The Elk Regional Health System Foundation has awarded the Kathryn Kilhoffer Walsh Nursing Scholarship to Emily Hribik.
The daughter of John and Pam Hribik of Ridgway, Miss Hribik is a High Honor Roll student who graduated from Ridgway Area High School. She is pursuing a degree in nursing at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Miss Hribik was actively involved in many activities throughout high school. She spent four years on the school's volleyball team and on its cheerleading squad. She also spent four years as a member of Student Council and served on the prom committee, prom court and Homecoming court. Miss Hribik is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and was a Science Olympiad on both the junior and senior teams from her school.
About the Kathryn Kilhoffer Walsh Scholarship
The Kathryn Kilhoffer Walsh Scholarship Award for Nursing is granted to a deserving student from either school whose intention is to enroll in an accredited school of nursing to complete a course of study as a Registered Nurse (associate or bachelor degree) or, as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
To be eligible for the nursing scholarship, the student must reside within the Ridgway area and must have attended either Ridgway Area High School or Elk County Catholic High School. The applicant’s scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, contributions to their school and the financial needs of the applicant's community and/or church are also considered in the selection process.
The Kathryn Kilhoffer Walsh Scholarship Fund honors its namesake, Kathryn Kilhoffer Walsh. Kathryn, the daughter of Emil and Emma Kilhoffer, was born and raised in Ridgway. She graduated from St. Leo’s High School in 1930 and studied nursing at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, graduating in 1933. Katy returned to Ridgway to live and work as a nurse. Most of her career work was performed at Elk County General Hospital, where she was employed until her retirement in 1973. She died in July 1987.
Individuals who are interested in contributing to this scholarship fund may do so by sending their donation to the Elk Regional Health System Foundation, 763 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.