Wyoming Valley Striders

Vince Wojnar Scholarship

A scholarship in remembrance of Vince Wojnar was established to honor a male and female college-bound student-athlete who is graduating from a high school encompassing PIAA District 2. Vince was the co-founder of the Wyoming Valley Striders in 1975 and passed away on January 18, 2018. He was a staple in the running community. Vince volunteered half of his life to the WVS serving in various positions on the board from 1975-2018 and was race director for Strider races up until his retirement in 2015.

To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have competed in and finished at the varsity level in cross country or in an individual event in track and field at the PIAA District 2 meet during their senior year.

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2026 Winners

Anna Pucilowski
Abington Heights

Anna Pucilowski was the 2025 District 2 Class 3A cross country champion and continued her success in 2026 at the District 2 Class 3A Track and Field Championships, where she won the 3200-meter run, placed second in the 1600-meter run and 4x800-meter relay, and finished third in the 800-meter run. Pucilowski will attend James Madison University, where she plans to major in kinesiology while continuing her running career in cross country and track.

Cody Adams
Elk Lake

Cody Adams was the runner-up at the 2025 District 2 Class 1A Cross Country Championships. During the 2026 District 2 Class 2A Track and Field Championships, he earned second-place finishes in the 3200-meter run, 1600-meter run, and 4x800-meter relay, while also placing third in the 4x400-meter relay. He will attend Misericordia University, major in exercise science, and continue his athletic career in cross country and track.

Past Winners

2025:

Annika Von Ahnen, Mid Valley

Casimir Glaude, Wyoming Valley West