VITOR GEROMEL

Vitor Geromel, a graduate of Maize South High School, was selected as a member of the 2024 class of the Timothy P. O’Shaughnessy Foundation’s Lifelong Learning Scholarship.

Vitor Geromel was born in Wichita, KS, to Edo and Erika Geromel. His parents instilled lifelong traits of work ethic and leadership. He has one sibling, younger sister Gisele Geromel.

At Maize South High School, Vitor participated in a variety of activities. He helped captain a two-time state champion and nationally ranked soccer team, served as president of Math Club, was a member of the National Honor Society, and is the current valedictorian. Vitor is very grateful for all the relationships and support that have allowed him to impact his school’s community positively. Being a part of various groups and leadership positions has allowed him to grow as an individual.

Outside of school, he is involved in several volunteer organizations. These include the Bread of Life Food Bank, the Kansas Humane Society, coaching youth soccer through Sporting Wichita, and private lessons. Vitor finds great fulfillment in giving back to the community that has helped him succeed and hopes to continue doing so.

Vitor is currently at Clemson University pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering while playing soccer. He hopes to graduate early in order to pursue an MBA. Through soccer, Vitor is able to give back to the Clemson community by participating in various events such as food drives, children’s hospital visits, and soccer camps for youth. He is also a part of Clemson’s Brazilian Club and plans on joining the Student Athlete Advisory Committee as well as various other leadership opportunities on campus. After college, Vitor hopes to pursue a career that combines work with his other passions and allows him to improve the lives of others.

Vitor is very thankful to be a part of the Timothy P. O’Shaughnessy Foundation and is grateful for the mentorship and new relationships that come with being a scholar.