KSF in the News
Knott Scholars have diverse interests and are leading the way in their schools, parishes and communities. We are looking to feature more of how our Knott Scholars are making an impact and inspiring others to do the same. Connect with Bailey Jenkins, alumni@knottscholar.org to share your story!
Catholic Review article: Knott CARES
https://catholicreview.org/knott-scholar-at-calvert-hall-pays-it-forward/
Success at Camp Umoja Book Drive!
Guest Writer: Caroline Habiger- Secondary Knott Scholar Alumna (NDP 2023) & Current Knott Scholar at Loyola University Maryland (2027) The Knott Scholarship Funds partnered with Charm City Books over the summer to collect book donations for the campers of Camp...
O’Dwyer Event: A Day of Fellowship & Fun
Many hands make light work! This was especially true at our recent Service & Picnic Event in August. Who knew mulching could be so fun?! A dedicated and enthusiastic team of current elementary, secondary and collegiate Knott Scholars, as well as Knott Scholar...
Knott Scholar Service Day
The Knott Scholar Council enthusiastically welcomed more than 100 participants - including 46 scholars - to its annual Service Day on Saturday morning September 18, 2021. This year the activity was held on the campuses of St. Michael-St. Clement Catholic School and...
Thank you, William Macsherry!
Knott Scholarship Funds is extremely grateful for the 24 years of support and contributions that Alumni Director, William Macsherry, has given to our organization! We are honored to have worked alongside him for so long, and know that his impact on the scholar...
Scott Pawley Nominated for Award
Currently a junior at Calvert Hall College High School, Scott Pawley was recently nominated to be part the inaugural class of the Central Maryland Junior Achievement’s 18 Under 18. This non-profit organization aims to inspire and prepare students ages 5-18 from the...
Undergraduate Student Feature: Maria Cary
Maria Cary is a current student at Mount St. Mary’s University majoring in History with a minor in Biology. She is set to graduate early in the Winter of 2023 before pursuing her dream of attending law school! Maria has attended Catholic school her entire life, from...
“Staying Optimistic During Challenging Times” – Agnes Klug 7th Grader, St. Joseph School Cockeysville
Congratulations to Aggie on her finalist achievement in the St. Joe’s Cockeysville Oratorical Contest and the Timonium Optimist Club Contest! The theme was “Staying Optimistic During Challenging Times”. The 7th grade scholar used the inspiration from our very own...
Writer’s Block written by Miriam Toth
Shayla leaned forward in her chair, cracking her neck as the Word document loaded. The blank white page appeared, ready for words to be placed on it. She tapped her fingers on her keyboard without typing anything, hoping that inspiration would strike her at any...
Secondary School Highlight – Luke Dragonette, Calvert Hall
Meet Luke Dragonette, current Student Class President at Calvert Hall pursuing his dreams of attending the University of Maryland College Park (a family tradition)! We interviewed Luke to learn more about his future plans, developing leadership skills, and his...