2025 HCA Scholarship Award Recipients
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The 2025 Bradshaw Literary Award Recipient is Henry Cowan
Since the 1920s, the HCA has recognized an HMHS senior with the Bradshaw Literary Award for their thoughtful and creative response to a civic-oriented writing prompt. Named after Mr. Bradshaw (HCA President 1920-1925), he had a strong interest in the youth of the community and he established an essay competition which served to encourage an interest and awareness of the need for participation in civic affairs. Now, the essay program is conducted at HMHS under the supervision of the English Department and the essays are judged by a BOG committee. Congratulations to Henry Cowan!
The 2025 Kaufmann Performing Arts Award Recipient is Maddie Kehner
Mr. Kaufmann was a long-time Haddonfield resident and enthusiastic amateur in the world of the performing arts. He wrote, composed and directed a musical commemorating his beloved hometown, “Kings’ Road”, winning a Freedom Foundation Award. He was committed to assisting those around him, not looking for recognition and thanks, just looking to help. Accordingly, this award seeks to recognize a HMHS senior who exemplifies his twin passions of civic engagement and participation in the performing arts. Congratulations to Maddie Kehner!
The 2025 Quanci Visual Arts Award Recipients – We have 2!
The HCA Board recognizes the visual arts program has been so strong, growing in stature and numbers (thanks to the hard work of the faculty and administrative support), that it deserved it’s own award. All HMHS seniors are encouraged to enter visual art submission for consideration. Entries include 2D and 3D pieces in any medium. The HCA is continually proud of the hard work and insight shared by the HMHS students and their display of creativity. This year we recognize two HMHS seniors! Congratulations to Jocelyn Dorsey and Ainsley Hochgertel!
Jocelyn Dorsey
Jocelyn Dorsey’s Artwork
Jocelyn Dorsey Response to Prompt
Children are the future; their education is of upmost importance. That is why if I were running for commissioner, I would emphasize the value of the Haddonfield Public Library.
Libraries need financial support for paying staff, services and general upkeep of our historic building. I would also campaign to boost the library’s finances for after-school tutoring and other educational services for our town children.
The library is a great place for haddonfield residence both Young and old to connect and socialize with each other. I would also encourage families of Haddonfield to take advantage of all the library offers such as online services, e-books, and databases.
My peace represents the youth of Haddonfield utilizing and resourcing the library, as I used pages from this real book to depict a scene from our town library. I also portray the impact books have on the individual. Words allow us to become more confident in our language, further imagination and creativity, and promote a love of learning.
Reading can also strengthen the bonds of our community: through discussing books with each other, we gain a deeper understanding of the English language and bond over our favorite stories. This is why public events and other literacy programs matter. As commissioner, I would finance these initiatives and encourage Haddonfield residents to attend. Books of the fuel for the education of our children.
The library earns more financial support for educational opportunities and for other services they provide.
Ainsley Hochgertel
Ainsley Hochgertel’s Art
Ainsley Hochgertel Response to Prompt
I remember those warm spring days with a sticky orange slice in my mouth at halftime, after running up and down the soccer fields at Crow’s Woods, laughing with all my friends. The silences were filled with parents and neighbors cheering us on from the town, where everyone knows everyone and truly cares about each other. Those moments of community and connection is what makes make haddonfield so special to me.
It wasn’t just the game that made those days memorable. It was the sense of belonging, the laughter, the way people came together to support each other. Those places were more than just open space; they were with friendships and memories were formed whether it was on a sports field at an ice cream, social, at the full fair, we’re just walking around Kings Highway there was always a feeling of pride and togetherness in the air
But these open spaces, like Crow’s Woods, have long served as more than just athletic venues. From peewee sports to high school games, they are the gathering place where we compete, connect, build friendships, and create memories that last a lifetime. These fields are where generations of Haddonfield residence have laughed, played, and grown together.
However, as development continues to grow these open spaces are becoming hotter and harder to find. Without the proper attention we risk losing these fields. That service is vital gathering spots for our community, where our youth develop their athletic abilities and where our families come together to celebrate the spirit of competition and camaraderie. The spaces need to be refurbished and maintained and so ensure that they remain safe, accessible and welcoming for future generations.
Open spaces in Haddonfield have always been at the heart of our community. If I were running for commissioner and potentially mayor, my focus would be on preserving and expanding our green fields and spaces, ensuring Haddonfield continues to be a place where future generations come together, grow in community and create lasting memories just like those warm summer days I remember.