Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Fund
The Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Fund was started by Ryan's friends in Edmonton, AB in November 2003, in memory of Ryan who was tragically killed in an industrial accident near Fort St. John, BC on November 1, 2003. Ryan moved to Edmonton in February 2000 and worked as a motorman with Precision Drilling out of Edmonton, AB.
Ryan liked to whistle, sing and play guitar and his friends were all aware of his musical talents. It wasn't hard for his friends to determine where to direct the scholarship fund...he entertained his friends whenever the occasion arose.
Therefore, this scholarship fund is for musically inclined school students and will be on a yearly basis to those who qualify, on advice of the music teachers.
Ryan had a thirst for life and enjoyed every moment that he lived. His friendly and happy nature made him lots of friends along the way. As one put it "Ryan had a knack for making friends from all walks of life from coast to coast."
Ryan's friends, Rose Charnell, a friend from Edmonton, and Jimmy Whiffen, a singer in Edmonton (originally from the Placentia area) wrote a song about him called "The Whistler." As one of the lines in the song said "He's whistling with the angels having a pint from a silver cup."
Ryan was loved by all who knew him and is missed dearly by his family and friends.
Four Marystown-Burin area students will be selected each year for the "Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Awards."
CONTACT PERSON: Melanie at (780) 218-7072 or e-mail at melanierpenny@hotmail.com
Penny's Whistle playing at The Atlantic Trap & Gill with Ryan's guitar hanging on the wall in the background.
The 15th Annual Ryan Penny Music Scholarship for the school year 2017-2018
2017-2018 winners of the $500 scholarships for the Burin Peninsula:
Bradley Collins, Grade 6, Donald C. Jamison Academy (Guitar Lessons)Amanda Kavanagh, Grade 6, Sacred Heart Elementary (Piano & Voice Lessons)
Jessica Matheson, Grade 12, Marystown Central High (Guitar Lessons)
Pacey Denty, Grade 9, Pearce Junior High (Guitar Lessons)
Along with Marystown-Burin area recipients, scholarships will be awarded in December to one student at each of Canon Richards Academy in Flower's Cove and Viking Trail Academy in Plum Point.
Bradley Collins
Amanda Kavanaugh
Jessica Matheson
Pacey Denty
The 14th Annual Ryan Penny Music Scholarship for the school year 2016-2017
2016-2017 winners of the $500 scholarships for the Burin Peninsula:
Shania Cross, Grade 7, Donald C. Jamieson Academy (Guitar Lessons)Gena Marie Butler, Grade x, Marystown Central High School (New Guitar)
Skyler Luj, Grade x, Pearce Junior High School (Music Lessons)
Katie Hannam, Grade 6, Sacred Heart Academy (Voice Lessons)
Along with Marystown-Burin area recipients, scholarships will be awarded in December to one student at each of Canon Richards Academy in Flower's Cove and Viking Trail Academy in Plum Point.
Shania Cross
Gena Marie Butler
Skyler Luj
Katie Hannam
Scholarship Fundraiser 2015 (school year 2015-2016)
The 13th Annual Ryan Penny Music Scholarship Fundraiser took place, as usual, at the Atlantic Trap and Gill in Edmonton, AB on Saturday, October 20, 2015. We thank everyone – the planners, attendees and donors – everyone who did anything to make this fundraiser the success it really was. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.2015-2016 winners of the $500 scholarship for the Burin Peninsula:
Mackenzie Power, Grade 7, Sacred Heart AcademyAustin Hiscock, Grade 7, Donald C. Jamieson Academy
Brittany Bugden, Grade 9, Pearce Junior High School
Alexandra House, Grade 11, Marystown Central High School
As well, this year for the first time, the Fundraiser Committee gave a $500 scholarship to Canon Richards Memorial Academy, Flower’s Cove, on the Northern Peninsula. We understand that a decision has not been made whether this money would go to a student or to purchase musical equipment for the school. Ryan had many friends from the Northern Peninsula who were big contributors at this fundraiser. It is wonderful to know that some of this money raised is going back to that area as well as to the area where Ryan grew up.
Mackenzie Power
Austin Hiscock
Brittany Bugden
Alexandra House
Scholarship Fundraiser 2014 (school year 2014-2015)
The 12th annual music scholarship fundraiser took place on Saturday, November 15 at the Trap and Gill in Edmonton, AB. $12,184.00 was raised in Ryan’s memory and we must thank all those people who donated their hard-earned money to such a worthy cause. Again this year, there were 8 music scholarships awarded. The quilt winner this year was Corey Baines.
2014-2015 Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Winners
Each student received a $500 scholarship.Mariah Rideout, Grade 7 - Music Lessons, Sacred Heart Academy
Carla Quilty, Grade 7 - Flute Lessons, Sacred Heart Academy
Alexandra Burbridge, Grade 5 - Guitar Lessons, Donald C. Jamieson Academy
Callie Brown, Grade 6 - Voice Lessons, Donald C. Jamieson Academy
Megan Hiscock, Grade 9 - Guitar Lessons, Pearce Junior High School
Brianna Hartson, Grade 9 - Voice Lessons, Pearce Junior High School
Chuck Hayse, Grade 12 - Guitar Lessons, Marystown Central High School
Brandon Collins, Grade 12 - Guitar Lessons, Marystown Central High School
Alexandra Burbridge
Brandon Collins
Briana Harston
Callioe Brown
Carla Quilty
Chuck Hayse
Mariah Rideout
Megan Hiscock
Scholarship Fundraiser 2013 (school year 2013-2014)
On Saturday, November 16, the 11th annual music scholarship fundraiser was held at the Trap and Gill in Edmonton, AB. This year $9,365.00 was raised and the winner of the quilt was Lonnie Rose. Thank you again to each and every one of you who attended this event and made it such a success. It is surreal to have 8 students awarded music scholarships in his honour again his year.
2013-2014 Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Winners
Each student received a $500 scholarship.Mariah Rideout, Grade 6 - singing lessons, Sacred Heart Academy
Anna Burke, Grade 7 - guitar or singing lessons, Sacred Heart Academy
Alexandra Burbridge, Grade 4 - piano or guitar lessons, Jamieson Academy
Jacob Francis, Grade 6 - guitar lessons, Jamieson Academy
Travis Legge, Grade 9 - guitar lessons, Pearce Junior High School
Marshall Saunders, Grade 9 - guitar lessons, Pearce Junior High School
Matthew Snook, Grade 10 - guitar lessons, Marystown Central High School
Jessica Murphy, Grade 11 - guitar lessons, Marystown Central High School
Alexandra Burbridge
Anna Burke
Jacob Francis
Jessica Murphy
Mariah Rideout
Marshall Saunders
Matthew Snook
Travis Legge
Scholarship Fundraiser 2012 (school year 2012-2013)
The 10th annual music scholarship fundraiser was held at the Trap and Gill, Edmonton, AB on November 17. There was $6,300.00 raised in Ryan’s memory. Momma’s quilt was won by a truck driver who didn’t know Ryan, but who didn’t want to part with the quilt either.The music scholarships have doubled this year, so 8 students are taking music lessons because of the efforts of those who attend the fundraiser each year. We thank all of you who and made this annual event another awesome evening.
2012-2013 Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Winners
Each student received a $500 scholarship.Emma-Lee Stewart, Grade 2 & James Stewart, Grade 1, Sacred Heart Academy, voice & piano lessons
Deanne Whalen, Grade 9 & Mackenzie Boyde (3rd time scholarship recipient), Grade 9, Pearce Junior High, guitar lessons
Ashton Denty, Grade 10 & Trenton Bolt, Grade 10, MCHS, guitar lessons
Recipients not announced for Donald C. Jamieson Academy
Ashton and Trenton
Deanne and Mackenzie
Emma lee and James Stewart
Scholarship Fundraiser 2011 (school year 2011-2012)
The fundraiser this year was on Saturday, November 19, 2011 and was again at the Trap and Gill in Edmonton, AB.We thank those who organized and planned the event, the place of the venue and those who attended and freely gave their money for such a good cause. The name of the person who won mudder's quilt is Mark Curtis, a guy who knew of Ryan.
This year $10,146.55 was the total as of November 20, 2011, but I am aware of a few hundred dollars more that I have not gotten a figure on yet. The four scholarships have been awarded, and there is some talk by the Committee to do something extra this year. You will be advised here as soon as it is known what is happening.
2011-2012 Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Winners
Each student received a $500 scholarship.Colton Coady, Grade 6 French Immersion, Sacred Heart Academy, guitar lessons
Jonathon Inkpen, Grade 5, Jamieson Academy, guitar lessons
Nikita Saunders, Grade 9, Pearce Junior High, guitar lessons
Denis Baker, Grade 11, MCHS, guitar lessons
Colton Coady
Denis Baker
Jonathan Inkpen
Nikita Saunders
Scholarship Fundraiser 2010 (school year 2010-2011)
The 8th Annual Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Fundraiser was held again this year at The Trap and Gill in Edmonton on Saturday, November 20th, 2010.The turnout was great and the evening brought much fun and laughter to everyone. There were many prizes auctioned off during the evening, along with "mudder's quilt" in a ticket draw.
2010-2011 Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Winners
Each student received a $500 scholarship.Candace Inkpen, Donald C. Jamieson Academy, guitar lessons
Lindsey Barry, MCHS, guitar lessons
Sarah Ryan, Grade 10, Pearce Junior High School, voice lessons
Sarah Kelly, Sacred Heart Academy, voice and piano lessons
Candace Inkpen
Lindsey Barry
Sarah Ryan
Sarah Kelly
Scholarship Fundraiser 2009 (school year 2009-2010)
The 7th Annual Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Fundraiser was held in Edmonton at the Trap and Gill on Saturday, November 15, 2009, and was another great success, raising $5,657.34. The quilt winner is unknown, but someone did win it!As well, the 1st Newfoundland fundraiser was held at Junctions on George Street, St. John's and approximately $2,000.00 was raised there. Quilt winner was Lynda Babstock.
Both venues have been awesome in raising money for the scholarship fund. Because of the success of the fundraisers to date, the Committee for the Fund decided to donate $3,000.00 to Donald C. Jamieson Academy for the purchase of an electronic piano.
We would like to thank everyone for every "penny" they have so freely given to the Fund and in Ryan's memory.
He must be whistling!
2009-2010 Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Winners
Each student received a $500 scholarship.Haley Fitzpatrick, Grade 4 French Immersion, Sacred Heart Academy, won the Ryan Penny Music Scolarship in 2008-2009
Sabrina Drake, Grade 6, Donald C. Jamieson Academy, guitar lessons
Jescinda Cullihall, Grade 9, Pearce Junior High School, piano and voice lessons
Sheldon Cross, Level 3, MCHS
Haley Fitzpatrick
Sabrina Drake
Jescinda Cullihall
Sheldon Cross
2008-2009 Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Winners
Each student received a $500 scholarship.Haley Fitzpatrick, French Immersion, Sacred Heart Academy
Amanda Jorgensen, Grade 9, Pearce Junior High
Timothy Larkin, Grade 10, MCHS
Mackenzie Boyde,Grade 5, Jamieson Academy, received the Ryan Penny Music Scholarship in 2007-2008
Amanda Jorgensen
Haley Fitzpatrick
Mckenzie Boyde
Timothy Larkin
2007-2008 Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Winners
Each student received a $500 scholarship.Mackenzie Boyde, Grade IV, Jamieson Academy
Robin Hayse, Grade VII, Sacred Heart Academy
Michael Hollett, Grade IX, Pearce Junior High
Christopher Legge, Grade XI, MCHS
Christopher Legge
Mackenzie Boyde
Michael Hollett
Robin Hayse
2006-2007 Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Winners
Each student received a $500 scholarship.Jarrod Roff, Grade 4, Jamieson Academy, guitar lessons.
Kayla Mallay, Grade 6, Sacred Heart Academy, voice lessons.
Samantha Stone, Grade 9, Pearce Junior High, voice lessons.
Mitchell Martin, Grade 10, MCHS, guitar lessons.
Mitchelle Martin and Kayla Mallay
Samantha Stone and Jarrod Roff
2005-2006 Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Winners
Each student received a $500 scholarship.Brittany Collins, Grade VI, Jamieson Academy, voice lessons;
Cassandra Pittman, Grade VII, Sacred Heart School, received the Ryan Penny Music Scholarship in 2004-2005, piano lessons;
Shauna Lowe, Grade IX, Pearce Junior High, voice lessons;
Corey Saunders, Grade XI, MCHS, guitar lessons.
Cassandra Pittman and Corey Saunders
Shuana Lowe and Brittany Collins
2004-2005 Ryan Penny Memorial Music Scholarship Winners
Each student received a $500 scholarship.Cassandra Pittman, Sacred Heart Elementary
Rebecca Sweetland, Jamieson Academy
Kyla Whalen, Pearce Junior High
Julie Edwards, MCHS
Kayla Whalen and Cassandra Pittman and Julie Edwards
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