2020 WCREPA Scholarships
Six students from schools under the jurisdiction of WCPS were selected to receive the WCREPA scholarships of $1,000.00
for the school year of 2020-2021. These students
will use their scholarships to pursue training as
teachers and be on a path leading to a teaching certificate. These awards were made possible from WCREPA's Nellie and Lake Lytton Endowment Scholarship Fund.
for the school year of 2020-2021. These students
will use their scholarships to pursue training as
teachers and be on a path leading to a teaching certificate. These awards were made possible from WCREPA's Nellie and Lake Lytton Endowment Scholarship Fund.
- Skyler Beall is a 2020 graduate of Hancock High School. She has been accepted to Hagerstown Community College where she will begin her studies toward a degree in Early Childhood Education. She stated in her letter of application that “Coming from a large school to a much smaller school has shown me the great importance of a strong relationship with each of your teachers. Educators shape who you are, not only as a student but as a person.”
Hailey Conway is a 2018 graduate of Boonsboro High School, and she is planning to graduate from Hagerstown Community College this summer. She will be attending Frostburg State University in the fall enrolled in the Elementary/Middle School Dual Certification Program. The daughter of Ms. Angela Schultz, she has been in dance education for much of her life. She has been a member of the Washington County Show Kids and Show Company, first as a student, and then as a student teaching assistant working with other students.
Cora Keefer is a 2020 graduate of Hancock High School. She will be attending Allegany College of Maryland in August, with plans to then complete her degree in Early Childhood Education at Frostburg State University. Cora is the daughter of Bobby and Heather Keefer. She has been active in sports and has volunteered for a number of groups, including Child Abuse Awareness, Breast Cancer Awareness, and Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association.
Amy Kessler is a 2020 graduate of South Hagerstown High School. She will be attending Salisbury University in the fall as an Early Action Student. Amy will be working toward a degree in Special Education. The daughter of John and Paula Kessler, Amy has been active in sports at South, and she is a member of the National Honor Society and Academic Leadership Academy. She is active in her church, and Amy also volunteers at the local homeless shelter and with the Boys and Girls Club, among other groups
Victoria Talbert graduated from North Hagerstown High School in 2019, and she is currently a student at Frostburg University. While still at North High, she participated in the ESSENCE program at Hagerstown Community College. She is working toward a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Dance. The daughter of Dennis and Christine Talbert, Victoria has participated (from age five) with Ballet and All That Jazz. She is a dance instructor with that group, learning many skills for working with young children.
- Evan Wachter is a 2018 graduate of Hancock High School and is currently attending Bethany College in West Virginia. He is a Physical Education Teacher major who is also interested in working with special needs students. The son of Dan and LeAnn Wachter, Evan continues to work hard at many endeavors as he did in high school. He is a member of the football team, is a residential assistant in a dormitory, helps with the Special Olympics, and is a member of a fraternity all while maintaining excellent grades.
