Meet the Stamps Scholars

Fast Facts about our Current Stamps Scholars

Number of current Stamps Scholars: 27

Percentage of current scholars involved in athletics: 33%

Percentage of current scholars involved in campus art clubs: 67%

Percentage of current scholars who identify as people of color: 20%

Max Cojocaru

'22, Computer Science

I was born in Manhattan but moved to Towson, Maryland when I was a 3-year-old. I attended Calvert Hall High School and got involved in a variety of extracurricular activities: namely, Speech and Debate, Mock Trial, Democracy Club, and Robotics. During this time, I volunteered for multiple service-oriented trips to provide service to at-risk youth and the elderly population. Additionally, I'm an Eagle Scout who has been a part of the boy Scouts of America since first grade. I'm looking forward to majoring in Computer Science at Elizabethtown and meeting other people who share my interests. Outside of the classroom, I am an aspiring writer who enjoys reading, music, and just about any kind of game you can think of. Integrating any number of these things into my social life has always been a passion of mine and, with any luck, I'll be able to use my education to better reach that goal. I hope to use the Stamps Scholarship to broaden my social and academic horizons without foregoing the many life-changing experiences college has to offer.

Brock Culver

'22, Computer Science

I am very excited to be a part of the class of 2022 at Elizabethtown College. I am incredibly grateful and thankful for the Stamps Scholars Program, which has given me a great network of fellow scholars and encouraging mentors, along with financial support. I am majoring in Computer Science, and hope to find a job after graduating where I can use my skills to work for a technology startup with a focus on environmental concerns in the most magnificent and sensational culture of spirit in the world, Silicon Valley. After saving up money from my career there, I hope to start a hot air balloon company in Albuquerque, New Mexico, while also continuing my pizza company, Brock Oven Pizza. In High School I was involved in STEM club, student council, student government, Envirothon, and played football, swimming, and tennis. Go Blue Jays!

Sarah Kleb

'22, Biotechnology

I am a member of the Class of 2022 at Elizabethtown College, thanks to the generosity of the Stamps Scholars Program! I am a Biotechnology major with double minors in Mathematics and Psychology. I have participated in an internship at a biotechnology company for the past four years where, among many things, I did real-time PCR, isothermal PCR, genetic modification of bacteria, and cloning of proteins. I also worked with Johns Hopkins University as part of the Amgen Scholars program in summer of 2021. I am in Alpha Lambda Delta, Tri-Beta, BIOME, Chemistry club, and on Honors Council. I also work for admissions as a Blue Jay Ambassador and work with SWAG as part of the wellness center. I am very grateful for the Stamps Scholars Program for making my college decision the easiest one ever!

Elizabeth LePore

'22, Engineering

I am from Kingsville, MD and a senior engineering major and family business & entrepreneurship minor at Elizabethtown College. In spring 2020, I studied abroad for a semester in East Sussex, England at Castle Herstmonceux, using part of my Stamps enrichment fund in the process. At Etown, I am a student coordinator at the Learning Zone and recently started working at the Study Abroad Office as an outreach coordinator. I'm also a member of E-Motion, the dance club on campus. This year, I am the News Editor of the Etownian, the student newspaper, after spending the past two years as the Assistant News Editor. I am looking forward to my last year at Etown and having new experiences as a Stamps Scholar.

Livia Marga

'22, Secondary Mathematics Education

I was born in Slovakia, Europe, but moved at an early age with my parents and was raised in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. I am a current Elizabethtown College senior studying mathematics with a concentration in secondary education. As a future teacher, I hope to empower my students, especially young women, in STEM fields and to eliminate the negative stigma associated with mathematics. Blessed with the Stamps Scholarship, I welcomed all the opportunities offered at Elizabethtown College. Through the Stamps scholarship, I was able to study abroad in the Czech Republic and take online summer courses amongst a variety of other opportunities!

Hope McQuoid

'22, Psychology and Fine Arts

With my possibilities as Stamps Scholar, I am excited to be a student at Elizabethtown College. I am pursuing a double major in Psychology and Fine Arts, to provide me with the foundations for a career as an Art Therapist. I also have a minor in Spanish, and have done independent research in Religious Studies. I am thankful to get to delve into so many different areas of interest and as a Stamps Scholar, have the resources to devote the time to each of them during my 4 years at E-Town!

Paige Phillips

'22, Actuarial Science & Data Science

I am a dual major in Actuarial Science and Data Science and a minor in Finance. I graduated from Victor High School in upstate New York and chose Etown for its welcoming environment and academic rigor. As a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, I also love Elizabethtown's service-oriented mission, which aligns perfectly to my own. I am proud to be part of the Honors Program, living in an SDLC community. Outside of coursework, I enjoy playing softball for the Blue Jays and working as a tutoring supervisor for the Math Department and as a Student Data Analyst for Institutional Research Department. I am honored to be a Stamps Scholar and I am extremely thankful to the Stamps Scholars Program and Elizabethtown for the opportunity to be part of this community of excellence.

Alexandra Bonicker

'23, Journalism

I am so excited and honored to be a Stamps Scholar at Elizabethtown College! I am originally from Kingsville, Maryland, where I attended Maryvale Preparatory School for high school. I am pursuing a double major in Public Relations and English with a concentration in Professional Writing. I am currently the President of the Class of 2023 Student Senate and the President of Vocalign A Capella, and I also participate in various leadership and service organizations at the College. I hold a variety of jobs on campus, including working as the Social Media Student Assistant for the Office of Marketing and Communications. I am extremely grateful to the Stamps Scholars Program for giving me the opportunity to attend such a wonderful school. As a Stamps Scholar, I am blessed with the opportunity to expand my academic and worldly knowledge, and I know Etown will teach me how to use that knowledge to benefit the world around me .

Laura Cardona

'23, International Business & Political Science

I am from Broomfield, Colorado. I am very excited to be a member of the class of 2023 at Elizabethtown College! I will be pursuing a double major in International Business and Political Science. Outside of my academics, I am looking forward to being part of the Mock Trial team, studying abroad, and running for the cross country and track and field teams. Additionally, I will continue to pursuing my interests in competitive figure skating and piano, which I have been enjoying my entire life. After completing my undergraduate education, I will attend law school. My goal is to be a corporate lawyer working in mergers and acquisitions with multinational companies. I am incredibly grateful for the generosity of the Stamps Scholars Program, and I look forward to the opportunities at Elizabethtown College.

Ezekiel Ciafre

'23, Graphic Design & Communications

I am double majoring in Public Relations and Graphic Design. I envision myself working in advertising and promotions after graduation but I always have my eyes open to exciting opportunities. I enjoy photography and cars as well as many outdoor activities. While spending time traveling, camping, and hiking I am most at peace. Seeing new places and meet new people excites me. At Etown I have been blessed with the opportunity to continue pursuing these passions. I cannot thank the Stamps Scholars Program enough for making my education at Elizabethtown College possible and providing a plethora of opportunities, connections, and memories!

Cassandra Debacco

'23, Mathematics

I am very excited to begin my journey as a Stamps Scholar at Elizabethtown in the fall of 2019. I was born and raised in Oakmont, Pennsylvania outside of Pittsburgh. I attended Riverview High School where I was heavily involved in many activities. I have a passion for serving and helping others and hope to continue volunteering during my time at Etown. I play the viola/violin and also enjoy taking dance classes. At Elizabethtown, I hope to be involved in many clubs and organizations. I also hope to study abroad and attend leadership and/or mathematic conferences with the funds provided by benefactors E. Roe Stamps and his late wife Penny. I will be majoring in Mathematics at Elizabethtown with a predicted concentration in Pure Mathematics. I am grateful to be welcomed into the Stamps Scholars Program family and I am looking forward to all the new experiences and opportunities ahead.

Ryan Fanelli

'23, International Business

I grew up in Marlton, New Jersey and attended Cherokee High School, where I was involved in theater and choir. I'm ecstatic to now be a part of Elizabethtown College's class of 2023, thanks in large part to the generosity of benefactors E. Roe Stamps and his late wife Penny. I am pursuing a degree in International Business and a minor in Arts Administration. I'm very excited to enter into a world of new opportunities given to me by Elizabethtown and the Stamps Scholars Program.

Ainsley Thimes

'23, Occupational Therapy & Spanish

Through the generosity of benefactors E. Roe Stamps and his late wife Penny, I am excited to be a part of Elizabethtown College's Class of 2023! I have lived in nine states, but moved to Elizabethtown from North Platte, Nebraska. I am pursuing my degree in Occupational Therapy with a minor in Psychology. Outside of academics, I am the Vice President of the Class of 2023 Student Senate and am involved in the Student Occupational Therapy Association, E-motion, and Spanish Club. Through the scholarship, I plan on studying abroad to form a deeper knowledge of my intended majors and to enrich my understanding of the world. While here at Elizabethtown and while abroad, I plan on incorporating service into my daily life. I am eager for what these next four years will bring and am thankful to have been given this opportunity to join a community of like-minded peers.

Emily Ward

'23, Engineering

I am from Mechanicsburg, PA, and I attended Trinity High School in Camp Hill. In high school, I was a part of the soccer, basketball, and track teams, Spanish Club, and several honor societies. I am double majoring in Engineering, with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering, and Fine Arts. At Elizabethtown, play basketball, run for the track team, and participate in a variety of clubs. I am extremely thankful for the many opportunities available to me through the Stamps Foundation and Elizabethtown College.

Lydia Ciafre

'24, International Business

I am from a small town in Pennsylvania nestled amid woods and cornfields, near the borders of Maryland and Delaware. During high school, I was fortunate to work as a display designer in a delightful gift shop where I artistically marketed merchandise. As an International Business major, I plan to concentrate in marketing and with an emphasis in global fashion merchandising. While on campus, I am looking for ways to serve and develop leadership skills by engaging in campus ministry groups, working as a student ambassador and tutor, and getting involved with the surrounding community. I am looking forward to meeting different types of people and trying new things. This is a season of opportunity, and I am excited to embrace it. I am incredibly grateful to the Stamps Scholars program for making my dreams at Elizabethtown College possible.

Hannah Donohue

'24, Music Therapy

I am from a small town in Maryland called Fallston, which is about an hour and a half away from Etown! I joined the Etown class of 2024 as a music therapy major with a primary concentration on the violin. I enjoy spending time outdoors, and all things music and art are my favorite hobbies. In preparation for becoming a music therapy major, I have learned to play the ukulele, guitar, and keyboard, in addition to my violin. With the generosity of the Stamps Scholars Program, I hope to attend a music therapy conference in the future to explore music therapy in other areas. I am thrilled to be a part of the Stamps Scholars Program family, and am excited to spend time with the Etown community!

Miriam Englehardt

'24, Occupational Therapy

I am so happy to be part of the Elizabethtown College class of 2024 as an Occupational Therapy major with minors in Spanish and Psychology. Growing up as the daughter of an Air Force pilot, I spent all of my life before college moving around, living in seven states and in the UK. Although the military kid life is a life full of transition and constant change, I am grateful for the opportunities it brought and the resilience I have built because of it. During my time at Elizabethtown I will be studying hard to become fluent in Spanish so that I can work and communicate with as many people as possible when I become an OT. On campus, I am currently the Secretary of the Student Occupational Therapy Association and the Assistant Music Director of Vocalign A Capella. Thanks to the generosity of Mr. E. Roe Stamps and his late wife Penny, I am excited to explore my passions, serve others, and become the best version of myself here at Elizabethtown College!

Olivia Kurtz

'24, Engineering

I am so thankful to be part of the Stamps Program. Graduating class of 2024, I am majoring in Engineering with a concentration in Civil. I hope to make a positive and tangible impact on the world through improving infrastructure. Originally from Morgantown PA, I graduated from Twin Valley high school. I plan to study abroad in Ireland using funding from the Stamps Scholars program. On campus I am involved in Symphonic Band, playing the French horn, and participate in the club, Engineers for a Sustainable World. I am eternally grateful for the kindness and generosity of the Stamps Scholars Program for putting their trust in my abilities and overall goals.

Michelle Meyers

'24, International Business

I am very grateful and excited to be joining Elizabethtown’s class of 2024 as an International Business major with a focus in the Chinese language. During my stay here at E-town, I hope to minor in Psychology as well. I am originally from a small town in Pennsylvania called Quakertown. In high school, I was very involved in music and leadership activities, but I also enjoy doing calligraphy and bullet journaling in my free time. I am very passionate about mental health, so I hope to spread awareness across campus while I am here. I also hope to join clubs revolving about leadership, volunteering, and business opportunities. Due to the generosity from both Mr. E. Roe Stamps and his late wife Penny and Elizabethtown College, I am ready to become the best version of myself and make a difference in this world.

Joseph Killpatrick

'24, Engineering

I am happy to be a member of the Class of 2024 at Elizabethtown College, thanks to the Stamps Scholars Program. I am a civil engineering major and hope to use the generous enrichment funds to study abroad. I am also a member of the men’s lacrosse team and the honors program. I am looking forward to getting involved with activities around campus, including Called to Lead and other service-oriented clubs. I cannot wait for the new experiences and opportunities I will have at Elizabethtown!

Mackenzie Pollachek

'24, Neuroscience & Mathematics

I consider myself a Marylander, although, as the child of a veteran, I have lived in four different states (twice in New York). At Elizabethtown, I plan to double major in Neuroscience and Math. As a career I hope to research the neurological aspects of mental illness and to teach at a university. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, playing softball, working with kids, and learning about other cultures and religions. During my time at Elizabethtown I hope to travel to the UK and grow my leadership skills, both opportunities that are available to me through the generosity of the Stamps Scholars Program.

Zoe Enterline

'24, Biology & Psychology

In my coming years at Elizabethtown College, I am majoring in Biology Pre-Med and minoring in Psychology. I’m from Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania which is a small town about an hour north of Philly and attended Boyertown High School. Someday, I’d like to be a psychiatrist who makes a difference in how people's unique experiences are treated and understood by the medical community and the public. I’m planning to study abroad in Costa Rica while I’m at E-town thanks to the generous assistance of Mr. E. Roe Stamps and his late wife Penny in order to develop my language skills and gain a novel perspective on the world. In high school, I contributed to multiple volunteering efforts and hope to do the same here at E-town. I’m looking forward to an awesome time here at E-town!

Charlotte Long

'24, Occupational Therapy

Hello! I am from York, Pennsylvania and I am an occupational therapy major here at Etown! I attended Central York High School where I was very involved in band, theater, and our Model United Nations club. At Etown, I hope to participate in the band, SOTA, various service opportunities, as well as many other experiences. I am looking forward to the possibility of traveling to another country for study abroad or a service trip opportunity. I am so excited to begin my journey at Elizabethtown College and can’t wait to make tons of memories!

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Samantha Machmer

'25, Occupational Therapy

I am so excited to be a part of the Elizabethtown Class of 2025 and the Stamps Scholars Community! I am from a small town called Jersey Shore in Pennsylvania, and I am an Occupational Therapy major. I love to play tennis, read, and spend time with my family and friends. I am looking forward to getting involved in different clubs and activities on campus this year. I am so thankful for this amazing opportunity and can't wait to experience all that Etown and the Stamps community has to offer!

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Ahsa Sadhukhan

'25, Biology

I was born and raised Lancaster, PA. For my high school years, I attended Linden Hall which is a small international all-girls school in Lititz, PA. I am currently pursuing a Biology major with minors in Sociology and Spanish. As a member of the LECOM 4+4 Program, I plan to attend medical school after college. I hope to eventually become a neonatologist in an underserved community. While at Etown, I plan to get involved in the Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking, Spanish Club, and the numerous community service opportunities around campus. I hope to use my enrichment fund to support studying abroad in a Spanish speaking country where I can get exposure to the medical systems of other countries. Thank you to Elizabethtown College and the Stamps Foundation for this amazing opportunity!

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Nick Zonarich

'25, Actuarial Science

It is an honor to be recognized as a Stamps Scholar ‘25 at Elizabethtown College. My academic endeavors are focused on a major in Actuarial Science with a minor in Data Science. The service and leadership opportunities I sought during high school in my community of Mechanicsburg, PA was just the start. I look forward to becoming involved in the Elizabethtown community, on and off of campus through various clubs, activities, and service opportunities, including the Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking, intramurals, and service projects. I am grateful for the opportunities provided by the Stamps Scholar Program at Elizabethtown College, as they will enhance my college experiences.


		Aiyana Tietze-DiToro '21 Health and Occupation

Niklas Byriel '21 Computer Science & German	Ryan Fisher '21 Engineering	Samantha Seely '21 Communications & German	Matthew Smith '21 History/Middle Eastern Studies	J.D. Sterbens '21 Biology

Sara Allocco '20 Political Science & Spanish	Liuba Miranosava '20 Accounting & French	Mika Thomas '20 Japanese Studies	Rebecca Voler '20 Physics Education	Ethan Waugh '20 Political Science & Spanish

Jonathan Wiseman '20 Computer Science	Shaye Lynn DiPasquale '19 Communications	Nicholas Winch '19 Engineering	Winsum Chang '18 Biology	Gillian Engelbrecht '18 Social Studies Education

Lacey MacRhyann '18 Biochemistry	Colby Schweibenz '18 Biochemistry	Brian Stottler '18 Computer Science	Eric Zimmerman '18 Biology	Tyler Butkus '17 Chemistry & Business Admin.

Nicolas Callahan '17 Economics & Philosophy	Tiana Ferrante '17 Legal Studies	Sarah Fuller '17 Early Childhood Education	Mary Clyne '16 Professional Writing	Gates Failing '16 Biology

Alicia Froh '16 Actuarial Science	Matthew Shenk '16 International Business	David Boretti '15 Engineering & History	Tamara Eichelberger '15 Sociology/Anthropology	Amy Wagner '15 Chemistry

Meet Etown's Stamps Scholars

Fast Facts about our Current Stamps Scholars

Max Cojocaru

Brock Culver

Sarah Kleb

Elizabeth LePore

Livia Marga

Hope McQuoid

Paige Phillips

Alexandra Bonicker

Laura Cardona

Ezekiel Ciafre

Cassandra Debacco

Ryan Fanelli

Ainsley Thimes

Emily Ward

Lydia Ciafre

Hannah Donohue

Miriam Englehardt

Olivia Kurtz

Michelle Meyers

Joseph Killpatrick

Mackenzie Pollachek

Zoe Enterline

Charlotte Long

Samantha Machmer

Ahsa Sadhukhan

Nick Zonarich

Elizabethtown College Stamps Scholars Program Alumni