PENNSYLVANIA
ATHLETIC TRAINERS'
SOCIETY
PATS SCHOLARSHIPS
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Cecilia Yost Scholarship Award
As the first female to be elected President of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society, Inc, she was also the first athletic trainer from the secondary school setting. These two groundbreaking accomplishments of historical significance make Cecilia Yost a shining star in the profession of athletic training within the Commonwealth. Because of Cecilia, the path was forged for women to ascend the ladder within the profession of athletic training. Even more importantly, she has strived to mentor those students seeking a career in the field while also constantly being a valuable resource for all of our young professionals. To that end, this award is specific to a rising senior (junior class applicant) who has shown his or her potential for having a unique impact on the profession and the PATS organization.
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Phillip Donley Scholarship Award
Phil’s Athletic Training Education Program was not only the first in the State, but also the first Co-ed program in the country. In 1965 he established a Co-ed athletic training room when few schools had one. He was a pioneer in helping women enter the field and hired the first full time female athletic trainer in 1966. Along with Bud Miller they were the heart and soul of early athletic training education. He is dedicated to the profession and is always there when you need him in professional organization matters. He continues to work behind the scenes to get things done and pushes his peers to step forward to take leadership roles.
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The Phillip B. Donley award seeks to distinguish the student who is also dedicated to the profession – who not only distinguishes themselves academically, but more importantly clinically and through volunteerism. It is the student is well-rounded and who has shown themselves to go the “extra mile” – not just what has been assigned to them throughout their curriculum.
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PATS, Inc.
"Otho Davis" Scholarship Award
In 1976, Otho Davis was the National Executive Director of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and was also the principal individual who gathered our founding fathers together in Mechanicsburg, PA to create the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society, modeled after the NATA. Otho was a “bigger than life” individual who had the bold vision to organize the Athletic Trainers in the State in order to protect our chosen profession in the uncertain political climate of that time.
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This award embodies: the deep passion of our founding fathers that carries forward today; holds its members to the highest professional standards, both morally and ethically; and encourages its members to work in collaboration and camaraderie, while exhibiting adaptivity, flexibility, and creativity
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NATA District II
Joe Iezzi
Scholarship
NATA District II “Joe Iezzi” Scholarship Award. Joe has been the head athletic trainer at Cheyney University, Philadelphia University, and has been at Downingtown High School since 1988. He works tirelessly for the profession and has been in many professional leadership roles within the state, district, and nationally. Joe Iezzi has mentored many students and has helped mold and shape their careers and lives.
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Richard M. Burkholder
Student Scholarship
Dick Burkholder is an untiring servant of the profession and the athletes he serves. The Richard M. Burkholder Scholarship Award is awarded to a student who has a desire and eagerness to gain knowledge not only in the classroom, but also through observation skills - and has insight of how these skills and knowledge can be used to evaluate early health problems and apply them to treat the athlete and use them in practicing his or her chosen health profession. Like Burke, the person awarded this Scholarship should have a great sense of humor and be committed to helping others in the profession.
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Northeast AT Scholarship Award
No longer sponsored.
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PATS, Athletic Trainer River Run Scholarship
No Longer Sponsored
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Cecilia Yost Scholarship Award
Award Winner- $2,000 Recipient
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2023 Mia Anthony - University of Pittsburgh
2022 Alyssa Stetler - Kings College
2021 Lauren Betts- University of Pittsburgh
2020 Kate Cunningham, Kings College
2019 Koki Kawaguchi, Slippery Rock University
2018 Allison Ross, University of Pittsburgh
2017 Kylee Jo Proudfit, Slippery Rock University
2016 MacKenzie Dailey, Slippery Rock University
2015 Kelsey Rynkiewicz, King's College
2014 Angelica Nunez, California University of PA
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Phillip Donley Scholarship Award
Award Winner- $2,000 Recipient
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2023 Emma Longley - Chatham
2022 Kaitlin Fulton- Kings College
2021 Erin Gilligan- West Chester University
2020 Lauren Cianci, Penn State University
2019 Madeline Shaw, West Chester University
2018 Morgan Dumont, West Chester University
2017 Devon Stroup, West Chester University
2016 Nicholas April, West Chester University
2015 Allison Gardner, King's College
2014 Steven Davi, King's College
2013 Frances Erndl, King's College
2012 Megan Inama, King's College
2011 Bandele Talib, East Stroudsburg University
2010 Neno Bartocci, West Chester University
2009 J. Luke Pryor, Lock Haven University
2008 Robyn Weidner, California University of PA
2007 Dan Baer, West Chester University
2006 Katie Peters, University of Pittsburgh
2005 Brandi Swezey, California University of PA
Finalist: Travis Lewis, East Stroudsburg University
2004 Kimberley J. Randolph, California University of PA
Finalist: Amy P. Blaszkowski, King's College
2003 Thomas Bowman, East Stroudsburg University
Finalist: Robert Hipp, IIICalifornia University of PA
2002 Douglas Carpenter, Lock Haven University
Finalist: Patricia HatchesUniv of Pittsburgh
2001 Heather Clouser, E, King's College
Finalists: Jason Michael Mensinger, East Stroudsburg University
2000 Lauren Lyn McKiel, Duquesne University
Finalist: Michael L. Zalno, Messiah College
1999 Renee Myers, Pittsburgh University
Finalist: Erin Compton, Slippery Rock University
First Year
1998 Lori Steiner, Duquesne University
Finalists: Tina Marie Evans, Marywood University
Christina Nicole Bell, Gettysburg College
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PATS, Inc. "Otho Davis" Scholarship Award
Award Winner- $2,000 Recipient
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2023 Jessica Wright - West Chester University
2022 Megan Helf - Moravian University
2021 Kasey Cole- Lock Haven University
2020 Maddison Miller, West Chester University
2019 Bailee Hilaman, Lock Haven University
2018 Kelly St. John, West Chester University
2017 Joey Twaddell, Messiah College
2016 Kelsey White, Messiah College
2015 Thea Lucas, Univ. of Pittsburgh
2014 Allison Gardiner, King's College
2013 Megan Plumb, East Stroudsburg University
2012 Kathryn Niebel, Slippery Rock University
2011 Kelly Greenway, King's College
2010 Britanny Schreppel, Kings College
2009 Kyle P. Moore, East Stroudsburg University
2008 Jenna Micsky, Slippery Rock University
2007 Kelly Pagnata, California University of PA
2006 Meghan Sarao, Slippery Rock University
2005 Andrew Flavell, Kings College
2004 Jeremy Fouts, California University of PA
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NATA District II - Joe Iezzi Scholarship Winners
Award Winner- $2,000 Recipient
2023 Amelia Gilch - West Chester University
2022 Jessica Schmidt - West Chester University
2021 Abigail Verbeke-West Chester University
2020 Amy Bergquist, East Stroudsburg University
2019 Brady Mellinger, University of Pittsburgh
2018 Rachel DeTore, King's College
2017 Branden Green, East Stroudsburg University
2016 Kelsey Rynkiewicz, King's College
2015 Rebecca Dubas, West Chester University
2014 Morgan Langton, Duquesne University
2013 Amanda Fernandez, Duquesne University
2012 Layci Watts, Lock Haven University
2011 Alexandra Schubert, West Chester University
2010 Kayla Hauck, West Chester University
2009 Brandi L. Lockerman, Slippery Rock University
2008 Deanna Didiano, University of Pittsburgh
2007 Evan Liebelsperger, East Stroudsburg University
2006 Matt Hoch, East Stroudsburg University
2005 Jessica Scott, Slippery Rock University
2004 Andrew P. Flavell, Kings College
2003 Melissa Kline, East Stroudsburg University
2002 Molly Hayes, Messiah College
2001 Jessica Shirk, East Stroudsburg University
2000 Heidi Hartline, Slippery Rock University
Richard M. Burkholder Student Scholarship
Award Winner- $2,000 Recipient
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2023 Alyssa Straus - Moravian
2022 Nathan Ritzman - Slippery Rock University
2021 Taylor Davis-Slippery Rock University
2020 Riley Horner, Penn State University
2019 Jennifer Defazio, University of Pittsburgh
2018 Connor Logoyda, King's College
2017 Joseph Beck, East Stroudsburg University
2016 Cody Lancellotti, King's College
2015 Michael Thomas, Univ. of Pittsburgh
2014 Nathaniel Nester, Messiah College
2013 Mario Mascioli, West Chester University
2012 Matthew Meredick, University of Pittsburgh
2011 Jenna Stoltzfus, Waynesburg University
2010 Lesley Willis, California University of PA
2009 Camille D. Valvano, King's College
2008 Katherine Sullivan, Slippery Rock University
2007 Lianne McGinn-Bunn, East Stroudsburg University
2006 Robert Super, King's College
Northeast AT Scholarship Award
No Longer Sponsored
2013 Janae Boynes, Marywood University
2012 Megan Inama, King's College
2011 Bandele Talib, East Stroudsburg University
2010 Jamie Reiger, Alvernia
2009 Camille Valvano, King's College
2008 Shannon Baldwin, East Stroudsburg University
2007 Evan M. Leibelsperger, East Stroudsburg University
2006 Matthew Hoch, East Stroudsburg University
PATS, Athletic Trainer River Run Scholarship
No Longer Sponsored
2016 Cheyenne DeRaymond, University of Pittsburgh
Kevin Tam, University of Pittsburgh
2015 Steve Nagib,University of Pittsburgh
Angel Nunez, California University of PA
2014 Angela DeCandia, University of Pittsburgh
Morgan Langton, Duquesne University
2013 Casey Northcraft, University of Pittsburgh
2011/12 Stephanie Anderson, University of Pittsburgh
Brandi Valerio, California University of PA
2010 Jessica Johns, Duquesne University
2009 Bonnie Virag, Duquesne University
2008 Robyn Weidner, California University of PA
Jari Hail, Duquesne University
2007 Kelly Pagnotta, California University of PA
2006 Stephanie Then, University of Pittsburgh
2005 Katherine Conroy, Duquesne University
2004 Stephanie State, Duquesne University
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