WIPL scholarship recipients

Nineteen Coastal Carolina University students have been awarded WIPL scholarships totaling $25,500 for the 2016-2017 academic year. The recipients are from seven states, including 12 students from South Carolina.

Since 2007, WIPL has provided 169 scholarships for deserving CCU students.

Since 2007, WIPL has provided 169 scholarships for deserving CCU students. The organization reached a milestone in 2013 when its endowed scholarship fund passed the $100,000 mark, providing for a $5,000 scholarship to be awarded each year. This year marks the third time the WIPL Legacy Endowed Scholarship has been awarded.

The 2016-2017 recipients are listed below with the names of the respective scholarships or the donor/honoree-sponsored awards in italics.

Colton Aksomitus, a senior majoring in biology from Bel Air, Md.
Lynda T. Courtney in memory of L.B. Courtney, MD

Matthew Alexander, a senior majoring in finance from Lebanon, Ohio
Pyle Financial Services Annual Scholarship

Shayla Anderson, a senior majoring in special education from White Plains, Md.
WIPL Legacy Endowed Scholarship

Lauren Bridges, a senior majoring in middle level education from Fort Mill, S.C.
Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation in honor of Mrs. Grace Jolly Ewing and Mrs. Mary Jane Sanders

Tiffany Dantzler, a sophomore majoring in intelligence and national security studies from Beaufort, S.C.
Kimberly M. Strickland in honor of Kim and Elijah Strickland

Izabel Dorst, a junior majoring in musical theatre from Charleston, W.Va.
Aramark Campus Services

Samantha Fallone, a senior majoring in marine science from Myrtle Beach, S.C. *
Lynda T. Courtney in memory of L.B. Courtney, MD

Kayla Harllee, a senior majoring in art studio from Graniteville, S.C. *
Minor M. Shaw

Lauren Heald, a junior majoring in public health from Rutland, Vt.
The Sun News Educational Foundation

Kristopher Kodys, a junior majoring in finance from Templeton, Mass.
Life and Legacy Annual Scholarship – Zonta Foundation of Myrtle Beach in memory of Ruth F. Walker

Madalynn Marrone, a sophomore majoring in exercise and sport science from Mifflintown, Pa.
Kimberly M. Strickland in honor of Kim and Elijah Strickland

Abdulfattoh Masaidov, a junior majoring in accounting from Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation in honor of Mrs. Grace Jolly Ewing and Mrs. Mary Jane Sanders

Krystina Millar, a sophomore majoring in sociology from Murrells Inlet, S.C.
Michael H. and Mary Jo Roberts

Sarah Mulready, a junior majoring in history from Conway, S.C.
Aramark Campus Services

Yaicha Ocampo, a junior majoring in both English and philosophy from Moncks Corner, S.C.
Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation in honor of Mrs. Grace Jolly Ewing and Mrs. Mary Jane Sanders

Alyssa Risner, a sophomore majoring in biology/pre-engineering from Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Walter T. Berner Jr. Endowed Scholarship

Samantha Schoener, a senior majoring in elementary education from Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Horry Georgetown Technical College Foundation (Fall) WIPL Annual Scholarship (Spring)

Kriston Sellers, a senior majoring in biology from Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Mr. Scott Pyle and Dr. Pamela Pyle ”Make a Difference” Scholarship

Ian Socha, a senior majoring in biochemistry from Myrtle Beach, S.C. *
The Sun News Educational Foundation

* Indicates a student who is receiving a WIPL scholarship for the second year.