Colin Choudhary, 2020
JESS FISHER PRE-ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
Colin graduated from Linganore High School in Frederick County, Maryland and is enrolled as a Computer Science and Engineering dual-degree program at Towson
University in the Fall 2020. Colin was the president of the Linganore Chapter of the National Honor Society and competed many
Advanced Placement courses. He also participated in the Project Lead the Way Program
which introduces students to different fields of engineering. Some of his extra-curricular
activities include playing on the schools travel soccer team, maintaining a lawn-care
business and musical performances and compositions. After graduating from Towson
University, Colin wants to be able to work on producing sustainable energy projects
and designing innovative farming techniques.
Grace Larocque, 2020
JESS FISHER FCSM SCHOLARSHIP
Grace graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in St. Johnsbury, Vermont and is enrolled as a Mathematics major with a concentration in Actuarial Science and
Risk Management at Towson University in the Fall 2020. Grace completed many Advanced
Placement courses, and she was the treasurer of her school's National Honor Society.
Grace was the only student in Vermont to earn a Gold Medal in the National Spanish
Exam. Among her many extra-curricular activities are volunteer fundraising for the
American Cancer Society, American Red Cross and the Alzheimer's Association. She
held a leadership position in the Senior Dance Company, and she is a classically trained pianist.
After graduating from Towson University, Grace plans to continue her career in actuarial science
and risk management.
Angelique Sumilang, 2020
JESS FISHER FCSM SCHOLARSHIP
Angelique graduated from Fallston High School in Harford County, Maryland and is enrolled as a Biology major at Towson University in the Fall 2020. At Fallston
High School, Angelique ranked first in her class and was the president of the Science
National Honor Society. As a junior, she received the school's award as the outstanding
student in science and mathematics. Outside of the classroom, Angelique is was a
volunteer in the food services area at a local homeless shelter, volunteered in the
Emergency and Pre-Operations departments at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, and
taught swimming and water safety to children. After graduating from Towson University,
Angelique plans to devote herself to helping people and improving the lives of others.
Hannah Little, 2019
JESS FISHER FCSM SCHOLARSHIP
Hannah graduated from Boonsboro High School in Washington County, Maryland and is enrolled as a Physics major at Towson University in the Fall 2019. Hannah
was a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta - the Mathematics Honor
Society. In addition she was on the Boonsboro Quiz Bowl team, which went to the national
tournament last year. Hannah also participated in the Physics Olympics. Some of
her extracurricular activities include being a Girl Scout troop leader and a teaching
assistant in the College for Kids program at Hagerstown Community College. After
graduating from Towson University, Alexandria plans to either pursue a career in medicine
or scientific research.
Phuong Dinh Nguyen, 2019
JESS FISHER FCSM SCHOLARSHIP
Phuong Dinh graduated from Eastern Technical High School in Baltimore County, Maryland and is enrolled as a Computer Science major at Towson University in the Fall 2019.
Phuong Dinh was the president of the National Art Honor Society and the historian
of her graduating class. In addition she was a student lead for the school's CyberPatriot
team. Phuong's extracurricular activities included being in her school's drama production,
participating on the robotics team, and interning at the Department of Defense. After
graduating from Towson University, Phuong Dinh plans to either pursue a graduate degree
in computer science.
Taylor Pettaway, 2019
JESS FISHER PRE-ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
Taylor graduated from Riverdale Baptist School in Prince Georges County, Maryland and is enrolled as a Physics major at Towson University in the Fall 2019. Taylor was a member of both the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society.
In addition she was vice-president of her senior class. Among her extracurricular activities were playing on her schools varsity softball team and the
girls varsity soccer team, on which she was the captain. After graduating from Towson
University, Taylor plans to earn a maser's degree in electrical engineering and then
work for a major corporation.
Alexandra Reifer, 2019
JESS FISHER FCSM SCHOLARSHIP
Alexandra graduated from Patterson Mill High School in Harford County, Maryland and is enrolled as a Biology major at Towson University in the Fall 2019, with interest
in the Pre-Engineering program. Alexandra was a member of the National Honor Society,
the Art National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. Among her
extra-curricular activities, she was the captain of her high school girl's basketball
team, and she was a student mentor. After graduating from Towson University, Alexandria
plans to either pursue a career in military engineering or to attend medical school
and become a surgeon.
Jacob Weagly, 2019
JESS FISHER PRE-ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
Jacob graduated from George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Baltimore County, Maryland and is enrolled as a Computer Science major at Towson University in the Fall 2019.
At the Carver Center, Jacob took advanced placement courses in mathematics, computer science,
chemistry and physics. Among his extracurricular activities were playing on Carver's varsity lacrosse team - on which he was the team
captain, being in the Boy Scouts of America - where he earned the Eagle Scout designation,
developing video games, and volunteering at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center. After
graduating from Towson University, Jacob plans to work as a computer scientist in
the defense industry.
Brett Weeks, 2019
JESS FISHER FCSM SCHOLARSHIP
Brett graduated from Edgewood High School in Harford County, Maryland and is enrolled as
a Biology major for the Fall 2019. At Edgewood High School, Brett took IB Chemistry
and IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science courses. The IB courses are university-level
content and pedagogy, and involved designing and implementing novel investigations
in chemistry and other scientific fields. Brett's extracurricular activities included:
his high school marching and concert bands, mathematics honor society, captain of
the junior varsity tennis team, and being on the It's Academic and Science Olympiad
teams. After graduating from Towson University, David plans to attend medical school
with the goal of becoming a neurosurgeon.
Elizabeth Miller, 2018
Jess Fisher Pre-Engineering Scholarship
Elizabeth graduated from the Conrad Schools of Science in Wilmington, Delaware and
is enrolled as a Computer Science major at Towson University in the Fall 2018. Elizabeth
was a member of the National Honor Society and participated in DuPont's "Women in
Engineering" training program. Among her extra-curricular activities, Elizabeth was
the leading scorer on her high school lacrosse team and also played field hockey.
After graduating from Towson University, Elizabeth plans to pursue a career in computer
science and to be a positive role model for other women planning to enter the technology
field.
Jessica Bodner, 2017
JESS FISHER FCSM SCHOLARSHIP
Jessica graduated from Washington Township High School in Sewell, New Jersey and is
enrolled as a Forensic Chemistry major at Towson University in the Fall 2017. Jessica
was a member of the National Honor Society and, as a senior, served a a peer counselor for
freshman students. She also participated in her school's foreign exchange program.
In addition to Jessica's academic activities, she volunteered at a park and church
in Sewell through the Interact Club. After graduating from Towson University, Jessica
plans pursue a career working in the forensic labs of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Emily Vogel, 2017
JESS FISHER PRE-ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
Emily graduated from Arundel High School in Anne Arundel County, Maryland and is enrolled
as a Computer Science - software engineering track - major at Towosn University in
Fall 2017. She was the founder and first president of the Connect Through Faith Club.
Emily's extra-curricular activities included tutoring middle school students in mathematics
and science, studying martial arts, and attending youth groups at her local church.
After graduating from Towson University, Emily plans to go to graduate school in
the field of software engineering.