J. Edgar Hoover Foundation

WASHINGTON - Emily Ross, a master's student in The George Washington University Department of Forensic Sciences, is the winner of the prestigious national J. Edgar Hoover Foundation "Scientific Scholarship." Ross will be awarded $25,000 to continue her studies at GW.

Ross earned a B.A. in chemistry from Kenyon College and is shaping her longstanding interest in chemical polymers into her master's thesis. After graduating from GW, Ross hopes to work for the FBI as a forensic chemist.

The J. Edgar Hoover Foundation was established in 1965 to promote scholarship and research in support of law enforcement and to maintain the legacy and standards of the long-time FBI director and GW graduate (L.L.B '16, L.L.M '17, L.L.D. '35). The foundation has provided scholarships to 1,200 students nationwide and distributed over $3.5 million in grants and scholarships to support deserving students interested in law enforcement.

Located four blocks from the White House, The George Washington University was created by an Act of Congress in 1821. Today, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the nation's capital. The University offers comprehensive programs of undergraduate and graduate liberal arts study as well as degree programs in medicine, law, engineering, education, business, and international affairs. Each year, GW enrolls a diverse population of undergraduates, graduate, and professional students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 120 countries.

Kenneth Ramsey President of the FBI National Academies Associates and Cassandra Chandler, Assistant Director of FBI for Public Affairs spoke at the Inaugural Law Enforcement Conference held at Supreme Council of SR FM Wash DC April 23, 2004.

On April 23, 2004 the Board of Directors of the J. Edgar Hoover Center led by Chairman Cartha “Deke” DeLoach hosted its first conference on law enforcement at the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite of Freemasonry located at 1733 Sixteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. A wonderful sit down buffet luncheon was served for our guests. We hope that this will be the first of many such conferences that the center plans to hold over the next few years on relevant law enforcement and intelligence topics of importance to the people of the United States.

Given the troubling times in the world and the new threats posed to the United States in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy and the Iraq War the Center dedicated the conference to an examination of terrorism and the U.S.A. Patriot Act which will soon be facing renewal.

An outstanding array of distinguished speakers offered their unique insights to an assembled audience of about two-hundred guests. Offering their comments were Cal Thomas, syndicated columnist and political writer, William Webster, former director of the FBI and CIA, Kenneth Ramsey, the President of the FBI National Academy Associates, Cassandra Chandler, Assistant Director of the FBI for Public Affairs and Chuck Lewis, Washington Bureau of the Hearst Newspaper Group.

"Crime Fighter Wins Award"

"Neal Macphee hasn't just taken a bite out of crime. He's feasted. Since joining the Beaufort Police Department in December 2002, he has caught bank burglars, drug runners, and other felons. He has shown courage, fidelity, and integrity. In short he's been a good cop.

On Wednesday [August 24, 2004] he got dessert. Patrolman Macphee received the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Award at a lunch in his honor. He also received a $1000.00 check.

'Its clear your an outstanding law enforcement officer' said Les Wiser, Special Agent in Charge of the Columbia FBI Office. Macphee's boss, Beaufort Chief Jeff Dowling certainly thinks so. As a patrol officer, Neal has distinguished himself as a proactive, community - oriented officer, Dowling wrote.

Some of the highlights of his career to date are as follows: capturing fleeing subjects in three separate foot chases; interrupted a residential buglary in progress; and conducted several traffic stops that resulted in the seizure of illicit narcotics. Macphee also stopped a car matching the description of one used in a robbery and caught two wanted felons and responded to a bank alarm and caught a burglar attempting to get into a vault, Dowling said.

Meanwhile, he's been involved in community service projects including Crime Watch and educational initiatives.

'Although relatively new to the force, Officer Macphee acts as a role model for other officers and exemplifies the qualities and traits admired most in police officers.' Dowling said. 'Officer Macphee's constant excellent performance makes him a deserving candidate for this award.

Before joining the Beaufort department, Macphee spent severn years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a military policeman and as an investigator for the Criminal Investigation Division.

Dowling, Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner and local FBI agent Mike Hagan choose the award winner each year. It was named for J. Edgar Hoover, who was director of the FBI for 48 years until his death on May 2, 1972. The Foundation also awards scholarships.

On Wednesday, it gave a $1000 scholarship to Laura Mae Grimaldi, who is attending Agnes Scott College and is the daughter of an FBI agent in Columbia. In May, the group awarded $1000 scholarships to Hilton Head High School's Alex Fraser to attend Presbyterian College, Beaufort High School's Ryan Mathew March to attend College of Charleston and Hilton Head Prep's Faleisha Lotoya Brown to attend Oxford College at Emory University.

Since the Foundation was founded in 1967, it has given more than $3.3 million for scholarships, grants, legal education and professional training."

                                                                Carolina News
                                                                Reporter: Stephanie Ingersoll
                                                                August 26, 2004


"Joseph F. D'Angelo, Vice President and board member of the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation, announced that Gina Badalato, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, (P&S) Class of 2007, is the recipient of the prestigious 2004 J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Scientific Scholarship, awarded annually to only one student from an extensive pool of applicants nationwide. Ms. Badalato will use the $25,000 award to defray expenses associated with her medical school education.

Ms. Badalato, a New York City native, graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University with a bachelor of science degree in biological sciences in June 2003. While an undergraduate she received a full tuition presidential scholarship, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, the scientific research honor society, and was named a "Fordham University Emerging Leader." In her spare time, Ms Badalato gave more than 1000 hours of volunteer service to Lawrence Hospital (Bronxville, N.Y.); mentored and tutored youing women at a South Bronx community center; and worked with terminally ill patients as an intern at Jansen Memorial Hospice (Tuckahoe, N.Y.)

"I am so flattered and grateful that the Hoover Foundation has chosen to support and recognize me in this manner," said Ms. Badalato. "This is such an honor and a wonderful opportunity - one that allows me to realize my full potential in my chosen profession. I promise to uphold the principles of 'freedom, integrity and justice' that Mr. Hoover endorsed, incorporating these core values in every aspect of my life as a medical practioner, researcher, and educator."

"We are thrilled we were chosen to submit a nomination for such an exclusive award - and, of course, even more pleased to hear of Gina's selection," said Linda Lewis, M.D., Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. "Gina is one of our promising students, a young scholar whose tremendous intellectual gifts and compassion for human suffering will take her far in the medical profession. I am certaain that the Hoover Foundation could not have made a better choice, and I commend the selection committee for its decision."