HPU Awards Peterson Scholarship
to Two Interior Design Majors
HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 28, 2021 – High Point University students Gabrielle Listorti and Helen de Weissenbruch, both sophomore interior design majors, have been awarded the Bill and Bonnie Peterson Endowed Scholarship.
The scholarship is awarded to students in the HPU School of Art and Design who are studying visual merchandising or interior design and plan to pursue careers in the home furnishings industry.
Established in 2001, the scholarship is named for Wilbert “Bill” Peterson, co-founder of Furniture Today, and his wife, Bonnie. Peterson was highly regarded for his integrity, understanding of the home furnishings industry and contributions through journalism. During his career, he received many industry honors, including the Pillar of the Industry Award, the Distinguished Home Furnishings Journalism Award, and was inducted into the Furniture Writers Hall of Fame.
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| Gabrielle Listorti, a High Point University sophomore interior design major, has been awarded the Bill and Bonnie Peterson Endowed Scholarship. |
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Helen de Weissenbruch, a High Point University sophomore interior design major, has been awarded the Bill and Bonnie Peterson Endowed Scholarship. |
Listorti, a Watchung, New Jersey native, is a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. After graduation Gabrielle plans to establish her own interior design firm and design a custom line of throw pillows and blankets.
“I am beyond forever grateful for this scholarship,” says Listorti. “It allows me to stay at this beautiful university and continue accomplishing my dreams to become an interior designer. I am truly blessed and thank God every day for it.”
A native of Ohain, Belgium, de Weissenbruch is a member of HPU’s club equestrian team. She plans to establish her own company focusing on real estate investment and the home furnishings industry.
“I’m so thankful to have received this scholarship,” says de Weissenbruch. “I’m proud to be part of a university that supports its students in their educational journey like HPU does.”