Hi, my name is Kiama Condran, and I am a senior graduating from Floral Park Memorial High School. Throughout my high school career, I played on the varsity volleyball and softball teams, and have been a member of the National Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars. I will be attending SUNY Oneonta in the Fall, where I will be majoring in Dietetics. I have always been interested in eating healthy and understanding how nutrition impacts our lives and various medical conditions. I plan on working in a hospital and opening up my own practice one day. I am so excited to get started on this chapter of my life and see where it takes me.
I am very grateful to the FDNY Steuben Association for selecting me as the recipient of the Jill Maurer-Campbell Memorial Scholarship. I have had the honor of meeting the Maurer family at various FDNY Steuben events while growing up, unfortunately, I had never met Jill, but I imagine her to be as wonderful as the rest of her family. I truly appreciate the FDNY Steuben Association for all they do and for supporting graduating students as they further their education. As education costs continue to rise, this scholarship will help me fund my education and the essentials needed. Thanks again, Kiama Condran.
Thank you Steuben Association!
It is an honor to be recognized for the newly named Messemer Memorial Scholarship.
I work each summer for maintenance in the Breezy Point Cooperative and this scholarship will add to the ability to pay for my college pursuits on my own.
I have been attending and will be graduating from St Francis Prep High School. I will be graduating on the principal’s list in June. This fall, New York Institute of Technology at the Old Westbury Campus will be my next adventure.
I will be pursuing a degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. I am truly thankful for the Messemer Memorial Scholarship and the Steuben Association
for awarding me this honor.
Sincerely,
Joe Reid~
Hi, my name is Chris Foley and I am a senior graduating from Pleasantville High School this June. In the fall, I will be attending SUNY Maritime and will be studying Electrical Engineering. I am incredibly honored to be chosen as the recipient of the Gerard S. Carmosin Memorial Scholarship, and I am so thankful for the generosity of the Steuben Association. At school, I am a member of the National Honor Society and participate in several STEM-related clubs. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing basketball and tennis, as well as relaxing with video games in my free time. I am thrilled to be starting my journey in college, and I’m excited for all the opportunities ahead. I’ve always had a deep curiosity about how the world operates, and I believe studying engineering will help me turn that curiosity into real impact. Thank you again to the Steuben Association and the Carmosin Family for making it possible for students like me to pursue our dreams through your generous support.
Sincerely,
Chris Foley
Hi, my name is Luke DeSimone, and I will be graduating from Carle Place High School in June.
I participated in varsity bowling, varsity golf, and varsity baseball.
I was involved in jazz and pep bands, playing drums during football games and concerts.
I am also graduating from Nassau BOCES Barry Tech where I studied construction electric. I will continue my electrical career in college at Suny Delhi this September. I will be majoring in electrical construction & instrumentation. I am extremely grateful for my dad, who is a fireman in Astoria. He has encouraged me to excel in both the community and in school.
I especially would like to thank the FDNY Steuben Association for selecting me as a recipient for The Albert K. Schaffner Memorial Scholarship, which will be put towards paying for my college education.
Thank you for selecting me.
~Luke DeSimone~
Hi! My name is Amanda Wilkerson, and I am honored to accept the 2025 Linda Maurer Memorial Scholarship. I just graduated from Centennial High School in Roswell, GA, a suburb of Atlanta. I graduated with honors and was awarded the University of Georgia’s Certificate of Merit for being in the top 10% of all high school juniors in the state. In high school, I played Varsity Lacrosse and Varsity Flag Football and was a member of UNICEF and the National Spanish Honor Society.
In the Fall, I plan on attending Georgia Southern University to study marketing.
I am so thankful to the Steuben Association and the Maurer Family for awarding me this scholarship. I would also like to thank my grandfather, Retired Deputy Chief Arthur Messbauer, for sponsoring me. While I may not live in NY, I am extremely proud to be a part of the FDNY family.
Hi, my name is Grace Nolan and I am a senior graduating from Saint Anthony’s High School. I will be attending the University of Tennessee Knoxville in the fall studying biomedical engineering on a pre-med track. During high school, I was named salutatorian of the 2025 graduating senior class, founded a community service organization called Service for First Responders, elected class president for three consecutive years, and was named captain as well as recognized as an All-State Athlete on the Varsity AA Girls Tennis Team. I am so grateful for the hard work and selflessness of my father and the countless other firefighters in the FDNY. Thank you to the Steuben Association for providing me with the opportunity to be selected and supporting FDNY families.
Sincerely,
Grace Nolan
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JACK ROESCH, sponsored by his Dad, BILL ROESCH (Retired)
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My name is Jack Roesch and I am honored to accept the 2025 Grand Council of Civil Service Award. This month, I will be graduating from South Side High School in Rockville Centre with honors.
During my time at South Side, I was active in several clubs and was fortunate to be a member of the South Side High School varsity Football Team (Nassau County Champs 2023!). I am a proud member of the National Honor Society, The NYS Math Honor Society, The NY Science honor society as well as an active member of the SSHS Tri-M Music Honor Society.
In the Fall, I will attend SUNY Maritime College with a major in Naval Architecture. I will also play for their Division III Football Team.
I am very thankful to the FDNY Steuben Association for bestowing this scholarship and honor on me. I am truly grateful for our FDNY family and particularly for my dad, Retired Lt. Billy Roesch. Thank you again for this great honor!
Jack Roesch
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