​Maris Grove Residents Support Student Employees’ Educational Goals

Spring has sprung—and so have the pathways to college for a number of local high school students, thanks to the Student Scholar Awards at Maris Grove, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.

Dedicated high school student workers are being recognized and set up for success through these four-year scholarships, funded by generous donations from community residents. At the Student Scholar ceremony on May 21, 25 student workers were granted $8,000 scholarships to support their pursuit of a college or trade school education. In addition, three students received donor-designated named scholarships totaling $9,000.

This year’s Maris Grove Scholars’ Campaign brought in $123,604. Since 2008, the Maris Grove Scholars’ Fund has awarded over $1 million in financial aid to student workers to support their pursuit of higher education.

“Our student workers really appreciate these impactful awards. I’d like to thank the residents who contributed to the Student Scholarship Fund,” says Executive Director Maureen Heckler. “Our high school students truly help residents live engaging lives, and we thank them for that. We wish them the best as they embark on their next adventures.”

For more information about the scholarship program, as well as learning about other benefits of employment with Maris Grove, such as tuition reimbursement, visit www.ericksonseniorliving.com/careers

Maris Grove Scholars 2023

• Julia Boettler, Garnet Valley High School;
• Lanae Buckner, Ridley High School;
• Sira Coulibaly, Chichester High School;
• Ramajah Dale, Chester High School;
• Tejasvi Dantu, Garnet Valley High School;
• Andrew Fisher, STEM Academy;
• Kevyna Frazier, STEM Academy;
• Caroline Freney, Bishop Shanahan High School;
• Taylor Gibbons, Rustin High School;
• Alexa Gullen, Bayard Rustin High School;
• Owen Hatt, Garnet Valley High School;
• Kaitlyn Johnson, Garnet Valley High School;
• Logan Kelleher, Bayard Rustin High School;
• Alaina Kennard, Garnet Valley High School;
• Ashley Liberatore, Bayard Rustin High School;
• Emily McCormick, Garnet Valley High School;
• Erin McCormick, Garnet Valley High School;
• Hayden Micun, Sun Valley High School;
• Michael Pelczar, Pitt Garnet Valley High School;
• Olivia Popo, Padua Academy;
• Mary Kate Prestera, Pitt Garnet Valley High School;
• Seamus Smitheman, Garnet Valley High School;
• Ethan Swinton, Chichester High School;
• Kiyaasha Ubhayaratne, Pitt Garnet Valley High School;
• Mary Kate Vink, Bishop Shanahan High School

Maris Grove is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) managed by Erickson Senior Living. Maris Grove is situated on a scenic 87-acre campus in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. The community, which is home to more than 1,600 residents, is served by over 830 employees. Maris Grove is supported by National Senior Communities, Inc. (NSC), the largest independent board of CCRCs in the nation. NSC's purpose is to represent the financial interests of residents to promote the highest quality programs and services for the best possible value. Additional information can be found at www.MarisGrove.com.