Two High School Seniors Win Jameson Health System Scholarship

June 2, 2009  –  Ashley Kraft and Robert C. Young are this year’s recipients of the Jameson Health System Scholarship Award.

Kraft, the daughter of Vicki Kraft, resource physical therapy assistant in the Physical Therapy Department, plans to attend Clarion University in the fall to major in childhood education with a second major in Spanish.  She graduates from New Castle High School this year.  

Young is a student at Laurel High School and plans to attend Pennsylvania State University to pursue a degree in medicine.  His career plan is to become a pediatrician.  He is the son of Patrice Young, RN, who work s in the Critical Care Unit.

“These bright young students exemplify the qualities of future leaders,” said Douglas Danko, president/CEO of Jameson Health System. “They have demonstrated a sincere commitment to their studies, athletic pursuits and to volunteering their time and talents in various capacities. These characteristics are precisely those which the Jameson Scholarship Award strives to encourage and recognize.”

Neil Chessin, vice president of operations, added, “Perhaps the most difficult task of the selection committee each year is choosing only two winners, and this year was no exception. All of our nominees are outstanding young people for so many reasons. They and their parents should all be extremely proud.”

Since 1996, Jameson Health System has awarded two $500 academic scholarships to individuals who are dependents of Jameson employees. The students must meet the criteria for outstanding academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and responses to two essay topics.