For years many of the Dance Unlimited Family did not know this wonderful woman’s name. She
cheerfully and proudly answered when they called “Grandma”. Virginia Kovach was the ultimate role
model and complete optimist. Optimists have faith in the future, whatever it holds. Faith is
unquestioning belief, complete trust, confidence and loyalty. Her faith showed in her favorite saying;
“when you don’t get what you want it is because God has something better planned for you.”
She taught us that we must believe in ourselves, she did this by believing in us. She taught us to have
faith in the future; she did this by never giving up on us in the present. She taught us trust by never
letting go of our hands when we needed her. By knowing what we were ready to experience, she helped
us gain self-confidence. By being loyal to us, she taught us to trust and by trusting us she taught us to
be loyal.
Virginia never held back on her love, service or attention to anyone, family, and friends, even strangers.
During her life here on earth she would never have let us honor her in this way, claiming that she just
did what God puts us on earth to do – serve. I know she would share this honor with each of you, who
have given or sacrificed in some way in order that another might follow their dream.
Each Dance Unlimited Dancer on the evening of their final performance of their senior year in high
school will receive this college scholarship. These scholarships will be based on the student’s service to
others, dedication, mentorship, accomplishments, participation, citizenship, and perseverance.
Scholarships will begin in the amount of $200 each with the potential of increasing to $1500.
2007-2008 Scholarship Committee
Jennifer DeYoung • Clint Frazier • John Kovach • Zorene Cruise-Frazier • Sassy Shaw
A special letter to each of the Dance Unlimited Graduates; It has been a few years since you last danced
on the Dance Unlimited stage! But you have not been forgotten and I speak of youoften. Since your
years of graduation from high school I know that you have studied different programs in college and
vocationally.
Perhaps you have heard of the college scholarship honoring my mother for all that she did to support
each of us as we worked toward our dreams. Because we do not have a Dance Unlimited 2007 Graduate
we are awarding a $200 scholarship to every former Dance Unlimited graduate. Should you no longer be
in a program of study, the $200 can be donated to a charity of your choosing.
I’m sure if you had an opportunity to visit with the students at Dance Unlimited you would have tons of
information to share. I want every student dancing at the studio to know that someday the time that they
spent at Dance Unlimited will help them in whatever they endeavor. You have heard me say (more times
than you wanted to hear it) “we are not just learning about dance, what you learn here will carry you
through some rough situations in the future.” I hope that you are continuing to take part in community
service and remember, “God didn’t make you that beautiful, intelligent and talented just for your own
use!”
God bless you tons,
Love,
Zorene
2009 Scholarships Awarded to:
- Spencer Field
- Kelsey Kethan
- Briana Spinks
- Ryan Cody
2008 Scholarship awarded to:
- Sharon Beltracchi
- Jordyn Vanbebber
- Jennifer Wagner
- Lauren Van Brunt
Past Scholarships awarded to:
• 1993 Jennifer Gaalema
• 1996 Jennifer Kovach
• 1997 Katy Cruise
• 1998 Angie Case and Harmony Melvin
• 1999 Erica Colon and Dianne Gaalema
• 2001 Erin Forinash and Heather Toney
• 2002 Valerie Rizzo and Liz VanVleet
• 2003 Katie Collins, Natalie Kapchinski and Clarice Krowel
• 2004 Reanna Manzanares and Liz Noble
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