"INSPIRING SENIOR" AWARD   

The 2011 "Inspiring Senior" Award application period is now closed. 

Jyline Varin - Sharon Springs Central High School
  Jyline will be studying at Southern Vermont College in the fall.

Lauren Weaver - Middleburgh Central High School

Cody Labadia - Schoharie Central High School

Erika Ullstrom - homeschooled

Erika has been home-schooled and is graduating with an outstanding academic, service, and involvement record.  She will be attending Davis College in the fall working toward her Bachelor degree in Religious Education.  She is entering this in the four plus one program with her fifth year to be completed at Pennsylvania Biblical University where she will pursue her MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching).  Congratulations, Erika.

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"INSPIRING SENIOR" AWARD 2010 WINNER:

CONGRATULATIONS to Douglas Ullman, graduating "Inspiring Senior Award" winner for 2010 from Sharon Spring High School. Douglas has great ideas for helping the youth and young adults of Schoharie County. We look forward to working with him and incorporating his ideas into programs that will "inspire others to aspire to great things" here in rural upstate New York. Thanks, Doug, for your "inspiring" essay.

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One graduating senior in each high school in Schoharie County, NY, will be chosen to receive a $100 U. S. Savings Bond. The recipient will be chosen based on the submitted 1000+ word essay written on:

"The advantages and disadvantages of living in rural Schoharie County. How would you go about improving life for the youth living in this county? What innovative events, programs, activities, changes, etc., would you organize, implement, or establish to assist the improvement or enhancement of life in Schoharie County for young people?     

If you have any further questions, e-mail us at:

peterdebartolo@thefieldsofgrace.org