E. John Busser, founder and president of the Scholarship
Acknowledgements

With gratitude.

A note from our founder to the people who made this Scholarship possible.

E. John BusserPresident & Founder

Here is a list of the people I would like to thank for helping to make this scholarship a reality.

  • Lillian BusserMy mom, who planted the idea — and my family, who has been very supportive.
  • Joshua P. BusserMy grandson and Secretary / Treasurer, for putting up with me and for helping to make this all possible. I couldn’t do this without you.
  • Edith AntlMy good friend at Art Etc. Framing — thank you!
  • Debbie BoardmanA wonderful friend and fantastic photographer.
  • Erin CameronFor her undying support and friendship.
  • Amy DreherAt the World Trade Center Memorial — one of the most incredible women I have ever met. She has shown me what it means to get involved.
  • Kristin DupreyFor her great embroidery on our t-shirts and jackets.
  • Karen Lyn GailFor all her help and support.
  • Lorelei GreifensteinAt Edgewood Creative, for her beautiful logo design, her friendship, and her encouragement.
  • Marie JohanssonFor your never ending support and friendship.
  • Courtney Laves-MeariniAnd her staff at Cleveland City Dance, for all their help and encouragement.
  • Gay, Bill, and Alicia MonicaFor all your support and encouragement.
  • Dave and Donna YoheAnd their beautiful and talented daughter Diana.
  • Susan, Leslie, and Roseann MillerThree incredible ladies who have all contributed to make my life better. Susan, who just by being in my life made it better; Leslie, who showed me some of the most incredible ballet I’ve ever seen; and, last but not least, Roseann Miller, who taught me to look at life from the Amish perspective.

Thank you for everything that you all have contributed to this organization, now and into the future.

Signature of E. John Busser

E. John Busser

President, The E. John Busser Ballet Scholarship

In Memory Scholarship awards are made in memory of Mr. Busser’s late daughter, Faith, and of Zane Kenig, a 2014 scholarship recipient.

The E. John Busser Scholarship is grateful for our Corporate Sponsors, who help provide our recipients with an amazing array of training tools as they continue their training. Many thanks go to them for their continued support, even in the toughest of times.

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