Page 14 - 2020 Awards & Recognition

Anthony Ronzo Sr. Memorial Scholarship
This award is presented to a second-year student in good academic standing to help defray any transitional costs between the student’s second and third years.
Sheryl Hefti
Class of 2022
Sheryl understands the concepts of Osteopathic medicine and
she espoused these concepts
well before attending COMP. Sheryl witnessed first-hand how OMM treatments can alleviate/ eliminate pain. Her passion
grew while at COMP and Sheryl served as President of the Student
American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO). She was an OMM teaching assistant and was selected for the Longitudinal Track program. Sheryl has also taken part in elective courses allowing her to build upon her already impressive knowledge of OMM practice. It is Sheryl’s desire to be an “evangelist” for the osteopathic community.
Arthur Madorsky, MD, Memorial Scholarship
Presented in memory of Dr. Art Madorsky, who was a member of the WesternU Board of Trustees and faculty, to a student who demonstrates academic excellence.
Jessica Houghton
Class of 2023
Jessica is a true fighter and champion. At a young age she was diagnosed with dyslexia. She did not let this diagnosis define her, rather, she worked with a tutor and with hard work and perseverance, became a success story. When she later was diagnosed with Lupus, her fighting spirit shone through
again and she didn’t let it stand in her way. She now ranks among the top of her class and serves as an example to others. Whether it is as the Health Disparities Director of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) or volunteering with the Pomona community in the Pipeline program, Jessica has a winning attitude and a champion spirit.