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Ed Kurtz Scholarship awardee Anthony Ciponaer

Baker College of Clinton Township officials have announced Anthony Ciponaer as the recipient of the 2013 Ed Kurtz Leadership Scholarship award. Ciponaer received a $2,500 scholarship that is awarded to a Baker College student who demonstrates academic achievement and either a commitment to community service or a successful balance of work, family and school obligations.

“Anthony has maintained an outstanding scholastic record while contributing his time and talents to the community,” said Donald R. Torline, Baker College of Clinton Township President. “We are very pleased to present the 2013 Ed Kurtz scholarship to Anthony this year.”

Ciponaer, a full-time student at Baker College of Clinton Township, has been actively involved in the Detroit Shriners for the past three years. He participates in their monthly charity events and other fundraising activities including the Shrine Circus, the Sportsman Raffle and the Shriners All-Star Hockey Classic. Anthony also helps train new Shriner volunteers.

A resident of St. Clair Shores, Ciponaer is working toward a bachelor’s degree in information technology and security, and currently maintains a 3.85 grade point average (GPA). He plans to graduate spring 2015.