West Orange Scholarship Foundation announces Class of 2025 recipients

Established in 1962, the foundation is a community-driven organization dedicated to fostering higher education among West Orange High School graduates.

By Michael Eng
| 11:33 a.m. May 5, 2025

From left: West Orange Scholarship Foundation President Beth Wincey Ielfield, Past-president Kathee Pierce, recipient Chloe Ordonez, recipient Alexis Lampshire, WOSF Director Kristen Woods, recipient Iliani Underwood and WOSF Director Shannon Till.

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Photo by Thomas Lightbody | TK Photography

The West Orange Scholarship Foundation recognized its three Class of 2025 scholarship recipients during West Orange High School’s Senior Awards program, held April 22.

This year’s WOSF scholarship recipients are Chloe Ordonez, sponsored by The Bond Foundation and attending the University of Florida with plans to work in genetics research; Alexis Lampshire, presented in memory of Mrs. Marjorie McCloughley and attending Florida Institute of Technology with a goal to be a commercial pilot; and Iliani Underwood, presented in memory of Mr. Harold Cooper and attending Florida State University on her way to dental school.

Established in 1962, the foundation is a community-driven organization dedicated to fostering higher education among West Orange High School graduates. Its mission is to provide financial assistance to deserving students, helping them achieve their academic aspirations and build a brighter future. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more that $1.5 million in scholarships.

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Michael Eng

As a child, Editor and Publisher Michael Eng collected front pages of the Kansas City Star during Operation Desert Storm, so it was a foregone conclusion that he would pursue a career in journalism. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Missouri — Columbia School of Journalism. When he’s not working, you can find him spending time with his wife and three children, or playing drums around town. He’s also a sucker for dad jokes.