Venice Area Historical Society

Scholarships

VAHS, with its emphasis on education and community outreach, annually awards a scholarship to a deserving graduating senior at Venice High School. The Dr. William Jervey Scholarship was established in 2014.

Dr. William Jervey Scholarship 2024 Recipient

Jack Bertram

Frank Wright, Jack Bertram, & Dr. William Jervey

in front of the 1927 Historic Venice Train Depot

The Venice Area Historical Society (VAHS) was honored to present its 2024 Dr. William Jervey $1,000 Scholarship to Venice High School Senior Class President Jack Bertram. Jack has been accepted to the University of Florida's Class of 2028 this fall and intends to major in Economics and minor in Political Science, all while on a Pre-Law Track.

While Senior Class President, Jack also served as President of Future Business Leaders of America and was an American Legion Boys State Delegate. Writing to the Scholarship Committee of the School Board of Sarasota County, English teacher Kara Mopps states: "Jack Bertram embodies the quintessential characteristics of a once-in-a-lifetime student. His insatiable thirst for knowledge is evident in every interaction in the classroom. However, what sets Jack apart is not solely his academic achievements, although those are undoubtedly impressive with his 4.0 unweighted GPA, but it is his humility."

Congratulations Jack Bertram, 2024 Dr. William Jervey Scholarship recipient.

Scholarship Criteria

A recipient must be a college-bound Venice High School senior who demonstrates financial need and has an interest in historical studies, as evidenced by the following or other related achievements:

A GPA in history courses of at least 3.25
Participation in regional or national History Day competitions
History-related extracurricular activities such as History Club or volunteer work at a historic site or similar experiences that reflect the student's area of historical interest

Contact the Rotary Futures Program at Venice High School for specific application details at 941-480-3178 or visit its website at www.rotaryfutures.org.

Venice Area Historical Society

PO Box 995

Venice, FL 34284-0995

941-412-0151

information@veniceareahistoricalsociety.org

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