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GSE is proud to announce the start of The Abby Cornell Softball Family Scholarship Program.

Abby Cornell, mother to three strong, beautiful girls, lost her battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, earlier this year. Abby was a wonderful mom and a much-loved member of the GSE Family. Abby’s daughters also lost their father in 2016. Alyssa, Brooke and Lily have handled themselves with strength and grace and we couldn’t be more proud of them.

We, along with the Cornell family, have decided to create a scholarship fund in Abby’s memory.

Each year one graduating GSE senior will be awarded The Abby Cornell Softball Family Scholarship. The recipient will be nominated by coaches and peers. Our Scholarship Program Board Members along with the Cornell family will meet to review each nomination and will award the recipient in April.

To be considered for this scholarship the nominee must display qualities that reflect Abby’s spirit and the spirit she has instilled in her daughters: strong family values, pride in their community and pride in GSE. She must be committed to the sport of softball as well as her academic career.

We are proud to offer this scholarship in Abby’s memory. She really was so loved.

To kick this program off we are excited to hold the first ever GSE Semi-Formal Dance! This Dance is open to GSE Players, their families and Alumni!

We will require that you RSVP here on our website. If you would like to nominate a 2025 graduating senior, please do so on the RSVP form and tell us why!

While admission to the dance is free, we are asking that you make a donation to the Scholarship Program on our website or at the door the night of the dance.

No donation is too small. It will go a long way in providing a GSE senior help with their college tuition and expenses. Please help us reach our goal of $2000.00. Any funds raised beyond the $2000 Scholarship will go directly to the Cornell girls.

The semi-formal will be on Friday, December 27th, 7-10pm at Elite Sports Academy. Semi-formal attire is required. We are looking forward to a wonderful night with our GSE Family to benefit this great cause. This event will occur annually, and we can’t wait to make memories with you all! Light food and refreshments will be provided at no cost. Adult beverages will be available for purchase at The Backstop Pub.

On behalf of the Abby Cornell Softball Family Scholarship board, and the Cornell Family, we want to thank you for your support. Please consider donating.