May 13, 2025 — Daniel Boone Area High School
Over 50 outstanding seniors were honored during Daniel Boone Area High School’s annual Scholarship Night on May 13, 2025. In a ceremony held in the high school auditorium, students were recognized for their exceptional achievements in academics, athletics, the arts, and community service. This year, an impressive $71,000 in scholarships and awards was distributed by local alumni, businesses, organizations, and families in support of the Class of 2025.
The evening was filled with pride, applause, and emotion as students accepted awards that not only celebrated their accomplishments but also reflected the values and legacies of the community members who made them possible.
“The generosity of our donors and the dedication of our students make this night incredibly special,” said a school official. “Each award represents more than financial support—it’s a message to our students that their hard work matters, and our community stands behind them as they take their next steps.”
Awards ranged from memorial scholarships and community service recognitions to subject-specific honors and athletic achievements. Highlights included the prestigious Superintendent Scholarships presented to ten students, the Blazer Foundation Scholarships supporting future plans in trade school, college, or the workforce, and several memorial awards honoring beloved members of the community.
Congratulations to all of the students recognized during the 2025 Scholarship Night! Your achievements are a source of pride for the entire Blazer community.
Alumni Awards
Alumni of Birdsboro High School First Honors Award: Claire Yocom
Amity High School Alumni Second Honors Award: McCartney Woulard
Woman’s Club of Birdsboro Third Honors Award: Christopher Nana
Memorial Scholarships
TJ Doyle Memorial Scholarship: Benjamin Holt, Ethan Scott
Dr. Richard P. Flannery Memorial Scholar Athlete Award: Max Heffner, Brook Spano
Frank Fox Memorial Award: AnnaBeth Glass
Jere O’Boyle Memorial Scholarship Fund: Giana Stoltzfus
American Legion Maria Marino Scholarship: Daykota Updegrove
John W. Troop Memorial Scholarship: Ryan Poore
Kennedy Elise Albright Memorial Scholarship: Morgan Brennan
Ashley M. Brewer Memorial Scholarship: Cassidy Kuchenbrod
Matt Mourar Memorial Scholarship: Madeline (Ash) Conway
John Maicher Memorial Scholarship: Kaden Schiel
Kenneth J. Murray Memorial Scholarship: Ryan Poore
Daniel Boone Sports Boosters Scholarships
Academic Athlete Scholarship: Julianna Hall, Breanne Marchiano
Athletic Promoter Scholarship: Olivia Darrohn
Athletic Scholarship: Brendan Gaines, Brook Spano
Other Athletic & Activity Awards
3 Point Goal Organization Award: Erin Okuniewski
Varsity Club Awards: Olivia Darrohn, Tyler Ferenz
Daniel Boone Ecology Club Award: Cloe Overdorf
Community Service & Leadership
Order of the Eastern Star Community Service Scholarship: Emma Tidball
Women’s Club of Birdsboro – Community Service Award: Tyler Ferenz
Union Fire Company #1 of Kulptown: Emma Tidball
American Hero Wishes Scholarship: Liam Geraghty
Union Township Environmental Advisory Council Award: Ryan Poore
Student Government Awards: Tyler Ferenz, Cassidy Kuchenbrod, Emrie Watts
Reading Musical Foundation Awards
STEAM Award: Daniela Belford
Piano Accompanist Award: Jennifer Pritz
Outstanding High School Senior Award: Kaden Schiel
Jazz Musicianship Award: [No recipient listed]
Women’s Club of Birdsboro
Continuing Education Award: Cayleigh Readinger
Subject-Specific Awards
Family & Consumer Science Award: Caitlyn Dillon
Math Department Award: Seth Berger
High School Counseling Department Award: Kendra Schaffer
General & Local Scholarships
Alumni of Birdsboro High School Continuing Education Scholarship: Madison Fenyus
Amity Athletic Club Scholarship: Myah Derer
Amity Township Lions Club Scholarship: Olivia Darrohn, Cassidy Kuchenbrod, Emma Tidball
DBEA Scholarships: Abigail Beltz, Emrie Watts
American Association of University Women Award: McCartney Woulard
Rotary Club of Birdsboro: Skylar Knapp
Miller-Keystone Blood Center: Madison Fenyus, Hailey Hadwin
American Legion Awards: Tyler Ferenz, Emma Tidball, Emma Elgonitus, Ryan Poore, Olivia Darrohn
Lauren Foundation Award: Daniela Belford, Victoria Egbert-DiMaio
Berks County Vietnam Veterans of America Award: Darius Cruz
Richard J. Caron Award: Connor Friend
Blazer Midget Football and Cheerleading Awards: Kaden Schiel, Ava West, Ryan Poore, Abigail Beltz, Alice Palumbo
Sweet Spirit Scholarship: Olivia Darrohn
Blazer Foundation Scholarships:
Trade School: Ciara Bald
4-Year School: Finn Shelgren
Workforce: Emma Tidball
Daniel Boone Continuing Education Award: Alice Palumbo
American Land Development Corporation Scholarship: Christian Gonzalez
Daniel Boone Music Boosters Scholarships: McCartney Woulard, Giana Stoltzfus, Kaden Schiel, Finn Shelgren, Mayce Gilbert
Optimist Club of Daniel Boone Awards
James C. Erdman Memorial Scholarship: Tyler Ferenz
STEM Award: AnnaBeth Glass
Visual & Performing Arts Awards: Hailey Hadwin, Giana Stoltzfus
Members Memorial Award: Zachary Hasara
Southern Berks Ministerium Scholarship
Evan Bennett
NHS Awards
Austen Kennedy
AnnaBeth Glass
Superintendent Scholarships
Daniela Belford
Abigail Beltz
Laura Camburn
Tyler Ferenz
AnnaBeth Glass
Daniel Kedis
Erin Okuniewski
Cayleigh Readinger
Emrie Watts
McCartney Woulard