Scholarships
Sally A. Zwiebach Scholarship
(Literature and Language Arts)
Sally Zwiebach taught students not just to read the words of great literature, but also to experience the importance of understanding the historical, emotional, and literary context of the works she brought to life in the classroom and onstage. This scholarship recognizes a student who exemplifies Mrs. Zwiebach’s lessons to dig deep into literature, think outside the box, and apply the power of language in the outside world.
Dale Alan Zurbrick Memorial Scholarship
Music and Theatre Arts
Dale Zurbrick (“Z”) directed and produced internationally recognized theater and choral productions with GCHS students. This scholarship is for a student who has demonstrated extraordinary personal growth, courage and commitment through theater or choral productions while showing respect and consideration for all members of the production.
Thom Ruckert Memorial Scholarship
Digital Arts / GCTV
Thomas L. Ruckert (“Thom”) created the groundbreaking, student-operated GCTV, the Glen Cove School District Television Studio at GCHS, and revolutionized how the classroom worked. This scholarship is for a student who has demonstrated outstanding performance and dedication working with GCTV and has positively contributed to the GCHS community via work with GCTV.
Albert V. ("AJ") Memorial Scholarship
Visual Arts
Albert Johnson (“AJ”) inspired students to express themselves through visual arts. He taught fundamental elements of drawing and painting, as well as more involved techniques, and most importantly he gave students the space, encouragement, and respect to tapping into their artistic creativity. A GCHS graduate himself, AJ taught for more than 30 years, inspiring many artists, teachers, and athletes. He shared his passion for teaching and great humor with generations of GCHS students, encouraging them to find and express their best selves.
Ben Brenner
Thom Ruckert Memorial Scholarship: GCTV/Digital Arts
Andrew Marc Ginez
Dale Alan Zurbrick Memorial Scholarship: Music and Theatre Arts
Phoebe Pinder
Albert V. ("AJ") Johnson Scholarship: Visual Arts
"I am so grateful to FAME for recognizing my passion and helping me pursue my dream in art and archaeology."
Dakota Ariel Rios
Sally A. Zwiebach Scholarship: Literature and Language Arts
Kailey Yanes Rosa
Thom Ruckert Memorial Scholarship: GCTV/Digital Arts
I am very thankful to FAME for choosing me as the recipient for the 2025 scholarship. It will help me with my pursuit for a college education that undoubtedly will help me better achieve my goals and dreams.
2025 Recipients
Ben Brenner
Thom Ruckert Memorial Scholarship: GCTV/Digital Arts
Andrew Marc Ginez
Dale Alan Zurbrick Memorial Scholarship: Music and Theatre Arts
"I am so honored to receive this scholarship! GCTV means so much to me. Broadcasting and News reporting is something I always had a passion for and now it has taken me to my future."
Phoebe Pinder
Albert V. ("AJ") Johnson Scholarship: Visual Arts
"I am so grateful to FAME for recognizing my passion and helping me pursue my dream in art and archaeology."
Dakota Ariel Rios
Sally A. Zwiebach Scholarship: Literature and Language Arts
"I am very thankful to FAME for choosing me as the recipient for the 2025 scholarship. It will help me with my pursuit for a college education that undoubtedly will help me better achieve my goals and dreams."
Kailey Yanes Rosa
Thom Ruckert Memorial Scholarship: GCTV/Digital Arts
"FAME GC is a celebration of the effort and dedication that happens behind the scenes—not just the spotlight moments. I feel truly privileged to have been selected. This recognition has not only validated my hard work, but has also opened the door for me to pursue my passion for broadcast journalism. I’m deeply grateful."
2025 Scholarship recipients L to R:
Chris Barry, Ben Brenner, Phoebe Pinder, Kailey Yanes Rosa, Maria Laino DeLuca, and Valerie Lasser. Photo Credit: Glen Cove City Schools Instagram
