Courtney Hampton
Recipient of $2,000 from the Diana Hurst Scholarship Fund
Courtney graduated from
Homestead High
School with honors. She will be attending
University of
California at
Santa Barbara with a major in
Literature. Courtney hopes to become a high school English/Literature teacher.
She also aspires to being a writer, experiencing life from many points of view,
cultivating a world of understanding that will influence a multitude of
people.
Courtney states that being an
athlete has taught her teamwork, communication, and most importantly, balance.
She has been involved in many community projects and participated in building
houses in Tijuana
Mexico. Courtney strongly
believes that one should always give back to their community and her
volunteering work has exposed her to some of the hardships of life that those
less fortunate must face everyday.
Courtney states “I am a
sympathetic and compassionate person; I believe that these characterist6ics will
enable me to become an insightful writer and a helpful and understanding
teacher”
Courtney’s family is from
Calabria noted for its regal
mountains, crystal waters, rich history and agriculture. Being Italian for
Courtney means a love of life, people, endless conversations and laughter. Her
family is all about relationships and connections, they carry respect for their
elders, the work they have done to make their lives better, and their wisdom
that has been accumulated through hard times.
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David Cannon
Recipient of $2,000 from IAHF Scholarship Fund
David graduated from Live Oak High School with honors. He will be
attending Boise
State
University majoring in Electrical
Engineering and completing his graduate work at
Stanford
University. After his studies David
plans to specialize in the “Green” business. His aspirations for a job would
include alternate fuel cells for cars, boats, and planes.
David feels that devotion is an important quality of life and with it one
can succeed in anything that you set your mind. Having this quality states
David, makes a person driven, center minded, who will benefit the community with
a positive attitude and a contribution that will improve their way of
life.
Recently,
David has taken more of an interest into his Italian heritage studying the
Ancient Roman ways and lifestyle. David has traveled to
Italy
with his family and stated that being exposed to so much history has made him
very proud to be an Italian and it has given him a greater insight on how
tradition plays a large role in modern household.
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Morgan Sellers
Recipient of $2,000 from IAHF Scholarship Fund
Morgan graduated from
Archbishop
Mitty High
School with honors. She will be attending
Gonzaga
University in
Spokane
Washington majoring in pre-law. In her senior
year as a lead prosecutor Morgan’s interest in law was intensified. Morgan hopes
to couple this love of law with her love of service by practicing law for the
United States Navy, giving back to the country that has given her so many
opportunities. Morgan also plans to study in
Florence
Italy bringing
her heritage into her collegiate years.
Morgan states she’s very proud of
her Italian heritage. As a young child she began to appreciate and understand
her heritage through the loving relationship she had with her “Nana”who came
from Naples. She explains that her
grandmother’s strength, love for life and family, has influenced her very much
and is a constant reminder that no matter what happens she can face her problems
without fear. While in high school Morgan kept her heritage alive by being
involved in the Italian Club at Mitty and plans to establish one at
Gonzaga
University to continue to share her
heritage and culture with the world.
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The
Italian American Heritage Foundation offers scholarships each school
year. The scholarships encourage and assist young people in the pursuit
of better educational opportunities and offer to help students meet
their financial needs. An additional aim is to help stimulate more
interest in Italian culture among young people. Our essay contests for
high school students promote a greater understanding and appreciation
of the positive contributions of Italian Americans.
