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Ja’Vonte Ruffin

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Ja’Vonte Ruffin, LORAIN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2025 Lorain County Community College

Ja’Vonte Ruffin is a driven and compassionate student dedicated to helping others and building a better future for his community. A proud graduate of Lorain Preparatory High School, Ja’Vonte has demonstrated leadership, perseverance, and a strong work ethic throughout his academic journey. His commitment to service and personal growth is evident in his involvement in mentoring programs and his passion for mental health advocacy. Inspired by his own experiences and motivated to be a role model, Ja’Vonte aspires to pursue higher education with the goal of becoming a licensed therapist. “I want to make a difference in the lives of young people who may be struggling,” he shared. Ja’Vonte exemplifies the spirit of paying it forward and is poised to make a lasting impact.

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Cadee Lee

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Cadee Lee, Lorain High School, Class of 2025, the Ohio State University

Cadee Lee is a dedicated scholar and leader who will attend The Ohio State University to pursue a degree in Biology with aspirations of becoming a compassionate dermatologist. At Lorain High School, Cadee led as President of the National Honor Society and balanced her academic excellence with varsity athletics—competing in cross-country, track, and bowling—and four-year commitments to the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and Orchestra. A proud participant in the Kent State Upward Bound Program, Cadee gained a deep appreciation for diversity and equity through immersive experiences with students from all walks of life. Her passion for advocacy is matched by her desire to empower others, especially underserved youth. “I want to be a driving force for change by becoming a positive role model and support system,” Cadee says. With empathy as her guide, Cadee is committed to improving lives through healthcare, volunteerism, and inclusive leadership.

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Madelyn Fada

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Madelyn Fada, Elyria High School Class of 2025, Bowling Green State University

Madelyn Fada is a compassionate and determined scholar whose leadership, service, and academic ambition have positioned her for a bright future in education. A proud graduate of Elyria High School, Madelyn will attend Bowling Green State University to pursue a double major in K–12 Intervention Specialist and PreK–5 Early Childhood Education. She is deeply committed to creating inclusive classrooms where children of all abilities feel seen, supported, and valued.

Madelyn’s impressive resume includes leadership roles in numerous organizations such as National Honor Society, HOSA, the National Spanish Honor Society, and Rotary Interact, while also serving as a multi-sport varsity athlete and captain of both Cross Country and Track. She is a Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Ambassador and a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society through her early college studies at Lorain County Community College.

“I want to create a space where every student feels valued,” Madelyn shares. “Graduating with both degrees will give me the knowledge and experience I need to make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs.” With her heart for service and passion for equity, Madelyn is ready to lead the next generation of learners and changemakers.

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To the Moon & Back Foundation, Inc. Theresa Moon Memorial Pay It Forward Scholarship

To the Moon & Back Foundation, Inc. is built on the mission to “Pay it forward today to make a better tomorrow!” The Foundation was launched in the spirit of Lorain, Ohio native and Lorain City Schools alumna, Ms. Theresa “Tippie” Moon. We are committed to implementing initiatives in honor of Ms. Moon focused on education, health and community engagement to achieve our vision of changing communities through the power of giving. Our goal for offering scholarships is to provide assistance to further your growth whether that is within a four-year college, trade school, vocational school, or specialty program such as dance, culinary, music, etc.

• Class of 2023 Graduating Senior of Clearview High School, Elyria High School, or Lorain High School (Lorain, OH). 

• Accepted as a full-time student to an accredited four-year college or university or specialty program (e.g. art, culinary, dance school, etc.) beginning Fall 2023. 

Complete application packages must be received by Monday, March 17, 2023. 

The Scholarship Committee will review only those applications that are complete with supporting documents and meet all scholarship requirements. For your application to be complete you must submit the below. Please be sure your application includes all requirements before submitting:

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☐ Scholarship application form submitted via Google Docs.  

☐ Essay (500 words or less) on specified topic. Must be written in English.

☐ Copy or screenshot of college acceptance letter.

 

*Winners will be required to submit a headshot photo (JPEG or PNG file) and a 60 seconds or less thank you video (any MP4 format).

For Questions: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. org  Visit www.ttmab.org  and To the Moon & Back, Inc. on Facebook for more information.

We are here to help. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. 

Lorain has a rich history of celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Tell us in 500 words or less, how you will continue to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in your academic studies.  


Upload a copy, screenshot or photo of your college acceptance letter.*

Here’s a scholarship writing resource you may find helpful as you write your application:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne4YPKYSWac  

We want to see you succeed! Wishing you the best of luck.

 

Danielle Bowyer

Lorain High School Class of 2022, Kent State University

Jacqueline Kaminski

Elyria High School Class of 2022, Baldwin Wallace University

Andrew Engle

Lorain Clearview High School Class of 2019, Valparaiso University

DeAndre Morgan

Lorain High School, Class of 2020, Cleveland Institute of Art

Devin Ortiz

Lorain High School Class of 2021, West Virginia University

Madilyn Love

Clearview High School Class of 2020, Youngstown University-Lorain County Community College University Partnership Program

Pablo Oquendo II

Lorain High School Class of 2021, Central State University

Phyllicia Weatherspoon

Lorain High School Class of 2021, Central State University

Skyler Ferguson

Lorain High School Class of 2019, Eastern Michigan University

Andrew Engle

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Andrew Engle, Lorain Clearview High School Class of 2019, Valparaiso University

Andrew Engle, class of 2019 Lorain Clearview High School, is a leader in the classroom, on the field, and in his community. He dedicates his time and leadership skills in various capacities including Class President (9th-11th grades), Varsity Football Team Captain, Blue Crew leader, reading group leader, Forensics team leader, National Honor Society, Prom Committee, Powder Puff coach, Mary Lee Tucker volunteer, and Clearview Youth Football mentor. Andrew’s academic goals are to study Exercise Science as a student at Valparaiso University’s innovative Injury Prevention Program and then advance his education by pursuing a master’sdegree in Physical Occupational Therapy. Andrew’s passion for promoting youth literacy inspired him to establish a reading program in partnership with Vincent Elementary School-which he plans to continue at Valparaiso University. Andrew’s career goal is to “have a positive impact on the athletic communities in the areas of physical therapy or athletic training.”

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