CRAA Scholarships

CRAA Scholarships

Last updated 1/30/15

The Central Regional Alumni Association is proud to be able to distribute scholarships to our graduating seniors.  We look forward to continuing this program, which is aided by our fundraising events.  If you are an eligible CRHS senior and you would like apply for one of our scholarships please download and complete our Scholarship Requirements and Scholarship Application Form and submit your paperwork through the guidance office. 

The 2021 question is "Write about one experience that has made you feel proud to attend Central Regional High School".

Scholarship Requirements:

• 1. Acceptance letter to college, technical, vocational, or trade school.

  2. Participation in extra curricular activity - (school sponsored activity not required).

  3. One page essay TYPED. 

  4. Deadline for submission is April 1st, 2021

  5. Attached Scholarship Application Form.

As you leave Central Regional High School, please remember that...... We Were...We Are...CR

Scholarship Recipients

2023

2022

2021

2020

• • Carley Santucci, Attending William Paterson University

  • Karleigh Stout, Attending Penn State

  • Madison Giovenco. Attending Ocean County College

  • Alyssa Duffy, Attending Lynn University

  • Colleen Kelly, Attending Temple University

  • Zoey Bloodgood, Attending Baylor University

  • Justin Malabanan, Attending UCLA

2019

• • Olivia Alto, Attending Messiah College 

  • Elexa Argento, Attending Penn State

  • Mikayla DeMarco, Attending Fairleigh Dickinson University

  • Laura Maddalena, Attending Rowan University

  • Scott Truhan, Attending Stockton University

  • John Needham, Attending Rider University

2018

• •  Noor Abdelaziz

  • Sydney Vanlew

  • Trevor Barber

  • Jalynn Pagano

  • Renee Castrovilly

  • Isabella Gural

2017

• • Sara Kendall

  • Hannah Jenner

  • Maksymilian Gruszecki

2016

• •  Carly Brower, Attending Ocean County College

  •  Alexis Jensen, Attending Westchester University

2015

• •  Caitrin Hall, Attending University of Connecticut

  •  Emily Madore, Attending Fordham University

  •  Sean Van Lew, Attending Monmouth University

  •  Gabrielle Spadavecchia, Attending the University of Central Florida  

2014

• Caitlyn Jean Ward, Attending Hood College

• Maria Magliocco, Attending Fairfield University

• Paulis Kudurowsks, Attending Rutgers University

2013

• Matthew Madore, Attending Villanova University, Criminal Justice

  • Evan Mahoney, Attending University of South Carolina, Civil Engineering

2012 

• Danielle Maxson, Attending Arcadia University, Elementary Education

  • Brianna Carolan, Attending Sacred Heart University, Business Management/Human Resources

2011

• Tegan Kurzynowski, Attending Quinnipiac University, Exercise Science/Athletic Training

• Samantha Alto, Attending Messiah College, Art Major

• Julia Dickhaus, Attending Rutgers University, Math major

2010 

• Taylor Krenza, Attending Rowen University, Education Major, Secondary Education

• Jennifer Portelli, Attending Rowen University, Major Education

• Danielle Grochowicz, Attending Fashion Institute of Technology, Major Accessories Design and Fabrication

2009

• Tyler Palagonian, Attending East Carolina University, Major Education, Secondary Education

• Katie Lantz, Attending Ocean County College, Major Elementary Education

2008

• Ashley Nowell, Attending East Cardina University, Accounting Major

• Jennalee Bucsak, Attending University of Delaware,  International Relations/Political Science Major

2007

• Katherine Dickhaus, Attending Philadelphia University, Interior Design

• Amanda Arena, Attending Rider University, Spanish Major

2006

• Larissa Cruz, Attending Rutgers University

2005

• Sara Dickhaus, Attending George Washington University, Political Science

• Erin Flanegan, Attending Ocean County College, Nursing Program

Where are they now?

2005

Sara Dickhaus-Since graduating from Wellesley in 2009, Sara has been working in finance, first for an investment bank in N.Y.C. and later for the International finance Corporation (part of the World Bank) in Washington D.C. She started an M.B.A. program in September 2015 at Harvard Business School; She is interested in finding ways to use business as a tool to achieve sustainable positive social and environmental change. Sara tied the knot with her husband Gaston, this summer and changed her name to Sara Dickhaus De Zarraga

Erin Flanegan-Heffernan - lives in Pine Beach N.J. with her husband and daughter. Erin is an R.N.

2006

Larissa Cruz - lives in Honolulu Hawaii and is attending William S. Richardson School of Law.

2007

Katherine Dickhaus-Resides in Bayville. Attended Philadelphia University, O.C.C. and is employed by Barnegat Bay Tile.

Amanda Arena- Attended Rider University and spent 6 months Studying in Madrid.  After receiving her degree from Rider and a short stint in retail, Amanda spend 6 months helping friends open a bar in China. She now lives and works in Mercer County. She is an Account Representative for Community News Service where she sells ads for their 10 local newspapers. Recently married and lives with her husband Ian Smith, 2 cats and a ferret.

2008

Ashley Nowell-“I am so thankful for receiving a scholarship. With the money, I was able to attend East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. majoring in managerial finance. I now live and work in Charlotte, N.C. for ADP, L.L.C. since 2012 as an Enrollment Specialist.

Jennalee Bucsak-attended the University of Delaware where she received her BA in Public Policy and International Relations in 2012 and her Masters of Public Administration in 2014. She is currently a Program Officer at the Rodel Foundation of Delaware, a non-profit organization dedicated to making Delaware public schools, among the best in the world.  At Rodel, Jenna supports the organization’s initiatives through policy research on education policy issues, data analysis, event coordination, and support for the organization*s legislative and external affairs.

2009

Tyler Palagonian

Katie Lantz

2010

Taylor Krenza-Graduated Rutgers University in 2014 with a B.S. in Psychology.

Jennifer Portelli- Graduated from Rutgers University in 2014

Danielle Grochowicz-After graduating from central, I went on to S.U.N.Y.'s Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City where I received my Associates and Bachelors degrees in Accessories Design and Fabrication. Since graduating from FIT in May 2014, I've been designing handbags and accessories for luxury brand “Joy Gryson” and mass market retailers such as Target, Macy's, and Kohl's .The five years since I graduated from CRHS have absolutely flown by, but I love coming home every now and then to catch a football game with my brother William (Class of 2004) and our father. When I'm in the city I always to make it a point to keep up with the exciting things Dr P has going on at Central, and I love hearing all the wonderful ways Central Regional students give back to the community.

2011

Tegan Kurzynowski-Studied at Quinnipiac University and University College of Cork (Ireland) She resides in Connecticut and is employed by Quinnipiac University.

Samantha Alto-Attends Messiah College, Pa.studying Art and Art Education. Samantha lives in Pennsylvania with her husband John Kroon 2012 and their son, Jaxson.

Julia Dickhaus- Studied public health at Edward J. Bloustein  School of Policy at Rutgers University. She is employed by UNICEF USA

2012

Danielle Maxson-“I am currently a senior at Arcadia University studying English with a minor in Education. I am heavily involved on campus as an Ambassador, Peer Mentor, and serve on our Orientation Planning Executive Committee. I am still performing in cabaret club on campus. After graduation in May, I am hoping to go to graduate school for a program in Higher Education Administration.”

Brianna Carolan-attends Sacred Heart University.

2013

Matthew Madore- attends Villanova University

Evan Mahoney-attends the University of South Carolina, majoring in engineering. Evan is a member of the University of South Carolina’s Swim Team.

2014

Caitlyn Jean Ward-Studies Art and Archeology at Hood College

Maria Magliocco- attends Fairfield University.

Paulis Kudurowsksi- attends Rutgers University.

2015

Caitrin Hall- attends the University of Connecticut.

Emily Madore- attends Fordham University.

Sean Van Lew-attends Monmouth University.

Gabrielle Spadavecchia- attends the University of Central Florida.