On the evening of Tuesday, April 28, the Pasadena Business Association (PBA) and the Lake Shore–Severna Park Rotary Club proudly hosted the inaugural Community Scholarship Awards Ceremony at Venice On The Bay Community Hall, recognizing some of the area’s most outstanding graduating high school seniors.
This year marked the first time the two organizations partnered to create a joint scholarship program for graduating seniors residing in Pasadena and Severna Park. The response from the community was tremendous, with 72 student applications submitted for consideration. In total, 19 scholarships were awarded, helping support students as they pursue higher education and trade school opportunities.
The scholarship program was created to invest in the next generation of local leaders and to recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to community service.
“Tonight was about celebrating the remarkable young people in our community who are already making an impact through their leadership, service, and determination,” said Hayley Bowerman from the Pasadena Business Association. “We are proud to support them as they take their next steps.”
Special Scholarship Awards Presented
Among the evening’s most meaningful recognitions were two scholarships presented in honor of Vernon Frame, founder of Frame & Frame Attorneys at Law in Pasadena. Presented by Tara Frame, Managing Partner of Frame & Frame, these scholarships honored students planning to pursue careers in law or law enforcement and who exemplify a commitment to public service and civic responsibility.
This year’s Frame & Frame Scholarship recipients were:
- Maria Mourad of Severna Park High School
- Brooke Barnes of Severna Park High School
Another highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Haas & Sons Electric Next Generation Scholarships, recognizing students pursuing careers in skilled trades and healthcare.
Recipients included:
- Samuel Tetteh of Northeast High School, who plans to attend the Associated Builders and Contractors Chesapeake Shores trade school to become an electrician
- Makenna Lorigan of Northeast High School, who will attend Stevenson University to study Nursing
Recognizing Excellence Across Our Community
This year’s scholarship recipients represent an extraordinary cross-section of talent, leadership, and service from schools throughout the greater Pasadena and Severna Park area. From future engineers and nurses to aspiring attorneys, educators, entrepreneurs, and healthcare professionals, each student has demonstrated a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
Additional scholarship recipients honored during the ceremony included:
- Olivia Tabor – Archbishop Spalding High School
- Delaney Strevig – Northeast High School
- Iris Whiteman – Northeast High School
- Nora Devine – Severna Park High School
- Addisyn Abey – Chesapeake High School
- Cheyenne Wilson – Northeast High School
- Allyson Jones – Severna Park High School
- Victoria McKenna – Severna Park High School
- Isabella Maly – Severna Park High School
- Zachary Trombly – Northeast High School
- London Holmes – Severna Park High School
- Sadie Mack – Severna Park High School
- Cade Shannon – Chesapeake High School
- Ava McPhee – Severna Park High School
- Caitin Wolff – Chesapeake High School
Community Support Makes It Possible
The PBA and Rotary expressed gratitude to the local businesses and organizations whose generosity made this year’s scholarship program possible.
Scholarship donors included:
- Haas & Sons Electric
- Friends of Downs Park
- Arundel Federal Savings Bank
- Idea Weaver Promotions
- Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church
- Rumor Has It Catering
Their support helped make it possible to provide meaningful financial assistance to deserving students as they pursue their future goals.
Investing in the Future
As the evening concluded, scholarship recipients, families, donors, and community leaders celebrated not only the accomplishments of the students but also the collective investment in the future of the Pasadena and Severna Park communities.
The Pasadena Business Association and Lake Shore–Severna Park Rotary Club look forward to continuing and growing the scholarship program in future years, helping even more students pursue their dreams while strengthening the next generation of community leaders.
