St. Joseph School of Nursing recently awarded the first of two new scholarships for students pursuing careers in nursing. Lucilene DaRocha received the Fox Family Scholarship, and Josephat G. Ndungu received the Maurice and Joyce Arel Scholarship.
Dale and Dorothy ‘Dotty’ Fox established the Fox Family Scholarship Fund, inspired by
Dotty’s experience at a small Catholic nursing school similar to St. Joseph Hospital’s. After
her father’s passing, Dotty faced the possibility of leaving school due to financial strain.
“A fellow student on scholarship advocated to have her award transferred to me,” Dotty
recalls. “I was lucky — I was able to finish my degree.” Decades later, the Foxes endowed
$50,000 to create a scholarship to ensure future nurses can pursue their education without
financial burden.
The Maurice and Joyce Arel Scholarship Fund, established by John A. Jurczyk, FACHE,
president of St. Joseph Hospital, honors Maurice ‘Moe’ and Joyce Arel for their 40 years of
volunteer service to St. Joseph Hospital and Covenant Health.
“In their tradition of supporting higher education, it was an obvious choice
to recognize Moe and Joyce. They are wonderful, contributing community
partners whose leadership and guidance have helped build a strong
ministry,” said Jurczyk.
Through gifts like these, St. Joseph Hospital continues to support future
nurses — ensuring patients receive the care they deserve.
