{"id":5792,"date":"2024-09-21T08:15:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T12:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/?p=5792"},"modified":"2024-09-25T08:24:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T12:24:21","slug":"profiles-of-this-years-pef-joseph-scacalossi-scholarship-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/issue\/volume-42-no-7\/profiles-of-this-years-pef-joseph-scacalossi-scholarship-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Profiles of this year\u2019s PEF Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship winners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><em>September 25, 2024 &#8212;<\/em> Winners of this year\u2019s Joseph Scacalossi Scholarships were recognized by President Spence at a ceremony in early August<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-5808\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Jake-Baker.jpg\" alt=\"Jake Baker\" width=\"125\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Jake-Baker.jpg 230w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Jake-Baker-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/>Jake Baker<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a full-time student attending LeMoyne College in Syracuse, with dual enrollment at Syracuse University. He is pursuing degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jake has been involved in team sports throughout his life and spent much of his high school career in Albany playing Lacrosse. He also played junior varsity Basketball and Football at Columbia High School. He has received several accolades for his athletic accomplishments, including the NYSPHSSA Award and the Times Union All-Star Award for Lacrosse.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jake also received several awards for scholarly achievements, including induction into the National Honor Society. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2023, and made LeMoyne College\u2019s Dean\u2019s List for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community has been a large part of Jake\u2019s life as well, as he focused on being a member of the Executive Student Council and raised more $75,000 for the Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society in 2023. He participated in many fundraisers throughout his high school career and prepared and served food to the homeless population as part of Joseph\u2019s House &amp; Shelter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5796\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Alexandra-Robillard-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"Alexandra Robillard\" width=\"125\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Alexandra-Robillard-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Alexandra-Robillard.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/>Alexandra Robillard<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a graduate of Iroquois Central High School in East Aurora, who is attending the University of Rochester. She is studying Biomedical Engineering.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alexandra was heavily involved in sports while in high school. As a freshman, she received the Scholar Athlete Award for Varsity Field Hockey and continued to win the award each year. She also received awards for Softball and has earned several medals at individual Tae Kwon Do competitions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When she wasn\u2019t on the field or in the Tae Kwon Do studio, Alexandra was enjoying music, spending 11 years playing piano and eight playing the saxophone. She has performed as part of the Southtowns Piano Festival and the Erie County Music Educators Solo Festival.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alexandra\u2019s efforts to give back to her community meant volunteering through her church, by making pillows and sleep materials for the homeless, serving food at soup kitchens, and more. She took pride in her school by volunteering for campus clean ups, book fairs, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alexandra graduated Iroquois Central High School as the Class 2024 Salutatorian, has achieved academic excellence in science and language, and the President\u2019s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5795\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Alec-Torquato-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"Alec Torquato\" width=\"125\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Alec-Torquato-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Alec-Torquato.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/>Alec Torquato<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> received his Advanced Regents Degree from Sachem East High School in Farmingville,. Now, Alec attends the University of Central Florida in Orlando, pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management and Real Estate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ice Hockey has kept Alec\u2019s attention since 2015. He has participated in recreational ice hockey leagues and club ice hockey leagues, as well as Track and Field competitions throughout his high school career. Alec has even been employed as a Certified Ice Hockey Official for USA Hockey and the National Ice Hockey Officials Association.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a student, Alec was inducted into several honor societies, including the National Honors Society, Foreign Language Honor Society and Business and Marketing Honor Society. He also spent his time in high school focused on creating activities and a sense of community at his school as part of his class and student government.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For 12 years, Alec has been a member of the Boy Scouts of America and received the Eagle Palm Award three times at the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. Additionally, he spent his time as a Boy Scout leading and participating in food drives, clothing drives and environmental service projects. At the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Alec spent his time collecting food and supplies for those hardest hit by the crisis. He was awarded an award in 2020 from the BSA, as well as the 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Legislative District Citation of Recognition for responding to the community needs during the pandemic. He received the 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Legislative District Citation again in 2022 for assisting elderly community members during a severe snowstorm in 2022.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5799\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Craig-Costa-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"Craig Costa\" width=\"125\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Craig-Costa-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Craig-Costa.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/>Craig Costa<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is attending Campbell University this fall. He is studying Mechanical Engineering. As a high school student, Craig was involved in almost every aspect of student life, including as his Class Vice President, a member of the student council and a theatre club member. He graduated third in his class with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Distinction with Honors, Mastery in Math, Mastery in Science and the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When he was not studying, acting, or presiding over student government, Craig was participating in school athletics as part of the Varsity Cross Country and Indoor\/Outdoor Track team. He is now a member of Campbell University\u2019s Division I Cross Country and track teams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Craig loves volunteering, especially when it comes to his local Little League. He maintains four Little League fields in his community and has worked to recruit more students to help maintain the fields nearly year-round.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5797\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Audrey-Seymour.jpg\" alt=\"Audrey Seymour\" width=\"125\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Audrey-Seymour.jpg 230w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Audrey-Seymour-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/>Audrey Seymour<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a graduate of Liverpool High School. She graduated in June with a 95% grade point average. While looking for more opportunities to earn money for college, she founded the \u201cDollar for Scholars\u201d Scholarship and is now a proud recipient.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audrey was a busy high school student, maintaining good grades while also being a member of the Ski Club, Key Club, Varsity Golf, Junior Varsity Soccer and Symphonic Orchestra. She was also inducted into the National Honors Society and was a member of the Student Association of Political Awareness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite being busy with sports and music, Audrey still found time to complete more than 50 hours of community-based volunteering.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She is attending the University at Albany this fall, seeking a degree in Human Biology and on a Pre-Health Track.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5798\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Courtney-Koprevich-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"Courtney Koprevich\" width=\"125\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Courtney-Koprevich-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Courtney-Koprevich.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/>Courtney Koprevich<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> graduated as Salutatorian of her class at Frontier High School. As a high school student, Courtney showed school spirit and leadership as part of her school\u2019s student government and found an interest in technology at the Computer Programming Club.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She was inducted and participated in the National Honor Society and the Tri-M Honor Society. Additionally, she found the time to participate in Varsity Soccer, Varsity Lacrosse and the Symphonic Orchestra.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When she was not busy with sports, studying, or programming, Courtney enjoyed volunteering in her community and at school. Perhaps most of all, Courtney enjoys cooking and spending time with friends and family.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She is attending Robert Morris University this fall, studying Statistics and Data Science.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5802\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Maeve-Talbot.jpg\" alt=\"Maeve Talbot\" width=\"125\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Maeve-Talbot.jpg 230w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Maeve-Talbot-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/>Maeve Talbot<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a student attending Marywood University. She is a sophomore at Marywood University this fall.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In high school, Maeve was the treasurer for her school\u2019s chapter of the National Honor Society. She was also the treasurer for the Concession Stand Club. Maeve loved to be involved in as much as possible, and joined the Drama Club, Connect Club and took a role as part of the yearbook staff in her senior year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sports are a big part of Maeve\u2019s life, and as a student she played her favorite sport\u2014tennis\u2014as part of her high school girls\u2019 varsity team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maeve is proud to be involved at her local church and volunteers to help the community. She also took a role in education as part of her church\u2019s \u201cSunday School\u201d program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aside from academics, Maeve enjoys tennis, finding time for friends and family, creating art and\u2014perhaps most importantly\u2014spending plenty of time with her dog.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While attending Marywood University, Maeve is studying architecture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5803\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Riya-Mistry.jpg\" alt=\"Riya Mistry\" width=\"125\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Riya-Mistry.jpg 230w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Riya-Mistry-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/>Riya Mistry<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, where she was a member of the Math Honors Society, World Language Honor Society, National Honors Society and Rho Kappa Honor Society.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Riya\u2019s high school career went far beyond her academics as she spent time as a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and the non-profit Distributive Education Clubs of America. She also spent time as part of her Class Student Council and Student Faculty Administration Senate, Youth Court, Leo Club, UNICEF and the Society of Women Engineers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Riya ran track, played volleyball and wrestled as part of her high school extracurricular activities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She is a long-time volunteer at the Regional Food Bank in her area and was a part of the Girl Scouts of America. When she isn\u2019t volunteering, she continues to enjoy wrestling and weightlifting.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Riya is attending Clarkson University this fall, seeking a degree in Engineering and Management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5801\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Jackson-Brauer.jpg\" alt=\"Jackson Brauer\" width=\"125\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Jackson-Brauer.jpg 230w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Jackson-Brauer-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/>Jackson Brauer<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a graduate of Orchard Park High School. Jackson received everal awards to offset the cost of college, including the Tri-M Honor Society Scholarship, the Kelly Anne Ryan Memorial Scholarship, the Orchard Park School Related Professionals Association Scholarship and several others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Jackson, there was almost no aspect of student life he did not participate in. During his high school career, Jackson was accepted into the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and served as President of the Tri-M Honor Society. Additionally, Jackson loved TV, Music and Acting, and participated in the Drama Club, the Orchard Park School Play and Musical, the Quaker Television Club, Swing Chorus and Area All State Chorus.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jackson proudly participated in Orchard Park\u2019s \u201cTech Wars\u201d and produced a prize winning short independent film.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When he isn\u2019t acting or producing, Jackson was swimming as part of his school\u2019s varsity swim team.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He volunteered at Feedmore of WNY, Friends of the Night, HomeSpace and the SPCA.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This fall, Jackson is attending Ithaca College and studying Television, Film and Digital Media Production.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5800\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Emily-Curley.jpg\" alt=\"Emily Curley\" width=\"125\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Emily-Curley.jpg 230w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Emily-Curley-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/>Emily Curley<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a high school graduate from Sackets Harbor Central School. She achieved high honors and was a part of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. She graduated third n her class and was the class treasurer for her high school career. Emily is attending the University at Buffalo and studying Architecture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emily is the recipient of several other scholarships, including the Northern Credit Union Scholarship, the Natalie Bauer Memorial Scholarship, the American Legion Scholarship, and several others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emily served as a leader in sports. She was captain of her high school\u2019s soccer, basketball and softball teams. She was also a part of the Whiz Club and Art Club.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emily loved volunteering in her community and helped to organize and participate in her local \u201cCoaches for Cancer\u201d game each year. She also participated in a program called \u201cPatriot Pal,\u201d which enabled her to teach and look after elementary school students. 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