The Cincinnati Woman’s Club recognized 18 young women pursuing degrees from the University of Cincinnati and the Art Academy. The students are receiving a total of $58,900 in scholarships from the CWC in 2018-2019.
Sponsoring scholarships is a 90-year tradition of the club, which celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. The Founders Scholarship was created to mark the milestone by supporting a student pursuing a postgraduate degree.
In addition to the financial awards, the scholarship program includes mentoring and networking opportunities with club members for recipients.
Nancy Zimpher, former UC president, was the keynote speaker. Her topic was “Looking Ahead: Developing Your Theory of Leadership.”
Cora Weisenbach, UC Undergraduate Scholar, and Jackie Gardiner 
Jill Haft; Katie Preston, UC Undergraduate Scholar; Ellen Hartsburg, CWC Thomas Scholar; and Jill Staubitz 
Morgan Beatty, UC Undergraduate Scholar; Carol Wiggers; Erika Kusche, UC Undergraduate Scholar 
Connie Dreyfoos; Allison Flanigan, Founders Scholar; and Brittany Oestreicher, UC Undergraduate Scholar 
Sarella Walton; Kelly Watson, Chatfield College director of development; Sharlyse Young, Chatfield student; and Diane Carney 
Betty Tonne; and Megan Williams, UC Undergraduate Scholar 
Cora Weisenbach, UC Undergraduate Scholar; Jackie Gardiner; Nip Becker; and Taylor Paschal, UC Undergraduate Scholar 
Sidney Stone, UC Undergraduate Scholar, and Ann Kranbuhl 
Katie Preston, UC Undergraduate Scholar, and Jill Haft 
Ellen Hartsburg, CWC Thomas Scholar, and Jill Staubitz 
Sandy Kohn and Sabrina Pachla, Art Academy Scholar 
Morgan Beatty, UC Undergraduate Scholar, and Carol Wiggers 
Savannah Vagedes, Art Academy Scholar, and Sarita Naegel 
Kathy Startsman and Sue Kelly 
Nancy Zimpher, keynote speaker, and Marilyn Duke 
Nancy Virgulak and Cecilia Padilla, Art Academy Scholar 
Sabrina Pachla, Art Academy Scholar; Sandy Kohn; and Nizza Rodriguez Ortiz, Art Academy Scholar 
Lisa Burke, assistant director of scholarships, UC Financial Aid Office; Brittany Oestreicher, UC Undergraduate Scholar; and Allison Flanigan, CWC Founders Scholar 
Janet McDaniel and Elena Villalon, Nippert Scholar 
Marty Humes and Nancy Zimpher 
Kelly Watson, Chatfield College development director; Sharlyse Young, Chatfield College student; Jackie Gardiner; and Anne Castleberry 
Elena Villalon, Nippert Scholar performing “en proie a la tristesse,” from Rossini’s Le Comte Ory 
Keynote speaker Nancy Zimpher, former UC president
