Twenty-seven Cactus Shadows High School seniors received scholarships at the May 16, 2018, Kiwanis Club of Carefree luncheon.
Congratulations to the following CSHS Falcons – Class of 2018:
In the Award Merit: Art /Humanities: Xandra Squier (Laguna College of Art & Design-Graphic Design); Tara Prager (Northern Colorado University – Musical Theatre); and Katelyn Reinhart (Arizona State University – Journalism/Mass Communications).
In the Award Merit: Athletics: Michael Marchica (Northern Arizona University – Mechanical Engineering); and Kyle Whalen (Grand Canyon University – Business Management).
In the Award Merit: Foreign Language: Gabriella Arias (Arizona State University – Biology); Katelyn Aleksa (Arizona State University – Business); Kate Nosan (Arizona State University – Psychology); Megan Rose (Pepperdine University (International Business); and Julian Voitek (Arizona State University – Digital Culture – music).
In the Award Merit: Math: Shannon Chumbley (Arizona State University – Biology); Olivia DeBenedictis (Benedictine [IL] – Bio Med Engineering); and Isiah Shipley (Northern Arizona University – Electrical Engineering).
In the Award Merit: Science: Alicia Van Stone (Arizona State University – Biological Sciences); and Alissa Hafezi (University of Arizona – Psychology).
Two Year Award: Jimmy Flanagan (Paradise Valley Community College – Gunsmithing).
Four Year Award: Anika Arias (University of Arizona – Biochemistry); Spencer Ciammitti (University of Arizona); Rachel Curnutt (University of Utah – Game Design & Japanese); Akayla Dolezal (Grand Canyon University – Sports Medicine); Lauren Heath (University of Arizona – Engineering); Daniel Lang (University of Arizona Astronautical Aerospace Engineering); Eli Muehlich (Nebraska – Construction Engineering); Cassady Smith (Arizona State University – Computer Science); Shane Watters (Arizona State University – Physics) and Nicole Woods (University of Arizona – Business Management).
Rising Star Founders Award: Signe Fremel (University of Arizona – Nursing).
The Falcons were treated to lunch and heard from CSHS Alum, Kevin Calabrese (’13). Kevin received a Kiwanis Scholarship when he graduated in 2013. He went on to Arizona State University and received a Bachelor’s Degree of Business. In a statement, Kevin said, “The scholarship helped make college a lot more affordable, which meant that I didn’t have to work while I was a student and instead was able to focus on my studies and stay involved on campus. Kiwanis helped me achieve my dreams.” Kevin is the Founder and Creative Director of his own business, Social Spark Design, who helps people grow their influence online.
Superintendent Burdick said, “Cactus Shadows seniors and the entire Cave Creek Unified Community are grateful for the continuing support of Kiwanis of Carefree in college scholarships. Through the investment in our students, Kiwanis of Carefree is investing in our community’s future. Thank you, Kiwanis, for all you do for our community’s youth.”
Cave Creek Unified School District is the #1 School District for Student Achievement in Maricopa County. To learn more visit our website at ccusd93.org or call 480-575-2000.
