RECIPIENTS

2024

The 2024 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Memorial Student Athletic Training Camp Scholarship was awarded to Marco Ferri. Marco, a sophomore from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a boarding student at the McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. While his passion for medicine has been longstanding, it wasn’t until his freshman year, prompted by an injury, that his curiosity turned towards athletic training. Now, as the dedicated Student Athletic Trainer for the state championship varsity football team, Marco commits over fifteen hours weekly throughout the fall and winter seasons. He transitions to the track and field team in the spring, sprinting in the 100m and 200m events. In addition to his athletic pursuits, Marco maintains a 3.8 GPA, engages in rigorous coursework, and participates in the sophomore leadership organization. Community service holds significant importance for Marco; he volunteers at Clinica Medicos, a healthcare center that supports Chattanooga’s underserved Spanish-speaking residents. Marco holds certifications in CPR, AED, First Aid, and HIPAA Compliance, having organized a CPR training class in collaboration with the American Red Cross. Looking ahead, he aspires to establish a Sports Medicine club to promote athlete safety and career exploration. During his free time, Marco enjoys creating art, spending time with his friends, watching football, and traveling with his parents. He looks forward to attending the Longhorn Sports Medicine Camp at the University of Texas at Austin next Summer. 

2023

The 2023 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Memorial Student Athletic Training Camp Scholarship was awarded to Aidan Anon. Aidan is a sophomore at Clark-Shawnee High School in Springfield, Ohio. Aidan became very interested in pursuing a career in Athletic Training after hearing about his mother’s high school experiences as an athletic training student aid. Aidan reached out to his own high school athletic trainer and began volunteering as a student aid with Shawnee High School’s Sports Medicine Program in Fall, 2022. He has continued to volunteer as a student aid for every game. In his free time, Aidan enjoys writing, singing in Acapella choir, or volunteering for tech and sound in his school’s performing arts musical productions. He is also a member of the Tri-M National Honor Society, Shawnee Acapella Choir, and DeMolay, an organization that helps young men develop their leadership skills while focusing on morals and integrity. His latest endeavors include campaigning for junior student class president and working to implement a new peer support club to aid his fellow students in the areas of mental wellbeing and mental health resources. Despite his involvement in numerous extracurricular activities, Aidan had been able to maintain a 3.8 GPA, and is working hard to earn an honors diploma. 

Aidan attended Cedarville University’s Athletic Training Camp and had an amazing experience! "Cedarville's Athletic Training Camp was absolutely amazing! We learned so many things from emergency care, to taping techniques, and even became CPR certified. I learned more in one week than I could have ever imagined. I'm forever grateful that I was provided with the opportunity to attend!"

2022

The 2022 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Memorial Student Athletic Training Camp Scholarship was awarded to Macy Stewart. Macy is a junior at Northview Public High School in Grand Rapids, MI. She became passionate about athletic training at the start of her junior year when she began shadowing her high school athletic trainer regularly. Macy has played many sports throughout her life including softball, swimming, basketball, and volleyball. When she is not in school, Macy spends her time working, studying, and hanging out with family or friends. Despite her involvement in extracurricular groups such as National Honor Society and Students Against Destructive Decisions, Macy has maintained a 3.82 GPA for the entirety of her high school career. Macy currently commutes to Kent Career Tech Center during her school day to participate in her Health Career Foundations class, and next year plans to take their EMT program. Her goal is to study Kinesiology and Athletic Training in college before completing a post-professional program to further her education. In her free time, she enjoys watching and keeping up with hockey or reading whatever new book she can get her hands on. 

Macy attended the Longhorn Sports Medicine Camp at the University of Texas in Austin this June and had an amazing experience! 

"I absolutely loved attending the Longhorn Sports Medicine Camp. I learned so much and was really happy to make a lot of new friends who were also interested in the same occupation!"

2021

The 2021 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Memorial Student Athletic Training Camp Scholarship was awarded to Evelyn Huff. Evelyn is a sophomore at CHESS Christian School in Springboro, OH. Evelyn has been an avid gymnast since she was young, and therefore had an early interest in athletic training. After suffering an ankle injury during her sophomore year, she became excited to learn more about the profession, and would like to pursue it as a future career! Evelyn has played several sports throughout her life but has competitively pursued gymnastics during middle and high school. When she is not participating in gymnastics, Evelyn stays very busy singing on her school worship team, coaching younger levels in gymnastics, and hanging out with her friends. Despite her active participation in numerous activities, Evelyn has managed to maintain a 4.0 GPA and has also been completing an American Sign Language college level course. In her free time, she enjoys working out and going to amusement parks.

Evelyn attended the Cedarville University Athletic Training Camp in June, 2021. "Cedarville's athletic training camp was such an incredible experience! I learned so much about athletic training, not just as a career, but what it would look like in college and even before college getting experience now. I made so many friends who I will stay in contact with, more passionately found a relationship with Christ, and was inspired by the incredible professors and staff to pursue a career in athletic training. I am so grateful to have received the scholarship that provided me with the opportunity to attend."

2020

The 2020 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Memorial Student Athletic Training Camp Scholarship was awarded to Breanna Carlson. Breanna is a senior at Kouts High School in Kouts, IN. Breanna has always been interested in athletic training, but an injury during her freshman year truly piqued her interest. During that time, she created a close bond with her own athletic trainer and has wanted to pursue athletic training ever since. Breanna has played several sports throughout her life, but has participated in cross country, track, and basketball during her high school career. When she is not participating in athletics, Breanna stays very busy volunteering at her Church, serving others with her youth group, and working two part-time food service jobs. Despite her active participation in numerous activities, Breanna has managed to maintain a 3.8 GPA and is looking to graduate with both academic and technical honors this year. In her free time, she enjoys watching her favorite teams, the Cubs and Indiana Hoosiers, or working out at her local YMCA. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Breanna's scholarship was deferred until 2021 when she attended the Cedarville University Athletic Training Camp. Evelyn had an amazing experience at camp and she is excited to attend Indiana Wesleyan University this fall to begin pursuing her Masters of Science in Athletic Training.

2019

The 2019 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Memorial Student Athletic Training Summer School Scholarship has been awarded to Sydney Spenard. Sydney is a junior at Manchester Memorial High School in Manchester, NH. Sydney’s athletic injuries led her to the care of her high school athletic trainer where she discovered the field of athletic training and piqued her interest in helping injured athletes as a future career. She currently participates in field hockey and lacrosse at her high school, though she has dedicated time to many other sports throughout her youth. When she is not participating in athletics, Sydney keeps herself busy through her membership in the Student Athlete Leadership Team, National Junior Honor Society, and her part-time jobs working for Granite State Gymnastics and Impact Gymnastics Academy. Despite her active participation in numerous activities, Sydney has managed to maintain a 3.54 GPA. In her free time, she also enjoys hanging out and going on adventures with her friends. She attended the UNC-Greensboro camp in the summer of 2019. Watch this video to learn why Sydney was interested, what she hoped to gain and her advice to anyone interested in this opportunity. Sydney is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Athletic Training at Plymouth State University!

2018

The 2018 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Memorial Student Athletic Training Summer School Scholarship has again been awarded to two great high school students.

Sara Kaiser is a Sophomore at Presentation High School in San Jose, California. She became interested in athletic training through her own personal experiences with injuries, and working with the athletic trainer at her high school. Sara intends on studying kinesiology in college and then continuing on to a career in athletic training or physical therapy. She is also certified in CPR and fascinated by the human body. Sara is a lifetime soccer player, a youth soccer referee, enjoys reading athlete memoirs, and volunteering with BAWSI and the Knights of Columbus, all while maintaining a 3.76 GPA

Luke Chastain is a Junior at New Milford High School in New Milford, Connecticut. Luke became interested in the field of Athletic Training after being injured and working with his high school athletic trainer to get back on the field. Luke enjoys playing soccer and running track. He is a captain of his indoor track team. He is also a member of the Boy Scouts of America and is active in his local church. Although he is very busy, he is still able to maintain a 3.66 GPA. If Luke finds himself with any spare time, he likes to fill it by playing video games.

2017

The 2017 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Memorial Student Athletic Training Summer School Scholarship has been awarded to Destinee Cabrera. Destinee is a Junior at Lehman High School in Kyle, Texas.  She has been involved with athletic training since about 3 years ago, when she was diagnosed with a condition that prevented her from playing sports.  To stay involved in athletics, Destinee became involved with her school's athletic training program for students.  A member of the FFA, Hays Shooting Club, LOBO Club, ASL Club, and various other organization.  She still manages to maintain a 3.78 GPA.  For fun, Destinee likes to compete in shooting sports, taking pictures, and watching the San Antonio Spurs play.

2016

The 2016 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Memorial Student Athletic Training Summer School Scholarship has been awarded to two great high school students. 

Adriana Jimenez attends Jack C. Hayes High School in Buda, Texas. Adriana has been involved with athletic training since 8th grade when she began helping out with the school football and baseball teams. She has been a competitive cheerleader since the age of 5 and in her free time enjoys zip lining, hiking, swimming, and bike riding. She will attend the camp at Texas State University.

Lincoln Revill attends Frost Independent school District in Frost, Texas. He stays busy playing football, basketball, baseball, tennis and track on top of playing violin and staying active with his church. He first became inspired to work in the medical field after watching, "Gifted Hands, the Ben Carson Story." Lincoln will attend the camp at Texas A&M.

2015

The 2015 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Memorial Student Athletic Training Summer School Scholarship has been awarded to Kaitlyn Maguire. She attends Arlington Catholic High School. Kaitlyn became interested in the field through observing her high school athletic trainer. Kaitlyn is looking forward to this first step in working towards her career goal of being an athletic trainer. Kaitlyn enjoys yoga, being active and spending time with friends.  She will attend camp at Springfield (MA) College. 

2014

The 2014 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Student Athletic Training Summer School Scholarship was awarded to Katyann Grochmal. Ms. Grochmal attended Pinkerton Academy, Derry, NH.  Katyann became interested in the field during her athletic career as a competitive gymnast and soccer player. Katyann enjoys spending time at the beach and volunteering in her community. She attended camp at William & Mary.

2013

The 2013 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Student Athletic Training Summer School Scholarship was awarded to Tyler Robbins. Mr. Robbins attended Valley Christian High School in San Jose, CA. This scholarship provides funds for students interested in careers in the sports medicine field of athletic training to attend a summer camp focused on athletic training. Tyler became interested in the field after a sports-related knee injury sidelined him from football last fall. Tyler spends summers in Massachusetts.  He attended the camp at Springfield College.

2012

The 2012 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Student Athletic Training Summer School Scholarship was awarded to Courtney Barlotta. Ms. Barlotta attended Bedford High School. Courtney became interested in the field after a career-ending concussion her freshman year in high school.

2011

The 2011 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Student Athletic Training Summer School Scholarship was awarded to Brandon Hammerstrom. Mr. Hammerstrom attended Manchester Memorial High School. He went on to study athletic training at Springfield College where he attended camp in 2011. In May, 2016, Brandon graduated from Springfield College and has become a Certified Athletic Trainer. He then completed a Masters Degree at the University of Iowa. In 2018, Brandon accepted a 2-year position living in China, working with the Chinese Olympic Committee.

2010

The 2010 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Student Athletic Training Summer School Scholarship was awarded to Reid Beauchemin. At the time of the award, Mr. Beauchemin was homeschooled and attended Concord High School part time.

2009

The 2009 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Student Athletic Training Summer School Scholarship was awarded to Rosemary Wiser. At the time of the award, Ms. Wiser was a junior at Gould Academy in Bethel, ME.

2008

The 2008 Bertrand & Blanche Letendre Student Athletic Training Summer School Scholarship was awarded to Hannah Frantz. At the time of the award, Ms. Frantz was a junior at Proctor Academy in Andover, NH where she participated in soccer, basketball and lacrosse. She had long been interested in medicine - since she would wrap gauze around her Barbies. The combination of interests in sports and medicine led to her interest in athletic training.

2007

Kelsey Isham, then a 16-year-old junior from Manchester Memorial High School received the inaugural summer camp scholarship. Kelsey was an excellent student and varsity athlete (soccer, softball). Kelsey became interested in a career in physical therapy or athletic training because she enjoyed helping others build/rebuild their strength and recover from injuries. The summer camp helped her explore careers in this area and was an excellent experience for her. Kelsey attended the Athletic Training Student Workshop offered by Springfield College during the summer of 2007. Kelsey is now working as a pediatric occupational therapist.