The Ada Bell Stapleton/Blanche Henry Weaver Scholarship
The scholarship honors Dr. Ada Bell Stapleton, who was Professor of English and the first Dean of Women and Dr. Blanche Henry Weaver who served as Assistant Professor of History, Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching Program, Dean of Women and Assistant Dean of the Graduate School.
The Vanderbilt Woman’s Club awarded a record $30,000 to nine recipients in scholarships for
2011-2012. The Scholarship Committee included Melinda Balser and Yolanda Brooks-Robinson (co-chairs) Amy Christiansen, Nicole Thorne Jenkins, Sandy Spitz and Cindy Slobogin.
Ying Huang: Ying is a junior Peabody student majoring in human and Organizational Development. She is a current recipient of last year’s Stapleton-Weaver Scholarship and is currently spending a year studying is Scotland at the University of Edinburgh where she is the president of the Spanish Society. Ying founded Vanderbilt Health Link, a campus organization that works with immigrants with translation issues.
Jessica Gil: Jessica is a junior anthropology major. She not only holds a job with the Vanderbilt Child-care Center as a part of the Federal Work Study Program, but she is also an active volunteer and campus leader. Her interests include Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Blood Water Mission, acting in campus plays, producing music festivals, and DJ-ing for the radio station.
Bryann DaSilva: Bryann is a junior public policy major. He is one of the founding members of Delta Lambda Phi fraternity. Bryann is an actor in campus plays and is a co-founder of the Vanderbilt Service and Public Policy organization. Bryann serves on the Advisory Board for Dean Dever and is a student worker at the KC Potter Center on Campus.
Harry Lopez: Harry is a sophomore and is currently undecided about his major. Some of Harry’s activities include Theatre, Vanderbilt Performing Arts Council, VUCeptor, Vanderbilt Latin Dance and Student Government House President.
Aladine Elsamadicy: Aladine is a sophomore majoring in biomedical
engineering. He is the Premed Association President, the Interfaith Council Vice-President, a VUceptor, a Vanderbilt Students Volunteer Thru Service Team Leader, a member of the Muslim Student Association and a participant in Youth Encouragement Service.
David Lee: David is a junior majoring in philosophy. His list of credentials includes being the Directory of Vanderbilt Best Buddies, a resident advisor, an honor council member, a community health worker at Siloam Clinic, a writer for the Hustler, and a member of the Vanderbilt Choir. In addition, David has published his research in a scientific journal called “BioOrganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters.”
Kristen Findley: Kristen is a sophomore biomedical engineering student. She is a runner on the Varsity Cross Country and Track teams as well as being a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. She spends her summers working with the blind and hopes to use her BME degree to design a means of restoring vision.
Supriya Kanal: Supriya is a junior public policy studies major. He has done extensive climate research while at Vanderbilt. Supriya is also participates in the Eco-Dore organization, SPEAR and the Glencliff Garden Project.
Ian King: Ian is a junior engineering major. Not only is he Head Resident Advisor but he also serves on the Honor Council, works as a supervisor for the Vanderbilt Outdoor Recreation Center and is a founding father of Delta Lambda Phi.
All our scholars are involved in numerous volunteer activities on campus,
in the community and internationally.