2021 Knoebels Scholarship Recipients

Ten Knoebels Amusement Resort team members are starting off the 2021-22 school year with an extra $500 in their pockets from the park’s scholarship program. This year’s recipients include team members who are on the path to becoming a pharmacist, a speech and language pathologist, a broadcast journalist and more. The scholarship is in recognition of their scholastic achievements and aspirations, as well as their contributions as team members.

This year’s recipients include:

Brittany Bennett (Guest Services), attending Penn State University, majoring in Broadcast Journalism.

Maura Blusius (Alamo), attending Clarion University, majoring in Speech-Language Pathology.

Maddelynn Griscavage (Crystal Pool), attending Misericordia University, majoring in English Secondary Education/Child Psychology.

Glenn Klinger (Games), attending Bloomsburg University, majoring in International Business.

Emma Laughlin (Crystal Pool), attending West Chester University, majoring in Actuarial Science.

Britney Preston (Costume Characters), attending DeSales University, majoring in Forensic Psychology/Theater Minor.

Sarah Rodriguez (International Food Court), attending Bloomsburg University, majoring in Early Childhood Education.

Isibelle Sienkiewicz (Gift Shops), attending Wilkes University, majoring in Pharmacy.

Kaitlyn Van Horn (Rides), attending Lebanon Valley College, majoring in Athletic Training.

Caleb Williams (JBK), attending Liberty University, majoring in Aviation.

Four Knoebels team members have also been nominated for a 2021 Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Association (PAPA) scholarship. Those students include: Brittany Bennett (Guest Services), Britney Preston (Costume Characters), Sarah Rodriguez (International Food Court) and Caleb Williams (JBK).

Knoebels has awarded approximately $123,000 to 246 team members since the start of the program in 1997.

Photo Caption: Pictured above (left to right), are 2021 Knoebels Scholarship recipients and members of the third generation of the Knoebel family – Leanna Muscato, Brittany Bennett (Guest Services), Britney Preston (Costume Characters), Sarah Rodriguez (International Food Court), Kaitlyn Van Horn (Rides), Maura Blusius (Alamo), Madelynn Griscavage (Crystal Pool), Emma Laughlin (Crystal Pool), Caleb Williams (JBK) and Buddy Knoebel. Not pictured but also recipients are Glenn Klinger (Games) and Isibelle Sienkiewicz (Gift Shops).