The Clifton G. Wright Memorial Scholarship
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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.
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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.
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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 ---------- "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 |
2023 Scholars
Justin Lane Archbishop Caroll ‘25 Ismael Kazzaz Esperanza Academy ‘24 2022 Scholars Lia de la Rosa Esperanza Academy ‘24 Zachery Green Carver Engineering & Science ‘24 Jose Higareda Esperanza Academy ‘24 Destine McCleary Science Leadership Academy ‘23 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 Community College of Philadelphia Bodine High School for International Affairs '19 Anthony Islam Syracuse University '24 Science Leadership Academy '19 2018 Scholars Cristopher Tejada Chatham University '23 Carver Engineering & Science '19 Melissa Grey Drexel University '24 Carver Engineering & Science '19 2017 Scholars Colesto Williams US Squash Facility & Service Supervisor Chestnut Hill College '22 Friends Select School '18 Joshua Morales SquashSmarts West Philadelphia Director of High School Squash & Fitness Carver Engineering & Science '18 |
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 Please Email Our Co-Chairs or SquashSmarts at 215-221-6860 |
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Anonymous (6) Donald Aselton Susan & Mark Asher Maxi & Bradley Jordan & Pierre Bastien Richard Bates Claire Batten Dan Berman Elaine Bolanis Evan Booker Jill & Randy Bown Bert Brong Doug Brooks David Brule Dave Burnett Laurie Cassels Greg Catanzano Charles Cherry Jay Civetti George Coates Steve Cohen Juan Colina de Vivero Carolyn & Lewis Collins Alix Cummin Suzanne & Charles Davis Barbara Delacato Gail & John Detweiler Ken Dilanian Todd Ducharme Daniel Dwyer Christina Evans Jonathan Faini Matthew Fair Richard Farley Anne & Robert Flood Paul Fortin Robin Friedman Tony Fuller James Gallop Beth Gannon Nicholas Gemelli Elisa George Douglas Gilbert Andrew Glendinning Greg Goelkel Amy & Michael Goodman Karen & George Gowen Mary Guy Chris Hall |
Scholarship Supporters
Beth Hare Sharon & Craig Harris Marcia Higgins Michael Hlatki Ravin Holden Carolyn & Mike Hudachek Brian & Stacy Hughes Carol Jacobs Alex Jamieson Mike Jefferys Jacqueline Jones Barbara Jordan Richard Kaiser Ann Kent Eugene Klein Jeffrey Krieger Rob Lambert Peter Landreth Polly LeBarron Kenneth Lee Elizabeth Longstreth Peter Lubowitz Matt MacColl Scott MacColl & Mary Mamulski Todd Machnik John Mackie Ann Marie Swann Anita & Brian McDonnell John McGonagle Mark McLaughlin Lisa Beth Meisel Daniel Mines Brittish Miser Geoff Moulton Hassan Murphy Constance Murray Robert Neuner William Newbold Daniel & Jennifer Newhall Brian Nixon Rives Nolen Gus Nuzzolese Patrick O'Hara Jr. Christina Ohly-Evans P.S.R.A. Chris & Katy Parisi Chris & Ashley Parker |
John Parkinson
Robert Patterson Ann Hemphill Perryman John Perryman Thomas Perryman Edward Pickett Joie & Eddie Pickett Susan Pitcher Linda & Alex Plessett Elizabeth Plimack Geoffrey Porges Christine Readinger James Reidy George Rogers Sean Rorke Ted Ruger RxSense William Ryan Lisa & Scott Rynne Paul Sehnert Alex Seldin Timothy Shea Pam & Scott Shean Michael Simpson Anthony Spinale Stuart Staley Anne & Baird Standish Will Standish Brian & Christine Stevens Jenna & Frank Strenger, Jr. Matthew Sudduth Robert Swann Alison & Joe Thompson Mikael Thygesen Ernest Tracy Lynn & John Unipan William Valerio Lindsey Vaughan Chris Ward Kahlil Wardlaw Taylor Watts Joseph & Katharine Wear David Weck Catherine & Brendan Weiss Dana Williams Richard Williams David & Catherine Willmott Glenn & Robin Worgan Daniel Yerxa Lawrence Zahn |