The Ashley R. Thompson Memorial Scholarship

The Ashley R. Thompson Memorial Fund was established on June 12th, 2003. Through the generosity of friends and the community at large, this fund has supported the Ashley Renee Thompson Scholarship. The first scholarship was awarded on June 14th, 2004. 

Academic excellence, athleticism, and community involvement were all priorities for Ashley. This scholarship will assist students who capture Ashley’s spirit, enthusiasm, and love of life begin their college careers.

Ashley was an honor student, taking AP and honor classes. She was a lover of the Latin language and was already taking Latin IV as a sophomore. Ashley had been involved in gymnastics since the age of four and was a competitive gymnast. She trained at Capital Gymnastics National Training Center over 30 hours a week. She was also a member of the Lake Braddock High School woman’s gymnastics team. Ashley’s positive attitude and spirit touched all who met her. Her drive to always do her best despite any obstacle was her trademark. Her unstoppable work ethic was well known and inspired all who knew her. She is loved and missed by many. Her friends have stated that “the halls of Lake Braddock lit up when Ashley walked by”. Her unforgettable laugh and radiant smile is remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. It was said that, “Ashley had so many friends because she was a friend to so many”.

Each year a deserving graduating female is chosen to receive this scholarship. The application process is one of essays, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and record of community service. Numerous applications are received each year and the decision is always a difficult one. The trustees of the Ashley Renee Memorial Foundation take this decision and process very seriously. We are pleased to be able to present this scholarship each year in honor of Ashley’s accomplishments and memory. It is our way of continuing her positive outlook on life.

2011 Scholarship winner EMILY NEMEC, on left with ARTof Driving Founder, ROBIN THOMPSON.

2011 Scholarship winner EMILY NEMEC with her DAD.

The foundation, through our founder Robin Thompson, just awarded the 2011 Ashley Renee Thompson Memorial Scholarship to Emily Nemec. Emily is a senior at Woodson High School in Fairfax, Virginia and will be attending the University of Virginia in the fall. She plans on pursuing a degree in engineering. Emily is an extordinarily well rounded young woman who exmplifies all the characteristics the foundation looks for: Academic excellence, community involvement, and a big heart. We are pleased to be able to present this scholarship in Ashley's honor to Emily and wish her all the best in continuing her passion for life.

Please help us continue this scholarship by your generous contributions. You can make tax free contributions via our web site. We warmly thank you in advance.