2
Teacher: Toni Wengerd
Parents: Shari & Larry Bonino
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Isabel Lacatus
Whitfield Elementary School, Grade 2
Teacher: Dr. Maria Asteriadou
Parent: Dorel & Liliana Lacatus
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Baotram Nguyen
St. Catherine of Sienna School, Grade 3
Teacher: Maki Chen
Parent: Trang Vu
 

4-6

FIRST PLACE:
Giovanni Nieves
Thomas Ford Elementary, Grade 5
Teacher: Rachel Luecke
Parents: Miguel Nieves & Lourdes Rivera
 
SECOND PLACE:
Jessica Le
Homeschooled, Grade 5
Teacher: James Neher
Parents: Hoa & Daniela Le
 
THIRD PLACE (TIE):
Caroline Pattillo
West Reading Elementary Center, Grade 6
Teacher: Toni Wengerd
Parents: Robert & Beverly Pattillo
 
THIRD PLACE (TIE):
JiaNing Xie
Spring Ridge Elementary, Grade 4
Teacher: Maki Chen
Parents: Nancy Huang & Tim Xie
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Elaine Huang
Fleetwood Middle School, Grade 6
Teacher: Beatrice Allen
Parents: Yong Huang & Qinfang Tang
HONORABLE MENTION:
Priscilla Kim
Jacksonwald Elementary School, Grade 4
Teacher: Millie Eben
Parent: Chung Kim
HONORABLE MENTION:
Pamina Nieves
Thomas Ford Elementary, Grade 4
Teacher: Rachel Luecke
Parents: Miguel Nieves & Lourdes Rivera

Ann L. Cusano & Kim Webster Double Reed Scholarship

FIRST PLACE:
Jessica Stamm, Bassoon
Governor Mifflin High School, Grade 9
Teacher: Ann Cusano
Parents: Margaret & Karl Stamm
 
SECOND PLACE:
Anna Smith, Oboe
Wyomissing Junior/Senior High School, Grade 8
Teacher: Jill Haley
Parents: Bruce & Sarah Smith
 
THIRD PLACE:
Jessica Fiant, Oboe
Governor Mifflin High School, Grade 9
Teacher: Kim Webster
Parents: Jeffrey & Elaine Fiant

Thomas W. & Edna Garrett Balkcom Scholarship

BRASS
FIRST PLACE:
Leah Henrich, French Horn
Whitfield Elementary School, Grade 6
Teacher: Erwin Chandler
Parents: David & Linda Henrich
 
WOODWIND
FIRST PLACE:
Molly Rozetar, Flute
Whitfield Elementary School, Grade 5
Teacher: Robin Lilarose
Parent: Barbara Rozetar
 
SECOND PLACE:
Daniel Angstadt, Clarinet
Homeschooled, Grade 6
Teacher: Gary Gordon
Parents: Stephen & Patty Angstadt
 
THIRD PLACE:
Hannah Krall, Saxophone
Lincoln Park Elementary, Grade 6
Teacher: Nicholas Graham
Parents: David & Maureen Krall
HONORABLE MENTION:
Drew Mauroschadt, Oboe
Muhlenberg Middle School, Grade 6
Teacher: Kim Webster
Parents: Erich & Marcie Mauroschadt

Katherine N. Quartner - Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship

1-3
FIRST PLACE:
Louis Kim, Cello
Wyomissing Hills Elementary School, Grade 3
Teacher: Lisa Sharer
Parents: Dosik Kim & Seung-Ah Chae
 
4-6
FIRST PLACE:
Mary Harris, Violin
Harris Home School, Grade 5
Teacher: Paul Windt
Parents: Steven & Mary Harris
 
SECOND PLACE:
Daniel Angstadt, Violin
Homeschooled, Grade 6
Teacher: Margaret Hey
Parents: Stephen & Patty Angstadt
 
THIRD PLACE:
Lydia Harris, Violin
Harris Home School, Grade 4
Teacher: Paul Windt
Parents: Steven & Mary Harris
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Daniel Bright, Violin
Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, Grade 5
Teacher: Barbara Lanza
Parents: Kevin & Lisa Bright
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Kate Newcomb, Viola
Fleetwood Middle School, Grade 6
Teacher: Dorothy Allyn
Parents: Marcia & Edward Newcomb
 
7-9
FIRST PLACE:
Graham Cullen, Cello
Exeter Junior High School, Grade 8
Teacher: Gloria dePasquale
Parents: Jill Haley & David Cullen
 
SECOND PLACE:
Risa Cullen, Viola
Exeter Junior High School, Grade 8
Teacher: Agnes Mauer
Parents: Jill Haley & David Cullen
 
THIRD PLACE:
Derek Lehn, Violin
Exeter Junior High School, Grade 7
Teacher: John Lehn, Sr.
Parents: John & Sylvia Lehn
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Brandon Buterbaugh, Viola
Governor Mifflin Middle School, Grade 7
Teacher: Dorothy Allyn
Parents: Michael & Carla Buterbaugh
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Madeline Hess, Cello
Wilson Central Junior High School, Grade 8
Teacher: Lisa Sharer
Parents: Eric & Kathy Hess
 
10-12
FIRST PLACE:
Maria Kowalski, Violin
Wyomissing Junior/Senior High School, Grade 12
Teachers: Margaret Hey, Ken Gehret & Richard Amoroso
Parents: Vincent & Crystal Kowalski
 
SECOND PLACE:
Laura Bleiler, Violin
Oley Valley High School, Grade 11
Teacher: Courtney Orlando
Parents: David & Nancy Bleiler
 
THIRD PLACE:
Cynthia Salti, Viola
Homeschooled, Grade 12
Teacher: Kenji Bunch
Parents: Anthony & Ana Salti
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Andrew Bader, Cello
Boyertown Senior High School, Grade 10
Teachers: Jan Dixon & Charles Crummy
Parents: Dawn & David Bader
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Jennifer Shenk, Violin
Fleetwood Area High School, Grade 11
Teacher: Neil Fronheiser
Parents: Ed & Christine Shenk
 

Willis M. Rapp Percussion Scholarship

FIRST PLACE (TIE):
Andrew Miller, Snare Drum
Wilson Southern Junior High School, Grade 9
Teacher: Shane Rozum & Brian Holt
Parents: Glenn & Karen Miller
FIRST PLACE (TIE):
Erin Phillips, Snare Drum
Fleetwood Middle School, Grade 8
Teacher: Kris Nygard
Parents: Mark & Donna Phillips

Runyeon Piano Scholarship

ACCOMPANIST AWARD:
Dana Cullen
Exeter High School, Grade 9
Teacher: Annette Freeze
Parents: Jill Haley & David Cullen
SOLO PERFORMANCE AWARD:
Katie Legenski
Abeka Academy Homeschool, Grade 8
Teacher: Millie Eben
Parents: Edward & Brenda Legenski

Ann W. Souders Piano Scholarship

FIRST PLACE (TIE):
Daniel Kleinhenn
Boyertown Junior High West, Grade 8
Teacher: Annette Freeze
Parents: Sharman & Charles Kleinhenn
 
FIRST PLACE (TIE):
Erik Potteiger
Exeter Junior High School, Grade 8
Teacher: Sandra Sittler
Parents: Nan & Larry Potteiger
 
SECOND PLACE:
Maria Jiang
Wilson Central Junior High School, Grade 8
Teacher: Grace Mease
Parents: Jong-Dii & Sherry Jiang
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Jennie Bright
Governor Mifflin Middle School, Grade 7
Teacher: Millie Eben
Parents: Kevin & Lisa Bright
HONORABLE MENTION:
Risa Cullen
Exeter Junior High School, Grade 8
Teacher: Annette Freeze
Parents: Jill Haley & David Cullen

Work Family Woodwind Program

FIRST PLACE:
Cynthia Vong, Flute
Wilson Southern Junior High School, Grade 8
Teacher: Donnasue Thompson
Parents: Macy & Si Vong
 
SECOND PLACE:
Rebecca Galick, Clarinet
Boyertown Junior High East, Grade 9
Teacher: Wendy Christensen
Parents: Edward & Jeannie Galick
 
THIRD PLACE:
Cory Samsel, Flute
Daniel Boone Middle School, Grade 8
Teacher: Anne Weiser
Parents: Kathy & Doug Samsel
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Elizabeth Bergman, Flute
Fleetwood Area High School, Grade 9
Teacher: Cynthia Miller-Aungst
Parents: William & Martha Bergman
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Rebecca Keenan, Flute
Governor Mifflin Middle School, Grade 8
Teacher: Robin Lilarose
Parents: Gretchen & Don Keenan
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Elise Lerario, Flute
Daniel Boone High School, Grade 9
Teacher: Anne Weiser
Parents: Mark & Beth Lerario
 
HONORABLE MENTION:
Megan Osika, Flute
Wilson Southern Junior High School, Grade 7
Teacher: Donnasue Thompson
Parents: Karen Osika & Robert Osika
HONORABLE MENTION:
Alyse Weaver, Flute
Wilson Southern Junior High School, Grade 9
Teacher: Robin Lilarose
Parents: Blair & Kathy Weaver
   
Cynthia Vong was also awarded from the Work Family Woodwind Fund, her choice to own a Yamaha piccolo,
or to use a Yamaha intermediate silver flute for two years.

Wyomissing Foundation Middle School Brass Program
Equal Awards

AWARD RECIPIENT:
Sarah Althen, French Horn
Governor Mifflin Middle School, Grade 8
Teacher: Steven Holgate
Parents: Jane & Marc Althen
 
AWARD RECIPIENT:
Brandon Buterbaugh, Trombone
Governor Mifflin Middle School, Grade 7
Teacher: Stephen Shiffer
Parents: Michael & Carla Buterbaugh
 
AWARD RECIPIENT:
Dana Cullen, French Horn
Exeter High School, Grade 9
Teacher: Dr. Elizabeth Pfaffle
Parents: David Cullen & Jill Haley
 
AWARD RECIPIENT:
Adam Eshleman, French Horn
Homeschooled, Grade 8
Teacher: Sally Heist
Parents: Christian & Christine Eshleman
 
 

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