Scholarship Recipients
Foundation News
Sixth Group of Scholars Announced
We are proud to announce Timothy P. O’Shaughnessy Foundation’s newest Lifelong Learning Scholarship recipients!
The 2025-2026 recipients are:
Alexsis Barkus – Wichita South High
Elijah DeFore – Wichita Northeast Magnet High
Harry Ling – Wichita Collegiate School
Jana Orief – Wichita Northwest High School
Caleb Rogers – Derby High School
Jacob Timler – Classical School of Wichita
Adeagbo Earns Dual Degrees from John Hopkins
She will continue her academic journey at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she will pursue a Master of Health Science degree in Health Policy and Administration. Alongside her graduate studies, Tamilore will work part-time in Dr. Antar’s infectious disease research lab. She is also in the process of applying to medical school and hopes to matriculate in the Fall of 2026.
When asked for a quote, Tamilore shared Jeremiah 29:11, “’ For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”
Jirak Graduates KSU and Opens Crossroad Caminos
Congratulations to Blaise Jirak on graduating from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration!
Blaise plans to continue his education at K-State, pursuing a master’s degree in marketing with a focus on the brand-new Consumer Behavior Program, which launches this winter. Over the past six months, he has also been hard at work launching his business, Crossroad Caminos, and has just completed the company’s first guided trip along the French Way in Spain with his wife and 11 travelers.
Blaise is continuing to grow his business, with more trips already in the works, while also building his experience as a freelance marketing professional.
“Graduating doesn’t mean I am done learning. In fact, it just gave me the momentum to dive deeper, with my master’s and with my business.”
We can’t wait to see what comes next!