THE 2023 WINNERS HAVe been chosen!

 Hello, my name is William Roesch and I am a graduating senior from South Side High School in Rockville Centre. In September, I will be attending Fordham University where I plan to study Biology with a Pre-Vet track. I hope to attend veterinary school in the future after college.

I would like to thank the FDNY Steuben Association for selecting me to receive the Gerard S. Carmosin Memorial Scholarship. I have enjoyed my high school career as a high honor roll student every quarter, a member of the National Honor Society, a member of the Varsity tennis team and President of the Irish Club.

From a young age I’ve always been fascinated by animals. I’ve had the benefit of having a dog during my childhood and was always entranced by wildlife and animal documentaries. I spend a lot of my free time as a volunteer at the North Shore Animal League since last year.

I’ve always had a strong desire to help others. I’m lucky to have parents who have had careers being in service of others with my mother as a doctor and my father a retired FDNY Lieutenant. Their influence has inspired me to combine my interest in animals and my desire to help others by becoming a Veterinarian. I understand that I can help others by helping their pets because I’ve seen how much animals mean to their owners and how much joy they bring to them. I am eager to start my path at Fordham and with the help of many people, including the Steuben association, I will be able to accomplish my goals. Thank you again for this generous award and opportunity.

-William Roesch. 

 Hello, my name is Grace Schwinn, and I am greatly honored to be receiving the 2023 Steuben Association Scholarship from the FDNY Steuben Association. I have recently graduated from Bishop Kenny High School, and I will be attending Flagler College in Saint Augustine in the fall where I will be majoring in Cinematic Arts & Graphic Design. I transferred from Burke Catholic in New York to Florida in the middle of my sophomore year. It was a challenge to enter a new school and not knowing anyone, but that did not slow me down. I joined the Sailing Team, threw myself into my AP Art Class, and pursued Theater as an upperclassman. I have been awarded academic achievement in English and placed third in the 2023 Diocese Art Show in the painting category. Representing Bishop Kenny in the 2023 Northeast Florida Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, my multiple submissions were recognized with 2 Golden Keys, 1 Silver Key for Art Portfolio, and an Honorable Mention award. I would like to thank my Dad for sponsoring me. He was a responder to the 9-11 World Trade Center attacks, so this scholarship has a special place in our hearts. I am again sincerely grateful to the Steuben Association for providing me with this distinguished award. 

COLLEEN CHOJNACKI, sponsored by her Dad,                           Michael Chojnacki (Retired Engine 266)

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Hi, my name is Colleen Chojnacki, and I am extremely honored to be receiving the ‘2023 Grand Council of Civil Service Scholarship’ from the FDNY Steuben Association. I have just graduated from Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville and will be attending 

Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia 

to study Engineering.

At Holy Trinity I was involved in a great deal of activities. I ran Cross Country and did Winter and Spring Track, where I qualified for the Millrose Games and the New Balance Nationals in Boston. I played drums in the Jazz Band and Pit Orchestra. I wrote for the school newspaper, helped with our Blood Drive, and was a member of the National Honor Society. 

I was also a member of the East Rockaway Junior 

Fire Department.

At my graduation I was chosen as the 2023 Holy Trinity Female Scholar Athlete of the Year. I also received the Holy Trinity ‘7 Letter Award’ for obtaining at least 7 Varsity letters during my high school career (I had 9). I am sad that my high school days have come to an end but am looking forward to college. I would like to thank my dad for sponsoring me for this award.

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ALL OF OUR WINNERS ARE SO TALENTED, THE 12th & 8th GRADERS ALIKE. ITS BEEN ANOTHER BANNER YEAR FOR US TO AWARD THESE SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUR FUTURE APPRENTICES...