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Three of the exceptional 2009 scholarship recipients at the annual DCCF Celebratory Brunch: Devon Lee ('09), Ryan Brown ('08 and '09) and Melina Plummer ('09).

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Jeremy Cota ('05-'08) hoists his NorAm Grand Prix trophy in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  A long-time DCCF scholarship recipient, Jeremy just made the US National Ski Team.  Click here for and article on his achievement.  Congratulations, Jeremy!

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Maria Varano ('09) at the New England Sectionals tournament on June 27, 2009
(Photo credit: TReC Sports PhotoGraphics)

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Devon Lee ('09), ever the outdoorsman, will spend the summer at U. Maine's Jr. Maine Guide Learning Center

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Melina Plummer ('09) will attend the
 summer ballet program at the Nutmeg Conservatory

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Alison DiGravio ('08 and '09) at the 2007 Nationals, Killington, VT

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Lance Bishop ('09) aboard the Westward, Summer Classroom

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Ryan Brown ('08 and '09) after performing with the
ACA National Chior in Oklahoma City

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Nick Lacasse ('09) racing at the BWL SL Qualifier at Cannon Mountain, NH

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Recent recipients at the annual scholarship brunch held June 7, 2008.  From left, Carter Williams, Andrew Korda, Mitchell Murdock, Ryan Brown, and Jorgi Young

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"Thank you for sending me money to go to Oklahoma State Intensive Wrestling Camp.  I learned a lot of new moves and moves that have been improved over the years." -- Kote Aldus, recipient ('07 and '08)

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Ryan Brown, recipient ('08 and '09), who will attend Westminster Choir College this summer.

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The DCCF has "been an inspiration to me over the last few years.  Because of your generosity I have been doubly motivated to reach my goal of making the US Freestyle Team" --Jeremy Cota, recipient ('05-'08) and Junior Olympic gold medalist

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Kathleen Hoffmann, recipient ('06, '08)

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Meredith Houghton, recipient ('08), presenting information on the protection of right whales to the crew of Schooner Bowdowin (upper left) and addressing U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe at a hearing regarding new lobster regulations as they relate to right whales.  At center is the fluke of a right whale as photographed by Meredith.

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"This is a great honor and with the foundation's generous scholarship, I will be able to continue to pursue my dreams." --Andrew Korda recipient ('04-'08), bronze medalist, with partner Una Donegan, in Novice Ice Dance event at the 2008 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships

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Carter Williams, recipient ('08) (photo: John Williams)

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"Filmmaking is my passion, and I am constantly searching for ways to improve my skills in the field.  I have been looking forward to this program for a long time now, and cannot wait to experience it." --Mitchell Murdock (filming in Central Park), recipient ('07)

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"This Scholarship has opened up possibilities that I never imagined would be available to me.  It enabled me to go to Westminster to participate in their solo vocal artists program, and during my time there I fell completely in love with the college, auditioned for their voice performance program, and was accepted." --Nia Rhein, recipient ('05-'07)

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"I just love to play piano, that is all." --Branden Wood, 10 years old, recipient ('06)

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"Your scholarship helped to start me on my way and I appreciate it.  I hope my work caring for others will help to honor Daniel." --Sarah Southard, recipient ('01), studying to be a nurse practitioner

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"I often think of Dan when I am in the gym and on the snow and he always motivates me to work as hard as possible and to give my all in everything I do." --Lauren Brien, recipient ('99)

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