2002 Scholarship Recipients

Stefanie Berganini is this year’s winner of a four year $10,000 scholarship. Stefanie was diagnosed with Hodgkins Disease during her freshman year. She graduated from Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs and will attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. She plans on becoming a teacher. Stefanie played softball, lacrosse, and participated in track. She was an officer in several school organizations and was selected as one of Colorado Springs Mayor’s 100 Teens for 2000-2001. Stefanie was also the Junior Prom Princess. During the summer, Stefanie will spend at least three week in the hospital to receive a stem cell transplant.

Scholarship Recipient Stefanie Berganini with Mario Marchello

Other 2002 Scholarship Recipients

Tyra Walters from Idalia, CO was given a $2,000 scholarship. Tyra is a survivor of lymphoblastic lymphoma. She missed the first semester of her senior year as her treatments were administered in Denver, 150 miles from her home. She maintained a 3.3 GPA and graduated with her class in May. She attended the first part of the second semester of school wearing a stocking cap as she had lost her hair because of the chemotherapy. Tyra participated in choir, sports, and cheerleading. She was Secretary of Dram Club, President of Music Council, Secretary of FFA, and has had some of her poetry published. Tyra will continue her education at Colby Community College in Kansas to obtain a degree in nursing.

Nathan Sorensen graduated from Greeley Central High School in Greeley, CO. He was given a $1,000 scholarship. Nathan was diagnosed at the age of ten with lymphoblastic lymphoma of the right tibia. Nathan was a key player on his high school soccer team. He was active in student council and an Eagle Scout. One of the drugs that he received during treatment can cause him to develop complications for up to 20 years after completion of chemotherapy. Because of this he needs to have an EKG and Echo cardiogram every three years. He also needs to refrain from any weight lifting as this may cause undue strain to his heart. Nathan will continue his education in Hastings, NE and will major in veterinary science.

Julia Kokes is a survivor of leukemia. Julia was given a $1,000 scholarship in memory of Dani Stell. She graduated from Platte Valley High School in Kersey and will continue her education at UNC in Greeley, CO where she will major in nursing. She was in choir, Student Council, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, works part time, takes advanced placement classes, and has received all A’s in her classes throughout high school. Julia was also Vice President of her senior class.

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Four Year Scholarship Recipient

• Stefanie Berganini was diagnosed with Hodgkins Disease during her freshman year of high school. She graduated from Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs and is now a senior at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. Stefanie is director of the CSU radio station. She plans on becoming a teacher. Stefanie played softball, lacrosse, and participated in track. She was an officer in several school organizations and was selected as one of Colorado Springs Mayor's 100 Teens for 2000-2001. Stefanie was also the Junior Prom Princess. During the summer that Stefanie before attending college, she spent three weeks in the hospital to receive a stem cell transplant.

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