Armco Scholarship Winners 2023

Carlie Baker is a graduate of Butler Area Senior High School and will attend Saint Louis University to major in occupational therapy. In high school, she played varsity lacrosse (letterman), varsity indoor & outdoor track and field (letterman) and Intrepid travel lacrosse. Carlie served as senior class officer and was a student council member. She was involved in the environmental club, athletic training aide program, student leadership committee and Spanish club. Carlie volunteered at Lifesteps by helping with the annual Pancake Election and Gala. She also participated in a road clean up with the environmental club.  Carlie works as a WPSLA youth lacrosse referee and enjoys traveling, hiking, and painting. She hopes to one day start a nonprofit that gives back to my community.

Grace Burke is a graduate of Lenape Technical School in Biomedical Technology. She will attend The Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh and pursue her major as a vet tech. Her goal is to receive her associate degree in veterinary technology and her bachelors in equine science. Grace has been a member of the 4-H horse club in Butler County for three years. Her hobbies include spending extra time with her two horses, competing in ranch shows, and trail riding on her family’s farm.

Maeley Cornetti is a graduate of Butler Area Senior High School, as an Honors Student with Distinction. She will attend the University of Pittsburgh where she has been accepted into the guaranteed admission Master of Science physician assistant studies program. During high school, Maeley was a member of the National Honor Society, environmental club, varsity girls lacrosse Team, Best Buddies & the Unified bocce team. She was Co-Captain of the Butler Golden Tornado Sequinette Flag Team, a graduate of PFEW and the Butler Youth Leadership Program, as well as a member of the ‘Student Visionaries of the Year’ team raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Maeley has also danced for 14 years with Butler Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) and is employed at Shepherd’s Coffee Co. and as an assistant dance teacher at BCPA. She hopes to one day work as a Pediatric Physician Assistant.

Sheldon Deal is a graduate of Knoch High School and will attend Grove City College to major in computer science and minor in musical theater.  In high school, he was involved in musicals, plays, Spanish club, track, National Honor Society and cross country.  Outside of school, Sheldon was involved in the Butler County Treasure Hunters, YAC leader at his church and a counselor at Whitehall Camp and Conference.  He devoted a large portion of his time in high school to the arts programs.  Throughout the years, he participated in many PMEA festivals.  Sheldon works at Conley’s Resort and Golf during the summer where he is a Cart Ranger Universal. While at Grove City, he plans to continue in a choral ensemble and theater.

Natalie Double is a graduate of Slippery Rock Area High School.  She will attend Waynesburg University to major in education with a minor in Spanish. She will continue her javelin throwing career in college. Natalie is an adventurous athlete, primarily a backstroker in swimming and she loves throwing the javelin for Track and Field. She is the only mellophone player in the marching band and she plays the French horn for concert band. During her senior year Natalia served as the Tri-M Music Honors Society’s treasurer and president of honors Spanish IV.  In her free time, she loves reading and hiking on the North Country Trail.

Ava Formaini is a graduate of Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School. She will attend West Virginia University with majors in electrical engineering and music. She was the president of her school’s SADD club, treasurer of LEO club and a member of the senior class cabinet. She also participated in the National Honors Society, Key club, book club, and the Quizbowl team. Ava was a member of the cheerleading squad, the cross country team, and the unified track and field team. Ava is very involved in the music department at Armstrong, and participates in choir and the musical. She attended many PMEA choir festivals as a singer and accompanist. She works as the Music Director at St. Paul’s Community Church in Chicora. In the future, Ava hopes to work in the entertainment industry.

Autumn Gall graduated from Butler Area Senior High School with honors with distinction. She will attend the Honors College at Slippery Rock University for pre-physician assistant studies, in the 3 + 2 program, majoring in biology. Autumn participated in many sports, clubs and activities. These include the varsity track team, varsity golf team, vice president of the senior class, Best Buddies, Student Ambassadors, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, student council, student advisory board, Unified Track and Field, and the National Honor Society. Autumn’s goal is to become a physician assistant specializing in pediatrics or family medicine.

Maisy Gibson is a graduate of Butler Area High School.  She will attend the University of Tennessee and major in aerospace engineering. In high school, she played varsity basketball, varsity volleyball and varsity track and field. She was a member of the student council, Best Buddies, environmental club and FITE Club. Maisy also worked as a seasonal event assistant at Succop Nature Park. Her goal is to earn a doctorate degree and work for a large space corporation building satellites and rockets.

Caleb Hoffman is a graduate of Armstrong High School. He will attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania to major in safety, health and environmental applied sciences. In high school, he was a member of the National Honor Society, Key club, SADD and Interact club. Caleb played hockey for the Steel City Renegades where he was an assistant captain, and won the 2022 National Championship. He was also an assistant captain on the Armstrong Riverhawks varsity hockey team. Throughout high school, Caleb earned varsity letters in football, lacrosse, hockey, and golf. 

Reilly Huff is a graduate of Knoch High School. She will attend the University of Pittsburgh to study nutrition and dietetics in a five-year accelerated B.S./M.S. program. In high school, Reilly participated in a variety of activities such as Knochettes (captain), musical (dance troupe captain), science club, Spanish club, student council (president), class cabinet (vice president), National Honor Society (treasurer), FOR club, Best Buddies, history club and yearbook (senior editor). Reilly danced competitively at SheLor School of Dance. She works as a host and To-Go Specialist at Applebee’s. In the future, Reilly hopes to run her own business that specializes in helping people reach personal health goals and recover from varying illnesses and disorders.

Mackenzie Karnes is a graduate of Cranberry Area High in Seneca, PA. She will attend Slippery Rock University’s Honors College Program to major in strategic communications and media with a concentration in integrated marketing communication. Mackenzie is a three-year volleyball letterman. She was the head captain and led her team in both blocks and digs the past two years as well as voted to the KSAC Second Team All Conference. She is also two-year letterman in high jump. Mackenzie participated in numerous clubs and activities including National Honor Society, varsity club, conservation and science club. She also volunteers for community service projects.

Kylee Kriess is a graduate of Karns City High School. She will attend Butler County Community College to study health care science. Once completed, she plans to enter the RN program. Kylee is passionate about helping others and making a positive impact. She believes that nursing is the perfect way to do that. In her free time, she enjoys working, listening to music and spending time with her family and friends.

Alex Martin is a graduate of Minden High School in Minden, Louisiana. He will attend MississippiState University to pursue a degree in political science, in hopes of one day becoming a Constitutional Lawyer. Alex graduated in the top 10 of his class and will be the first person in his immediate family to obtain a 4-year college degree and beyond. Throughout high school, he was involved in various activities like student council, the soccer team, tennis team and much more. He loves to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers, play tennis, and volunteer at various places in the community. His overall goal in life is to stand up for the people of this country and to spread the love of Jesus for all to see!

Ryan McLister is a graduate of Butler Area Senior High School.  He will attend the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering to obtain an engineering degree in chemical or biomedical engineering. In high school, Ryan played varsity football, basketball, and track and field. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Best Buddies, and he participated in the Butler County Youth Leadership Program.

Bailey is a graduate of Seneca Valley High School. She will attend Penn State University to study cybersecurity. In high school, Bailey was the marching and maneuvering captain for the marching band and played the alto saxophone. She was a two-year letter winner on the school’s track and field team and participated in the long jump and triple jump events.  Bailey is the secretary for her school’s chapter of National Honor Society, historian of Tri-M Music Honor Society and on the leadership council for the school’s SHOUT chapter.

Tyler Prentice is a graduate of Butler Area Senior High School. He will attend Toccoa Falls College for sustainable community development, a major that will teach him how to teach others to farm sustainably, as well as how to process what they grow so that they can sell the finished product for more than if they had to sell the raw product. Tyler held several jobs including working at a cafe and helping to run tech for his church. He enjoys volunteering for various organizations in Butler including the after-school program at Broad Street Elementary. The program provides kids was a free meal and volunteers help kids with their homework and play with them after they finish. Tyler is very excited to go across the globe to help others.

Kyle Ritenour is a graduate of Slippery Rock Area High School. He will attend New Castle School of Trades where he will study electrical technology. In high school, Kyle was an honor student, a catcher for the varsity baseball team and participated in the ski club. He works at Hogg Farms. Outside of work and school, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, fishing and hunting. He serves the community in various ways through volunteer projects and community services. Kyle’s goals include furthering his education, finding a good job and traveling.

Carmella Ryan is a graduate of Moniteau Junior/Senior High School. She will attend Westminster College (PA) for Neuroscience to begin her path towards becoming a neurologist. In high school, Carmella was head captain of the dance and drill team and a member of the 2x KSAC-championship winning girl’s track and field team. She was involved in ten extracurricular activities at school and served as president of two clubs, vice president of three clubs, the public affairs advisor of the National Honors Society, and a leader in the remaining four clubs. In addition, Carmella is a member of this year’s Butler County Youth Leadership Program. Outside of school, she dedicates her free time toward helping out the community in various activities and events.

Zoe Scott is a graduate of Butler Area Senior High School and will attend Grove City College to major in biology this fall. She hopes to later earn her PhD and pursue medical research. Zoe was a Sequinette in the Butler Golden Tornado Marching Band and was involved in various clubs throughout high school. She is actively involved in her community. Zoe works as a hostess at the Butler Country Club and a babysitter. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and can’t wait to attend college this fall.

Maysen Stewart is a graduate of Butler Area Senior High School. She will attend Westminster College to major in Music Education.  In high school, Maysen represented the school at the district and region orchestra and choir. She also attended the Honors Symposium for PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association). During the past three summers, Maysen worked at Seneca Hill Bible Camp on the media team photographing children during their camp experience. She has also volunteered at Community Alliance Church since she was 12-years-old. She cares for 2-year-olds during church services.

Aaliyah Vivirito is a graduate of Butler Area Senior High School. She will attend Butler County Community College to study general studies and take prerequisites to enter the diagnostic medical sonography program at the Community College of Allegheny County. Aaliyah worked part-time at a local restaurant throughout high school to save money for her college education. Her goal is to graduate from CCAC as an obstetric medical sonographer.

Cameron Michel of Aliquippa received a $500 scholarship from the Armco CU trade association, the Beaver Valley Chapter of Credit Unions. Cameron is a homeschool graduate and will attend Slippery Rock University to study Mechanical Engineering. He played basketball with the Plants and Pillars homeschool team in Chippewa. He also played two years of varsity volleyball with Hopewell High School. Cameron volunteered for two years as a student leader for the First Presbyterian Church in Beaver. He worked at George Moving and Storage for three years and at Stinking Cute Trees in Potter Township. Cameron enjoys playing drums and has played with my jazz band, The Cheap Suits, for two years.