John Byler
I am the first in my father’s family to accomplish a variety of achievements. My father was raised Amish, yes Lancaster County Amish, so he was not fortunate enough to experience the schooling and activities I have over the past…
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Jonte Desire
Growing up as a small, brown child, I learned labels quicker than my times tables. Being called “stupid,” “whore,” “nigger,” “bitch,” and other slurs took my attention away from knowing the answer to 24×7. I had friends in my community,…
John Kane
For this John B. Lynch Scholarship, I was asked to write an essay on three different topics: my academic and personal goals, my summer employment experience, and a life experience. In doing this I hope the committee can get a…
Anna Masciantonio
My life journey began in Nanchang, China where I was born into a family I would never come to know. A few days after I was brought into this world, I was placed on the steps of a local orphanage…
Shawn Mitchell
I plan to go to Frostburg State University to get a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries. I am interested in pursuing this degree because I have always wanted a job that allows me to be outside and not stuck in…
Morgan Williams
I have autism. Specifically, I have Asperger’s Syndrome. Having Asperger’s Syndrome is a lot like being an alien landing on a foreign planet. You don’t understand what facial expressions mean, nor can you recognize human emotion. You are an outcast…