An Update from Patrick Schaffer, our 2010 Scholarship Winner
Hello Philly Buckeyes,
Just checking in and giving an update on my second year at The Ohio State University. Wow, what a difference a year makes! At this point last year, I was completely flustered and didn’t even know what to do with myself outside of school work and classes, but this year I kind of wish I had some of that time back. This year I am living off campus on E 12th Ave in an apartment with two of my friends, and that is quite a transition from dorm life, however I really am enjoying the new experience. Also new this year, I am working as an undergraduate researcher in the Seeger Lab, which has been a great opportunity for me. Despite the fact that my job mainly consists of mating fruit flies, the position has a lot of potential to move up within the lab or others on campus. Along with that I have been inducted into the ALD/PES and NSCS honor societies and am involved in Project Nicaragua, Pre-Med Club, h2o, and Block-O. Also, despite our football team’s falling in the rankings, I have already managed to go on one road trip for the game in Miami, and am scheduled to go to that school up north in November for the game as well. There is no longer any doubt in my mind that I’m where I belong, and I am looking forward to the challenges and good times this school year will bring me.
And As Always, Go Bucks!
-Pat
An Update from Jill Gonzalez, our 2009 Scholarship Winner
Hello Philly Buckeyes!
I can't believe I'm entering my third year here at Ohio State! This
school continues to surprise me year after year.
After a summer studying abroad in Paris, I am ready to get back to
lovely Ohio! This year I will be living with seven of my closest
friends in an off-campus apartment complex. Although it will be my
first time totally on my own, I am so excited for it! The only thing
I'm a little apprehensive of is my cooking skills--or lack thereof! I
am also enrolled for 23 credit hours of classes this fall, ranging from
Earth Science to Strategic Communication.
A month ago I interviewed for a communications internship and an up and
coming sports website, Pickaroo.com (check it out!) and successfully
landed it. I'm also still pursuing my Buckeye TV career as a sports
broadcaster for all Buckeye sports. This fall I will even be reporting
on the sidelines of football games, so keep an eye out!
Each year at this school gets better and better, even if it seems like
that's not even possible. I am positive my Junior year will be full of
new and wonderful things, and I hope Senior year is far, far away!!
Go Bucks!!
Jill
The Ohio State University Alumni Scholars Program Information for Incoming Freshman
The Ohio State University is located in Columbus, Ohio and was founded in 1870. It is the largest single-campus university in the United States and is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the best public university in Ohio, among the top 150 universities in the world, among the top 60 universities in the United States, and among the top 20 public universities in the United States. Ohio State currently offers over 160 academic programs.
The Ohio State University Alumni Scholars Program (ASP) is intended to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding incoming freshmen. The Ohio State University Alumni Association coordinates the program, with the support of the Philadelphia Alumni Association, the offices of Admissions and Financial Aid, and the Office of University Development.
The Philadelphia Alumni Association will offer at least one Alumni Scholarship award. It is a $600 minimum, merit-based scholarship. The standards of selection for this award are:
- Ranking in the top 10% of your high school graduating class
- Demonstrating involvement in school and community activities
- Showing a sound interest and positive attitude toward college work
You can get additional information regarding the above scholarship opportunity, along with the application from your guidance counselor or at www.ohiostatealumni.org.
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2011 Scholarship Recipients
Caroline Hathaway and Greg Kemper Awarded Local Scholarships
The Philly Buckeyes, in conjunction with the OSU Alumni Association, recognized the Caroline Hathaway and Greg Kemper above as Alumni Scholars for the 2011-12 school year. They were chosen from among 32 highly qualified applicants and will represent the Philadelphia area on campus in the fall.
Greg will graduate from Parkland High School in Orefield, PA and has had a distinguished high school career where he excelled in both diving and in the classroom. He was very active in a variety of activities ranging from the Science Club to numerous honor societies. His passion is Science and he plans to major in Biochemistry while pursuing a Pre-med path with the ultimate goal of becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon.
Greg commented that once he experienced the campus he knew that O.S.U. was the school for him.
Caroline will graduate from Woodstown High School in Woodstown, NJ and also had a very distinguished high school career. Her passion is swimming and had a stellar high school career. Unfortunately, she experienced an injury in her junior year which, while affecting her swimming, exposed her to the field of occupational therapy. Volunteering at a children's hospital in Wilmington gave her a keen understanding of the field and her plan is to study Health Sciences as an undergraduate and occupational therapy as a graduate student.
Caroline was also involved in a number of activities including, but not limited to, VP of Student Government, National Honor Society and the French Club.
She also had the distinct pleasure of meeting Archie Griffin at our recent cocktail reception. Caroline plans to immediately post a picture of "Archie" on her facebook page. There are not too many students that have the chance to speak with "Archie" before starting classes and Caroline is sure to be the talk of the dorm.
We wish Greg and Caroline well as they begin their O.S.U. education and look forward to seeing them along with other freshman and alums at the Freshman Send Off in August.
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Read Patrick Schaffer's comments after his autumn quarter.
Dear Philly Buckeyes,
Attached is an update from my autumn quarter and a photo from my out-of state students reception at President Gee’s house.
Along with these I’d like to personally thank you guys for your support in
my decision to attend The Ohio State University. I have to admit that over
the summer I was questioning myself as to whether or not I was doing what was best for me and this only grew worse as friends and family began questioning me as well. And while I thought that everything would work its way out once I got out there, the first couple weeks were overwhelming and I began to get tired of the question, “You’re from New Jersey, so what made you come all the way out here?” Honestly, I did not have an answer. It was people like you guys and events like the send-off picnic that remained vivid in my memory that led me to believe that everything was going to be alright. And boy has that been true! Since finding my niche, there is no doubt in my mind that I made the right decision, and I am enjoying all aspects of being a buckeye. In fact, over winter break I am going back to my high school and giving a presentation on what Ohio State has to offer, and encouraging more people to make the move I did. Once again, I can’t thank you enough for the scholarship you gave to me as well as the support you have given me, you really do have no idea how much it has meant to me. Thanks Again, and Go Bucks!
Read about our 2010 Freshman Scholarship Award Winner. Delsea High School's (NJ) and an Ohio State enrollee, Patrick Shaffer was recently honored at the Gloucester County Academic Excellence Awards Banquet.
Please press the link below for complete information.
http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-15/12729552267650.xml&coll=8
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Jill Gonzalez was the recipient of the 2009/2010 Philadelphia Alumni Scholarship and we are pleased to have her give all of us a brief summary of her early experiences as a Buckeye.
I'm about to embark on my third quarter here at Ohio State and I couldn't be happier! I am so glad that I confirmed my attendance here about a year ago, and was thrilled that the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter has helped me along the way with their gracious scholarship! I had an eventful fall filled with football, honors classes, and newfound friends. Then winter began with a Rose Bowl win, one miraculous snow day, and a membership to Kappa Delta sorority. Spring is sure to hold many surprises, one being the grand opening of our huge new student Union. I'm extremely excited for the upcoming quarter and better yet, the years to come at Ohio State. After being here for this short time, I now know what "how firm thy friendship" truly means.
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Currently, our local alumni club offers two $600 merit-based Alumni Scholarship awards per year. The standards for selection are:
* Ranking in the top 10% of your high school graduating class.
* Demonstrating involvement in school and community activities.
* Showing a sound interest and positive attitude toward college work.
In February of each year, applications are mailed to students in the Philadelphia region that have applied to Ohio State. The scholarship committee reviews the completed applications and winners are notified in March. If you have not received an application, or are interested in further information, please contact Peter Guth (pwguth@comcast.net).
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Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Philly Buckeyes have pledged to raise $25,000 dollars by 2011 to go towards the creation of an Endowment Fund to support a Greater Philadelphia Area student who will be attending Ohio State. We currently have approximately $10,000 in a pending endowed account, with the goal of raising at least $6000 a year over the next 3 years to establish a permanent Philadelphia endowment fund.
To raise the additional $15,000 dollars required to make our endowment permanent, the alumni club will rely on the generous support of our local alumni and club members for monetary donations as well as product and service donations for our raffles and auctions. In addition, we are in the process of planning a large fundraising event that will take place in the Spring of 2009 and continue annually thereafter. We also plan to have regular online auctions in the future to help raise money for this fund, so please Peter Guth (pwguth@comcast.net) if you are interested in donating products or services to an auction.
All donations to the endowment fund are tax deductible. Please use the donation box at the right for monetary donations, or Peter Guth (pwguth@comcast.net) to inquire how to make your donation directly to the fund so that you can receive an official IRS approved receipt from the OSU Department of Development.
A Very Special Thank You
We would also like to extend a special thank you to everyone who made donations for our silent auction benefiting our Endowed Scholarship Fund in 2008!