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Herb Stern Longport Scholarship Fund Announces 2023 Awardees
April 24, 2023

 

The Herb Stern Longport Scholarship Fund announces that it has chosen awardees for 2023.  A total of $26,500 has been awarded to 17 Longport students who will be attending college or are in college or graduate school now. The total is the largest number of students and the largest amount awarded in the Fund’s 13 years of operation. Students are selected by the Board of Directors from applications that highlight academic achievement, extracurricular activities, work record, community volunteering, and need. The awards will go toward tuition for the 2023 Fall semester. Award winners will be publicly presented at the June 7 Longport Commission meeting.

 

The recipients in 2023 are as follows:

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• Jackson Agnellini – will graduate from Ocean City High School with Distinguished Honors, four years on varsity swim team and lacrosse, and worked as a lifeguard. He has not yet decided on a college. He plans to study finance and real estate.

• Pacifico Agnellini – attends the University of South Carolina studying finance and real estate, with a minor in sports and entertainment management.  He has worked as a Margate lifeguard and started his own home service business.

• Jeremy Albergo – is a Rutgers University student studying political science and criminal justice and is interested in working in law or law enforcement. He has worked in local retail, and has participated in debate club, Model U.N., and sailing. He has worked as a lifeguard and volunteer.

• Patrick Armstrong – will attend the University of Alabama and study business. He is a South Jersey Title Swim Champion and won the 2022 Around the Island Swim. He’s been a volunteer junior member of the Longport Fire Department, and has worked as a lifeguard and at local restaurants.

• Joe DeGaetano – will attend Rollins College in Florida and take courses in finance and real estate. He played varsity basketball and lacrosse and has been a volunteer, and worked as a lifeguard.

• Eva Engel – attends the University of Tampa pursuing a career as an interior designer. She will work in an art apprenticeship this summer. She has volunteered for several non-profits in the US, Costa Rica, and Peru.

• Sophia Gresham – attends Rowan University and looks forward to teaching health and physical education. She participates in Rowan’s track and field teams, and has been a camp counselor and coach.

• Jonah Hammerstedt – will attend medical school at Thomas Jefferson University.  He studied biology at the University of Delaware.  He has volunteered and has worked in various jobs including lab research.

• Luke Kramer – attends Boston University and is studying health science and plans to work in the health care field. He competes in track, and has worked as a lifeguard and as a volunteer at the Shore Medical Center.

• Alanna Larson – is completing her second year at Widener Law School, with an interest in intellectual property law. She has worked in law offices and as a judicial intern and has worked at local restaurants and local charities. 

• Tyler Lawler – attends the University of South Carolina, taking business and finance courses. He participated in lacrosse, soccer, and surfing, and has volunteered for several causes.

• Jack Schiavo – will graduate from Ocean City High School and likely attend Seton Hall or St. Joseph’s University with a focus on international relations and diplomacy. He is a National Honor Society member and has participated in cross country, basketball, tennis, soccer, and swimming.

• Tai Schiavo – studies at the Berklee College of Music studying film, music, composition, and film scoring. He has extensive experience as a musician and has received numerous music awards, and has taught piano.

• Birdie Stewart – is a student at the College of Charleston and is studying business and computer science.  She has participated in cross country, track, and tennis, and has worked in recreation and counseling.

• Kai Tripician – is a student at Wesleyan University. He is taking a range of liberal arts classes and has crafted a major in Ecosystems and Human Impact. He teaches sign language, is a bird club president, a Margate Arts Center volunteer, and middle school tutor.

• Kallan Tripician – will attend Wesleyan University in the Fall and will take classes in a variety of areas including biology, computer science and environmental studies. She was a NJ Junior Gym Champion, President of the Math Club and Academic Club, and has worked as a gym coach and volunteer.

• Nicholas Volpe – attends the University of South Carolina. He is majoring in biology and plans to become a medical doctor. He’s been active in lacrosse, soccer, class council, and pre-med groups. He has worked in local restaurants and as a surfing instructor.

 

Applications for scholarships from the Fund are open to Longport resident students graduating high school or currently in college or graduate school. This is the Fund’s 13th year of operation. The Fund has continued to grow over the years and has thus far awarded a total of over $175,000.
Contributions to the Fund may be made at any time through its website, www.longportscholarshipfund.com or by check payable to the Longport Scholarship Fund sent c/o Lynn Baumgardner, Treasurer, Longport Scholarship Fund, 3210 Atlantic Avenue, Longport, NJ 08403. 
 

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Herb Stern Longport Scholarship Fund Announces 2022 Awardees

May 2, 2022

 

The Herb Stern Longport Scholarship Fund announces that is has selected 11 Longport students to receive a total of $25,000 in awards for 2022 for college and graduate school tuition grants. The total is the largest amount in the Fund’s history. Award money is funded by contributions from Longport year-round and seasonal homeowners. Winners are selected from applications that highlight academic achievement, extracurricular activities, work record, and community volunteering. The awards will go toward tuition for the 2022 Fall semester. Award winners will be publicly presented at the June 1 Longport Commission meeting.

 

The recipients in 2022 are as follows:

 

Pacifico Agnellini – attends the University of South Carolina studying business, finance and entrepreneurship. He has worked as a Margate lifeguard and started his own business providing trash/ recycling bin and miscellaneous services.

Jeremy Albergo – will attend Rutgers University in the Fall and study Political Science and is interested in working for the State Department or in law. He has worked at Margate True Value Home Center, volunteered for local clean-ups, and surfed with local teams.

Eva Engel – will attend the University of Tampa and plans to study art and psychology for a career in art therapy. She has volunteered with several non-profits in the US, Costa Rica, and Peru.

Sophia Gresham – attends Rowan University and looks forward to teaching health and physical education. She participates in Rowan’s track and field teams, and has been a camp counselor and coach.

Luke Kramer – attends Boston University and is studying in health science and plans to work in the health care field. He participates in track, and has worked as a lifeguard and as a volunteer at the Shore Medical Center.

Alanna Larson – is completing her first year at Widener Law School, and will study intellectual property law. She has been a legal intern and paralegal and has worked at local restaurants and local charities.

Tyler Lawler – will begin college at the University of South Carolina in the Fall. He plans to study engineering and business. He’s been active with soccer, lacrosse, and surf teams. He’s worked in local restaurants.

Tai Schiavo – is finishing his first year at the Berklee School of Music studying film, music, and film scoring. He has extensive experience as a musician.

Birdie Stewart – is a student at the College of Charleston and is studying marketing and computer science. She has participated in cross country, track, and tennis, and has worked in recreation and

counseling.

Kai Tripician – is a student at Wesleyan University. He is taking a range of liberal arts classes and may pursue a career in the environmental field. He teaches sign language, and recently lectured in Longport on the topic of birding.

Nicholas Volpe – will attend the University of South Carolina. He plans to study biology and become a medical doctor. He’s been active in lacrosse, soccer, and class council.

 

Applications for scholarships from the Fund are open to Longport resident students graduating high school or currently in college or graduate school. This is the Fund’s 15th year of operation. The Fund has continued to grow over the years and has thus far awarded a total of over $150,000.

Contributions to the Fund may be made at any time through its website, www.longportscholarshipfund.com or by check payable to the Longport Scholarship Fund sent c/o Lynn Baumgardner, Treasurer, Longport Scholarship Fund, 3210 Atlantic Avenue, Longport, NJ 08403.

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Longport Scholarship Awardees 2021

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The Herb Stern Longport Scholarship Fund announces its awards for 2021. A total of $22,250 was awarded to 16 Longport students who graduated high school in 2021 or who were currently in college or graduate school. The money will go toward tuition for the 2021 Fall semester. Awards are based on student academic performance, standardized tests, extracurricular activities, work history, career objectives, and financial circumstances. Award winners will be publicly presented at the June 16 Longport Commission meeting.

The recipients are as follows:

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Pacifico Agnellini - will graduate from Ocean City High School this year and will attend the University of South Carolina in the Fall. He enjoys sports and has worked at his own small business and as a lifeguard. He looks forward to a career in investment banking or real estate.

Sophia Gresham – is a student at Rowan University. She is active in sports and desires to be a sports coach and work in the field of health and physical education. She participates in track and field.

Ethan Kramer – is enrolled at the Law School of Widener University. He is regularly on the Dean’s List and has worked in various local businesses.

Luke Kramer – attends Boston University and is studying in the field of health care. He enjoys sports and has worked as a lifeguard and as a volunteer at the Shore Medical Center.

Owen Kramer – is a merit scholar at Widener University, with a career goal in law enforcement. He has volunteered at the local food bank, plays varsity football, and has worked in local retail and restaurants.

Christian Kuhn – is a student at the University of Delaware majoring in computer science and will pursue a career in software engineering. He is on varsity sports, has worked locally and volunteers for various charities.

Kallista Kuhn – is at the University of Delaware taking business courses and desires to work in fashion merchandising. She enjoys horse riding, lacrosse, volunteering, and has worked in local retail.

Alanna Larson – will attend Charleston University Law School in the Fall. She would like to specialize in intellectual property law. She has been a legal intern and paralegal and has worked at local restaurants and local charities.

Aspen Lawler – is a junior merit scholar at Lynn University. She is majoring in psychology and anticipates a career in teaching and counseling. She is active in various sports and has worked in area restaurants.

Katie McClintock – will graduate high school this year and attend the University of Wisconsin in the Fall. She is a champion competitive high school swimmer and the New Jersey 2020 “Swimmer of the Year”. She is also a top academic student. She intends to major in psychology and sports and wants to be a swim coach. She has worked in local retail, coaching, and as a Longport lifeguard and charity volunteer.

Thomas Rafter – is a junior at Villanova University. He is taking courses in finance and desires a career in finance. He participates in various sports and has worked in area retail and restaurants.

Tai Schiavo – is hoping to attend Berklee School of Music and will study music composition. He is an accomplished musician, playing trumpet and piano, loves jazz and has participated in band and chorus. He has also participated in track and field.

Birdie Stewart – is a student at the College of Charleston. She has participated in cross country, track, and tennis, and has worked in recreation and counseling.

Tanner Tomassi – is a student at Rowan University, taking courses in business management. He is captain of the tennis team and has started two paintball companies. He is active in history, leadership, and academic clubs and volunteers in Longport activities.

Kai Tripician – is a student at Wesleyan University. He takes a range of liberal arts classes and may pursue

a career in the environmental field. He is active in math and history clubs, has been a tutor, surfs, and has worked in area businesses.

Nalu Tripician – is a Wesleyan University student taking computer science courses with a goal to work in the field of film and computer science. He surfs, paddleboards, and sails. He has tutored and worked at local retail and restaurants. He has volunteered at the food bank.

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Longport Scholarship Fund Awards 2020

 

The Herb Stern Longport Scholarship Fund announces the 2020 annual scholarship awards.  A total of $20,000 was awarded to fourteen Longport applicants, the largest number of students and the largest dollar amount to date.  Winners were selected at a recent Zoom board meeting. 

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The $20,000 is geared to helping fourteen students and their families in these difficult times in which a health crisis has exacerbated financial pressures.  All awardees have strong academic performance, extra-curricular participation and community involvement, area work experience, and burdensome college costs.  Three families have two or more young people in college at the same time.

 

The list follows:

• Raquel Gresham – Currently attends Thomas Jefferson University in a post-baccalaureate program to prepare her for medical school.  She plans to become a doctor.

• Sophia Gresham – Attends Rowan University.  She is pursuing a career in the field of health and physical education with the intent of becoming an elementary school teacher.

• Shane Kirby – Graduates from Ocean City High School this year and will attend Western Carolina University.  He plans to study computer science to become a computer programmer.

• Ethan Kramer – Attends Widener University Delaware Law School.  He plans to return to South Jersey to pursue his legal career.

• Luke Kramer – Graduates Ocean City High School this year.  He plans to attend Boston University.  He has volunteered at local hospitals and plans to pursue a career in medicine.

• Owen Kramer – Attends Widener University and is studying criminal justice.  He is interested in a career in law enforcement.

• Christian Kuhn – Attends University of Delaware.  He is interested in computer science and the field of cybersecurity.

• Kallista Kuhn – Attends University of Delaware.  She is taking courses in fashion merchandising and environmental sustainability.

• Aspen Lawler – Will continue her college studies at Lynn University.  She is studying psychology with the goal of becoming a counselor.

• Maclain McAllister – Graduates this year from Ocean City High School.  He will attend the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.  He is interested in a degree in secondary education and a career as a high school teacher.

• Thomas Rafter – Attends Villanova University, majoring in finance with a minor in economics and business analytics.  He is interested in a career in investment banking.

• Tanner Tomassi – Attends Rowan University. Tanner is studying business management and has already started two small businesses.

• Kai Tripician – Graduates from Ocean City High School this year.  Kai plans to attend Wesleyan University.  Kai will pursue courses in liberal arts, including environmental studies.

• Nalu Tripician – Attends Wesleyan University.  Nalu is majoring in computer science with a minor in film and is interested in several challenging career possibilities, including medicine, computer science, and aerospace.

 

Please join us in congratulating this group of accomplished students, and in wishing them success in their college years and in their careers.

The Herb Stern Longport Scholarship Fund is supported by year-round and seasonal residents of Longport. 

 

From its first awards in 2007 through 2020, it has awarded 75 grants totaling $110,000.  Donations may be mailed to Lynn Baumgardner, Treasurer, at 3210 Atlantic Avenue, Longport, NJ 08403, or may be made by credit card or Paypal on the website: longportscholarshipfund.com   The board consists of Herb Stern President, Carl Tripician Vice President, Lynn Baumgardner, Treasurer, Kristen Towbin, Secretary, Dorothy McGee, Patrick Armstrong, and Robert Stern.

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