Nicole Renee Frese passed away in December 2002, at age 24. In her honor, a memorial fund was established. In the first year, $500.00 scholarships were provided to two Washington Township High School students who shared the same passion Nicole did for theater and communications. Moving forward, all monies collected will go to benefit worthy charities such as the Camden Ronald McDonald House and the Camden County Animal Shelter, and perhaps others as well.

A graduate of Washington Township High School in South Jersey, Nicole received a full scholarship to The College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown NJ — where she excelled, graduating with High Honors and a 3.7 GPA. In her time at Saint Elizabeth, Nicole served twice as President of the College’s Drama Club.