Culberson scholarship recipient is all in for a future in the business of healthcare

June 6, 2024 -- Hagerstown senior Collin Beaty has an all-in mentality. He's intentional about putting everything he has into whatever he's doing, including academics and athletics.

Beaty was presented with the Culberson Family & Reid Health Scholarship during the Honors Program at Hagerstown High School on May 30. The award is a one-year scholarship of $1,000 to a graduating HHS student who intends to seek a degree or certificate in healthcare, emergency services, or mortuary science.

Ryan Williams, Reid's Director of EMS, Forensics, and Trauma Services, presented the Culberson scholarship to Beaty. For Williams, a Hagerstown alumnus, the opportunity to present this award was extra special. He also happens to know Beaty. His son and Beaty have played baseball together since they were kids, and their families have become close.

When presenting the award, Williams acknowledged a business degree will equip Beaty for his goal to help as many people as he can as he prepares for a career in healthcare. A business degree can be applied to healthcare in the areas of accounting, business development, marketing, practice management, and more. Williams said Beaty's also considering other academic programs leading to a career in EMS or nursing.

According to Beaty, a commitment to academics combined with his participation in varsity athletics have prepared him for life. He's learned balance and life lessons taught by teachers, coaches, and his parents, Ron and Lyn Beaty.

"I've always been told by my parents grades were the most important thing when going to school, and I took that to heart," Beaty said.

A three-sport athlete, he was a member of Hagerstown's football, basketball, and baseball teams. Beaty earned top grades, leading to being named Academic All-State for baseball and Academic All-Conference in football. Additionally, he was a member of the stunt squad, National Honor Society, and National FFA Organization.

"I think the main factor that sets me apart from everyone else is no matter what I'm doing, I'll give 110%, whether it's school or sports," Beaty said.

As far as sports, he'll continue playing his favorite pastime with the Franklin Grizzlies. On May 17, Beaty committed to play NCAA Division III baseball while attending Franklin College.

The scholarship carries the name of the family that operated Culberson Ambulance Service in the Hagerstown area for more than 50 years. Service transitioned to Reid Health EMS at the beginning of 2022 after the retirement of owner Rick Culberson.

Reid officials worked with the Wayne County Foundation to establish the endowed scholarship in honor of Culberson and his family's dedication to the community. The scholarship was first awarded in 2022.