Shining Star Scholarship Fund

Steven was a friend to everyone he met. He always had a positive attitude and wanted to help people any way he could. He made everyone around him feel important. He is greatly missed but I’m happy to help this positive cause in his name.

I’ll never forget Steve’s welcoming personality when I joined Phi Kappa Theta. He always had a smile on his face and was willing to help anyone with anything. From ski trips to showing me how to get involved within the fraternity and campus, I’m grateful to have been able to spend time with such an incredible person.

Steve was someone who possessed enough passion and creativity to move mountains, I consider it a great privilege to have known and called him a friend. It is my hope that this scholarship carry with it opportunities and second chances for all those who seek them.

Steve was an incredibly kind person that always put smiles on the faces of those around him. He is dearly missed. I've had close family members and other friends affected by drug addiction. It is a disease that is hard to explain and combat. The college experience presents extra challenges for those facing addiction and more programs are needed to end this crisis.

Steven was smarter than me, kinder than me, and always knew what to say. Addiction is an issue that’s easy to distance ourselves from. It’s easy to see someone on the side of the road and think demeaning thoughts about them. I’m still guilty of it to this day. On paper, it looks like there’s options to help people who are struggling with addiction. I can tell you firsthand, there are very few, if any, designed to help those who are pursuing a higher education. This fund aims to change that.