St. Clair Shores resident receives leadership award from Baker College of Clinton Township

Anthony Ciponaer of St. Clair Shores has received Baker College of Clinton Township's 2013 Ed Kurtz Leadership Scholarship award.

The $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a Baker College student who demonstrates academic achievement and either a commitment to community service or a successful balance of work, family and school obligations.

"Anthony has maintained an outstanding scholastic record while contributing his time and talents to the community," said Donald R. Torline, Baker College of Clinton Township president. "We are very pleased to present the 2013 Ed Kurtz scholarship to Anthony this year."

Ciponaer, a full-time student at Baker College of Clinton Township, has been actively involved in the Detroit Shriners for the past three years. He participates in their monthly charity events and other fundraising activities including the Shrine Circus, the Sportsman Raffle and the Shriners All-Star Hockey Classic. Anthony also helps train new Shriner volunteers.

He is working toward a bachelor's degree in information technology and security, and currently maintains a 3.85 grade point average. He plans to graduate spring 2015.

The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It is a nonprofit higher education institution, serving more than 40,000 students on 12 campuses and in three satellite locations. Baker grants certificates and associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, health sciences, education and human services, and various technical fields, as well as a doctorate of business administration. As a career college, the Baker College system is pleased to report that 97 percent of its available graduates are employed. For more information about Baker College, please check out our website at www.baker.edu.  

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