Abby fell in love with travel while on a Newtown HS trip to Europe in April 2025. Though she traveled on numerous family vacations in the US and abroad, the 10-day trip to Paris, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, sparked a wanderlust in her to explore the rich landscape and unique cultural experiences of traveling to new and different places with like-minded companions. She returned from that trip with greater confidence, a sense of independence and the dream of studying abroad.
She was preparing to begin the second semester of her senior year at NHS, and about to make a final decision on college, when she died unexpectedly on the afternoon of January 8, 2026, from sudden cardiac death due to an arrhythmia of unknown nature.
Abby was a beautiful, engaging, funny, loving soul. She will always be treasured for her kindness, integrity, hardworking nature, and welcoming approach towards all who had the privilege of knowing her.
In order to support and perpetuate Abby’s study abroad dreams, this scholarship will be considered for students interested in study abroad programs or who have interests in international pursuits.
