AL LUDWIG MEMORIAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP
The Al Ludwig Memorial Fund Scholarship was established to provide financial support to a Ligonier Valley High School graduating senior who stands out amongst his/her peers as a positive role model and displays energy and compassion for others.
Average Annual Award: $2,500.00
Award Type: Single-year award to be dispersed directly to the recipient’s educational institution upon successful completion of the first semester.
Application Deadline: March 21, 2023
Criteria:
*Currently attending Ligonier Valley High school and a candidate for graduation with the Class of 2021.
*Plans to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university OR vocational or technical trade school.
*Nominated by a Ligonier Valley School District teacher or coach.
How to Apply:
*Nominated students will be notified and provided a scholarship application. It will be the responsibility of the student to submit the application and essay by the nomination deadline.
*Submit one letter of recommendation by someone unrelated to the student, by the application deadline.
*Submit current high school transcript by the application deadline.
2022 Al Ludwig memorial fund scholarship recipients
Matthew Marinchak
Matthew Marinchak
Matthew Marinchak
"I have seen Matthew's spirit of generosity extend not only to students with special needs...but to all people he comes in contact with. He is a natural leader within our school and community, and has a positive effect on everyone..."
Karen Harding, LVSD Libraries
Nominated by Corinne Kenna and John Boast, LVHS Teachers
Matthew will attend University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg to continue his academic and basketball careers
Matthew Marinchak
Matthew Marinchak
Logan Smith
Logan Smith
Logan Smith
"Logan is an outstanding young man with many social, athletic, and academic gifts. He is caring, hardworking, disciplined, and loyal. Peers look up to him...he is always ready to help..."
Kip Crumrine, Valley Youth Network
Nominated by Al Gaiardo, LVHS Head Golf Coach
Logan will attend Carlow College, Pittsburgh, PA
Logan Smith
Logan Smith
2022 ram pride award recipient
Maggie Peters
Ligonier Valley Middle School
$100 U.S. Savings Bond
"Mr. Ludwig would LOVE Maggie!!! She is down-to-earth, hard-working, kind, caring, and I could go on and on! I'm super pumped to give her this award!!!"
Kelly Ankney, LVMS Teacher and ALMF Board of Directors Member
The Ram Pride Award, formerly the Breniser Award, is presented to a Ligonier Valley Middle School student who demonstrates sportsmanship, leadership, and courage and represents their school with the highest athletic and character credentials possible. The recipient is chosen by his or her coaches and teachers. The Al Ludwig Memorial Fund sponsors this $100 U.S. Savings Bond award in memory of Bruce Long, LVHS Class of 1973. Bruce was a founding member of the ALMF and recipient of the 1st Breniser Award in 1970.
2021 Al Ludwig memorial fund scholarship recipients
Todd Hillsman
Todd Hillsman
Todd Hillsman
"Todd is quietly one of the best students because he is humble...Todd is an amazing person and he is an amazing student as well...I had the privilege of knowing Al Ludwig during my time as a student at LVHS. Todd is definitely the kind of young man and student that Chief would be proud to have win his award."
Charles Burd, Physics Teacher, LVSD
Nominated byKelly Fry, LVHS Spanish Teacher
Todd will attend Great Lakes Christian College, Lansing, MI
Mason Seftas
Todd Hillsman
Todd Hillsman
"Mason is one of the best students that I have instructed in my 23 years of teaching...Mason is not only a great student, he is also a great person...it's so energizing to be around Mason because he always finds a way to combine hard work with having fun and enjoying each moment."
Charles Burd, Physics Teacher, LVSD
Nominated by Brett Marabito, LVHS Head Baseball Coach
Mason will attend Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
2021 ram pride award recipient
Emily Rankin
Ligonier Valley Middle School
$100 U.S. Savings Bond
The Ram Pride Award, formerly the Breniser Award, is presented to a Ligonier Valley Middle School student who demonstrates sportsmanship, leadership, and courage and represents their school with the highest athletic and character credentials possible. The recipient is chosen by his or her coaches and teachers. The Al Ludwig Memorial Fund sponsors this $100 U.S. Savings Bond award in memory of Bruce Long, LVHS Class of 1973. Bruce was a founding member of the ALMF and recipient of the 1st Breniser Award in 1970.
1st Annual Al Ludwig memorial fund scholarship recipients
Jane Garver
Gunnar Elliott
Gunnar Elliott
"Jane is one of the nicest students I have taught in my 32 years of teaching. She brightens up a room with her personality and adds so much to the class."
"I had the privilege of teaching with Al for many years. He respected everyone and everyone respected him. Of all of the students I have this year Jane embodies this ideal as much as anyone. She is such an awesome person."
Nominated by Randall Byers, LVHS Math Teacher
Jane will attend Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA
Gunnar Elliott
Gunnar Elliott
Gunnar Elliott
"Besides being such an exceptional student, Gunnar is so enjoyable to work with. He has such a pleasant and positive attitude towards life. He is extremely well liked and respected by teachers and peers alike. Gunnar has a passion for all that he does. This is apparent both in the classroom and on the golf course. Gunnar has an infectious and uplifting energy and seems to be able to do it all and do it all very well. He is a very active and involved student here at our high school and Gunnar cares that he is actually making a difference."
Nominated by Margie Washnock, LVHS Math Teacher
Gunnar will attend Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
2020 ram pride award recipient
Abby Tutino
Ligonier Valley Middle School
$100 U.S. Savings Bond