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MEDIA CONTACT: Jane McDonald
PHONE: 540-373-9292
FREDERICKSBURG, VA – On Sunday, June 8, 57 local students were honored during The Community Foundation’s annual Scholarship Reception held at Stevenson Ridge. Surrounded by family, friends, fund representatives, and community leaders, the 2025 scholarship recipients were recognized for their achievements and awarded a combined total of over $235,000 in scholarship support.
Hosted annually, the event not only celebrates student success but also honors the legacy of 55 scholarship funds established by local families, individuals, and organizations who believe in the power of education to transform lives. Each fund represents a unique story—some created in memory of loved ones, others in tribute to mentors or community values—but all focused on one shared goal: supporting the educational journey of the next generation.
“The Community Foundation is a vehicle that allows us to make an investment in the future of the Rappahannock Region,” said Dr. Kimberly Young, President-Elect of The Community Foundation’s Board of Governors. “I cannot think of a better investment than in our young people who are launching into their lives beyond high school.”
The Foundation’s scholarship program supports a wide variety of academic and career paths—from traditional four-year degrees to technical training and service-driven leadership. Scholarships are awarded to students across the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and surrounding localities.
Meet the 2025 recipients and the scholarships they received:
2025 Scholarship Recipients
The Anne Koepfinger Inspiring Educators Memorial Scholarship
Miranda Griffith, King George High School
The Baron P. “Deuce” Braswell II Memorial Scholarship
Addison Geyer, Fredericksburg Christian School
Christian Olivella, Courtland High School
Madison Patton, Stafford High School
Jacob Plew, King George High School
The Betty Booker Lotz Scholarship
Austin Clayton, Massaponax High School
Alivia Teri, James Monroe High School
The Betty Merrill Scholarship for Excellence in Latin
Isis Soto, James Monroe High School
The Bill Lontz Science Scholarship
Walter Lisner, James Monroe High School
The Brandon Thomas Lawn Memorial Scholarship
Madison Johns, North Stafford High School
The Brian Conner Memorial Scholarship
Juhi Pathak, Courtland High School
The Christopher Donell Childs Scholarship
Christian Olivella, Courtland High School
The Christine and Will Dickinson Memorial Scholarship
Aisha Sabahat, Chancellor High School
The Chris Ross Memorial Scholarship
Alex Amoyaw, Spotsylvania High School
Jelani Jones, Spotsylvania High School
The Clay and Elsie Williams Rural Conservation Scholarship
Ruby Gallant, King George High School
The Como Farm Scholarship
Kealani Daniels, Colonial Forge High School
Andrew Stone, College of William and Mary
Marwa Tawakalyar, North Stafford High School
The Community Scholarship
Bianca Ayala Ortiz, Mountain View High School
Austin Clayton, Massaponax High School
Johanne Donfack, Spotsylvania High School
Lucas Quick, Riverbend High School
The Craig “Cujo, Jr.” Bennett Scholarship
Yahaya Abel, Massaponax High School
The Crittenden R. Sullivan, Jr., Memorial Scholarship
Alice Weber, James Monroe High School
The Douglas T. and Helen L. Gray Scholarship
Isaac Clarke, King George High School
Wyatt Muller, King George High School
Kylie Peters, King George High School
The DuVal and Anne Dickinson Memorial
Yahaya Abel, Massaponax High School
The George A. and Lucy Mae Scott Scholarship
Rhein’s Tchibzo, James Monroe High School
The George D. Taylor Scholarship
Rebekah Furrow, James Monroe High School
Samatha Gaudio, Mountain View High School
Juan Murcia, North Stafford High School
Marwa Tawakalyar, North Stafford High School
The George Toliver ‘Swish 21’ Scholarship
Isaac Clarke, King George High School
The Hall Family Scholarship
Stella Hensley, James Monroe High School
Baxter Reed, James Monroe High School
The Henry Warden/Patty Shannon Scholarship Endowment
Jared Crofoot, Spotsylvania High School
The Horace A. Revercomb, Jr. Memorial Scholarship for the Continuing Study of Music
Miranda Griffith, King George High School
The Ian and Jalen Brown Legacy Scholarship
Carleigh Menzie, Spotsylvania High School
Gabriella Sharkey, Spotsylvania High School
The Ira and Gladys West Scholarship
Ayla Zook, King George High School
The Irene A. Miller Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Kaitlin Rumford, Longwood University
The John C. Neal Scholarship
Benjamin Neal, Riverbend High School
The Kay Orr Memorial Scholarship
Luke Schneider, Stafford High School
The Kenneth T. Whitescarver III Memorial Scholarship
Elizabeth Furrow, James Monroe High School
Rebekah Furrow, James Monroe High School
The King George High School Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship
Isaac Clarke, King George High School
The Laura and Jerry Bellotti Scholarship
Emily Jackson
Lucas Quick, Riverbend High School
The Lee Wingate Pappandreou Drama Award
Cassidy Kiger, Caroline High School
The Linda and Billy Beale Scholarship
Dylan McCarthy, Colonial Forge High School
Benjamin Neal, Riverbend High School
Layna Thomas, Fredericksburg Christian School
The Martha S. Daltan Educational Scholarship
Jordane Donfack, Spotsylvania High School
The Mary B. and Perry A. Thompson Scholarship
Johanne Donfack, Spotsylvania High School
Juan Murcia, North Stafford High School
Juhi Pathak, Courtland High School
Lucas Quick, Riverbend High School
The Mary Carter Frackelton Scholarship
Juhi Pathak, Courtland High School
Carsyn Perry, Courtland High School
The Mary E. Berger Scholarship
Baxter Reed, James Monroe High School
The Molly Gill Memorial Scholarship
Austin Clayton, Massaponax High School
The Paris B. Swisher Memorial Scholarship
Trinity Riollano, Grace Preparatory School
The Paul E. Neri Memorial Scholarship
Alivia Teri, James Monroe High School
The Peter D. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Olivia Stafford, Spotsylvania High School
The Rev. Douglas T. Pinkard Memorial Scholarship
Jordane Donfack, Spotsylvania High School
The Robert H. Bradley Jr. Memorial Golf Scholarship
Myles Boyle, Mountain View High School
The Seay Family Memorial Scholarship
Jordane Donfack, Spotsylvania High School
Stella Hensley, James Monroe High School
James Jaderborg, Spotsylvania High School
Isaiah Lynch-Hobbs, Spotsylvania High School
The Shacklax Memorial Scholarship
Madison Patton, Stafford High School
The Sofia Silva Scholarship
Jackson McNamee, Spotsylvania High School
The Steven Snyder Memorial Scholarship for Colonial Forge
Anna Bachman, Colonial Forge High School
The Steven Snyder Memorial Scholarship for North Stafford
Leon Rogers, North Stafford High School
The Walton Mahon Scholarship
Jordan Somers, Caroline High School
The William and Susanna Botts Scholarship for Immigrants
Dafne Alonso Montes De Oca, Colonial Forge High School
Aisha Sabahat, Chancellor High School
The 2025 Scholarship Reception not only celebrated academic promise but stood as a testament to the generosity and shared values that define our region. With more than $235,000 awarded this year, The Community Foundation remains dedicated to growing educational access and uplifting the students who will shape tomorrow.
A special thank you to Kaeser Compressors for their continued support of this event.
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About The Community Foundation
The Community Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity serving the 330,000+ residents of Planning District 16 who share a common goal—improving the quality of life in our region. With a mission to build a flourishing philanthropic community, the Foundation stewards more than 219 charitable funds, manages over $235,000 in scholarships, and awarded more than $2.8 million in grants last year.
For more information, please call (540) 373-9292, email info@cfrrr.org or visit www.cfrrr.org.