AIDAN JACOB WERNER,
EMILY ROSE SCHWINN,
SARAH CHOJNACKI
&
CLAIRE NOLAN
The 8th Graders are all in.
We look forward to meeting them
all and seeing their pictures.
Check back frequently for that...
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Hello, my name is Aidan Werner and I am very thankful for this generous scholarship grant awarded to me by the FDNY Steuben Association. I am currently in the 8th grade at William T. Roger’s middle school in Kings Park. This award will help me as I attend Kings Park high school in the fall. I have been active in my middle school, having played on the school soccer team and on the Junior Varsity tennis team for two years. I am also currently on the National Junior Honor Society. I look forward to staying involved in sports and other activities in high school. Thank you again so much for this wonderful opportunity, I greatly appreciate being awarded.
Sincerely, Aidan Jacob Werner
Hello, I am Emily Schwinn, I highly appreciate the Steuben Association for this grant. I am fourteen years old, graduating from Patriot Oaks Academy, going to Bishop Kenny High School. Over my five years at Patriot Oaks, I have accomplished many things. When I was thirteen in seventh grade, I started the school’s first ever creating writing club, and when I arrive at Bishop Kenny, I intend to start taking German classes and join the German club, not only to connect with others who wish the same but also to take pride in my German heritage. On another note, I am currently working on writing a book and hope for it to be completed soon, I also enjoy reading books, specifically the historical fiction and fantasy genre. I look forward to having a bright future someday, and that this grant is only the beginning.
With regards,
Emily Schwinn.
Hi, my name is Sarah Chojnacki, and I would like to thank the FDNY Steuben Association for awarding me this generous scholarship grant. I am honored to receive this award. I am currently in 8th grade at Lynbrook South Middle School, and plan to attend Lynbrook High School in the Fall.
I am active in my school, having run track for the past two years. I am in the Math Club, Environmental Club, and the band (drums). I was also selected for the Junior National Honor Society. I hope to stay involved in just as many activities in high school.
I have six siblings, of which I am the second youngest. Once again, let me express my appreciation for being chosen for this grant.
Sincerely,
Sarah Chojnacki
Hello, my name is Claire Nolan. I am currently graduating from St.Patrick Middle School in Smithtown and will be attending St. Anthony’s High School in the fall. I am planning on playing softball, volleyball, and running track. I will also be part of many clubs and community service groups like Service for First Responders club. Outside of school I enjoy helping my community by participating in service activities at the Smithtown Library. I am so grateful for this scholarship that the Steuben Association has awarded me. Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Claire Nolan
In all eleven scholarships were awarded totaling $4,300.00
Our Scholarship Awards program continues to expand and we thank all who have contributed to this noble cause. Our successful fund raisers throughout the year continue to prosper, making it possible to support our future apprentices.
See Below for the Last 10 Years of Past
Scholarship and Grants Winners
2024
CARINA SCHMALZRIED
ERIN M. VETTER
IZEBELLE HILLEBRAND
DEREK GUSTAVSON
MATTHEW WERNER
MATTHEW BACHEK
ALIYA CAROLINE BETTING
ALEXANDRA LEIB
JULIANA MURRAY
EDDIE SITLER
JACK MEIER
2023
MORGAN SCHAEFER
JACK WALTER FRANZ
WILLIAM L. ROESCH III
CHRISTOPHER SCHARFENBERGER
CHRISTOPHER TRAHEY
GRACE C. SCHWINN
COLLEEN CHOJNACKI
ISABEL DARETANY
ROBERT SITLER
MATTHEW BECKER
SIENNA NELSON
&
MARK CHOJNACKI
2022
AMANDA CHOJNACKI
MICHAEL M. HEFNER
JUSTIN SCHWEICKERT
DYLANN TRAHEY
MELANIE J. GRISMER
THOMAS HILLEBRAND
GRACE MILLER
RAY DeSIMONE
DAN DIETRICH
CRAIG GANDER
KEVIN PFUNDSTEIN, Jr.
&
WILLIAM BOLLER
2021
MIA KLAMMER
JAKOB BETTING
THOMAS BRAUNREUTHER
KRISTEN YUDT
KAITLYN ESSIG
FRANCESCA GIAMMARINO
ELIZABETH META
LAYLA ANN ROTH
CHRISTOPHER FOLEY
&
JOSEPH REID
2020
PAIGE HOLFESTER
THOMAS FRANZ
JOSEPH WESTHOFF
SEAN FOLEY
HAYLEY WELTNER
THOMAS GRISMER
ABIGAIL DARETANY
JANNA WELTNER
STEPHEN CHOJNACKI
&
STEPHEN FRANZ
2019
DANIEL ESSIG
MARY TYRRELL
KATE JOAN CATALANO
JAMIE HOPKINS
ELIZABETH CHIPURA
ASHLEY DORRMANN
KATRINA KLAMMER
PIPER KLAMMER
EMILY LEHR
GERRIN HAGEN &
JOSEPH ROHR
2018
Jacqeline Kanapes
Billy Schillinger
Catherine Ficke
Stephanie Yudt
John Killoran
Michela Franz
Michael Russo
Amanda Chojnacki
Emily Streichenwein
Justin Schweickert
Jake Zollner
2017
Kayla McGinnis
Evan Tedesco
Kristen Hartung
Megan Pfundstein
Thomas Schmuck
John Tyrrell
Natalie Schlueck
Mia Klammer
Emily Rottkamp
Charles Archul
Michael Steck
2016
Megan Yoos
Robert Schmuck
Russell Weissheier
Margaux Hartmann
Thomas Langkafel
Matt Brady
Theresa Rohr
Megan Streichenwein
Hayley Weltner
Timothy Rice
Sean Foley
2015
Brooke Marzullo
Tim Kearney
Ryan Langkafel
Nicole Marie Messemer
Thomas Van Wallendael
Nicolette Archul
Henry Graney
Katrina Klammer
Kate Catalano
James Regis
Quinn Straub
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