The Reading Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) recognizes outstanding academic achievement by honoring the top senior girls, based on academic performance, from all 19 Berks County high schools. Each student receives a monetary honorarium and plans to attend college in the fall.
In addition, AAUW Reading awards scholarships to Berks County women pursuing graduate-level study, whether full- or part-time. A separate scholarship program supports women returning to school after a break in their studies to pursue certification, licensure, or an undergraduate degree at an accredited two- or four-year institution. Applications for all scholarships are due May 30. More information and application materials are available on the AAUW Reading Branch website at reading-pa.aauw.net.
Sage Boyer
Antietam: Sage Boyer
College: Undecided
Major: art education
Jada Do
Berks Catholic: Jada Do
College: St. Joseph’s University
Major: pre-pharmacy
Alison Shapin
Boyertown: Alison Shapin
College: Undecided
Major: biochemistry and philosophy
Lauren Stoudt
Brandywine Heights: Lauren Stoudt
College: Kutztown University
Major: biology: pre-med/pre-vet/pre-dental track
Rowan Rice
Conrad Weiser Rowan Rice
College: Ursinus College
Major: environmental science and graphic design
Taylor Morba
Daniel Boone: Taylor Morba
College: West Chester University
Major: nursing
Ella K. Lynch
Exeter: Ella K. Lynch
College: University of Pittsburgh or Wagner College
Major: physician assistant
Erin Sonon
Fleetwood: Erin Sonon
College: Case Western Reserve University
Major: biochemistry on a pre-med track
Elise M. Clemmens
Gov. Mifflin: Elise M. Clemmens
College: Yale University
Major: undecided
Hamburg: Mackenzie Hoover
College: Kutztown University
Major: biology and secondary education
Joslyn Diffenbaugh
Kutztown: Joslyn Diffenbaugh
College: Yale University
Major: political science
Olivia Lisa
Muhlenberg: Olivia Lisa
College: Yale, Bucknell, NYU
Major: Philosophy
Jessica Cielecki
Oley Valley: Jessica Cielecki
College: Washington College
Major: chemistry and forensic science
Arianna Alexander
Reading: Arianna Alexander
College: Wesleyan University or Syracuse University
Major: anthropology
Isabel Consugar
Schuylkill Valley: Isabel Consugar
College: Millersville University
Major: secondary education (mathematics)
Lyla Pugh
Tulpehocken: Lyla Pugh
College: Misericordia University
Major: occupational therapy
Madelyn Vandergoes
Twin Valley: Madelyn Vandergoes
College: American University
Major: environmental biology
Nghi “Amy” Tran
Wilson: Nghi “Amy” Tran
College: University of Pennsylvania
Major: neuroscience
Lily Chen
Wyomissing: Lily Chen
College: Undecided
Major: psychology