The Association extends special thanks to Rick Steber, class of 1968, and his wife Jean who have donated $1,000.00 to the Association. Their monies will be used to further the goals of the association which are: to continue to promote and support the annual alumni banquet, go towards scholarships, and help us in recognizing distinguished alumni. We appreciate their generosity and hope that others will graciously follow their lead. Peggy Scott, President of the Watkins Glen High School Alumni Association, has announced a major fund raising campaign to benefit the Association’s student scholarship program. Started in 2006, the scholarship program has awarded three scholarships each year with a combined annual value of $2,000 paid from membership fees and proceeds from the annual alumni banquet.
Attorney Dennis Morris, chair of the Association scholarship committee, has asked that more funds be provided in recognition of the quality of applicants and the ever increasing cost of higher education. Many of the applicants from the 2009 graduating class had unmet annual college expenses in excess of $20,000. The applicants had cumulative grade point averages in the mid to high 90’s for their high school career and most participated in service clubs, on athletic teams and other extra curricular activities while accumulating advance placement credits at the same time. Morris notes that they are, “a truly outstanding group of young people who are fully deserving of their communities support.”
Scott has appointed a committee, co-chaired by two recipients of the Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award, David Bartone (class of 1964) and Dr. Elizabeth McAnarney (class of 1958) to organize the drive. They plan to contact other alumni, individuals, businesses, corporations and foundations seeking their help. Bartone reports that early efforts have been very rewarding and he hopes that this will be a one time effort resulting in a base of funding which will carry forward for many years. The committee has not set a financial goal for the drive but hopes to complete its work before next years’ Alumni Banquet. Further information is available by contacting Nick Paradiso at 607-738-2537.Watkins Glen Alumni Association, Inc.,
301 12th Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
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