Scholarship Winners

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

2020-2021 Tom Jones Scholarship Recipient

Elizabeth Walker

My name is Beth Walker and I am a graduate from Chowan University with a degree in exercise science and a minor in coaching. While at Chowan I was a member of the softball team and played on the 2017 conference championship team. I was involved in many activities such as President of Honors College, Vice President of Rotaract and a member of multiple honors societies. I also participated in a semester long internship shadowing and helping my University’s athletic training staff. During this time I gained a greater appreciation and love for athletic training. In June I begin the Masters of Athletic Training program at Bridgewater College. I am excited for this journey and blessed to be the recipient of the VATA Tom Jones Scholarship.

2020-2021 Recipient

Rachel Scherbenske

My name is Rachel Scherbenske and I am from Chantilly, VA. I am a first year student in the Masters of Science in Athletic Training at the University of Virginia, where I also completed my undergraduate studies majoring in Kinesiology. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities and mentors I've had thus far in just the short time I've been involved in the AT world. Eventually, I hope to complete a residency and pursue a Doctorate degree. I'm not sure where I'll end up long-term but I'm planning on keeping my options open, and I am so excited to explore all the opportunities within the AT profession!

2019 - 2020

Professional Development Scholarship
Grace Mills
Attending: Liberty University

Tom Jones Scholarship
Abigain Poague
Graduated from: Roanoke College

Attending: University of Lynchburg

2018 - 2019

Tom Jones Scholarship
Leanna Dolan
Attending: Bridgewater College

2016 - 2017

College/University Scholarship Winner

Victoria Fauntroy
Attending: George Mason University

High School Scholarship Winner

Kailyn Baker
High School: Monacan High School
Attending: University of Virginia

Professional Development Winner

Emma Hoffman

Attending: The College of William and Mary

2015- 2016

College/University Scholarship Winner

Rachel Le
Attending: Lynchburg College

2014 - 2015

College/University Scholarship Winner

Christina "Tina" Vickers
Attending: Longwood University

High School Scholarship Winner

Erin Deloye

High School: Trinity Episcopal High School in Richmond, VA
Attending: TBD

Student Professional Development Scholarship Winner Mackenzie Simmons
Attending: James Madison University

2013 - 2014

College/University Scholarship Winner

Carina Stern
Attending: Shenandoah University

Student Professional Development Scholarship Winner

Taylor Meier
Attending: Old Dominion University

2012 - 2013

College/University Scholarship Winner

Meghan Almarode
Attending: Lynchburg College
Hometown: Waynesboro, VA

High School Scholarship Winner

Jessica Printz

Hometown: Fairfax,VA
High School: W.T. Woodson High School
Attending: Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Student Professional Development Scholarship Winners
Bethany Druvenga
Attending: Old Dominion University

Kari Washburn
Hometown: Waynesboro, VA
High School: Waynesboro High School
Attending: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Runner-Up: Christina Vickers
Hometown: Gloucester, VA
High School: Gloucester High School
Attending: Longwood University

2010 - 2011

Winner: Bethany Chandler
Attending: George Mason University

Runner Up: Kirsten Brock
Attending: Lynchburg College

2009 - 2010

Winner: Alex Thompson
Attending: Roanoke College

Runner-Up: Laurel Haynes
Attending: Bridgewater College

Winner: Troy Thornton
Attending: George Mason University

Runner-Up: Caitlyn Richbourg
Attending: James Madison University

2007 - 2008

Winner: Taylor Riedel
Attending: George Mason University

Runner-Up: Brittany Bobbit
Attending: Barton College

Winner: Brittany Barnes
Attending: James Madison University

Runner-Up: Josh Miller
Attending: California University of Pennsylvania

2005 - 2006

Winner: Matthew Norville (pictured left)
Attending: Longwood University

Runner-Up: David Lawton-Belous
Attending: Elon University

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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2020-2021 Tom Jones Scholarship Recipient

2020-2021 Recipient

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