2010 Scholarship Presentation 2010 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED, 6TH ANNUAL SCORING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS & BHS CLASS OF 1985 DONATION 2010 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ALEXA ALLONARDO Please join us in congratulating Alexa Allonardo, a BHS senior who was the recipient of this year's $1,000 college scholarship on behalf of The Judi Spivack Memorial Foundation. Alexa is the 6th recipient to receive a scholarship since we established the foundation in 2004 to support and facilitate the advancement of higher education. The scholarship was awarded at Bensalem High School's Awards Night, June 15, 2010. Recognition for this scholarship includes demonstrating the ability to overcome obstacles in order to achieve what you’re striving for in life through a variety of personal characteristics and effort. In addition, the student must remain focused on her grades, extra-curricular activities, and community service. Alexa captured us with the way in which she portrayed her qualities and passions; she expressed them visually through her art work. One sculpture in particular was a political piece exhibiting her feelings for abused animals. It was a greyhound placed into a tiny cage to demonstrate the pain and suffering these animals experience. She is quoted as saying that all types of art have some kind of feeling put into them as they’re being created, and that there are no good or bad pieces of art, only different ways of portraying things. Alexa plans to major in Fine Arts and Business in order to pursue a career in art. We wish her the best of luck and know she will be successful in her future endeavors! We would also like to extend our thanks to Assistant Principal, Mrs. Leonore Hope and Ms. Hope Herman, for their invaluable assistance once again. We are so fortunate to be able to work with such a great group. We couldn't have done it without you guys! 2010 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER: ALEXA ALLONARDO 2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER: KAYLA BURLEY 2008 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER: LAUREN BEZEK 2007 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER: REBECCA UTZ 2006 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER: ASHLEE-ROSE SCHULER 2005 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER: CHRISTINE SELINSKY Scholarships are awarded once per year to seniors at Bensalem High School. ************************************ Our 6th Annual SCORING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS fundraiser was another great success. Reigning champs, Ryan Kerr's Much Cooler Kids made a phenomenal 5 run comeback in the last inning to tie the score, starting off with a double by Ryan Kerr. Unfortunately, Bugs Bernie's Old Tyme All-Stars got a lucky break and scored the winning run in the bottom of the 9th with 2 outs! Everyone had a great time and we would like to extend our thanks to those who came out to participate and support our foundation. Caricaturist Patrick Harrington and face & tattoo painter/balloon artist Celie McVaugh were both huge hits with the kids and players alike. We hope they will be back to join us again next year! A great big thank you to all of our sponsors, all of the people and businesses that donated goods & services, and to all of our friends who come out to help us run the event. We couldn't do any of it without you guys! Please see the News/Events link for more highlights from this year, as well as highlights from previous years games. **************************************** BENSALEM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1985 TO MAKE DONATION TO JSMF AT 25TH YEAR REUNION IN OCTOBER! Please look for more information in the near future regarding this outstanding gesture! **************************************** *** IRS 501(c)(3) STATUS GRANTED *** We are pleased to announce that we are recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS. Our foundation maintains a tax-exempt status. Contributions are deductible to the extent of federal law. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Judi Spivack Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2004 to benefit students in the Bensalem School District by helping to enrich and further their education. It is our privilege to extend kindness and support to others and enrich their lives just as Judi has enriched each of ours. Funds are primarily designated for college scholarships for students in the Bensalem School District. Funds may also be designated for schools within the district to help further the education of our children - who are our future.