College of Education
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Amy
Lynn D'Amico Scholarship
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| About Amy | |
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Amy Lynn D'Amico epitomized the qualities espoused and celebrated by the university. Pursuing a life long dream to shape lives of young people as only a teacher can, Amy Lynn D'Amico prepared herself academically as an education major and as an exemplary student teacher who graduated with the highest honors. Besides her exceptional academic career and proven talent in the classroom, Amy Lynn's impact was found throughout the campus community where her spirit, enthusiasm and encouraging smile shined brightly as a member of the national championship Spirit Line and other student organizations. Amy graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of St. Francis in December 1998. Tragically, the life of Amy Lynn D'Amico was cut short at the very start of her promising teaching career as the result of an automobile accident. With bulletin boards prepared, lessons ready, and second graders about to experience the warmth, talent, energy, and love of this dedicated teacher, everything changed. |
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| Amy's Spirit Lives On | |
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will always be remembered for her friendly,
outgoing personality, her knack for making
and keeping friends, her love for children,
and her caring and concern for other people,
whether young or old, rich or poor, beautiful
or commonplace. Amy approached every activity
or project in her life with great gusto and
enthusiasm. She always poured everything she
had into whatever she did, always living life
to the fullest. Amy will always be remembered
as: forever young, forever beautiful and vivacious,
forever filled with youthful exuberance, optimism,
and love. Amy's candle burned bright here
on earth and her light will continue to shine
in all of us who knew and loved her.
Rather than sharing her gifts with students and colleagues, the gift of Amy's life shall be remembered in other ways. The spirit and life lesson of Amy Lynn D'Amico will live on through students taught by teachers touched by her memory and inspired by her life. Accordingly, James and Judy D'Amico, Amy Lynn D'Amico's parents and educators themselves, along with the family of Amy's fiancé John Kovatch and the University of St. Francis established the Amy Lynn D'Amico Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund will be a permanent endowment, the income from which will provide annual scholarships to University of St. Francis students pursuing degrees in Education with a demonstrated need for financial assistance. Through
this scholarship, the University of St.
Francis warmly remembers the spirit, leadership,
caring, and commitment to education demonstrated
by Amy Lynn D'Amico in a way that will help
to promote the same qualities in others
who will become the educators of tomorrow.
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| Scholarship Qualifications | |
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Applicants to the Amy Lynn D'Amico Memorial Scholarship Fund must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher and write a one to two-page typewritten essay on how they emulate Amy's spirit and qualities. Further, the scholarship recipients shall demonstrate an understanding of Amy's spirit and determination to impact the lives of young people in a significant way. All applicants must:
If
you meet the qualifications and would like
to apply for the scholarship,
submit your essay to Dr. John Gambro (Tower
Hall S313) by April. |
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