Photo: Diamond Credit Union Royersford Branch Manager, Kelly Smithson, pictured with Alexander Currie, the Alfred A. Panfile scholarship recipient from Spring-Ford High School at the Royersford branch.
Eight local students were awarded the Alfred A. Panfile scholarship from Diamond Credit Union at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
Scholarship Recipients
Isabella Cressman, Boyertown High School, DeSales University
Alexander Currie, Spring-Ford High School, The College of New Jersey
Julia Trickett, Wilson High School, University of Southern Florida
Dana Gahuancela, Muhlenberg High School, Bryn Mawr College
Sophie Sowers, Exeter Senior High School, Penn State University
Pedro Martinez Guardado, Pottstown High School, Shippensburg University
Hannah Rodriguez, Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Lauren Elizabeth Amtsfield, Governor Mifflin High School, Penn State University
Those awarded plan on studying nursing, biomedical engineering, pediatric oncology, physics and biology.
“Investing in education is one of the most meaningful ways we can support our community’s future,” Diamond Credit Union’s President and CEO, Rick Patel said. “We’re proud to award scholarships to these eight outstanding students, and we can’t wait to see the incredible things they will achieve.”
The eight recipients of the Panfile Scholarship were chosen by the faculty at their school. Officials were asked to select a senior whose goals and lifestyle align with the Panfile Scholarship. Some of these characteristics include: volunteerism, leadership, commitment to community and personal responsibility.
About the Alfred A. Panfile Scholarship
Photo (Left/Above): Alfred A. Panfile
Every year, Diamond presents local students with the Alfred A. Panfile Scholarship. Although this scholarship’s parameters have been evolving since it was first created, the significance and legacy has not changed. Diamond created the scholarship to honor one of the Credit Union’s volunteer Board of Directors, Alfred A. Panfile. Panfile demonstrated a true passion for improving his community and the credit union.
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