DSDI Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence

We mutually pledge to each
other our lives, our fortunes
and our sacred honor.

DSDI is pleased to announce the winners of the 2005-2006 DSDI Scholarships.

John Beck Senior DSDI Member
Signer- Philip Livingston
Attends University of Texas, Austin
Will graduate May 2006- BS Biomedical

Achievements/Service
Engineering Honors program
Engineering Honor society
Alpha Phi Sigma Pre Med Honor Society
U Texas Fencing Team Captain
Medical Research Assistant
Volunteer St David's Medical Center

James M Dorer Senior DSDI Member
Signer- Benjamin Franklin
Currently attending Bedford HS, (Bedford MA)
Will attend Harvard University, Boston MA

Achievements/ Service
#1 in his class of 157 students
Eagle Scout
Captain: Environthon Team, Ocean Team, Science Bowl, Science Team
Habitat for Humanity
National Honor Society
Numerous school activities, school departmental awards

Laura Heyward Senior DSDI Member
Signer- Thomas Heyward, Jr.
Attends Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC

Achievements/ Service
Former Valedictorian
Scholarship award winner for academics
Phi Sigma Tau
International Philosophy Society
DSDI service- Governor, South Carolina
Organizer Bell ringing ceremonies
Participant July 4th festivities in Philadelphia

William Ward Junior Member
Signer- John Morton
Cardinal Gibbons HS, Ft. Lauderdale FL
Will attend Vanderbilt University - Pre med

Achievement/Service
Class rank 8/298
Eagle Scout
National Honor Society
President Biomedical Club
AP Scholar
Academic Excellence US History, Literature
Who’s Who Among American HS Students
“Driving Force” Diabetes Fundraiser Coordinator- raised $7000
Volunteer American Cancer Society
Tutor: Chemistry, Biology, US History
Varsity Wrestling