Danville Awards 2026 Scholarships

May 27, 2026

Community Giving Foundation: Danville is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients, awarding more than $210,000 in scholarships to 72 local students pursuing a wide range of educational and career paths. These opportunities are made possible through the generosity of individuals, families, and organizations who have established scholarship funds to invest in the next generation of community leaders. Students from Danville and surrounding school district were eligible to apply for awards recognizing a variety of interests, achievements, and future goals.

To celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s recipients, the Foundation welcomed 250 guests to its third annual scholarship event on May 27th at The Barn at Frosty Valley. The celebration brought together students, families, board members, and the donors who make these awards possible. Guests heard remarks from Kara Seesholtz and Amber Hughes, who reflected on the lasting impact of philanthropy and the importance of investing in local students. The Foundation is honored to celebrate and support students as they pursue their goals and contribute to the future of our communities.

Community Giving Foundation: Danville Scholarship Funds

  • Ackerman Family Scholarship Fund—Cedric Brown ($2,000); Troy Raup ($2,000); Jadelyn Sarvis ($2,000)
  • Amacher Family Fund in Memory of Mary Shick Frye—Brianna Blue ($2,200)
  • Beverly J. Laubach Scholarship Fund in Memory of Betty L. Dietz—Todd Strausser ($600)
  • Bloch-Selinger Educational Fund—Charles Baucum ($2,775); Gyovanna Sundaresan ($2,775); and 6 multi-year recipients ($16,650)
  • Carl J. Marrara Memorial Scholarship Fund—Brady Haas ($1,000)
  • Cole Family Scholarship Fund—Olivia George ($3,500); Zachary Yoder ($3,500)
  • Cotner Family Scholarship Fund—Avery Haas ($2,500)
  • Danville Area School District Alumni Association Scholarship Fund—Jillian Lowe ($950); Reyu Yuasa ($950)
  • Danville Area School District Band Boosters Scholarship Fund—Matthew Bellino ($600); Cassandra Fulmer ($600)
  • Danville Education Association Scholarship Fund—Eden Morris ($2,000); Todd Strausser ($2,000)
  • Danville High School Class of 1939 Scholarship Fund—Hayden Gemberling ($2,333); Zavia Pryce ($2,333); Teyanna Randolph ($2,333)
  • Danville High School Class of 1943 Scholarship Fund—Carter Raup ($500)
  • Danville High School Class of 1963 Scholarship Fund—Elyse Spahr ($700)
  • Danville Rotary Scholarship Fund—Eden Morris ($500)
  • Danville Scholarship in Memory of Eleanor Burke—Natalie Schrader ($1,000)
  • David L. Price Scholarship Fund—Tyson Brown ($1,000)
  • Deutsch Family Memorial Scholarship Fund—Ingrid McElroy ($2,100)
  • Donald J. Seebold Scholarship Fund—Gabriella Gonzalez Jenkins ($3,050); Ryan Steckley ($3,050)
  • Eister Janssen Scholarship Fund—Hazel Gatski ($4,400)
  • Gerald J. Levandoski Memorial Scholarship Fund—Casey Mills ($1,400)
  • Jack and Gladys Magill Family Scholarship Fund—Kiyla Rogers ($1,600)
  • Jack Curry Athletic Scholarship Fund—Sophia Johns ($2,300)
  • Jane Hood Memorial Scholarship Fund—Hunger Gurski ($3,050); Anthony Lanciotti ($3,050)
  • Jason Gordon Memorial Scholarship Fund—Collin Geise ($900); Casey Mills ($900); Carter Raup ($900)
  • Joan and Fred Miller Family Scholarship Fund—Abby Brady ($3,050)
  • Joanne McCall Spaid Simington and Paul Simington Scholarship Fund—Anna Pachucki ($4,000); Laurel Ramsey ($16,000); Hannah Weikel ($4,000)
  • Kyle “Bucky” Kizis Memorial Scholarship Fund—Peyton Oertle ($1,500)
  • Lady Liberty Scholarship Fund—Akshaya Kannan ($4,000 for 4 years)
  • Mackenzie E. Riley Memorial Scholarship Fund—Lily Fatool ($500); Alexandra Updegrove ($500); Reyu Yuasa ($600)
  • Mollie Harter Memorial Fund—Mildred Nichols ($900)
  • Nadel Family Scholarship Fund—Allison Carper ($3,900)
  • Rechsteiner Family Scholarship Fund—Hannah Diehl ($2,037.50); Sam Nied ($2,037.50); and 6 multi-year recipients ($12,225)
  • Robert L. Gatski, M.D. and Betty E. Gatski Healthcare Profession Scholarship Fund—Mason Woll ($6,800 for 4 years)
  • Ronald J. Kanaskie Leadership Scholarship Fund—Brady Haas ($1,000)
  • Roscoe A. Faust and William C. Heller Family Trust Fund—Carley Bucher ($3,250); Emma Farrell ($3,250)
  • Royer Family Scholarship Fund—Alex Mordan ($3,000)
  • Sandra W. O’Rourke Scholarship Fund—Haylee Gemberling ($2,100)
  • Stanley B. Gum Memorial Trucking Scholarship Fund—Marcas DeWald ($5,000); Gabryal Trate ($5,000)
  • Stephanie Husek Scholarship Fund—Roman Kozusko ($3,000)
  • The Simington Family Scholarship Fund—Wyatt Brady ($4,000); Sydney Clarke ($4,000); Holden Frantz ($4,000); Kyra Neuhard ($16,000 over 4 years); Selina Zhang ($4,000)
  • Thomas E. Beiter Memorial Scholarship Fund—Braelyn Parrotte ($3,900)
  • Victor and Linda Marks Health Career Scholarship Fund—Bipasha Sarker ($2,200)
  • Walter A. “Whitey” and Nan C. McCloskey Memorial Scholarship Fund—Casey Mills ($1,000)

Danville is an affiliate of the Community Giving Foundation, investing over $650,000 annually to Danville area nonprofits and students. Visit csgiving.org/danville to learn more.

Community Giving Foundation convenes and connects people, resources, and ideas. The Foundation manages over 400 charitable funds—including permanent, flexible endowments that meet local needs and personalized giving services that achieve donor goals—and annually distributes over $4 million in grants and scholarships. Through local expertise and partnerships, the Foundation is uniquely positioned to connect community giving with community needs to maximize impact—today, tomorrow, and forever.