Who we are
Connestee Falls is a vibrant community in Brevard, North Carolina, that cares about the students in Transylvania County.
This year is the 33rd year of operation of the Student Scholarship Program. Over the history of the program we have distributed more than $1,000,000 in scholarship funds, helping almost 500 students pursue their higher education goals.
How Students Are Selected
Students must be Transylvania County residents and they receive awards based on merit and need.
Blue Ridge Community College and Brevard College students apply through their Financial Aid Offices.
Graduating Seniors at Brevard, Rosman, and Davidson River High Schools apply through their Counselors' offices.
Our All Volunteer Team
Chair....................................Bryan O'Neill
School/College Liaison...........Diane Adler-Wailes & Sonia Hodgdon
Fund Raising ........................Jose Galan
Sponsor Display Board...........Carl Burkhart
Publicity ...............................Nona Walker, Mary Petrasko, Ben Eller, Vicki Held
Treasurer .............................Will Toscani
Raffle and Silent Auction........Lynda Hysong, Cindy Donaldson
Gala.....................................Rachael O'Neill, Jodie Grant, Andrea Jenzen
Bocce Event .........................Carl Burkhart
Casino Night.........................Barbara & Gary Dodge
Golf Event.............................Bruce Winfield, Bob Morris, Andy Phelps
Golf Event Refreshments........Candy Kaylor
Pickleball Event ....................Jose Galan, Susan Gapen, John Henrion
Tennis Event.........................Suzanne Bailey, Cindy Cast, Barb Martin
2020 Advisory Board Members: Bryan O'Neill, Chair; Will Toscani, Treasurer; Bruce Winfield, Co-Chair; Gay Coffin, Vicki Held, Sara Hysong, Nona Walker; Jim Whitmore - General Manager