The Arbutus Business and Professional Association is pleased to announce the winners of our 2011 Scholarships. Each winner is awarded a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of volunteer efforts in the community.

The 2011 winners are:

Christopher Griffin, a graduate of Western High School, Christopher will attend Stevenson University with a goal of majoring in Chemistry.  His career plan is to enter the field of forensic science.

Christopher has volunteered for the Southwest Emergency Services (SWES) and is active as a member of his church choir and as a youth helper. He ranked second in his class at Western.

Keanna Mathis is looking forward to starting her college career and plans to major in Psychology.  A graduate of Lansdowne High School, Keanna has worked at Charlestown Retirement Community while participating in a variety of activities including dance, cheerleading, and field hockey.  She was an honor roll member from 2004 through her graduation and was active with Girl Scouts participating in a scouting tour of Europe in 2009.  Locally, her troupe participated in stream clean-ups, held bingo events for seniors and other community service activities.

Keanna graduated in the top fifth of her class.

Jessica Paschall is also a graduate of Lansdowne High School and is looking forward to a career in forensic science or cyber-security.  A member of the National Honor Society, Jessica balanced a part-time job at Rita’s Italian Ice with a second job at the Anne Arundel County Public Library.  She still found time to volunteer at the Arbutus Library and as a tutor to students at Lansdowne Middle School.

Jessica graduated in the top sixth of her class, participating in the tennis team and the Tri-M choir.

The ABPA salutes these hardworking and dedicated young people as they begin their college experience.

Applications will be accepted for the 2012 scholarships beginning in January. The Guidelines and the Application form will be available here: Guidelines and Application