The Scholarship Selection Committee of the Beta Iota Foundation is pleased to announce the results of the 2012 scholarship awards process. Ten outstanding candidates will receive awards for the 2012-2013 school year, their biography information is listed below.
Additionally, two 2011 award recipients will receive the final component of their awards which were contingent upon high academic results during the 2011-2012 school year. Updates on these candidates may be found below as well.
The 2012 scholarship process delivers a second year of successful direct to student giving for Beta Iota Foundation, bringing the total awards direct to students to $80,000, and $120,000 lifetime.
Please join us in congratulating our 2012 winners!
Ferrel Atkins (Alden Atkins, '81)
Ferrel Atkins graduated from Saint Stephens and Saint Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia in June 2012 on the Head’s List and as a cum laude inductee. Ferrel is a highly accomplished swimmer, whose numerous accolades include: varsity team captain; second place in the 100 meter breastroke at the state meet; Potomac Valley athlete scholar award recipient; all-state team member; and junior nationals qualifier. Ferrel also excels at music, having played both the violin and standup bass in his school’s orchestra, where he was the concert master and the orchestra’s only bassist. Ferrel’s dedication extends beyond academics, sports, and music. He is also service oriented, having recently traveled to Romania on a mission trip to volunteer at the Pro-Vita orphanage. Ferrel has already been accepted to the University of Virginia, Pomona College, and Colorado College. We are confident that wherever he decides to attend, Ferrel will be a valued member of the student body. Ferrel’s father, Alden Atkins, was a member of the Beta Iota chapter of Delta Tau Delta, and graduated from UVA in 1981.
Katherine Barley (Steven Barley, '85)
Katherine Barley is form Baltimore Maryland and graduated class of 2012 from Roland Park Country High School and is attending Furman University in the Fall. Katherine was a strong participant in sports in high school, serving as captain of her varsity crew and field hockey teams. She traveled three times during high school with her grandparents to Zacualpa, Guatemala for a mission trip and served as a dental medical assistant during her time there. Katherine plans to study medicine at Furman with hopes of one day translating her passion for working with children into a career in pediatric healthcare. She also hopes to join the United States Peace Corps following college graduation to gain experience in the medical field internationally. Katherine's father, Steven Barley, was a member of the Beta Iota chapter of Delta Tau Delta and served as both chapter President and rush chairman during his time at the University. Steven graduated from the University in 1985.
Callie Bateman (Mark Bateman, '79)
Callie Bateman graduated from Ledyard High School in Ledyard, Connecticut in 2012. Callie is deeply passionate about one day becoming a registered nurse and hopes to attend the University of Virginia's School of Nursing. Once she becomes an RN, Callie expects to work in the emergency room as she believes she will thrive on the variety of challenges and experiences it presents. At Ledyard High School Callie graduated in the top ten of her class, an AP student and lead the school's a cappella group. In addition to singing, Callie is also an excellent writer and participated in a number of writing competitions during High School which resulted in her being named the Poet Laureate of her class. Callie also spent countless hours volunteering at the Backus Hospital working directly with patients to manage the patient discharge process and visitation among other things. Callie’s father, Mark Bateman, was a member of the Beta Iota chapter of Delta Tau Delta, and graduated from UVA in 1979.
Austin Bosemer (Don Duff, '82)
Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, Austin Bosemer graduated with a 4.0 from St. Xavier High School and will be attending Centre College at Notre Dame University in the fall. As of now, Austin plans to major in Biological Sciences and minor in Spanish with a future goal of attending Medical School. Austin is a National Merit Commended Scholar, a Commonwealth of Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program Inductee, and a Principal’s List recipient (every quarter). In addition, Austin is an Assistant Coach of St. Patrick Grade School Golf team, a Long Run Golf Course Summer Clinic instructor, a Baptist Hospital East Junior Volunteer, and a Christian Awakening Retreat Leader. During his time at Notre Dame, Austin wishes to study abroad in Spain and other Spanish speaking countries to gain fluency and work in laboratories alongside professors to gain research experience in the medical field. In his application, Austin said that he “is willing to leave my comfort zone in search of new experiences, and I try never to let an opportunity slip by.” We commend Austin for this initiative and are certain that it will serve him extremely well during his time at Notre Dame and beyond.
Haden Bricker (Michael Bricker, '82)
Haden Bricker graduated from James River High School in Midlothian, Virginia in June 2012. A top fifteen student in high school, Haden had a variety of interests and among them founded the High School's Climbing team. In pursuing her interests in climbing at the Peak Experience Rock Gym, Haden became a coach to young climbers. A lover of photography, Haden hopes to pursue a major or minor in photography at James Madison University this fall in hopes to one day have photos published in National Geographic Magazine. During her time in High School, Haden found the time to dedicate to conservation and even was able to participate in a project to construct a house using exclusively recycled materials. Haden's father, Michael Bricker, was a member of the Beta Iota chapter of Delta Tau Delta, and graduated from UVA in 1982.
Olivia Duff (Don Duff, '82)
Olivia Duff, who hails from Louisville, Kentucky, graduated from the Louisville Collegiate School (LCS) in the spring of 2012 on the Head of School List, and was a National Merit Finalist. Olivia has a strong passion for theatre, having been involved in numerous professional, community, and school productions. For the past six years, she has received formal training in voice, dance, and acting. Olivia has also been deeply involved in her school and her community. She was president of her senior class, secretary of her junior class, a member of LCS's varsity soccer and crew teams, and an editor on LCS’s newspaper. Her extensive volunteer experience at Audobon Hospital, Catholic Charities, and St. Frances of Rome exhibits her selflessness and compassion for those in need. Wherever Olivia decides to attend college this fall, the school and its community will be lucky to have her. She has been accepted to the University of Virginia, Georgetown University, and Northwestern University. Olivia’s father, Don Duff, was a member of the Beta Iota chapter of Delta Tau Delta, and graduated from UVA in 1982.
Charlotte O'Donnell (Patrick O'Donnell, '85)
Recently graduated from Fairfield Lowe High School where she was involved in a variety of student activities including the Class of 2012 Committee, the Key Club and peer tutor program. A passionate lacrosse player for many years, Charlotte was also a varsity fencing player for Fairfield Lowe. She has been a major contributor to the community during her years at Fairfield Lowe, serving in the Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse program to support inner elementary and middle school children, a local Special Olympics volunteer program and a long time member of Girl Scouts of America with over thirteen years of service. Charlotte is attending Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Charlotte plans to dual major in both History and Spanish, a reflection of her love of the study of history in High School and her belief that being multi-lingual is critical in today's world. She is considering one day translating her love of learning into a career as a teacher.
Kevin O'Donnell (Patrick O'Donnell, '85)
Kevin O'Donnell is a current student at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. Kevin is aiming to attend an international study abroad program in Florence, Italy, a program is called Lorenzo de’Medici Italian International Institute which offers both
Cross Cultural Communications and International Business classes. Upon graduation, Kevin aspires to work
in the creative office of an international advertising/media company in New York City when he graduates from college. On campus at Marist, Kevin is involved in a diverse set of campus activities including music, student government and radio to name a few. Kevin's major is in Communication with a concentration in Radio, TV and Film and minors in Music and Advertising. He has played the saxophone for 10+ years and is a member of the Marist College Band and the Marist Marching Band among other musical organizations at Marist. Kevin serves on the Marist Athletic Board, with a focus on increasing awareness of Marist athletic events.
Matthew Ryan (Geoffrey Ryan, '81)
Matthew Ryan is a rising fourth year at the University of Virginia majoring in History and focusing on late 19th and early 20th-century American history. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Matthew plans to pursue a law degree post U.Va. focusing on Commercial Law. While at U.Va., Matthew has been both a scholar and an active member of the University Greek System. In the past two years, he has held several leadership positions including President, St. Elmo Hall, Rush Chair, St. Elmo Hall, and Counselor, IFCJC. Additionally, Matthew shows a desire to give back to the community at large and as one of the philanthropy chairs of the fraternity helped to organize a golf tournament to raise money for cancer research. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys both watching and playing sports, particularly IM softball, and creative writing. We are pleased to honor Matthew with this award for his stellar record while at U.Va. and wish him all the best in his future pursuits.
Mary Stoney (Robert Stoney, '82)
Mary is a recent graduate of Oakton High School in Vienna, Virginia and is bound for the University of Virginia this fall as a member of the class of 2016. May dedicated herself to a variety of different areas during her high school career, finding many ways to give back to her fellow students and community. In particular Mary has spent considerable time mentoring other students; whether it be tutoring within the Oakton High School Writing Center or acting as a teaching assistant for the school's AP Psychology class - all consistent with her own demonstrated love of reading, writing and learning in general. Mary has also been a long time participant and leader in soccer at both the high school and club levels mirroring her academic success on the field. Mary's High School team finished the 2012 season as District Champtions and she's served as co-captain of her club team, the Reston Strikers, for over four years. She plans to continue to play while focusing on academics at the intramural level once she reaches Charlottesville. At the University of Virginia Mary plans to study a variety of topics including psychology and Spanish as part of her longer term pursuit of the study of law.
Congratulations to all of our winners!
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