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The Clifton G. Wright Memorial Scholarship
Team CWS Competes in SquashSmarts "BestShotBall" Charity Event Each Year!

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Philadelphia native and devoted Williams College '91 alumn Clifton "Clif" Wright, Jr. was a lifelong friend, scholar and athlete. A talented and energetic debater on all subjects, Clif enjoyed the camaraderie and competitive nature of football and squash. The time he spent commanding the "gridiron" and the "T" allowed his true passion and personality to shine. While he was loved for his scintillating wit and regaling of stories, Clif will be remembered most fondly for his commitment to friends, his ardent support of all things Purple and Gold and his avid love of footbal aqnd squash. Even the briefest of encounters with Clif left those whom he touched with a clear understanding of his passion and zest for life.  Clif passed away October 29, 2016 at the age of 48. 

Established Spring 2017 through the generosity of family and friends, The Clifton G. Wright, Jr. Scholarship will continue Clif's legacy and promote character among Philadelphia’s outstanding urban youth. The scholarship benefits children from the SquashSmarts after school youth program. Wright Scholar Athletes will travel to Squash and Beyond in Williamstown, MA where they will focus and improve their physical, mental and strategic squash skills while in the company of players and coaches from around the globe.  Scholar-Athletes will receive additional instruction in academic and personal development, including ACT/SAT and college course preparation. Scholar-Athletes will be selected annually for their proven commitment to SquashSmarts and will have demonstrated outstanding initiative, sportsmanship, and leadership skills among their peers.

Reflections on Clif

Those who were fortunate to be students at Williams in the Fall of '86 can never forget the indomitable spirit of Clif Wright, aka 'The Crisper'...

Read The Full Reflection
by friend and football teammate
John Perryman


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"Liking Clif was easy. Quick to captivate with his engaging smile. Backed by an unusual sparkle in his eyes. An accompanying lightning quick wit..."

Read The Full Reflection
by friend and squash player
Bob Patterson


2021 Scholars

Niyanna Fields
Parkway Middle College ‘23

Angelica Burgos
Cristo Rey Philadelphia ‘22



2020 Scholars

Ranson Gaymon
Boys Latin of Philadelphia ‘21
 St. Joseph's University ' 25


Aiden Greene
Carver Engineering & Science ‘21
 
Drexel University School of Nursing '25

2019 Scholars

Aaliyah Galloway
Bodine High School for International Affairs '19
Chatham University '23

Anthony Islam
Science Leadership Academy '19
Syracuse University '23


2018 Scholars

​Cristopher Tejada
Carver Engineering & Science '19
Chatham University '23

Melissa Grey
Carver Engineering & Science '19

Drexel University '24

2017 Scholars

Colesto Williams
Friends Select School '18
Chestnut Hill College '22


Joshua Morales
Carver Engineering & Science '18
SquashSmarts West Philadelphia Director of High School Squash & Fitness



Scholarship Committee

Randy Bown, Co-Chair (email)
Scott MacColl, Co-Chair (email)
Scott Rynne, Co-Chair (
email)
Anne Standish, Co-Chair (email)
Terry Booker
Brian Hughes
Jeff Krieger
Chris Parisi
Bob Patterson
Jon Perryman
Alex Plessett
Anne Standish
Brian Stevens
Ernie Tracy



Questions
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Gus Nuzzolese
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Christina Ohly-Evans
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Robert Patterson
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John Perryman
Thomas Perryman
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Stuart Staley
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Matthew Sudduth
Robert Swann
Alison & Joe Thompson
Mikael Thygesen
Ernest Tracy
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Kahlil Wardlaw
Taylor Watts
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David Weck
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