Grace Returns from Tokyo

2023

Katherine Grace, Collegiate, 2023, recently wrapped up her freshman year at Texas Christian University. She was provided the opportunity to travel abroad to Tokyo, Japan, where she took an Honors College course called ‘Video Games and Culture.’ This unique course took her on a journey through various districts of Tokyo and even to Kyoto, exploring the impact of video games on Japanese culture – a topic with far more influence in Japan than in the United States.

The hands-on learning experience included interactions with students at the world’s top video game high school and creating her own video game, which she presented as her final project. Beyond video games, Katherine participated in calligraphy sessions, observed a sacred Japanese tea ceremony, and visited over fifteen temples and places of worship, making ethnographic observations along the way.
Reflecting on her experience, Katherine shared, “The O’Shaughnessy Foundation granted me a transformative opportunity. It was an incredible experience that broadened my perspective on the world around me. From making ethnographic observations to analyzing the influence of video games on Japanese culture, I stamped my passport in a new and unique way. It was an action-packed trip that stimulated my intellectual curiosity and fostered an intense desire to be a lifelong learner. I am profoundly grateful to the O’Shaughnessy Foundation for making this trip possible.”

Conrady Prepares for Mission

2023

Kael Conrady, Valley Center High School, 2023, is preparing to serve a 24-month full-time mission with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He will proselytize his faith (in Spanish) in Guayaquil, Ecuador, engage in service activities, and perform other church-related responsibilities. Kael will leave for the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in early September after he has finished his summer training for the Naval Academy.

“I’m just really excited to experience another country and culture while deepening my faith in Jesus Christ and sharing the joy that it gives me with others,” Kael stated.

We wish you the best of luck on your mission, Kael!

Emily Nguyen Accelerating Path to Law School

2023

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!

Kameryn Overton is recognized as a University Scholar!

2023

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! 

Benjamin Brake joins Sijal Institute in trip to Jordan

Benjamin Brake joins Sijal Institute in trip to Jordan

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For the month of June, one of our scholars, Benjamin Brake has the exciting opportunity to utilize Timothy O’Shaughnessy’s scholarship to finance his trip to Jordan with Sijal Institute, a top-notch Arabic language program based in Jordan’s capital, Amman. After finishing his junior year, and prior to beginning his summer internship, Sijal will provide a truly immersive experience: language learning classes, as well as cultural orientation, all within Jordan’s sprawling capital. Coursework options include advanced formal language as well as local dialect training, as well as regular free time in the city.

 Ben has been studying the formal Arabic language for nearly three years now through Columbia’s Arabic language department. With many cousins and extended relations from Syria, he has long desired to study this challenging language and see how far he can take it.

 “All parties involved have been incredibly accommodating. I am especially grateful to the Timothy O’Shaughnessy Foundation for making this trip a reality. After a couple of years in a merely academic setting, and postponements due to Covid, I will now have the opportunity to put my studies to the test, all while expanding my cultural appreciation for a region of the world I have long hoped to explore.”