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Kanagy Commits to Graduate School

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We are thrilled to announce that Ben Kanagy, Trinity Academy, 2021, has recently accepted a top scholarship for graduate school at Wheaton College! Ben will commence his journey towards a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Exegesis this coming August, following his (double) graduation in May.

The program at Wheaton College is designed to be one of the most rigorous platforms for delving into the profound intricacies of biblical texts, encompassing their original languages and rich cultural and historical contexts. Starting this fall, Ben will be taking both Greek and Hebrew language classes.

Wheaton’s interdisciplinary approach ensures that Ben can explore various fields of study, including the psychology program. It is noteworthy that Wheaton College’s graduate program has a track record of sending students to top doctoral programs annually, opening up Ben’s future academic pursuits.

Beyond academia, Ben is excited about residing in Chicago and enjoying their jazz music.

Ben remarked, ” Both of my undergraduate degrees were pretty broad, so I’m excited to get to focus more narrowly on my interest in biblical texts, languages, and their cultural-historical contexts. A major reason I chose Wheaton was the faculty, who are world-class scholars and whose work I’ve read much of over the years. It’s a bit unreal that I’ll now get to work closely with them in my master’s program!”

Congratulations, Ben! We are excited to see what this next chapter holds for you!

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Torres Chosen as Rudd Scholar

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It is an honor to announce that Israel Torres, senior at Wichita Northeast Magnet, has been awarded the Rudd Scholarship!

The Rudd Foundation states, “We are searching for students who persevere. The ones who, though they get knocked down, get right back up. Those who will strive harder than everyone else and continue to meet their challenges head-on.” This quote perfectly encapsulates Israel’s determination and resilience, making him a truly deserving recipient of this honor.

Let’s give Israel a round of applause for this incredible accomplishment!
By Claudette Glenn, ago

Lovett wraps up summer internship with a full-time offer!

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Hendrix Lovett, Wichita Southeast High School, 2021, has completed his six-week internship at Kiel Maritime in Darwin, Australia. It is safe to say he has fallen in love with all things Aussie, which is good because he returned to the States with an offer for a full-time post-graduation position!

Kiel Maritime was founded in July 2018 to assist local maritime operators in their vessels’ operational and legislative needs. The company has grown, supporting locals with maritime services and advice. In January 2020, they established a branch on Phillip Island, Victoria, and in July 2021 launched a new office in Perth to ensure they could keep up with client demand.

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Emily Nguyen Accelerating Path to Law School

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Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that Emily Nguyen has been accepted into KU’s LEAD (Legal Education Accelerated Degree) Program. This achievement enables her to complete her undergraduate degree ahead of schedule and transition directly to KU’s law school.

Please join us in congratulating her on this impressive accomplishment!

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Raif Morgan Secures Internship at Schwan’s Plant in Salina, KS

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Raif has accepted the position of Production Operations Management intern at the Schwan’s Plant in Salina, KS. During the 12 week summer internship he’ll manage production, packaging, and bakery lines, ensuring compliance with company and USDA standards. His role involves supervising employees, fostering skills development, ensuring safety measures and policy management, and contributing to a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

Raif eagerly anticipates collaborating with teams, fostering creativity, and embracing the challenges that demand innovative problem-solving approaches. He looks forward to the role’s creative latitude and the daily immersion in diverse scenarios, fostering continual growth.

“I’m hoping to gain a lot of knowledge about the field of operations, especially some of the inner workings of food manufacturing. It has always been a great interest of mine to know what is going on behind the scenes when our foods and beverages are being sourced, manufactured, and packaged! I also believe that interning at Schwan’s this next summer will give me countless opportunities to be in a problem-solving leadership role. It is my hope that being in this role will allow me to continuously learn new things about myself, especially my style of problem-solving and leadership, and how they can be adapted to any situation in my professional life,” says Raif.

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Fifth Class of Scholars Announced!

Fifth Class of Scholars Announced!

We are proud to announce Timothy P. O’Shaughnessy Foundation’s newest Lifelong Learning Scholarship recipients!

The 2024-2025 recipients are: 

Eli Aziere – Independent School

Samuel Ferguson – Trinity Academy

Vitor Geromel – Maize South

Rafael Martinez – Maize South

Israel Torres – Wichita Northeast Magnet High School 

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Ben Kanagy embraces cultural immersion in India and South Africa

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Ben Kanagy, concluding his semester at Kansas State University, is about to embark on an eventful break. He will begin with an eight-day cultural exploration in Kolkata, India, alongside fellow K-State students. This informal trip involves visits to temples, cultural ceremonies, and the anticipation of experiencing a traditional goat sacrifice, a highlight for Ben.

His curiosity about Hinduism, sparked during a World Religions course, drives his interest in firsthand cultural experiences. He aims to bridge classroom learning with real-world encounters, especially after immersing himself in the Bhagavad Gita. “This semester in my World Religions class I learned about Hinduism and even read the Gitas, but now I get to actually meet people and share in their way of life. We’re going to get to go to temples and ceremonies,” Ben states.

Following his Indian sojourn, Ben will head to Johannesburg, South Africa, for a two-week reunion with his older brother, marking their first meeting since his brother relocated there to work at a local university.

Throughout his travels, Ben plans to share updates and insights upon his return, offering glimpses into his cultural explorations across these diverse destinations.

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Kameryn Overton is recognized as a University Scholar!

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The Timothy P. O’Shaughnessy Foundation celebrates Kameryn Overton’s hard work in being named a College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences University Scholar at Tuskegee University’s annual Scholarship Convocation. 

University Scholars are the top-ranking students in their respective colleges or schools who have completed at least 90 hours but no more than 110 hours and show exemplary personal qualities as attested by the dean of their major area. 

Congratulations, Kameryn! 

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Hendrix Lovett secures internship with Keil Maritime!

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Hendrix Lovett

The Timothy P. O’Shaughnessy Foundation is excited for Hendrix as he prepares for his summer internship with Keil Maritime in Darwin, NT of Australia. 

Keil Maritime is a naval architecture firm that works on small vessels, typically less than 45m. Many of their projects relate to vessel refit and repair, but they also work with new designs. Their work includes CAD and on-site work, including inclining experiments and other tests. 

“On a personal level, I am also excited to learn more about the Northern Territory’s natural ecosystem as well as Australia’s Aboriginal culture. ” – Hendrix Lovett

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