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The Clifton G. Wright Memorial Scholarship
Team C.W.S. Competes in the "BestShotBall" Charity Event in Philadelphia!

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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


Our Clif Wright Scholars

Ranson Gaymon (2020)
Boys Latin of Philadelphia ‘21
 
Aiden Greene (2020)
Carver Engineering & Science ‘21
 
Sierra Jones (2020)
Carver Engineering & Science ‘22
 
Theresa Moloy (2020)
Friends Central School ‘22

Aaliyah Galloway (2019)
Bodine High School for International Affairs '19

Anthony Islam (2019)
Science Leadership Academy '19

​Cristopher Tejada (2018)
Carver Engineering & Science '19

Melissa Grey (2018)
Carver Engineering & Science '19

Colesto Williams (2017)
Friends Select School '18
Chestnut Hill College '22


Joshua Morales (2017)
Carver Engineering & Science '18
Fairleigh Dickinson University '22


Scholarship Committee

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



Questions
Please Contact Our Co-Chairs or
SquashSmarts at 215-221-6860

 


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Donald Aselton
Mark & Susan Asher
Maxi & Brad Baer
Daniel Berman
Elaine Bolanis
Terry Booker
Jill & Randy Bown
Doug Brooks
David Brule
Laurie Cassels
Greg Catanzano
Jay Civetti
Juan Colina de Vivero
Carolyn & Lewis Collins
Suzanne & Charles Davis
Ken Dilanian
Todd Ducharme
Matthew Fair
Robert Flood
Paul Fortin
BethAnn Gannon
Douglas Gilbert
Andrew Glendinning
Mary Guy




Susan & Mark Asher
Richard Bates
Maxi & Brad Baer
Dan Berman
Jill & Randy Bown
Bert Brong
Dave Burnett
Greg Catanzano
Charles Cherry
Jay Civetti
Lewis & Cary Collins
Barbara Delacato
Juan Colina de Vivero
Alix Cummin
Ken Dilanian
Todd Ducharme
Daniel Dwyer
Christina Ohley Evans
Jonathan Faini
Mathew Fair
Anne & Bob Flood
Paul Fortin
James Gallop
BethAnn Gannon
Nicholas Gemelli
Andrew Glendinning
Amy & Michael Goodman
Karen & George Gowen
Chris Hall
Sharon 'Sherry' & Craig Harris


2018 Scholarship Supporters
Gifts November 1, 2017 - October 31, 2018

Christopher Hall
Sharon & Craig Harris
Marcia Higgins
Michael Hlatki
Ravin Holden
Carol Jacobs
Alex Jamieson
Richard Kaiser
Ann Kent
Jeffrey Krieger
Rob Lambert
Peter Landreth
Polly LeBarron
Kenneth Lee
Peter Lubowitz
Scott MacColl
John Mackie
Brian McDonnell
Geoff Moulton
Constance Murray
Daniel Newhall
Brian Nixon
Patrick OHara Jr.
Christina Ohly-Evans


2017 Scholarship Supporters
Gifts November 1, 2016 - October 30, 2017

Marcia Higgins
Michael Hlatki
Carolyn & Mike Hudachek
Brian & Stacy Hughes
Carol Jacobs
Mike Jefferys
Jacqueline Jones
Ann Kent
Eugene 'Gene' Klein
Jeff Krieger
Kenneth Lee
Matt MacColl
Scott MacColl
Anita & Brian McDonnell
Mark McLaughlin
Daniel Mines
Geoff Moulton
Hassan Murphy
Robert Neuner
William Newbold
Dan Newhall
Rives Nolen
Gus Nuzzolese
Patrick C. O'Hara, Jr.
Chris & Katy Parisi
John Parkinson
Bob Patterson
Ann Hemphill Perryman
John Perryman
Thomas Perryman



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Robert Patterson
John Perryman
Thomas Perryman
Joie & Eddie Pickett
William Ryan
Lisa & Scott Rynne
Alex Seldin
Timothy Shea
Elaine Bolanis
Will Standish
Anne Standish
Baird Standish
Brian Stevens
Frank Strenger
Robert Swann
Alison & Joe Thompson
William Valerio
Catherine & Brendan Weiss
Dana Williams
Richard Williams
David & Catherine Willmott
Glenn & Robin Worgan
David Weck
Daniel Yerxa




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Geoffrey Porges
Christine Readinger
James Reidy
Sean Rorke
William 'Billy' Ryan
Lisa & Scott Rynne
Ted Ruger
Alex Seldin
Paul Sehnert
Pam & Scott Shean
Anthony 'Tony' Spinale
Anne & Baird Standish
Will Standish
Jenna & Frank Strenger, Jr.
Brian Stevens
Matthew Sudduth
Ann Marie Swann
Robert Swann
Ernie Tracy
Lynn & John Unipan
Chris Ward
Kahlil Wardlaw
Taylor Watts
Brendan Weiss
Richard Williams
David & Catherine Willmott
Glenn Worgan
Daniel Yerxa
Larry Zahn
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