GRANTS PAGE | FDNY Steuben Association

Our first winner is Abigail Daretany, sponsored by her Father, Joe Daretany (D-11)

Hello, my name is Abigail Daretany. I just graduated from the Michael J. Petrides School on Staten Island, where I was a member of the National Junior Honor Society as well as a member of The Junior Ambassador’s program. I am also a Cadet Girl Scout in Troop 5031. I have been playing the violin since the 1st grade and I am a former member of the New York Borough Wide Youth Orchestra. I am also a member of the Mighty Stringed Demons, which is a youth group of musicians that perform at local libraries and nursing homes. I am grateful that I have been chosen as one of the recipients of the FDNY Steuben Association’s 2020 8th grade grant. Danke!

Our 2nd winner of a $200.00 Educational Grant is Janna Weltner sponsored by her Dad, Steven Weltner (Ladder 173)

"Hi, my name is Janna Weltner. First, I would like to thank the FDNY Steuben Society for this generous award. I just recently graduated 8th grade at Oakdale Bohemia Middle School and will be going to Connetquot High School in Bohemia this fall. I was a defender on my school soccer team this year when we had an undefeated season. And although the season was canceled, I made the high school varsity lacrosse team. Academically, I am on the school’s High Honor Roll and I received the President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. Thank you so much to the FDNY Steuben Association for this award! And thank you to my father Steven Weltner for sponsoring me and for everything he has done while being a proud member of the FDNY!"

Stephen Chojnacki, sponsored by his Father, Mike Chojnacki (Engine 266-Retired)

Hello, my name is Stephen Chojnacki, and I would like to thank the FDNY Steuben Association for this generous scholarship grant. It is an honor to receive it. I am 13 years old, and I just finished my 8thgrade year at St. Raymond Elementary School. This fall, I will be attending Chaminade High School in Mineola, NY. I have been very active during my school years. I was in my school’s Chess club and Junior Sodality. Outside of school, I play CYO basketball and am a member of Boy Scout Troop 332. I have been playing the violin for my school orchestra since 3rdgrade. The past three years I was selected to play violin in the Greater New York String Day. I also love to volunteer. This past year I volunteered in the Religious Education program in my parish. I am an altar server and I also enjoy being a part of the East Rockaway Junior Fire Department! I would once again like to thank you for this award, it is much appreciated.

Sincerely, Stephen Chojnacki

Our 2nd winner is Stephen Franz, sponsored by his Father, Chris Franz (Engine 250)

"Hi, my name is Stephen Franz. I would like to thank the FDNY Steuben Society for choosing me to be a recipient of the 8th grade grant. I am currently an 8thgrader at Mineola High School and a member of the Junior National Honor Society. I am also the catcher for the school baseball team and a member of Boy Scout troop 45. I am looking forward to joining the Mineola Junior Fire Department in the fall, and serving my community like my father (Chris Franz E-250), brothers, and grandfather. I am going to put this grant money towards my future college education. Thank you again for this award."

STEUBEN SCHOLARSHIP HALL OF FAME

See Below the Last Five Year's of Our Past Scholarship and Grants Winners

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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2020 WINNING NAMES ($200.00)

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FIRST THE TWO YOUNG LADIES WHO WON THE 8TH GRADE GRANT:

Our first winner is Abigail Daretany, sponsored by her Father, Joe Daretany (D-11)

Our 2nd winner of a $200.00 Educational Grant is Janna Weltner sponsored by her Dad, Steven Weltner (Ladder 173)

AND NOW HERE ARE THE TWO YOUNG MEN WHO ALSO WON:

Stephen Chojnacki, sponsored by his Father, Mike Chojnacki (Engine 266-Retired)

Our 2nd winner is Stephen Franz, sponsored by his Father, Chris Franz (Engine 250)

Much Luck to all of our Scholarship Winners.

STEUBEN SCHOLARSHIP HALL OF FAME