SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
2022 Tom Jones Scholarship Recipient
Carla Betancourt
My name is Carla Betancourt and I am from Afton, Virginia. I completed my Bachelors of Science in Education in Kinesiology at the University of Virginia. I will be continuing my studies at UVA and will be starting the Masters of Science in Athletic Training this June! During my undergraduate career, I was a manager for the Virginia Women’s Volleyball Team, Treasurer and current President of The Kinesiology Club, and involved in many other organizations. With my athletic training degree, my goal is to go the non-traditional route and work within the performing arts such as Cirque du Soleil, Broadway, Drum Corps International or other performing groups. I am excited for what the future holds and beyond blessed and thankful to be the recipient of the VATA Tom Jones Scholarship.
2020-2021
Rachel Scherbenske
Tom Jones Scholarship
Elizabeth Walker
Chowan University
VATA Scholarship
Cade Watts
Shenandoah University
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