The recipient of the first Class of 1977 Scholarship is the Class of 2008 graduate Emily Sanders.  Emily's plans are to attend Cornell in the fall as a pre-med major.  We wish Emily all the best in her academic endevours and future career in medicine and hope she thoroughly enjoys her time in Ithaca.

Kathy, Emily Sanders, and Paul at the June 3, 2008 Scholarship Reception
Kathy, Emily Sanders, and Paul at the June 3, 2008 Scholarship Reception

Here's a very gracious thank you email that Emily sent to Kathy:


Date: Friday, June 6, 2008, 5:27 PM
Dear Ms. Leier,

       I am so honored that you would choose me as the first recipient of the Class of 1977 scholarship.  Rest assured that I will continue to work diligently in my academics and devote myself to my school and community.  I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet you and Mr. Kamke and learn that part of the inspiration for this scholarship was in memory of your five classmates who had passed away.  I hope in my pursuit of a career in medicine I will make a contribution that will honor their memory.  Your generous gift is going to significantly ease the struggles my family faces in financing the education of myself and my siblings.
       Once again, thank you so much for recognizing my achievements and for giving me the opportunity to make your class proud.  I would love if you could pass this email on the the rest of your class who helped contribute to the scholarship.  I am also attaching the pictures from the award ceremony.
       Thanks again!

                                                                         Sincerely,
                                                                         Emily Sanders

Here's another email from Emily to Donna:


Sent: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 8:30 pm
Subject: Re: Hi Emily - this is Donna Browne-Atkins
Dear Ms. Browne-Atkins,

Thank you so much for your email.  I am so honored to be chosen as the first recipient of the Class of 1977 scholarship.  I am thrilled your class believes my hard work and accomplishments during my high school career are worthy of the scholarship and recognition.  I hope to make your class proud by making a contribution in my pursuit of a medical career.  I am so excited!  Thank you again so much for the generous award.  My family and I are so grateful.  I will be sure to keep in touch!

Sincerely,
Emily Sanders



SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

The applicant must meet the following criteria:
1. Be a 4 year graduate of JJHS
2. Demonstrate consistant academic achievement, having maintained a B average or better through their 4 yrs at JJHS.
3. Show active community involvment including school activities.
4. Be planning to attend a 4 yr collge and be pursuing a degree in the healthcare field.

In addition, interested candidates are asked to submit a short essay which details their reason for applying, goals, aspirations and future plans,  a brag sheet(aka resume) which details their community service, employment, school activities, a copy of their transcript and SAT scores.

Scholarship's mission is:

1. The scholarship will be presented to the recipient's college within the year following graduation from JJHS.
2.The scholarship will be awarded annually to a new recipient.
3.The Scholarship Committee(P. Kamke, D. Cherubini, K. Manizza) will select the recipient of this award.



The scholarship is in memory of: Darcy Van Akin, Steve Debany, Greg Pojednic, Sue Brockman  Sherri Pennimpede and David Zwick.  They will always remain close in our hearts............
Peace