Doylestown, PA (May 24, 2013) – Foundations Community Partnership has awarded scholarships to 16 Bucks County public high school seniors through its annual Partnership in Education program this month. The Foundations Partnership in Education program recognizes the achievements of local Bucks County public high school seniors for their demonstrated community service, commitment to academic performance, and quality of character. Students are nominated to receive the award by their guidance counselor or a member of the school’s administration.

Ronald Bernstein, Executive Director of Foundations Community Partnership presented checks for $750 to:

• Jue Patel at Bensalem High School (attending Temple University)

• Robyn Green at Bristol-Boro Sr. High School (attending Harrisburg University of Science and Technology)

• David Weinstein at Central Bucks High School East (attending University of Michigan)

• Daniel Corney at Central Bucks High School South (attending MIT)

• Kenny Le at Central Bucks High School West (attending Penn State)

• Stefani Ruzic at Council Rock High School North (attending Kelly School of Business at Indiana University)

• Zack Kodiyattu at Council Rock High School South (attending Northwestern)

• Luke Robinson at Harry S. Truman High School (attending Temple University)

• Julissa Merius at Morrisville High School (attending University of Southern California)

• Melanie Matyl at Neshaminy High School (attending University of Pittsburgh)

• Angelina House at New Hope-Solebury High School (attending University of Pittsburgh)

• Nicole Vierbuchen at Palisades High School (attending Bucks County Community College)

• Austin Berbaum at Pennridge High School (attending Gettysburg College)

• Adam Sokol at Pennsbury High School (attending Yale University)

• Trent Hale at Quakertown Community High School (attending University of South Carolina)

• Maura Carr at William Tennent High School (attending Penn State University)

Many of the recipients of the Foundations Partnership in Education program are also being recognized as a part of their school’s commencement activities or other ceremonies to honor outstanding students. Proceeds of the Partnership in Education award may only be used for educational purposes, including payment of college tuition, books, and related expenses.

“We support students who are developing meaningful roles in the community and working toward positive change as they enter college,” says Bernstein. “Recipients of the Foundations scholarships have been active in community service and we encourage them to continue their good works.”

Pictured at left: Ron Bernstein presents scholarship check to Austin Berbaum of Pennridge High School.