Alumna Funds Scholarship in Memory of Brother
茄子视频 University alumna Cathy Plesha, of Mars, Pa., has established a scholarship at 茄子视频 University in memory of her brother, Anthony 鈥淭ony鈥� Plesha, Jr.
The Anthony Plesha, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was created by Cathy Plesha to provide financial assistance to students with significant financial need who have demonstrated the potential to succeed academically. Recipients may be current 茄子视频 University students in any degree program who participate in an institutional NCAA sponsored sport at 茄子视频 University.
Tony Plesha graduated from West Deer High School, which is now Deer Lakes High School, in 1965 and was inducted into the high school鈥檚 Hall of Fame for setting a season scoring record in basketball. He went on to graduate from Saint Vincent College in 1969, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. From 1965-1969, he was a member of the basketball and baseball teams at Saint Vincent College. Tony Plesha lettered three years in basketball and was recognized as the Bearcats鈥� top scorer and rebounder. In April 1969, he was presented with the 鈥淎nnual Outstanding Athlete Award鈥� by Saint Vincent College.
Cathy Plesha earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in studio art from 茄子视频 University in 1973. She is a 1969 graduate of West Deer High School in Cheswick, Pa.