Marblehead High School 2025 graduates Charlotte “Charlie” Roszell and Stefan Shepard are this year’s recipients of the Sterny’s Way Scholarships. These scholarships are given annually in memory of David Stern, a former Marblehead youth sports coaching legend who was a strong supporter of the arts. Sterny passed away in 2010, and the scholarships in his name were formally established in 2019.
Roszell gets arts honor
Roszell, the Sterny’s Way Arts Scholarship recipient, is an accomplished photographer whose work has been displayed at Tufts University, Marblehead Festival of Arts, Marblehead Arts Association and in the National Grand Bank calendar. In addition, Roszell’s writing skills earned her silver and gold keys from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards committee.
As an outstanding student-athlete, Roszell served as a captain for the girls spring track team. She was also on the cross-country and indoor track teams. Roszell excelled in the 200, 400 and the 4×200 and 4×400 relays.
Charlie was a member of the National Green School Society, MHS Democrats Club and Team Harmony. She was also a photographer for the school’s sports teams.
Roszell demonstrated dedication to the community throughout her high school career by her work with young children and other volunteer efforts. She worked as a therapeutic horse handler at Windrush Farm in North Andover, assisting special needs students with horseback riding classes. She also served as a track meet official at the Veterans Middle School.
Roszell will attend the University of Vermont in the fall, where she will compete on its track and field team. She plans to major in sports psychology, combining her love of athletics with her desire to help support other athletes in their mental well-being.
Shepard earns sports scholarship
Shepard is the Sterny’s Way Sports Scholarship recipient. As an outstanding MHS three-sport athlete, Shepard was a member of both the varsity soccer and baseball teams for three years. He served as a tri-captain in soccer last fall, while playing striker. He also played guard on the boys basketball team. This past spring, he was a captain of the baseball team, while playing second base or shortstop. He was also named an All-NEC All-Star.
Shepard had a unique and special tie to David Stern. Stefan’s dad, Paul, enjoyed a 30-year friendship with David, dating back to their youth sports days. They also graduated from MHS together, and were teammates in the town’s softball leagues.
A strong advocate for helping others enjoy sports, while developing their skills, Shepard volunteered as a soccer instructor and referee for the North Shore Rovers, a local sports organization that focuses on students with special needs.
Shepard will attend Elon University this fall, majoring in finance with a minor in sports management.
The Sterny’s Way scholarships are $2,500 each.
