Emily Brackenbury

Emily Brackenbury of Oakland, N.J. is a Literature major, Spanish Language Studies minor, and is pursuing her secondary teaching certificate. She has a GPA of 3.9 and is a proud member of various leadership and honors societies on campus.

At Ramapo, Emily has been an active member of the college community, such as being a member of the Ramapo Honors College, Residence Life as both an RA and SARD, and the Center for Reading and Writing as a writing consultant.

Emily has also been involved in off-campus activities, as this year she serves as a substitute teacher in local schools and works towards completing her student teaching at Indian Hills High School.

After graduation, Emily hopes to find a position as a high school English teacher in a local school district, and she is considering continuing her education and pursuing a master’s degree

Awarded Scholarships

2023

Thomases, Fred and Florence Scholarship

Ramapo College benefited from the foresight and commitment of two long- time Bergen County residents, Fred and Florence Thomases. Mrs. Thomases was a member of the founding Ramapo College Board of Trustees, entrusted with the mission of creating Ramapo College and finding it a home.

Fred Thomases was a textile industry executive, internationally known for his innovations. He was a leader in the community, serving as a trustee of Temple Emanu-El in Englewood, the New Jersey Jewish Community Center on the Palisades in Tenafly, and as a National Board Member of American ORT, an international Jewish organization focused on technological and vocational education. Mr. Thomases died in 2000 and his wife 11 years later, but through this scholarship they leave a legacy of their commitment to education.