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BENSALEM HIGH
SCHOOL
SENIOR AWARDS
May, 2018
Bensalem High School
Index of Award Opportunities
Memorial Awards Page
Jeff Balsam Memorial Scholarship Award 1
Elmer Cianni Memorial Scholarship Award 2
Bensalem Community Service Scholarship 3
George H. Hadley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship 4
Frieda Janvey Scholarship 5
John Knowles, Jr. Memorial Scholarship 6
Jason D. Rubin Memorial Scholarship Award 7
Bradley J. Sumbler Memorial Scholarship 8
Ryan Kyle Wilson Memorial Audio Visual Award 9
The Ian O’Mallley Memorial Scholarship Award 10
Class of2017 Minete Zeta Memorial Scholarship 11
Arnold Ody “Make a Difference Award” 12
Bensalem Community Awards
Bensalem Lions Club/Howard E. Hilgendorf Memorial Award 13
Bensalem Lions Club/Jack Feehan Memorial Award 14
Bensalem Lions Club/William Fraser Memorial Award 15
Bensalem Lions Club/Hank Megill Memorial Award 16
Bensalem Lions Club/Ken Moore Award 17
Bensalem Rotary Service Scholarships 18
Kiwanis Club of Bensalem – Community Service Scholarship Award 19
National Organizations/Business Awards
Herff Jones Principal’s Leadership Award 20
Excellence in Business Award 21
Bensalem Township School District Awards
Alumni Scholarships - Snyder/Dunleavy/Muller/Mitchell/Tono/Hansen/Mat’s/ 22
Bader/Milner
BTEA Scholarship 23
Bensalem Township School District Custodial/Maintenance Scholarship 24
Classes of 73, 74, 75, 76 Memorial Scholarship 25
Class of 96 Scholarship (every other year, awarded in 2017, skip 2018 26
Class of 2008 Pride Scholarship 27
Belmont Hills Elementary PTG Award 28
Cornwells Elementary PTA Award 29
Florence Muller Scholarship (Joint PTA’s) 30
Class of 1997 Christie Fee Spirit & Character Award 31
Awards Continued Page
Benjamin Rush Elementary PTG Scholarship 32
Struble Award 33
Struble Elementary PTA Award 34
Valley Elementary PTO Award 35
Music Awards
Music Boosters Scholarship 36
National School Orchestra Award 37
National School Choral Award 38
John Philip Sousa Band Award 39
Bensalem String Scholarship 40
Bensalem Music Faculty Scholarship 41
Sports Awards
Mr. Owl/Ms. Owl 42
Dramatics/Musical Awards
Edward Johnston Memorial – Dramatics/Musicals 43
BHS Theater and Drama Club Awards 44
Foreign Language Awards
Marie Hansen/Dorothy Henry Awards for Excellence in Foreign Language 45
Other Awards
Bensalem High School Ambassador of the Year 46
Philadelphia Park Casino Scholarship 47
Miss/Mr. Bensalem 48
Perfect Attendance Awards 49
Coca Cola Administrative Award 50
1
AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Jeff Balsam Memorial Scholarship Award
SPONSOR: Valley Athletic Association
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Awards ($500.00)
1 Male & 1 Female
CRITERIA: This award will be given to a senior
student who has participated in
Valley Athletic Association programs
for a minimum of three (3) years.
This award will be given to a student
who shows leadership qualities, and
possesses the ability to become an
asset to their community.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: The Jeff Balsam Memorial Scholarship
Committee in conjunction with
Valley Athletic Association
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete standard application, as well
as the separate Valley Athletic
Association application.
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Elmer Cianni Memorial Scholarship
SPONSOR: Elmer Cianni Scholarship Committee
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award ($1000.00)
CRITERIA: 1. An athlete in need of financial aid;
2. Student must be of good character and
be a good school citizen
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Cianni Family and/or representative
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem Community Service Scholarship Award
SPONSOR: Bensalem Community Service Club
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award (3 @ $150 ea.)
CRITERIA: Presented to a senior member of the
Community Service Club who has
demonstrated outstanding commitment to
serve their community.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Community Service Club Advisor and Administration
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: George H. Hadley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
SPONSOR: Hadley Family
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award ($500.00)
CRITERIA: This award will be given to a boy or girl who:
1. has at least a 3.5 cumulative average;
2. will be attending a 4-year post-
secondary institution;
3. has participated in at least one (1)
outside Community Service Program,
i.e., at a hospital, nursing home,
day care, church, synagogue, etc.
(NOT THE SCHOOL ACTIVITY)
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Hadley Family Representative
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Frieda Janvey Memorial Scholarship
SPONSOR: Janvey Family
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary award payable to student ($250.00)
CRITERIA: 1. Student must have achieved
acceptance to an accredited post-
high educational or vocational
2. Service in the community or the
Bensalem Township School System
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: High School Administration
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: John Knowles, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
SPONSOR: The Knowles Family & Friends
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Plaque & Monetary Award ($1000.00)
CRITERIA: 1. Student must be identified as a
Special Needs student;
2. Student must attend a post-
secondary school full-time;
3. Student must be of good character;
4. Student must demonstrate traits of
good citizenship on a regular basis;
5. If the above four (4) points are
equal, participation in athletics
at the High School will be considered.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: 1. Faculty Committee composed of
Athletic Director and Assistant
Principal for Seniors; and
2. The Knowles Family and/or their
representatives.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Jason D. Rubin Memorial Scholarship Award
“Celebrating Jason’s Passion to Learn and Explore”
SPONSOR: The Rubin Family and Tifereth Israel Synagogue
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Plaque and Annual Monetary Award (2 @ $500.00)
CRITERIA:
1. Student should be attending college after their senior year of high school.
2. The winning student shall graduate in the top 15 percent of the graduating
class.
3. Student must complete the standard essay and supplemental essay question.
Supplemental Essay Question: “If you could travel anywhere in the world,
where would you go and why?”
4. Sponsors will receive a financial statement acknowledging the allocation of the
scholarship award to the recipient’s college education.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: The Rubin Family and Bensalem High
High School Committee
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
Essay is necessary.
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Bradley J. Sumbler Memorial Scholarship
SPONSOR: The Sumbler Family
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award ($300.00)
CRITERIA: 1. A hidden disease (Diabetes)
2. Average student with a desire to
continue his or her education in
the electronics field or the
music field.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Sumbler Family Representative or designee
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Ryan Kyle Wilson Memorial OTN Award
SPONSOR: The Wilson Family
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award ($500) to be applied to
higher education. Check to be made
payable to recipient’s school of choice.
CRITERIA: Presented to a senior student who meets
the following criteria:
1. Senior AV student who demonstrates
a strong interest in the AV program,
and who goes above and beyond the
requirements of the class.
2. Student who normally works behind
the scenes and shows talent in the
AV field.
3. Maintains 2.75 GPA or better.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: CJ Mills, AV teacher, and the Wilson Family
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Submit short essay about AV experience
and standard application.
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: The Ian O’Malley Scholarship Award
SPONSOR: Shafer Middle School Committee
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award ($500.00)
CRITERIA: Presented to a senior who has demonstrated
excellence in the area of Science Research
or Science Education.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Shafer Middle School Committee
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete the Standard Application
11
AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Class of 2017 Minete Zeta Memorial Scholarship
SPONSOR: The Class of 2017
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award
CRITERIA: 1. Award will be given to a student with a 3.0 GPA
2. Award will be given to a student that is majoring in
Education, Law, Psychology, Nursing, or Social Work
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Zeka family and BHS faculty/administrative committee
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Standard Application
12
AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Arnold Ody “Make a Difference Award”
SPONSOR: Jessica Ody and Heather Ody-Snyder
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award
CRITERIA: This award will be given to a boy or girl who:
1. Has served his or her community throughout his or her
high school career.
2. Plans to go to a two or four year school in a field related
to public service.
3. Plans to use his or her college education to give back to
the community in some way.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Members of the Ody Family
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Standard Application
13
AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem Lions Club
Howard E. Hilgendorf Memorial Award
SPONSOR: Bensalem Township Lions Club
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Certificate and Monetary Award ($1000.00)
CRITERIA: Awarded to a student who has exhibited a substantial
amount of community service and excellence in athletics
and/or scholastic achievement.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Lions Club Committee.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Submit Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem Lions Club
Jack Feehan Memorial Award
SPONSOR: Bensalem Township Lions Club
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Certificate and Monetary Award ($1000.00)
CRITERIA: Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a substantial
amount of community service work and exhibited
excellence in athletics and/or scholastic achievement.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Lions Club Committee.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Submit Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem Lions Club
William Fraser Memorial Award
SPONSOR: Bensalem Township Lions Club
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Certificate and Monetary Award ($1000.00)
CRITERIA: Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a substantial
amount of community service work and exhibited
excellence in athletics and/or scholastic achievement.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Lions Club Committee.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Submit Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem Lions Club
Hank Megill Memorial Award
SPONSOR: Bensalem Township Lions Club
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Certificate and Monetary Award ($1000.00)
CRITERIA: Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a substantial
amount of community service work and exhibited
excellence in athletics and/or scholastic achievement.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Lions Club Committee.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Submit Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem Lions Club
Ken Moore Award
SPONSOR: Bensalem Township Lions Club
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Certificate and Monetary Award ($1000.00)
CRITERIA: Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a substantial
amount of community service work and exhibited
excellence in athletics and/or scholastic achievement.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Lions Club Committee.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Submit Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Rotary Service Scholarships
SPONSOR: Bensalem Rotary Club
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary awards (2 @ $500.00 each)
CRITERIA: 1. Student must have achieved acceptance to a post
high school, two or four-year educational
institution
2. Service to the Bensalem Township community or
Bensalem Township High School
3. Financial need
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Committee composed of High School
Administrators and Bensalem Rotary Members
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Submit Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Kiwanis Club of Bensalem
Community Service Scholarship Award
SPONSOR: Kiwanis Club of Bensalem Township School District
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award ($1000.00)
CRITERIA: Award is based on a point system.
Points are awarded based on:
1. Volunteering more than 5 hours per week;
2. Students who have been recognized
by other organizations for their efforts. For example, if
he/she was ever given an award or had his/her name
published in a third-party publication;
3. Students whose efforts have made a
significant difference to their organizations.
For example, someone who volunteers regularly in the
community and/or who brings great public awareness
to a specific cause;
4. Volunteers who hold a title or position of authority in
an organization, but a title in which the volunteer is
active. Not, for example, an honorary chairperson in
which the volunteer just lends his/her name;
5. Students who have volunteered with a particular
organization/s for a long period of time, or who have
made great strides in an organization/s in a relatively
short period of time.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Kiwanis Club of Bensalem
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
20
AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Herff Jones Principal’s Leadership Award
SPONSOR: Gary Lehman
Herff Jones, Inc.
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award payable to college ($1000.00)
CRITERIA: Student must be pursuing a course of
study leading to a degree in an
accredited university, college or junior
college in the United States.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Gary Lehman
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
21
AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Excellence in Business Award
SPONSOR: Business Technology Department
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award
CRITERIA: This award will be given to a boy or girl who:
1. Has at least a 3.5 cumulative average,
2. Will be attending a 4-year post-secondary institution
majoring in Business or Computer Science,
3. Has participated in at least one (1) Outside Community
Service Program, i.e., at a hospital, nursing home, day
care, church, synagogue, etc.
(NOT THE SCHOOL ACTIVITY)
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: The Business Technology Department
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Cecelia Snyder Memorial Scholarship
Patrick Dunleavy Memorial Scholarship
Florence Gerhart Muller Memorial Scholarship
Thomas Jerome Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Betty Tono Memorial Scholarship
Jack and Dolores Tilley Hansen Scholarship
Mat’s Pharmacy Award
Al Bader Memorial Award
Milner
SPONSOR: Bensalem Alumni Association
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Awards
CRITERIA: 1. Must be in upper half of class or accepted by a
College;
2. Must submit an application;
3. Student must signify he/she will enroll in at least
a two-year full-time day course in a school above
secondary level. It does include business and
nursing fields;
4. If student doesn’t use it the year it is presented,
scholarship goes to next in line according to the
voting. Students are asked to supply the college
information by mid-July and checks are then
processed.
5. Students also must have shown qualities of:
Leadership
Good Citizenship
Congenial Personality
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Representatives from Alumni Association
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
23
AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: B.T.E.A. Scholarship
SPONSOR: Bensalem Township Education Association
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award (3 @ $1000.00 each)
CRITERIA: 1. All interested students will complete an
application;
2. The committee screens the applications for:
a. Need
b. Scholarship
c. Probability of college success
d. Service-oriented career choice
e. We try to use the money awarded
where it will do the most good
3. All decisions are based upon the information
provided on the application form submitted
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: B.T.E.A. Scholarship Committee
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
24
AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem School District Custodial/Maintenance
Scholarship Award
SPONSOR: Barbra Ferguson
Cornwells Elementary School Head Custodian
Chairperson, Scholarship Committee
Nancy Kelly
Cornwells Elementary School Custodian
Scholarship Committee Member
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Three (3) $500.00 scholarships
CRITERIA: This award will be given to at least one male
and one female student who:
1. Attends a post high school technical or
vocational program
2. Has attained a 2.75 GPA
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Custodial/Maintenance Scholarship Committee and
High School Administration
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Class of 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976
Memorial Scholarship
SPONSOR: Classes of 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1976
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award
CRITERIA: 1. This award shall be considered to
be in recognition of outstanding
participation and achievement in
the area of extra-curricular
activities at the high school.
2. Student must have been accepted to
an institution of higher learning.
3. Financial need will be considered.
4. Student will complete an application, listing all
extra-curricular activities including athletic and
co-curricular areas.
5. Student must not have received any
other monetary award from the high
school.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Special Faculty Committee including the
Advisor of 1973 as well as appropriate
high school administrative staff
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Class of 1996 Scholarship
SPONSOR: Class of 1996
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award - $500 every other year
beginning with Class of 2001. (Awarded in 2015, we will
skip 2016, Award in 2017, skip 2018)
CRITERIA: 1. Student must have an unweighted
GPA of at least 2.5
2. Student must have been involved in at least 3
co-curricular activities in each of their 4
years at Bensalem.
3. The recipient of this award must be actively
involved in school activities, show leadership
ability, and pride in Bensalem.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Senior Class Advisor(s) and
Administrator overseeing senior
activities and one (1) of Class of ‘96
officers, if available.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
* If the criteria is not fully met, the scholarship will not be awarded for that year.
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Class of 2008 Pride Scholarship
SPONSOR: Class of 2008
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award of $500 given every year beginning with
Class of 2009.
CRITERIA: 1. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
2. Student must have been actively involved in at least 2
activities a year for 2 years, one of which must be 12th
grade.
3. Student must display an overall commitment to BHS in
terms of school involvement, spirit, and pride.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Class of 2008 Officers and Advisor
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Completion of the required short essay in addition to the
standard application
Essay
In the past, the Homecoming Pep Rally was held after school where only a fraction of BHS
students attended. During their senior year, the Class of 2008 revived school spirit by
holding an in-school pep rally for the entire student body, an event that had not occurred in
13 years. Through this event, they were able to restore a sense of school spirit and pride
that had been missing from the hallways of BHS.
What have you done in your time at BHS to personify school spirit, pride, and dedication?
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Belmont Hills Elementary PTG Award
SPONSOR: Belmont Hills Elementary School PTG
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award
CRITERIA: 1. Must have attended Belmont
Elementary School for 5 years,
grades 1 through 5
2. Must complete application
3. GPA
4. Need
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: High School Administration and
Belmont Hills PTG
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Cornwells Elementary PTA Award
SPONSOR: Cornwells Elementary School PTA
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award
CRITERIA: 1. Must have attended Cornwells
Elementary School for 5 years,
grades 1 through 5
2. Must complete application
3. GPA
4. Need
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: High School Administration and Cornwells PTA
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
30
AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: The Florence Muller Scholarship
SPONSOR: Joint Parent/Teacher Organizations
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Awards
CRITERIA: 1. Must have GPA of 2.75 or higher
(unweighted);
2. Must submit a fully-completed
application;
3. Student must have been accepted
into an institution of higher learning;
4. Scholarships will be awarded at
Senior Honors & Scholarships Night:
5. Students also must have shown
qualities of:
Leadership
Good Citizenship
Congenial Personality
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Representatives of the Joint
Parent/Teacher Organizations
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Class of 1997 Christie Fee Spirit and Character Award
SPONSOR: Larry R. Krause
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary
CRITERIA: Awarded to student to recognize outstanding personal attributes
a. Student shall stand out in the Senior Class
b. Student takes on a leadership role
c. Student shall display a concern for Bensalem High School and be a good
representative based on character and willingness to help others
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Administrative Staff, Senior Class Advisors
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Not necessary
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Benjamin Rush Elementary School Scholarship
SPONSOR: Benjamin Rush PTG
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: $500.00 Scholarship
CRITERIA: This award will be given to a boy or girl who:
1. has at least a 3.0 cumulative average;
2. will be attending a 2 or 4-year post-
secondary institution;
3. has participated in at least one (1) school and one (1)
outside Community Service Program, or part-time job
4. attended Benjamin Rush Elementary School for at least
four (4) years.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Benjamin Rush PTG Representative
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Struble Award
SPONSOR: Mr. Russell Struble, Jr. and
Bensalem Rotary
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award
CRITERIA: 1. This particular award shall be presented to a graduating senior
who intends to pursue a career in the teaching of mathematics
and/or science.
2. The recipient of this award shall be a person who is not receiving
any other award, cash or otherwise, at the same awards
program.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: A special committee composed of at least one science staff
member and a mathematics staff member together with
some guidance personnel shall nominate one person. This name
shall then be submitted for the Awards Program.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Not necessary
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Struble Elementary PTA Award
SPONSOR: Struble Elementary School PTA
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award
CRITERIA: 1. Must have attended Struble Elementary School for 5 years,
grades 1 through 5
2. Must complete application
3. GPA
4. Need
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: High School Administration and Struble PTA
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Valley Elementary PTO Award
SPONSOR: Valley Elementary School PTO
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award
CRITERIA: 1. Must have attended Valley Elementary School for 5 years,
grades 1 through 5
2. Must complete application
3. GPA
4. Need
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: High School Administration and Valley PTO
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Music Boosters Scholarship
SPONSOR: Bensalem Music Boosters Association
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Two monetary scholarships may be made if
funds are available. Payable to the college.
CRITERIA: A. Student must be a member in good standing of a school music
organization - band, choir, orchestra, band front, or drill
team.
B. Based on service and achievement in the music department,
academic record, and relative financial need.
C. Career goal in music will be considered.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Music Teachers and President of the Music Boosters.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Students must submit a letter of interest, stating their
qualifications based on the above criteria, in addition to the
standard application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: National School Orchestra Award
SPONSOR: National School Orchestra Association
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Desk Award, Pin, Certificate, and name on
Wall Plaque
CRITERIA: Based on:
1. Service
2. Attitude
3. Achievement as an Orchestra Member
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Music Faculty -- with final decision made by Orchestra Director.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Not necessary
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: National School Choral Award
SPONSOR: National School Choral Association
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Desk Award, Pin, Certificate, and name on
Wall Plaque
CRITERIA: Based on:
1. Service
2. Attitude
3. Achievement as a Concert Choir Member
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Music Faculty -- with final decision
made by Choir Director.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Not necessary
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: John Philip Sousa Band Award
SPONSOR: National Band Masters Association
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Desk Award, Pin, Certificate, and name on
Wall Plaque
CRITERIA: Based on:
1. Service
2. Attitude
3. Achievement as a Band Member
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Music Faculty -- with final decision
made by Band Director.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Not necessary
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem String Scholarship
SPONSOR: Bensalem String Parent Organization
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award and Certificate for a student
who will pursue a degree in music
CRITERIA: 1. Student must be a member in good standing of the High School
Orchestra;
2. Student must pursue a degree in Music Education,
Music Therapy, or Music Performance;
3. Student must use the award to continue studies on his/her string
instrument or toward the purchase of a string instrument or
string instrument accessories.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Orchestra Director
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem Music Department Faculty Scholarship
SPONSOR: BTSD Music Faculty
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION: Monetary Award Payable To The Higher Education Institute
CRITERIA: 1. Student must be a member in good standing in band, choir, or
orchestra.
2. Student must be involved in at least one performance group for
all years enrolled at BHS.
3. Eligibility based on service and achievement.
4. Student must show proof of acceptance in a general education,
music education, music performance or music therapy program at
an accredited institution.
5. There will be a live audition judged by Music Department Faculty.
6. There will be a short interview conducted by the Music
Department Faculty.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application and a Letter of Interest
Outlining the Student’s Qualification
*This award will be granted only on the occasion where a student or students qualify; a pool
of applicants does not imply the scholarship will be granted each year.
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Mr. Owl and Miss Owl
SPONSOR: Bensalem High School
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Trophy
CRITERIA: Awarded to the boy and girl, judged by ballot of all
varsity Head Coaches, Administrators and Counselors,
to have been the outstanding athlete during their high
school career at Bensalem High School.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Nominations from Varsity Head Coaches & Administrators.
Ties may be considered and approved as such.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Not necessary
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Edward Johnston Memorial Award
SPONSOR: Class of 1975
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Two Medals - One for Dramatics and
One for Musicals
CRITERIA: A candidate must have any one of the
following three qualifications:
1. Participated in two major roles in a play;
2. Participated in one major role and one minor role;
3. In case of tie, consideration will be given to excellence of
performance and faithfulness in attending rehearsals.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Dramatics and Musical Director(s)
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Not necessary
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: BHS Theater and Drama Club Awards
SPONSOR: BHS Drama Parents
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: 3 separate $200 scholarships
CRITERIA: In addition to completing the BHS
scholarship application, include an
additional sheet that separately lists
your involvement in BHS Theater over
your 4 years at Bensalem High School,
including membership in the drama club,
activities at the Thespian Conference,
activities in the spring musical or
any other area you feel applies to
demonstrating your theater activities.
Essay: In 500 words or less describe how you think Theater has enriched your life at
BHS and how you think it will continue to benefit you in the future.
1. The Ted Gontarsky Tech Award
Eligibility: At least 3 years in stage crew, demonstrating a growing responsibility over time
and a dedication to learning the technical aspects of theater and a willingness to share and
teach those skills to others.
2. The Spirit of Theater Award
Eligibility: 4 years of involvement in the BHS theater including teamwork, appreciation of the
arts, and a willingness to go beyond the performance either as an officer or member of the
drama club, by your volunteer work for the theater program at BHS or by your activities at
the Thespian conference.
3. The Bensalem Tony Award
Eligibility: 3 years of involvement in BHS theater as a cast member, with a principle role in
your senior year. Special consideration will be given to those who plan to continue in the area
of theater as a major or a minor post high school.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Musical Director and any group she/he names.
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete standard application and essay.
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Marie B. Hansen/Dorothy Henry Awards
for Excellence in Foreign Language
SPONSOR: Foreign Language Department
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Gift from Foreign Language Department
CRITERIA: Three (3) Separate Awards
1. One French
2. One German
3. One Spanish
Student with the highest score in each language to be given the award. Score to be computed
by:
Multiplying the value of the letter grade by the level of the language studies for each year
studies.
Example:
A - in level 1 - 4
A - in level 2 - 8
A - in level 3 - 12
A - in level 4 - 16
A - in level 5 - 20
In the event of a tie, the scores from a second language studies will be computed into the
score. If the students involved in the tie have not studied a second language, a written and
oral test will be given and graded by the language teachers.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Foreign Language Faculty
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Not necessary
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Bensalem High School Ambassador of the Year
SPONSOR: Royce Cohen BHS‘08
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award; engraved nameplate on plaque
CRITERIA:
1. The student must attend and have fulfilled all
graduation requirements for Bensalem High School.
2. The student must have done one or more things
during his/her tenure at Bensalem High School
that “put Bensalem on the map.”
a. The “things” may involve, but are not
limited to, one or more of the following
areas: academics, athletics, art, music,
theater, community service, etc.
b. Some ways students may “put Bensalem on
the map” include, but are not limited to
winning awards/receiving recognition as an
individual or as part of a larger team or
group effort at the regional, county, state,
national level, etc.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Royce Cohen
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Submit one-page essay with cover sheet
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Parx Casino Scholarship
SPONSOR: Parx Casino
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Parx Casino will award $1500 to high school seniors
who have enrolled in an accredited college or university
for the 2013-2014 academic years. Winners receive
a non-renewable $1500.00 scholarship.
CRITERIA: Candidates must:
1) live in Bensalem, Bucks County, PA
2) be recommended by the Guidance Department
3) Submit documentation of Cumulative GPA
4) Submit 2 additional letters of recommendation
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Guidance Department
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Parx Scholarship
Application and Standard Application
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Mr. Bensalem and Miss Bensalem
SPONSOR: Administrative Staff
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Plaque
CRITERIA: Awarded to the boy and girl senior who best typify the Bensalem Attitude:
a. Student will have maintained a “C” or better average throughout
his/her high school career at Bensalem.
b. Student will have been active in Co-Curricular activities, (the
more the better).
c. Student shall have exhibited positive attitudes and display
qualities of leadership and loyalty to the school.
d. Student will have achieved a positive record relative to
absence and tardiness.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Administrative Staff
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Not necessary
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Perfect Attendance Awards
SPONSOR: High School Staff
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Certificate
CRITERIA: 1. Awarded to student(s) who have perfect attendance for the
appropriate number of years, cumulative, for their Bensalem
Township School System career;
2. Student MUST have perfect attendance their senior year.
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Student Services and District Attendance Records
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Not necessary
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AWARD
NAME OF AWARD: Coca Cola Administrative Awards
SPONSOR: Bensalem High School Administration
AMOUNT/DESCRIPTION OF: Monetary Award (5 @ $500.00 ea.)
CRITERIA: Awarded to students who show a positive leadership and
dedication to service.
1. Well-rounded, bright student who not only excel
academically, but are also actively involved in their
school.
2. Plan to pursue a degree at an accredited institution.
3. Minimum 3.00 GPA
CRITERIA JUDGED BY: Administrative Staff
Senior Scholarship Committee
HOW STUDENTS APPLY: Complete Standard Application