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Ronald and Alice Weitzenkorn continued their investment in education with an additional donation toward the Otto and Elaine Weitzenkorn Family Scholarship . Established in 1984 , this endowed fund provides scholarship support to African American graduates of Pasco High School .
Michael Brunnschweiler , former PHSC faculty member , continued his investment in PHSC students by providing additional gifts to the Wings Level Aviation Scholarship . Since 2017 , over $ 18,000 has been provided in scholarship support to students pursuing aviation degrees .
The Wells Fargo Foundation continued their support of PHSC students through a $ 10,000 grant . A portion of the grant will assist students through the Support our Students ( SOS ) Emergency Relief Fund while the remainder will provide student scholarships during the 2021- 2022 academic year .
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay , in partnership with the LEAP College Access Network , continue to provide scholarship funding for PELL-eligible students who are pursing degrees in Education and Early Childhood Education and are on the Fuse pathway to the University of South Florida ( USF ).
The American Association of University Women ( AAUW ) Florida West Pasco Branch made a contribution to establish a scholarship in memory of club member and scholarship chair Joan Shapiro .
The Brooksville Kiwanis Foundation continued their support of students through a gift to the Geraldine E . Bishop Second Chance Scholarship . A longtime member of the Brooksville Kiwanis , the late Gerrie Bishop was recognized as PHSC ’ s Distinguished Alumni of the Year in 2013 .
The Junior Service League of Brooksville provided a gift to establish the Junior Service League of Brooksville-Heart of Service Scholarship . This scholarship will benefit a female graduate from a Hernando County high school with a heart for service to their community .
For the past 10 years , the Periodontal Health Center has provided an annual scholarship to dental hygiene students at PHSC . Their generosity over the years has benefited 17 students totaling $ 10,000 .
Publix Super Markets Charities recently provided a generous donation to support the Bobcat Pantry helping to fulfill the immediate needs of students experiencing food and personal hygiene insecurities .
Amanda Soklaski , PHSC student and Kathleen Kneiss , Staff Assistant , Student Life and Leadership
Continuing his support of PHSC students in memory of his wife , David Thomson provided a gift to the Janet G . Thomson Scholarship which has provided financial support to 18 students since its inception in 2012 .
In loving memory of a dedicated club member , the Brooksville Garden Club made a recent donation to the Robin Elliot Springstead Memorial Scholarship . This scholarship , established in 2020 , benefits female nursing students at PHSC .
Carrying on their parents ’ legacy , contributions from Joan Kohout and Carol Miglino will provide financial support to students through the Mary E . Kohout , R . N . Scholarship and the Henry Kohout , Jr . Scholarship during the 2021-2022 academic year .
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