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In memory of
Avery "Ave" Raymond Burkhart
March 15, 2000 - May 14, 2018
Mar 15, 2000 - May 14, 2018
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Background
On May 14th, 2018, Avery Raymond Burkhart passed away due to injuries suffered in a head on collision car crash. Just 9 short days before he was to graduate Summa cum laude with the Hedgesville High School Class of 2018, Avery kissed this world goodbye and flew to Jesus.
Avery was a member of the National Honor Society. He received his gold sash on 5/7/2018. Exactly one week later he would be gone from this earth. Forever in our hearts and Always on our minds.
Sadly, Avery would never have the opportunity to proudly wear his NHS pin, sash and summa cum laude medal with his cap and gown. Avery would never walk across the stage to receive his diploma.
Avery’s Celebration of Life ceremony was held on 5/19/2018, the same day as the HHS Alumni Banquet and the same day he would have learned he was the recipient of one of the Hedgesville High School Alumni Scholarships.
Additionally, Avery had taken the SAT and ACT tests numerous times trying to become eligible for the Promise Scholarship. After his final attempt on 5/5/2018, Avery decided he was done taking the tests. When I asked him how he did, he responded that he felt he did the worst out of all of his attempts and felt there was no way his scores would be good enough to meet the Promise Scholarship requirements. On 6/7/2018, 24 days after Avery passed, I received notification that Avery had been awarded the Promise Scholarship. Avery’s scores were in fact good enough and all of his hard work paid off!!!
Lastly, when I inquired about Avery’s final G.P.A. and class ranking, I was informed that Avery graduated in 51st place out of 295 students with a G.P.A. of 3.96.
Avery never knew of these accomplishments.
In 2017, Avery drafted a Bucket List. He listed a total of 26 items with #13 on his Bucket list reading "Make an impact on someone's life."
As his Mother, I am incredibly proud of Avery and consider it an honor to carry on his legacy. Checking off #13 never gets old.
I knew right away I wanted to offer a scholastic scholarship in Avery’s memory. Without hesitation the HHS Alumni agreed to gift the first $1,000 ( they gifted the scholarship Avery would have received to start the memorial scholarship). At the Senior Award Ceremony, much to my surprise, the Class of 2018 gifted an additional $3,000 to the scholarship funds which would be awarded in $1,000 increments over the next 3 years to Avery's Underclassman. My coworkers and colleagues at BB&T, also donated funds toward the scholarship, along with countless others who shall remain anonymous.
We are beyond blessed to be part of such an amazing community!! The love and support we continue to receive and feel every day reminds us that God’s Promise is true when he says “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted “ Matthew 5:4. We find comfort in knowing Avery will never be forgotten as his legacy lives on in the lives of those we impact.
If you are a Senior attending Hedgesville High School please consider applying for the Avery Raymond Burkhart Scholarship.
The details, application and criteria for the Avery Raymond Burkhart Memorial scholarships are available under the Hedgesville High School Community Scholarship Application. To find the application please visit the Hedgesville High School webpage, select the "Counseling" tab at top of page, then in the left hand column select "Scholarships". See step by step instructions at bottom of description. You may also try accessing the Hedgesville High School Community Application by clicking this link: link:https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/Page/4040
Thank you to everyone involved in helping make these scholarships possible. Most importantly, thank you for helping us make a positive impact on others !!!
Read below for Step by Step directions on how to access the scholarship application:
Step 1: Go to Hedgesville High School webpage : https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/hedgesvillehigh
Step 2: Click on the "Counseling" tab located at top of page
Step 3: On left hand side of page click on "Scholarships"
Step 4: Select the "Hedgesville High School Community Scholarships-Application"
Step 5: Print HHS Community Scholarship Application, complete all criteria for the Community Scholarship Application along with the Bucket list and 5 paragraph essay component for the Avery Raymond Burkhart Memorial Scholarships.
Step 6: Turn into your School Counselor
Updated as of 5/14/2022: In the last 3 years we have awarded $15,000 in scholarship funds to 15 exemplary recipients and on 5/24/2022 we will be awarding an additional $2,500 to four graduating Class of 2022 seniors. Our hope is to continue the scholarship every year.
Please consider contributing to the Avery Raymond Burkhart Memorial Scholarship Fund and helping Avery continue to check of #13 by making an impact on someone's life.
Avery's legacy lives on in the lives of those we impact.
Donations to the Avery Raymond Burkhart Memorial Scholarship Fund can be made using the following PayPal.Me link: https://paypal.me/Avery13makeanimpact?locale.x=en_US
100% of the proceeds received go directly to benefit the Avery Raymond Burkhart Scholarship Fund.
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Avery was a member of the National Honor Society. He received his gold sash on 5/7/2018. Exactly one week later he would be gone from this earth. Forever in our hearts and Always on our minds.
Sadly, Avery would never have the opportunity to proudly wear his NHS pin, sash and summa cum laude medal with his cap and gown. Avery would never walk across the stage to receive his diploma.
Avery’s Celebration of Life ceremony was held on 5/19/2018, the same day as the HHS Alumni Banquet and the same day he would have learned he was the recipient of one of the Hedgesville High School Alumni Scholarships.
Additionally, Avery had taken the SAT and ACT tests numerous times trying to become eligible for the Promise Scholarship. After his final attempt on 5/5/2018, Avery decided he was done taking the tests. When I asked him how he did, he responded that he felt he did the worst out of all of his attempts and felt there was no way his scores would be good enough to meet the Promise Scholarship requirements. On 6/7/2018, 24 days after Avery passed, I received notification that Avery had been awarded the Promise Scholarship. Avery’s scores were in fact good enough and all of his hard work paid off!!!
Lastly, when I inquired about Avery’s final G.P.A. and class ranking, I was informed that Avery graduated in 51st place out of 295 students with a G.P.A. of 3.96.
Avery never knew of these accomplishments.
In 2017, Avery drafted a Bucket List. He listed a total of 26 items with #13 on his Bucket list reading "Make an impact on someone's life."
As his Mother, I am incredibly proud of Avery and consider it an honor to carry on his legacy. Checking off #13 never gets old.
I knew right away I wanted to offer a scholastic scholarship in Avery’s memory. Without hesitation the HHS Alumni agreed to gift the first $1,000 ( they gifted the scholarship Avery would have received to start the memorial scholarship). At the Senior Award Ceremony, much to my surprise, the Class of 2018 gifted an additional $3,000 to the scholarship funds which would be awarded in $1,000 increments over the next 3 years to Avery's Underclassman. My coworkers and colleagues at BB&T, also donated funds toward the scholarship, along with countless others who shall remain anonymous.
We are beyond blessed to be part of such an amazing community!! The love and support we continue to receive and feel every day reminds us that God’s Promise is true when he says “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted “ Matthew 5:4. We find comfort in knowing Avery will never be forgotten as his legacy lives on in the lives of those we impact.
If you are a Senior attending Hedgesville High School please consider applying for the Avery Raymond Burkhart Scholarship.
The details, application and criteria for the Avery Raymond Burkhart Memorial scholarships are available under the Hedgesville High School Community Scholarship Application. To find the application please visit the Hedgesville High School webpage, select the "Counseling" tab at top of page, then in the left hand column select "Scholarships". See step by step instructions at bottom of description. You may also try accessing the Hedgesville High School Community Application by clicking this link: link:https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/Page/4040
Thank you to everyone involved in helping make these scholarships possible. Most importantly, thank you for helping us make a positive impact on others !!!
Read below for Step by Step directions on how to access the scholarship application:
Step 1: Go to Hedgesville High School webpage : https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/hedgesvillehigh
Step 2: Click on the "Counseling" tab located at top of page
Step 3: On left hand side of page click on "Scholarships"
Step 4: Select the "Hedgesville High School Community Scholarships-Application"
Step 5: Print HHS Community Scholarship Application, complete all criteria for the Community Scholarship Application along with the Bucket list and 5 paragraph essay component for the Avery Raymond Burkhart Memorial Scholarships.
Step 6: Turn into your School Counselor
Updated as of 5/14/2022: In the last 3 years we have awarded $15,000 in scholarship funds to 15 exemplary recipients and on 5/24/2022 we will be awarding an additional $2,500 to four graduating Class of 2022 seniors. Our hope is to continue the scholarship every year.
Please consider contributing to the Avery Raymond Burkhart Memorial Scholarship Fund and helping Avery continue to check of #13 by making an impact on someone's life.
Avery's legacy lives on in the lives of those we impact.
Donations to the Avery Raymond Burkhart Memorial Scholarship Fund can be made using the following PayPal.Me link: https://paypal.me/Avery13makeanimpact?locale.x=en_US
100% of the proceeds received go directly to benefit the Avery Raymond Burkhart Scholarship Fund.
#13makeanimpact Contribute
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