CLASS OF 2024
Congratulations to our 2024 scholarship recipients!
They are champions and advocates for suicide awareness and prevention.
The scholarship applicants were challenged with the following prompt:
The Magalassi Foundation has promoted the “I Matter, You Matter, We Matter”, (aka “We Matter Week”) campaign for the last 11 years in conjunction with National Suicide Prevention Month. If you were in charge of planning activities for We Matter Week, how would you envision the week to go?
Their essays tell their story of how they would approach We Matter Week.
Katelyn Crossman
Katelyn is a graduate of Owasso High School (OHS). Katelyn is extremely active in school, sports and community, all while working and providing softball lessons to young athletes. She is a National Merit Scholar Finalist, a Coca-Cola Scholar Semi-finalist, and an AP Scholar. She has been Owasso High student of the month, spelling bee champion 3x, and a science fair champion. Katelyn supports her teammates in sports and earned the Best Teammate Award from the Owasso High Varsity Swim Team. Her other sports include OHS varsity fast-pitch and slow-pitch. Katelyn has served as Chapter President of the National Honor Society, as well as the President of OHS Senior Board, and has been the Captain of the Oklahoma Patriots Travel Softball Team. She serves her community by volunteering at Owasso Community Resources and FORGE Student Ministries. In the fall, Katelyn intends to study mechanical engineering at Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
Katelyn’s scholarship is given in Memory of Floyd Jozwiak, Brandon’s grandfather.
Emma Thomas
Emma is a graduate of Owasso High School (OHS). She is a member of National Honor Society and actively involved in the arts. Emma is a member and has served as the Vice-President of Oklahoma Thespians Troupe #4722, has been a 4-time winner of the All-Star Cast award for One-Act Competitions and acted in 11 high school shows. She also placed first in monologues for speech and debate. In addition to her thespian activities, Emma’s drawings have been displayed in the OHS art show. Emma enjoys giving her time to volunteer at the Bailey Education Foundation, and has volunteered at the Foundation’s Car, Truck and Bike Show. In the fall, Emma intends to study zoology and pre-veterinary science at Oklahoma State University.
Emma’s scholarship is given in memory of Nathan Rosa, son of Mike and MaryAnn Rosa. MaryAnn has served on the Foundation Board over 10 years.
Faith Richison
Faith is a graduate of Owasso High School. She has been named Distinguished Graduate. Faith has also been involved in and served as President of Owasso’s Unified Club. She has a heart for children with special needs and has volunteered at The Little Light House for the last three summers. In the fall, Faith plans to attend the University of Oklahoma and study special education.
Izak Bulten
Izak is a graduate of Rejoice Christian High School. He is involved in student council and volunteers at Owasso Youth Court. He has also held a position on the honor roll. Izak plans to attend college in the fall and is interested in film studies.
Izak’s scholarship is given in Memory of Emily Goble, long-time friend and supporter of the Foundation.
Gracie Gardner
Gracie is a graduate of Rejoice Christian High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has served as the Chapter Secretary. Gracie has a heart for service and volunteered at the food bank and a local church nursery, organized a stuffed animal drive for children in the hospital, organized a glove and hat drive for the homeless, and attended a mission trip. In the fall, Gracie plans to attend Rogers State University and study psychology.