Hello, my name is Jamie Hopkins. I am 18 years old and a senior at H. Frank Carey High School located in Franklin Square. I would like to personally thank the Steuben Association for the honor in receiving such a generous scholarship. I am using this scholarship money to help with my continuing education at Salisbury University in Maryland. I am employed at Progressive Gymnastics in New Hyde Park, where I teach children cartwheels, tumbles and many other gymnastic skills. I also volunteer at Winthrop Hospital. I’m involved with the teen advisory council where we help make the hospital more child friendly.

I would like to acknowledge the hard work the FDNY performs and the bravery that comes along with this job. My father Billy Hopkins is now retired but still misses it everyday.

Thank you again to the FDNY Steuben Association for granting me the Albert K. Schaffner Memorial Scholarship and to my father for the dedication and appreciation he has for the FDNY.

Thank you, Jamie Hopkins

"Hello! My name is Elizabeth Chipura and I am very honored to receive such an amazing award! I have recently graduated with honors from St. Joseph by the Sea School in Staten Island, NY where I was on the honor roll for 4 years, President of Ladies of Charity, JV and Varsity Lacrosse Captain, a member of the Nat'l Honor Society, as well as a lector, stage manager, and peer tutor. I am also currently a Silver Award Girl Scout and help at various community projects including blood drives. I will be continuing my education at the College of New Jersey in the fall and will be pursuing a career in Early and Elementary Education.

I would like to thank the FDNY Steuben Association for choosing me for this scholarship and award in addition to my father who has helped me through all of life's endeavors."

"Good Luck with all that you do and will do."

   "Hi, my name is Ashley Dorrmann. I would like to sincerely thank the FDNY Steuben Association for the honor of receiving this generous scholarship. 

I will be graduating from Newburgh Free Academy, this month (June). In high school, I was part of the Nursing Program and received my Certified Nursing Assistant Certification. I was part of the NFA Soccer Team and a player on the Varsity Team for 3 years. I was co-captain my senior year. I am also a volunteer member of the Town of Newburgh Emergency Medical Services. I plan on attending SUNY Orange and majoring in Nursing. My goal is to become a registered nurse. 

Again, I would like to thank the FDNY Steuben Association for honoring me with this generous scholarship. I would also like to thank my Father for his service in the FDNY and for submitting my name in for this scholarship. ~Never Forget 09/11/01~."

"Thank You for your gracious Thank You."

 “Hi, my name is Katrina Klammer and I am so thankful to receive the Steuben Grand Council of Civil Service Award.  I would sincerely like to thank the FDNY and the Steuben Association for this award. I just graduated from Mahopac High School, in Mahopac, NY, where I have played Varsity Soccer, Basketball and Lacrosse throughout High School.  I have always been very active throughout my school and community. With all my activities throughout the school and community I have decided that I want to stay active so I will be getting a degree in physical education. I will be continuing my education at SUNY Cortland in the fall while continuing my soccer career.  I plan on studying Physical Education and Health. I would also like to thank my father and all he has done for me, my family, my friends, and the FDNY. Thank you again to the Steuben Association for allowing me to receive this award.”