The Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund “Game-On” Scholarship

On May 21, 2014, at the Glenbard West Senior Honors Convocation, Jack’s Fund board member, Matthew Marston, presented Katie Sheline with the “Game On” Memorial Scholarship.

Katie plans to attend Georgetown University in the fall, majoring in Business or Economics. As part of her application essay, Katie talked about the importance of raising awareness in this age group and, as a result, hopes to start a “This Run’s For Jack” 5k at Georgetown.  Katie received a varsity letter for 4 years of swimming, reaching state and sectional competitions. She is also a swim coach at the YMCA and Lacrosse Coach with Coolsticks. Her community service includes six years of working with Advocate Hospice.

Click here to read Katie’s essay(s).  Katie Sheline essay 1 / Essay 2 / Thank you Note