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Lynne and Don Cosner Scholarship
The Lynne and Don Cosner Scholarship is designated for students majoring in math education. This deferred endowment was created in 2018 by Martinsburg residents Donald and Lynne Cosner. While they did not attend Shepherd, they still think of it as "their school.” The couple has faithfully attended CATF plays for 20 years, along with concerts and other campus events, and they enjoy following Shepherd sports. Don and Lynne relocated from the Baltimore area to the eastern panhandle more than two decades ago. They now reside on a working farm in northern Berkeley County with a menagerie of animals, including four horses, four dogs, 12 cats, two cows, five chickens, and a turtle. Lynne is an avid horsewoman who rides nearly every day. A retired middle school math teacher of more than 30 years, Lynne taught at Boonsboro Middle School during the latter part of her career and watched many former students go on to attend Shepherd. The couple chose to establish this scholarship in tribute to Lynne’s career and their appreciation for the university. A retired business owner in the construction and homebuilding industry, Don notes that math makes up the foundation for many of the couple’s lifelong interests, including engineering, construction, and veterinary medicine. “We both felt that we should give something back to the community and, as expensive as it is today to get a college education, scholarships have become very important,” said Don. “Lynne has taught a lot of kids math over the years and we think it would be beneficial to give what we have to students who are interested in pursuing careers in mathematics.”
M. Douglas Harlan Endowment
The M. Douglass Harlan Endowment for the Community College is designated for single, head-of-household females who are enrolled full-time at Blue Ridge CTC or for full-time female employees of Blue Ridge CTC. The endowment was established in 1998 through M. Douglass Harlan and his family to help women advance in the workplace.
M. Elizabeth Oates Faculty Excellence Endowment for Business
The M. Elizabeth Oates Faculty Endowment for Business is designated for the recruitment, recognition, and retention of outstanding faculty in business. This endowment was established in 2007 by Liz Oates, a member of the Shepherd University board of directors.
M. Louise Shimp Memorial Faculty Excellence Endowment Fund for Art
The M. Louise Shimp Memorial Faculty Excellence Endowment for Art is designated for the recruitment, recognition, and retention of outstanding faculty in the arts. This endowment was established by the Oates family in memory of M. Louise Shimp '55.
Manross Family Scholarship in Honor of Bill Manross
The Manross Family Scholarship in Honor of Bill Manross was established by Ira and Joan Manross in honor of Ira’s brother, William “Bill” Manross. Bill graduated from Shepherd in the Class of 1953 and was one of the first members inducted into the Shepherd Athletic Hall of Fame.
Margaret Ikenberry Memorial Fund for Popodicon Garden
The Margaret Ikenberry Memorial Fund for Popidicon Garden is designated as general program support for the maintenance and beautification of Popidicon and its surrounding gardens. This endowed fund was established in memory of Margaret Ikenberry, wife of former Shepherd University president Oliver Ikenberry.
Margaret M. Alia and Family Continuing Education Endowment Fund
The Margaret M. Alia and Family Continuing Education Endowment Fund is designated for students pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching or Master of Arts in Curriculum, with a preference for special education. This endowment was created in 2021 by Shepherd alumna Margaret M. Alia '64 and her siblings, Patrick Alia and Phyllis Alia Greeley. Known to her friends as "Marge," Margaret Alia was a special education resource teacher for 34 years.
Margaret M. Drennen Women’s Golf Scholarship
The Margaret M. Drennen Women’s Golf Scholarship is designated in support of female student athletes and other financial support to strengthen the women’s golf program. This endowed fund was established in 2018 by Dale and Hank Walter in memory of Dale's mother. Maggie Drennen was respected and admired throughout the Eastern Panhandle as a strong woman, and fierce advocate for women, who supported many worthy organizations. An avid golfer, she and her late husband, Judge William Drennen, developed The Club at Cress Creek with the assistance of their daughter and son-in-law. The Margaret M. Drennen Women’s Golf Scholarship is the first endowment for women’s golf at Shepherd, which was added to the university’s athletic roster for the 2018-19 season.
Margaret R. Good Memorial Music Scholarship
The Margaret Good Memorial Music Scholarship is designated for students in the music department. This endowment was established in 1981 by Neil Good in memory of his wife.
Marguerite Colavecchio Memorial Scholarship
The Marguerite Colavecchio Memorial Scholarship is designated for business students. This endowment was established in 1984 by Gerry Colavecchio in memory of his sister.
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