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Paul Basenberg Scholarship
The Basenberg Scholarship was established by Melissa and Evan Basenberg in honor of their beloved husband and father, which pays tribute to Paul's enduring legacy as a dedicated Art and Art History teacher at RCHS for over a decade.
This scholarship is a testament to Paul's passion for the arts and his commitment to nurturing creativity. It is designed to support students who share his enthusiasm and aspire to pursue a career in the art field following their high school education.
Recipients of the Basenberg Scholarship will have the opportunity to use the funds towards tuition, materials, and supplies, empowering them to further their artistic endeavors and follow in the footsteps of a remarkable educator whose influence continues to resonate.
If you would like to donate online use the link below. Select "Clubs" from the categories and then select "Art Box".
2023 Basenberg Scholarship Recipient
2023 Basenberg Scholarship Recipient
"I would not be where I am now without the Basenberg Scholarship. At RCHS I had dreams of becoming an animator, and I found myself applying to the Azusa Pacific University Animation program. It didn’t seem likely that going to a private school would be in the cards for me. I wrote my Basenberg Scholarship application essay on my love and drive for animation, and because of that I am now an animation major at APU! Since attending my university I have worked on four animated films and have completely animated my own short film. I was able to purchase my own industry-standard equipment where I can work from home. I have also had the opportunity to attend many Hollywood Industry events like the Annie Awards for animation. I got my first job at APU’s print shop, Azusa Print + Design, because of the mentoring that I received from the RCHS Graphics and Production Program. God had bigger plans for me, since I was able to then purchase machines and equipment from that job to start my own print business, Peeling Good. Even after graduation I still receive support from the staff at RCHS, because I was then referred by the CTE Graphics and Production teacher, Mrs. Arredondo, to my current job at PistonBones Printing. The Basenberg Scholarship has given me opportunities I wouldn’t have dreamed of at the time of applying, but to this day I feel the support from the scholarship and the wonderful RCHS faculty and staff. I am forever grateful for that."
— Samantha Hoffman
Portfolio Website: samantha-lu.myportfolio.com
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