2008-09 Catalog - Saint Mary's College of California

ScholarshipsAlbert Thille Memorial Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund established by the Albert Thille Foundationin memory of Albert Thille, benefactor of Saint Mary’s College, tobenefit needy students.Kevin Valdez Memorial Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund established by Bernard Valdez, M.Ed.,1982, in memory of his son, Kevin, class of 1978, M.Ed., 1987, to benefitdisabled students attending Saint Mary’s College.Rudy Valencic Memorial Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund established by Ms. Valeria Valencic Castellani,Ms. Maria Valencic Garavello, and Ms. Albina Valencic Welschke, inmemory of their deceased brother, Rudy Valencic, a long-time employeeat Saint Mary’s College. This endowed fund will be used to assist needyand deserving students at the College.Spike Van Cleve Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund established in memory of the lateSpike Van Cleve, by his wife, to benefit needy students in the fieldof liberal arts.Vashell Endowed Scholarship FundA scholarship fund established to assist a student with financial need toattend Saint Mary’s College.Leonard Vernazza Memorial Endowed Scholarship FundFriends have made available endowment funds for a scholarship inmemory of Leonard Vernazza, class of 1964.Sister Clare Wagstaffe Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund established by the estate of Sister ClareWagstaffe, who was named an honorary Christian Brother for her 24years of service to the College. Preference will be given to a femalestudent in need.Walla Walla, Washington Endowed Scholarship FundThis is an endowment fund established in memory of the late Mr. andMrs. J. J. Mangan and the Christian Brothers who taught in Saint Patrick’sSchool in Walla Walla, Washington. Proceeds from this fund will be usedfor tuition scholarships.Warta Family Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund created by John and Georgiana Warta toassist students coming to Saint Mary’s College from LaSalle High Schoolin Milwaukee, Oregon.Eli P. Welch Memorial Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund established through the estate of Eli P.Welch, class of 1937, to assist deserving students at Saint Mary’s College.Raymond A. White Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund established by Raymond A. White, class of1949, to help fund scholarships for needy students.Theodore A. Wickland Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund provided in the estate of Theodore A.Wickland to be used to supplement tuition needs of deserving students.Glenn Wildenradt Memorial Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund established in memory of GlennWildenradt, class of 1974, by his parents, the late Herbert and MargaretWildenradt, and classmates. Awards from the fund are to be grantedbased upon academic merit and economic need.Virginia Mosher Williams Memorial Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund established by Arthur P. Williams, classof 1941, in memory of his wife, Virginia Mosher Williams, the income ofwhich will be used to benefit needy students.The Zocchi Family Scholarship FundThe Zocchi Family Scholarship will be awarded to students with financialneed who matriculate from Carondelet or De La Salle high schools ofConcord, California.Scholarships and Grantsfrom other OrganizationsIn addition to scholarships offered through the College, other grants areavailable from various organizations. These grants may be used at SaintMary’s College. Information about such scholarships may be obtainedfrom the high school principal or senior advisor. Examples of such scholarshipsare Cal Grants, National Merit Scholarships, and those of variousindustrial, fraternal, and service organizations.ENDOWED ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPSCobo Family Endowed Tennis Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund established by David Cobo, to supportmen’s tennis.DeLong Family Men’s Basketball Endowed Scholarship FundEstablished by D. F. DeLong, class of 1951, in memory of his parents,Clarence and Mayme DeLong, to benefit the Saint Mary’s Collegegrant-in-aid program for basketball.DeLong Family Men’s Tennis Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund established by D. F. DeLong, class of 1951,in memory of his parents, Clarence and Mayme DeLong, to benefit theSaint Mary’s College grant-in-aid program for men’s tennis.Robin and Lindy Driscoll Endowed Golf ScholarshipAn endowed scholarship established by Robin Driscoll for a memberof the golf team.Katie Frattone Women’s Soccer Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund established to support women studentathletes competing on the women’s soccer team.Geissberger Family Basketball Endowed Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund created by Dr. Louis Geissberger, classof 1953, his wife Norma, and their four sons, all Saint Mary’s Collegealumni, to benefit student athletes competing in the men’s basketballprogram.Elizabeth R. Grossman Softball Endowed ScholarshipAn endowed scholarship established by Elizabeth Rice Grossman for thesport of softball.Lewis Guerrieri Endowed Athletic Scholarship FundAn endowed scholarship fund established to commemorate LewisGuerrieri for his lifelong commitment to Saint Mary’s College and itsathletic programs. The fund will provide scholarships for deservingstudent athletes.195