Named Funds (P-Z)
THE JANET GATES PECKHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(2010-11 Recipient: Gabrielle Chiha)
The Janet Gates Peckham Scholarship Fund for the Visual and Performing Arts was founded by Carlisle townspeople led by Naoko Hague in 1983 on occasion of Mrs. Peckham's retirement from her 27 years career as outstanding music educator. This tribute provides the basis of the Fund which rewards excellence in these disciplines.
THE ALBERT L. & JUNE B. POWERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(2010-11 Recipient: Juliana Kulik)
CCSF Chairperson, Ken Anderson, presents certificate to Al Powersas Maybeth and Ed Sonn (CCSF Trustee & Assistant Treasurer) look on.
The Albert L. & June B. Powers Scholarship Fund has been established by the CCSF Board of Trustees in recognition of Al's contributions to the Concord-Carlisle community as a Teacher of Chemistry and Head of the Science Department at Concord-Carlisle High School and as a Trustee and Treasurer extraordinaire of the Concord Carlisle Scholarship Fund.
As a college freshman in 1959, June was barred from her university's engineering math program by the Dean of Engineering who told her, "There's no place for women in engineering mathematics!" June ultimately earned a graduate degree in engineering and became an accomplished mathematician and CAD programmer/educator. In response, it is Al's hope that June's example and this award will be used to encourage women who aspire to careers in mathematics, science, or engineering.
"Few tragedies can be more extensive than the stunting of life,
few injustices deeper than the denial of opportunity to strive or even to hope,
by a limit imposed from without, but falsely identified as lying within."
- Steven Jay Gould (The Mismeasure of Man, 1981)
THE MARGUERITE PURCELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(2010-11 Recipient: Isabel Morgan)
This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Marguerite (Peg) Purcell to honor the memory of a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and community volunteer. An advocate of community service, Mrs. Purcell was actively involved in church and town affairs. Among her many contributions to the Town of Concord was the establishment of Picnic in the Park which has become a very popular and well-attended annual July 4 community celebration. In recognition of her years of service, Mrs. Purcell was named one of Concord's Honored Citizens. THE NICK RESSLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(2010-11 Recipient: Jon Daigle)
The Nick Ressler Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Nick's family and friends to honor the life of Nick Ressler. Nick was a promising student, artist, musician, athlete, and leader, when he lost a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 14 in 2001. Nick's education in the Concord Public Schools helped shape his life in very positive ways and nurtured his love of learning. To further other students' pursuit of knowledge, Nick's parents, Paul (Assistant Chairperson - CCSF Board of Trustees) and Pam Ressler; sisters, Kim (CCHS '01) and Jen (CCHS '08); and Nick's friends and extended family established The Nick Ressler Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2005 to commemorate Nick's classmates' high school graduation year. Nick's family and friends hope that Nick's Renaissance spirit will continue to be recognized and remembered by awarding an annual scholarship to a four-year college or university for a local student who exemplifies Nick's pursuit of excellence in the arts, academics, athletics and leadership.
THE CHARLES A. ROBICHAUD SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(2010-11 Recipient: Kwaku Bosomprah Bonsu)
The Charles A. Robichaud Fund was established in 1997 by his family to honor Al Robichaud, who joined the science faculty at Concord Carlisle High School in 1968 and also served as head football coach for 18 years. Al retired in 1997 after 29 years of service to Concord-Carlisle High School. Al's wife, Carol, and his five children, Jeffrey, David, Michele, Michael and Kimberly, and his many friends and supporters in the community of Concord have put together this fund as a tribute to Al's dedication to Concord students, both in the classroom and on the playing field, for so many years.
THE FARNHAM W. SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(2010-11 Recipients: Erik Abreu, Matthew Bergwall, Victoria Moniz, Alexander Ocampo, & Geoffrey Yu)
Born in Concord in 1901, Farnham W. Smith attended the Concord Public Schools and graduated from Concord High School in 1920. He then attended Northeastern University where he received a B. S. degree in Electrical Engineering in 1924. Farnham then entered a family business and eventually took over management of the Blanchard Lumber Co., a wholesale distributor of lumber throughout the northeastern U. S. After World War II, he and his two brothers founded Concord Lumber Corp., which grew and prospered as a family retail lumber business, and is now owned by its employees. In 1958, Farnham founded Lincoln Management Corp., providing investment management for individuals and trusts. He actively managed this firm throughout the remainder of his life. Farnham had many other business interests, including the Maine Central Railroad, on whose board he served for 21 years. He and his wife, Susan, owned and operated Great Brook Farms in Carlisle, where they raised purebred Holstein-Friesian cattle and developed a premier bloodline for that breed. Farnham was also involved in community affairs, serving as Selectman in Concord and as a member of the Planning Board in Carlisle, where he lived from 1954 until his death in 1989. Especially interested in higher education, Farnham served more than 25 years a trustee of Northeastern University Corporation. His father, William Lincoln Smith, had been professor of electrical engineering at Northeastern for more than 30 years and Farnham funded a scholarship there in his name. Farnham's wife and family have established The Farnham W. Smith Scholarship Fund in his memory, in recognition of his love for his two "home towns" of Concord and Carlisle, as well as for his commitment to higher education.
THE MARK TEVEROVSKY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(2010-11 Recipient: Tamara Jordan)
n the summer of 1997, Mark Teverovsky, a Concord student enrolled at Tufts University, died unexpectedly. The Concord-Carlisle schools were a great influence in Mark's life, and many of his happiest moments occurred during his time there. His family and friends have established this fund in his memory. It is his family's hope that the scholarship be awarded to a student who may be interested in studying biology.
THE JEANNE A. TOOMBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(2010-11 Recipient: Patricia Whitlock)
 Born in Newton, Massachusetts in 1948, Jeanne Alice Toombs was the daughter of the late Ernest and Agnes Toombs, sister of Linda Hossfeld and Nancy Beach and beloved Aunt of Christopher and Emily Hossfeld and Kimberly Beach Flint.
Jeanne loved music. While growing up in Concord, Jeanne organized carol singing at Christmastime with her sisters, Linda and Nancy, and neighborhood children, a tradition that continued for many years. A life-long resident of Concord, Jeanne graduated from Concord Carlisle High School in 1966, where she was an avid participant in many musical activities: accompanying soloists, choruses and musicals and singing in chorus, select chorus and madrigals. Jeanne graduated from William Smith College, and then was awarded a piano teaching assistantship at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, where she earned her Master of Music degree.
After a few years of teaching music at Douglas Elementary School in Acton MA, she opened her own studio in Concord, teaching piano full time. Jeanne had the pleasure of teaching hundreds of students of all ages for over three decades. Her chosen career allowed her to fulfill her loves of people, music, piano, and teaching. She created a safe, relaxed space for learning, with lots of laughter. Jeanne was a supportive, patient, and caring teacher who believed that music builds self-esteem, improves intelligence, helps form friendships, and places a student on a path of self expression, achievement and joy that lasts a lifetime.
The family and friends of Jeanne Alice Toombs established this fund after her death in 2008 to encourage other young musicians to pursue their careers in teaching and performance. Award preference will be given to CCHS graduates who have demonstrated avid participation in the music programs at the high school and in the greater Boston Area, with particular consideration given to students with a demonstrated interest in music education or in the performing arts.
THE VIDEO REVOLUTION, RALPH & ELLIE GROSSI SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(2010-11 Recipient: Jonathan Davies)
The Video Revolution, Ralph and Ellie Grossi Scholarship Fund was established in early August, 2007, by the Grossi family and friends to continue to support community values and the youth of Concord and Carlisle in the absence of Ralph's direct contributions. Ralph had been battling cancer for the past two years while continuing to operate the store. Then in July, 2007, he was forced to close the store very quickly in order to spend his remaining time with family. On August 13, 2007, he passed away in the comfort of his home at the age of 58. The Concord Carlisle community spirit he has enjoyed over the years and the overwhelming community outpouring of support and best wishes through this difficult time was the inspiration to create this fund. Ralph and Ellie want to thank their friends and patrons for their love and fond wishes.
Ralph, a.k.a. Mr. Movie, spent the last 16 years working the counter at Video Revolution, 97 Thoreau Street, in Concord, Mass. He was once described as a bar tender for those who didn't go to bars; marriage counselor; and VCR repairman who makes free house calls... all wrapped up in one person. He was friend, father figure, and confidant to the high school students he hired. He helped to promote good family values in them. He also promoted family values and education in his selection of the videos available at the store. And he has always selflessly given to others and supported community programs while accepting nothing in return.. the embodiment of true community spirit... he truly paid it forward.
Ralph and Ellie always praised the local students who work for them and said that they were "the best". As proof of this, both the current and previous students returned to volunteer their time to help liquidate the store. Without the support of these great up-and-coming young adults, they would not have succeeded. They were overwhelmed by their tireless, selfless, work ethic over long hours and in the worst of times. Over the years there were nearly 100 students had the benefit of working for Ralph at Video Rev. There was a waiting list of students that will no longer have that opportunity. Ralph was greatly comforted by the knowledge that CCHS students will continue to be benefited by a scholarship fund in honor of his and Ellie's contributions to the community.
Although Ralph and Ellie had no children, the Grossi family extends beyond the Video Revolution family. As part of Concord-Assabet Family and Adolescent Services "Bridge Homes Program", Ralph and Ellie were house-parents providing safe haven to runaway and abused children at risk. Over the year that they participated in this program, countless children passed through their doors. Some stayed for only one night while others stayed for weeks. Ellie continues to work as a special education teaching assistant at the Nixon School in Sudbury, MA. She looks forward to the Video Rev legacy living on to benefit the students of CCHS.
THE DOUG WHITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(2009-10 Recipients: Madeline Bilodeau & Dylan Katz-Wicks)
 The Doug White Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 by friends and family of Doug to honor his life. Doug grew up in Concord and graduated from CCHS in 1976. He was a quiet leader, tenacious, reliable, committed and passionate about whatever he set out to do; he never sought personal recognition, was an initiator of projects that he just thought needed to get done, and a huge sports fan, both as a player and as a spectator. He adored his family, his friends, and his town. He always had time for everyone and everything. For this reason, the Doug White Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to one female and one male graduatiing senior. Doug White Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who exhibit love of community through their service to their school and/or their town; a love of sports whether as an athlete or a fan, whose actions speak louder than words; and whose generosity of spirit and self is extended without desire or expectation of recognition.
THE CHARLES K. YEREMIAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(2009-10 Recipient: Avital Desharone)
In 1994, the Trustees of the Scholarship Fund voted to establish this award in memory of Charles K. Yeremian, the head of music education in the Concord Public Schools and the Concord-Carlisle School District from 1945 to 1967. Very active in town and regional music and arts activities, Mr. Yeremian chaired the Arts Festival in 1968 that raised more than $10,000 for the Fund, its first significant capital contribution.
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