KATINA JONES: 2015 Dr. Jill E Hungerford Scholarship Winner Katina Jones from Penn Manor High School
To be successful at anything, hard work is a requirement. My name is Katina Jones and I strongly believe that my ambition on the tennis court and diligence in the classroom have led to my successes. Starting at age ten, I learned to love tennis by hitting with my family as well as participating in Tennis Central’s Steinman Cup and the Tennis After-School Community Enrichment Strategy (ACES) programs. These fun and challenging programs stimulated my desire to learn more and play harder and also allowed me to develop close relationships with several mentors who continue to influence me.
Throughout high school, I devoted countless hours training and dedicating myself to the game I love. As a senior, I fulfilled my dream of winning the AAA District III girls tennis title. This was a goal I had since my freshman year and while losing in the semi-finals two years in a row was disheartening, I didn’t let that stop me. I worked harder to get stronger both mentally and physically. I proved that dedication, patience and perseverance could accomplish anything.
Through tennis, I’ve learned the importance of positive leadership skills. Who I am as a person affects those around me, so with my teammates, I always set out to exemplify respect, character and patience. Playing tennis has helped me learn to better problem solve and strategize on the court as well as in the classroom. Staying positive, being motivated and working hard has attributed to many successful outcomes for me. In college, I hope to continue to grow in the love for the game that has given me so much inspiration on the court and in the classroom.
Katina at a glance:
- Graduated from Penn Manor High School with a 4.38 GPA
- National Honor Society officer as a high school junior and senior
- Three-time AAA Lebanon-League champion & AAA District III champion
- Volunteers with Special Olympics, Steinman Cup and other children’s tennis programs
- Attends West Chester University playing and succeeding on the tennis team
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[divider]“Whether in the classroom or on the tennis court, I know and appreciate that dedication and hard work has been the key to success.”
Katina Jones
Jill E. Hungerford Memorial Scholarship Recipients
2000 – 2001: Julie Lathia – Elizabethtown High School
2001 – 2002 Ann Cooper – McCaskey High School
2002 – 2003 Waverly Lutz – Lancaster Country Day School
2003 – 2004: Chrissy Zigment – Conestoga Valley High School
2004 – 2005: Allison Altdoerffer – Penn Manor High School
2005 – 2006: Kelly Krespan – Lancaster Catholic High School
2006 – 2007: Eliza Martin Pequea Valley High School
2007 – 2008: Sydney Clark- Hempfield High School
2008 – 2009: Megan Elliot – Penn Manor High School
2009 – 2010: Carlie Noel Wetzel- Hempfield High School
2010 – 2011: Andrea N. Hufnagel -Lampeter-Strasburg High School
2011 – 2012: Grace S. Jemison – Lancaster Mennonite High School
2012- 2013: Shannon O’Malley – Garden Spot High School
2013- 2014: Julia Davis – Lancaster Catholic High School