Katelyn Joy Derstine ScholarshipKatelyn Joy Derstine Scholarship
Past Recipient Profiles
2010
2009
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Shelby Kelly

Shelby exemplifies a gentle soul and was received the Bill Dehart Award for Heart & Soul! Offensive player of the year, scholar athlete x 4 years.

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Nicola Main

Nicky was awarded the "Highland Dancer" award for 2009! Congratulations !

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Kaitlin Gorski

"Beneath the academic austere, there is humor, an appreciation of life's nonsense, and a respect for all people's and traditions. She's tough, she's gentle, she's real!"

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Courtney Colgan

1. International Baccalaureate Learner Profile Award: The Learner Profile Award is given each year by the Riverview High School IB Faculty to IB students who have demonstrated the qualities characteristic of the quintessential IB student-reflective, caring, balanced, open-minded, principled. The recipients of this award are determined by teacher recommendation. I received this award in the 11th and 12th grade.

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Lara Funk

Our # 3Top Honors Fly High Award Recipient $1250 awarded!

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Kendall Weigand

Kendall has been an active participant in the Boys & Girls club helping initiate a mentor club for elementary students. A scholar athlete and musician, Kendall's poise, confidence and many talents have contributed an enormous amount to our Sarasota community. Kendall has a very pleasant & upbeat personality that captures all who come in contact with her!

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Nicole Mobley

I am currently a national book author from "Write from Your Heart" and do creative writing for a local non-profit literary magazine, "The Peppertree Press". I compete in the equestrian discipline of eventing and receive many awards throughout the year competing in shows while riding and taking care of horses weekly. Also, recently accepted into the High School All-State Art Exposition and

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Alyssa Hunek

The most significant community activity in which I have participated is probably Community Theater. I have been performing in community theater productions for twelve years. From the very beginning, it has taught me time management skills. I have always had to earn excellent grades in school while being at the theater until as late as midnight when I was only in elementary school. Theater has also taught me the importance of diversity, and has allowed me to develop connections with hundreds of people. It has taught me how to communicate well with people of all age groups, from children to the elderly. Without theater, I also would probably not be singing at my Cathedral or at other community events. It is what led me to become a singer. Most importantly, being at the theater has taught me to dream big and never give up; I recently played Maria in “The Sound of Music” at Venice Theater, the third largest theater in the nation. Maria has always been my dream role.

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Iris Hoxha

Our #2 Top Honors 2009 recipient awarded $1500

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Alexandra Vallarta

"Passionate, persistent intelligent, driven with a wit, generous unconditioal love and compassion for all" have described this vibrant young lady from Booker High School. Alexandra's service to Booker and the surrounding community has been unsurpassed and she was awarded the Wellesley Book Award for her community service efforts as well as her academic achievements.

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Nicole Swain

Our #1 Fly High Award winner awarded $2000 !!!

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2008
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Marissa Martinelli

Currently a freshman at the University of Florida majoring in telecommunications. Elected as Student Government Senator.

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Morgan Taylor

Currently attending Florida Gulf Coast University, majoring in Psychology. An active member in Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

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Casey Clayton

Currently a freshman at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

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Andrea Acuna

Attending the University of California, Berkeley

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Jenna Dahl

Currently a freshman at the University of Florida.

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Courtney Kalahar

Currently attending the University of Florida.

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Kate Magill

A freshman at the University of Florida with a political science major and spanish minor. The oldest child with a younger brother and sister. Loves playing soccer and traveling. Recently got back from an incredible volunteer trip to Zambia, Africa. Last year "I had the privelage of becoming a Fly High recipient and meeting Bambi. Her strength and courage is truly remarkable and has helped me become an even stronger person."

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Phuong Nguyen

Currently a freshman at the University of Florida.

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Elizabeth Oakley

Currently a freshman at the University of Florida and a sister of Delta Zeta.

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Cassandra Pietrantone

Currently attending the University of Florida.

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Ashley Rae Snyder

Currently attending the University of Florida and loves being a GATOR GIRL!

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2007
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Jalaine Weller

Jalaine received the highest recommendation for the first annual “Fly High Award” for her impeccable moral and spiritual character, prodigious academic and social gifts, diligence and ability to balance her commitments while displaying an engaging positive personality with all those who cross her path.

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Sarah Rose Niewold

University of South Florida majoring in Political Science and Communications. Legislative internship semester. Takes great pride in being a USF bull and is a devoted student, sister, daughter and friend.

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Elizabeth Schreiber

Sophomore at Florida State University majoring in Engineering.

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Christine Butler

Sophomore at the University of South Florida.

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Melissa Brown

"Lissy" is currently attending Manatee Community College.

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