2024 Scholarship Application (fill/print)
2024 Clair Hartman Scholarship Application (fill/print)
2024 Msgr John W Mignot Scholarship Application this application must be mailed by the deadline (June 30) to: Gratz Fair, PO Box 204, Gratz PA 17030
2024
(background material to follow)
Kelsey Dobbin; sophomore @ Pennsylvania State University, major is agricultural science; parents are Jeremy and Jenn Dobbin of Halifax, PA.
Madison Dobbin; freshman @ Harrisburg Area Community College, major is business administration; parents are Jeremy and Jenn Dobbin of Halifax, PA.
Levi Ferster; freshman @ WVU Potomac State College, major is sustainable agriculture; parents are Donald and Francine Ferster of Dalmatia, PA.
Austin Hoover; sophomore @ Penn State University-Harrisburg Campus, major is veterinary and biomedical sciences; parents are Rodney and Tammi Hoover of Halifax, PA.
Kiersten Sabolsky; freshman @ UPMC Shadeside School of Nursing, major is nursing; parents are Christian and Marcie Sabolsky of Halifax, PA.
2024 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Kelsey Dobbin; sophomore @ Pennsylvania State University, major is agricultural science; parents are Jeremy and Jenn Dobbin of Halifax, PA.
Levi Ferster; freshman @ WVU Potomac State College, major is sustainable agriculture; parents are Donald and Francine Ferster of Dalmatia, PA.
2023
Natalie Campbell; sophomore @ York College of Pennsylvania, major is nursing; parents are Glen and Lori Campbell of Elizabethville, PA.
Tyler Murray; freshman @ Messiah University, major is nursing; parent is Bonnie Murray of Gratz, PA.
Alan Sherry; freshman @ East Stroudsburg University, major is biochemistry and minor is psychology; parents are Mike and Tonya Sherry of Hegins, PA.
Kelsey Dobbin; freshman @ Pennsylvania State University, major is agricultural science; parents are Jeremy and Jenn Dobbin of Halifax, PA.
Sarah Shade; freshman @ Lebanon Valley College, major is accounting; parent is Heather Shade of Elizabethville, PA.
Amanda Kehler; senior @ Indiana University of Pennsylvania, major is interior design, parent is Laurie Kehler of Pitman, PA.
2023 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Kelsey Dobbin; freshman @ Pennsylvania State University, major is agricultural science; parents are Jeremy and Jenn Dobbin of Halifax, PA.
2022
Katie Blyler; sophomore @ Penn State Harrisburg, major is aerospace engineering; parents are Carol and Daniel Blyler of Lykens, PA.
Carter Zimmerman; freshman @ Cedarville University; major is civil engineering; parents are Chad and Connie Zimmerman of Halifax, PA.
Emily Yun Qiu Snyder; freshman @ Penn State Schuylkill, major is Nursing; parents are Dean Snyder and Lisa Romberger of Halifax, PA.
Kyah Starr; freshman @ Lebanon Valley College, major is medical laboratory science; parent is Shelly Starr of Berrysburg, PA.
Ethan Snyder; freshman @ Penn State University, major is finance or supply chain management; parents are Dean Snyder and Lisa Romberger of Halifax, PA.
2022 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Lydia Faust; junior @ Liberty University, major is criminal justice–crime scene investigations; parents are Jessica and Matthew Faust of Halifax, PA.
2021
Katie Blyler; freshman @ Penn State Harrisburg, major is engineering (intended major is aerospace engineering); parents are Carol and Daniel Blyler of Lykens, PA.
Dylan Bowman; junior @ Central Penn College; major is corporate communications; parent is Traci Bowman of Halifax, PA.
Ashley Dobbin; sophmore @ Casper College WY, major is Agri-Business; parents are Jenn and Jeremy Dobbin of Halifax, PA.
Hannah Schaible; senior @ Susquehanna University, major is elementary education; parents are Krista and Carl Schaible of Dornsife, PA.
Keri Ferster; sophmore @ WVU Potomac State College, major is Agricultural and Extension Education; parents are Francine and Donald Ferster of Dalmatia, PA.
2021 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Kaitlyn Lebo; sophmore @ Kutztown University, major is Finance; parent is Stephanie Lebo of Halifax, PA.
2020
Alaina Campbell; sophmore @ Penn State Schuylkill, major is Business Administration; parents are Lori and Glen Campbell of Elizabethville, PA.
Hailey Shade; sophmore @ Harrisburg Area Community College; major is Early Childhood Education; parent is Heather Shade of Elizabethville, PA.
Ashley Dobbin; freshman @ Casper College WY, major is Agri-Business; parents are Jenn and Jeremy Dobbin of Halifax, PA.
Lydia Faust; freshman @ Empire Beauty School, major is Cosmetology Training and Licensure; parents are Jessica and Matthew Faust of Halifax, PA.
Keri Ferster; freshman @ WVU Potomac State College, major is Agricultural and Extension Education; parents are Francine and Donald Ferster of Dalmatia, PA.
2020 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Keri Ferster; freshman @ WVU Potomac State College, major is Agricultural and Extension Education; parents are Francine and Donald Ferster of Dalmatia, PA.
2019
Alaina Campbell; freshman @ Penn State Schuylkill, major is Radiology Science; parents are Glen and Lori Campbell of Elizabethville, PA.
Hailey Shade; freshman @ Harrisburg Area Community College; major is Dental Hygiene; parent is Heather Shade of Elizabethville, PA.
Colton Schaible; junior @ Penn State University, major is Environmental Resource Management; parents are Krista and Carl Schaible of Dornsife, PA.
Hannah Schaible; freshman @ Susquehanna University, major is Elementary Education; parents are Krista and Carl Schaible of Dornsife, PA.
Morgan Keim; freshman @ Pennsylvania State University, major is Economics; parent is Wendy Keim of Dalmatia, PA.
2019 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Colton Schaible; junior @ Penn State University, major is Environmental Resource Management; parents are Krista and Carl Schaible of Dornsife, PA.
Hannah Schaible; freshman @ Susquehanna University, major is Elementary Education; parents are Krista and Carl Schaible of Dornsife, PA.
2018
David Savidge; junior @ Lock Haven University, major is marine biology and geology; parents are David and Rebecca Savidge of Herndon, PA.
Emma Jean Long; freshman @ Lock Haven University; major is early childhood education; parent is James Long, Jr of Halifax, PA.
Samuel Ferster; sophmore @ Potomac State College of WVU, major is sustainable agriculture entrepreneurship; parents are Donald and Francine Ferster of Dalmatia, PA.
Isaac Shoop; junior @ Gettytsburg College, major is history; parents are Jim & Kathy Shoop of Halifax, PA.
Rebecca Witmer; freshman @ Misericordia University, major is medical imaging; parent is Tracey Witmer of Valley View, PA.
2018 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Emma Jean Long; freshman @ Lock Haven University; major is early childhood education; parent is James Long, Jr of Halifax, PA.
2017
Cameron Koppenhaver; sophmore @ Harrisburg Area Community College, major is general studies/american sign language interpreter; parents are Beverly and David Koppenhaver of Gratz, PA.
Emily Kahler; junior @ Pennsylvania College of Technology, major is graphic design; parents are Nancy and Ryan Kahler of Pitman, PA.
Hunter Snyder; junior @ Penn State University, major is mechanical engineering; parents are Tammy and Mark Snyder of Hegins, PA.
Colton Schaible; freshman @ Penn State (Schuylkill), major is undecided; parent is Krista and Carl Schaible of Dornsife, PA.
Nichole Campbell; junior @ Elizabethtown College, major is occupational therapy; parents are Lori and Glen Campbell of Elizabethville, PA.
2017 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Samuel Ferster; freshman @ Potomac State College, major is sustainable agricultural entrepreneurship; parents are Francine and Donald Ferster of Dalmatia, PA.
2016
Rachel Savidge; senior @ Bloomsburg University, major is mass communication (track in public relations); parents are Dave and Rebeca Savidge of Herndon, PA.
Cameron Koppenhaver; freshman @ Harrisburg Area Community College, major is general studies; parents are Beverly and David Koppenhaver of Gratz, PA.
Emily Kahler; sophomore @ Pennsylvania College of Technology, major is graphic design; parent is Ryan Kahler of Pitman, PA.
Hunter Snyder; sophomore @ Penn State University (Schuylkill Campus), major is mechanical engineering; parents are Tammy and Mark Snyder of Hegins, PA.
Sara Blyler; sophomore @ Bloomsburg University, major is accounting; parents are Carol & Daniel Blyler of Lykens, PA.
2016 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Hunter Snyder; sophomore @ Penn State University (Schuylkill Campus), major is mechanical engineering; parents are Tammy & Mark Snyder of Hegins, PA.
2015
Courtney Campbell; senior @ Penn State University, major is kinesiology; parents are Melissa & Garth Campbell of Gratz, PA.
Nichole Campbell; freshman @ Elizabethtown College, major is occupational therapy; parents are Lori & Glen Campbell of Elizabethville, PA.
Jared Kehler; freshman @ Penn State University, major is film & video; parents are Laurie & Rick Kehler of Pitman, PA.
Vanessa Valovage; freshman @ Saint Francis University, major is computer science; parents are Nora & Vine Valovage of Lykens, PA.
Sara Blyler; freshman @ Bloomsburg University, major is accounting; parents are Carol & Daniel Blyler of Lykens, PA.
2015 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Courtney Campbell; senior @ Penn State University, major is kinesiology; parents are Melissa & Garth Campbell of Gratz, PA.
2014
John Bush; freshman @ Harrisburg Area Community College, major is welding; parents are Monda & the late Joseph Bush of RD Lykens, PA.
Jennifer Baurer; sophomore @ Shippensburg University, major is business management & information systems; parents are Linda & Robert Baurer of Dauphin, PA.
Rachel Savidge; sophomore @ Bloomsburg University, major is business & american sign language; parents are Dave & Rebeca Savidge of Dornsife, PA.
Tyler Shaw; freshman @ Harrisburg Area Community College, major is business administration; parents are Angie & Matt Shaw of Harrisburg, PA.
Eric Shoop; freshman @ Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, major is livestock industry management; parents are Daniel & Carol Shoop of Dalmatia, PA.
Meghan Tranauskas; sophomore @ Penn State University, major is BFA visual arts; parent is Carol Tranauskas of Elizabethville, PA.
Rachael Ulsh; freshman @ Penn State Berks, major is pre-occupational therapy; parents are Daniel & Pattie Ulsh of Wiconisco, PA.
2014 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
John Bush; freshman @ Harrisburg Area Community College, major is welding; parents are Monda & the late Joseph Bush of RD Lykens, PA.
Eric Shoop; freshman @ Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, major is livestock industry management; parents are Daniel & Carol Shoop of Dalmatia, PA.
2013
Andrew Allen Adams; sophomore @ Pennsylvania College of Technology, major is Civil Engineering; parents are Dale & Emily Adams of Herndon, PA.
Jennifer Lynn Bauer; freshman @ Shippensburg University, major is Business MIS; Parents are Linda & Robert Bauer of Dauphin, PA.
Courtney Jill Campbell; sophomore @ Penn State University, major is Kinesiology; parents are Garth & Melissa Campbell, of Gratz PA.
Kayla Romberger; junior @ Delaware Valley College, major is Animal Science & Agribusiness; parents are William & Cathy Romberger of Pitman, PA.
Clara Jean Volovage; sophomore @ West Chester University, major is Music Education; parent is Nora Valovage of Lykens, PA.
2013 Garvin Schaffer Scholarship
Kendra Louise Hepler; freshman @ Penn State University, major is Communications; parents are Lyndon & Diane Hepler of Pitman, PA.
Dana Kristine Brown, junior @ Susquehanna University, major is Music Education; Parents are Kevin & Darlene Brown of Klingerstown, PA.
2013 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Rachel Savidge; sophomore @ Luzerne Community College, majors are Business and American Sign Language; parents are Dave & Rebecca Savidge of Herndon, PA.
2012
Andrew Adams, Line Mountain High School – Pennsylvania College of Technology (Surveying Technology)
Dana Brown, Tri-Valley High School – Susquehanna University (Music)
Allyson Carl, Halifax Area High School – Harrisburg Area Community College (Agribusiness)
Kayla Romberger, Tri-Valley High School – Delaware Valley College (Animal Science & Agriculture)
Ashley Shaw, Homeschooled – HACC/Delaware Valley College (Agribusiness)
2012 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Allyson Carl, Halifax Area High School – Harrisburg Area Community College (Agribusiness);
Kayla Romberger, Tri-Valley High School – Delaware Valley College (Animal Science & Agriculture)
2011
Tamara Gross, Halifax Area High School – Penn State Main (Health Policy & Administration)
Whitney Jones, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Susquehanna University ( Biology/Secondary Education/Pre-Veterinary Medicine)
Kimberly Langhans, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Penn State University ( Animal Science)
Ashley Shaw, Homeschooled – Delaware Valley College (Agribusiness)
Rebecca Walsh, Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School – Kutztown University (Communications Design [Graphic Design & Advertising])
2011 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Ashley Shaw, Homeschooled – Delaware Valley College (Agribusiness)
2010
Austin Adams, Line Mountain High School – Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (Aviation Maintenance Technology)
Whitney Daycock, Line Mountain High School – Susquehanna University (Biology)
Whitney Jones, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Susquehanna University (Pre-Veterinary)
Rebecca Ulsh, Williams Valley High School – Kutztown University (Communications Design)
Ellen Valovage, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Harrisburg Area Community College (Library Science)
2010 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Tamara Gross, Halifax Area High School – Penn State Main (Health Policy & Administration)
2009
Darla Romberger, Tri-Valley High School – Delaware Valley College (Large Animal Science/Agriculture Education)
Monica Snyder, Dauphin County Technical School – Penn State Harrisburg (Structural Design & Engineering Technology)
Nicole Snyder, Tri-Valley High School – Lebanon Valley College (Physical Therapy)
Taylor Troutman, Hershey High School – Bloomsburg University (Business Management)
Tamara Gross, Halifax Area High School – Penn State Harrisburg (Agriculture Science)
Megan Long, Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School – Art Institute of Philadelphia (Photography)
2009 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Nicole Snyder, Tri-Valley High School – Lebanon Valley College (Physical Therapy)
2008
Darla Romberger, Tri-Valley High School – Delaware Valley College (Large Animal Science/Agriculture Education)
Monica Snyder, Dauphin County Technical School – Pennsylvania College of Technology (Construction Management)
Patricia Zartman, Tri-Valley High School – Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Family & Consumer Science Education)
Carl Rudy, Halifax Area High School – Harrisburg Area Community College (Mechanical Engineering)
Matthew Shade, Halifax Area High School – Pennsylvania State University (Civil Engineering)
2008 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Darla Romberger, Tri-Valley High School – Delaware Valley College (Large Animal Science/Agriculture Education)
2007
John Boyer, Jr., Williams Valley High School – Pennsylvania State University-Schuylkill (Kinesiology)
Chelsea Daycock, Line Mountain High School – Susquehanna University (Biology)
Deidre Hepler, Tri-Valley High School – Pennsylvania State University (Agricultural Business Mgt.)
Carl Rudy, Halifax Area High School – Harrisburg Area Community College (Transfer Engineering)
Jennifer Rudy, Halifax Area High School – Harrisburg Area Community College (Elementary Education)
Matthew Shade, Halifax Area High School – Harrisburg Area Community College (Transfer Engineering)
2007 Clair A. Hartman Scholarship
Kori Morgan, Blue Mountain High School – Harrisburg Area Community College (Nursing)
2006
Timothy D’Agostino, Williams Valley High School – Messiah College (Computer Science)
Kori Morgan, Blue Mountain High School – Harrisburg Area Community College (Nursing)
David Neagley, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Gettysburg College (Biochemistry)
Samantha Straub, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Pennsylvania State University (Business Administration)
Morgan Yarnall, Tri-Valley High School – Pennsylvania State University – Schuylkill (Structural Design Engineering)
Particia Zartman, Tri-Valley High School – Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Family & Consumer Science Education)
2005
Ryan Langhans, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Harrisburg Area Community College (Business Management)
Kate Knorr, Upper Dauphin Area High School – The American University (International Studies – Development)
Lindsey Fackler, Dauphin Co. Technical School – Pennsylvania College of Technology (Physicians Assistant)
Madeline Snyder, Halifax High School – Kutztown University (Communication Design)
Travis Buffington, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Pennsylvania College of Technology (Computer Information Technology)
2004
Madeline Snyder, Halifax High School – Kutztown University Communication Design)
Megan Warshefski, Millersburg Area High School – Penn State, Middletown (Mechanical Engineering Technology)
Alyssa Adams, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Penn State, University Park (Engineering)
Travis Buffington, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Pennsylvania College of Technology (Computer Information Technology)
Joshua Mauser, Millersburg Area High School – Savannah College of Art & Design (Illustration & Sequential Art)
2003
Janette Strohecker, Line Mountain High School – Delaware Valley College (Agriculture Science)
Debra Rudy, Halifax High School – Harrisburg Area Community College (Pharmacy)
Zachary Hile, Halifax High School – Penn College of Technology (Welding Technology)
Alexander Langhans, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Penn State Schuylkill (Business Management)
Daniel Miller, Halifax High School – Millersville University (Commercial Art)
Anthony Weaver, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Messiah College (to be determined)
Jennifer Lettich, Tri-Valley High School – Lehigh Carbon and Northampton College (Veterinary Nurse)
2002
Janette Strohecker, Line Mountain High School – Delaware Valley College (Agriculture Science)
Debra Rudy, Halifax High School – Harrisburg Area Community College (to be determined)
Melanie Snyder, Halifax High School – Bloomsburg University (Medical Imaging)
Alexander Langhans, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Penn State Schuylkill (Agroecosystem Science)
Nichole Mendinsky, Pine Grove Area High School – Penn State University (Landscape Architecture)
Emily Mitchell, Pine Grove Area High School – University of Pittsburgh (General Business Management)
Kori Hand, Williams Valley High School – University of Pittsburgh (Theater Arts)
2001
Heather Smeltz, Line Mountain High School – Shippensburg University (Business Administration: Marketing)
Melanie Snyder, Halifax High School – Bloomsburg University (Medical Imaging)
Evelyn Todd, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Rider University (Art)
Joanna Eure, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Shenandoah University (Sports Medicine)
Heidi Miller, Williams Valley High School – Kutztown University (Art Education)
Steven Romberger, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Susquehanna University (Biochemistry)
2000
Jonathan Campbell, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Penn State University, University Park (Management Science and Information Systems)
Adam Oman, Halifax High School – Pennsylvania College of Technology (Heavy Construction Equipment Diesel Technology)
Michelle Miller, Line Mountain High School – Penn State University, University Park (Architecture)
Taylor Crawford, Millersburg Area High School – Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Sales / Marketing / Advertising)
Lauren Lower, Williams Valley High School – Mansfield University (Music Education)
Amy Donmoyer, Pine Grove Area High School – Reading Hospital of Nursing (Nursing)
1999
Jonathan Campbell, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Penn State University, University Park (Agricultural Business Management)
Jeremy Miller, Halifax High School – Lancaster Bible College (Music Ministry)
Joy Lesher, Tri-Valley High School – Delaware Valley College (Dairy Science)
Gregory Readinger, Williams Valley High School – Bucknell University (Chemistry)
Taryn Wentzel, Halifax High School – Penn State University, Schuylkill (Agro Ecosystems)
Jestyn Geist, Tri-Valley High School – East Stroudsburg University (Biology)
1998
Ruth Ann Baughman, Lower Dauphin High School – Delaware Valley College (Small Animal Science)
Joy Lesher, Line Mountain High School – Delaware Valley College (Dairy Science)
Lynn Leffler, Upper Dauphin Area High School – State University of New York College of Agri and Technology (Agronomy)
Angela Noecker, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Wilson College (Veterinary Medical Tech.)
Jennifer Leader, Line Mountain High School – Lycoming College (Biochemistry)
Michelle Kasper, Williams Valley High School – Penn State University, University Park (Landscape Architecture)
1997
Jestyn Geist, Tri-Valley High School – East Stroudsburg (Biology)
Beth Latsha, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Juniata College (Elementary Education & Early Childhood Development)
Cynthia Bunner, Cardinal Brennan High School – West Virginia University (Nursing)
Jennifer Keefer, Halifax High School – Shippensburg University (Communication Arts)
Rebecca Morlock, Millersburg High School – Messiah College (Dietetics/Nutrition)
Steven Horst, Pine Grove Area High School – Lebanon Valley College (Biology)
1995
Kristan Schwalm, Line Mountain High School – Pennsylvania College of Technology (Radiography)
Kimberly Wiest, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Kutztown University (Communications Design)
Becky Kimmel, Pine Grove Area High School – Central Pennsylvania Business School (Accounting)
Lindsay Reinoehl, Tri-Valley High School – Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Music Education)
Jeremy Dobbin, Halifax High School – Penn State University, University Park (Agricultural Science)
Kelly Klinefelter, Millersburg Area High School – Carson-Newman College (Elementary Education)
1994
Francine Martz, Line Mountain High School – Penn State University, University Park (Agriculture Education)
Kimberly Wiest, Upper Dauphin Area High School – Kutztown University (Communications Design)
Trisha Wagner, Williams Valley High School – Wilson College (Equine Management)
Betty Wehry, Tri-Valley High School – Mansfield University (Music Therapy)
Jesse Romberger, Millersburg Area High School – Penn State University, Schuylkill (Business Administration)
Christopher Barry, Pine Grove Area High School – York Technical Institute (Design Drafting Technology)
updated for 2023 Fair
