We received a total of 61 applications this year and awarded 33 scholarships ranging from $500.00 to $5000.00. The recipients were from 19 states and Puerto Rico. The applicants ranged from High School seniors to those attending Veterinary School with an average grade point average of 3.64. The applicants participated in all aspects of the fancy including earning titles in Conformation, Obedience, and Agility, qualifying for Westminster and participating in the Performance Events. Their dog-related extracurricular activities included Therapy Dogs, 4-H participants and leaders, adoption counselor at the SPCA, Assistant Hunting Dog Trainer, grooming business, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Junior Showmanship Judge, Match Show Judge, Webpage Designer for Specialty Club, CGC and Junior News contributor. Again, congratulations to the recipients!
Congratulations to the 2001 Junior Scholarship Recipients:
Dina Raichel | Colorado |
Lindsay Balder | Michigan |
Eve Rivinus | Oregon |
Nicholas Urbanek | Pennsylvania |
Stephanie Ahlbom | Pennsylvania |
Amy Batzner | Wisconsin |
Wyatt Delfino | California |
Susan Jacob | Connecticut |
Lisa Kleven | Minnesota |
Christopher Ryan | Massachusetts |
Danielle Zezulinski | New Jersey |
Mary Lynn Butcher | Ohio |
Lindsey Gaulke | Oregon |
Holly Niece | Arizona |
Meghen Riese | Georgia |
Lisa Stahl | Illinois |
David Zavasky | Ohio |
Sarah Hill | Texas |
Philip Horsley | Arizona |
Carol Rappaport-Fish | Nebraska |
Manuel Rodriguez | Puerto Rico |
Carissa Boettcher | Wisconsin |
Cassandra Clark | California |
Alessandra Folz | Connecticut |
Rindi Gaudet | Florida |
Rebecca Helmke | New York |
Andrea Hitt | New York |
Lauren Kolb | New Jersey |
Melissa La Mere | Minnesota |
Sarah Purdy | Oregon |
Karen Ryan | Massachusetts |
Jessica Sedivy | Minnesota |
Joanna Smith | Ohio |