IN LOVING MEMORY
In 2006, EOD lost a beloved teacher, Miss Sheena Villa. Miss Sheena made a lasting impact on us all, and her memory continues to live on within our studio walls. To honor Miss Sheena, EOD started the Sheena Villa Scholarship for eligible high school students. Thanks to the support of parents, families, friends and local businesses, the SVSF committee has given over $50,000 in scholarships to Expression of Dance students over nearly 20 years.
All EOD students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply for the Sheena Villa Scholarship. We encourage students to participate by submitting a written essay of “Why Dance is Your Passion”, along with a short video of you dancing. The SVSF committee chooses the winner and will be provided a check that can be used towards dance/acro education at Expression of Dance, or for the Senior student(s), it will go towards your college expenses. Any student who receives the scholarship will be recognized in our recital program. If a student has applied in a previous year, but did not receive the scholarship, she/he is eligible to apply the next year.
SHEENA VILLA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
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2025
Felicity Coulthard
Ava DeFebbo
Danika Pysher
Aliyah Roopchand
Summer Stengel
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2024
Savannah Callahan
Abigail Dudinyak
Anna Roberts
Macy Yost
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2023
Kayla Courtney
Caroline Guman
Kathryn Rodger
Maddie Schaller
Natalie Six
Shannon Van Dusen
Violet Williams
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2022
Lexie Andreoli
Kiera Karve
Julia Major
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2021
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Taylor DeStefano
Ryleigh Hughes
Jayde Rizzotto
2020
Sofia Cuevas
Madeline Gonzalez
Samantha Major
2019
Amanda Carvalhoso
Annalise Hahn
Jordan Judd
Sierra Irving
Lindsey Swanson
Trevor Yost
Kayla Zigmont
2018
Arianna Bealer
Courtney Corona
Leigha Evans
Lexie King
Madison Weinstein
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2017
Kelsey Anderson
Lydia Marano
Alexis Meixsell
Sarah Schisler
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2016
Brittany Carvalhoso
Aliyah Gomez
Nikki Homanick
Alyssa Sedler
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2015
Lauren Holub
Sara Lechner
Laura Metz
Ashley Moore
Natalie Sasso
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2014
Haley Allem
Jordan Haas
Katie Hullihen
Madison Mohn
Kylie Stoneback
Allison Strohm
Tara Wood​​​​
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2013
Kelly Angelucci
Chantelle Danchak
Johanna Marano
Lacey Moyer
Chelsea Ritter
Kaley Russin
Emily Walsh
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​2012
Alyssa Kresge
Noel Mangino
Alex Robibero
Amber Zigmont
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2011
Adrianna Amodei
Abby Guman
Marissa Kvacky
Sammi Pfeiffer
Tara McGuire
Taylor Rizzolino
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2010
Lauren Calandra
Nikki Eustice
Kaitlyn Knecht
Julie Rehrig
Stephanie Uliana
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2009
Meagan Jansack
Alyssa Kunkle
Dana Palermo
Katie Winegar
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2008
Justine Adams
Lauren Poplawski
Brittany Ritter
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2007
Katie Balog
Cassie Emmons
Veronica Keselica
Kayleigh Kunkle
Christina Smolick
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2006
Alissa Hrichak