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Scholarship Alumni

March 21, 2018 By sarah shelters

Helping Others – Scott Darling, M.D.

For Southwestern Central School graduate, Scott Darling, volunteering led him to a successful medical career. “I was an undecided major at JCC (Jamestown Community College),” Darling said. “I volunteered at WCA Hospital and met with several … [Read more...] about Helping Others – Scott Darling, M.D.

Filed Under: CRCF News, Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now

June 7, 2017 By sarah shelters

Making a Difference – Beth Smock

Beth Smock wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. The 2002 Pine Valley Central High School graduate attended the WCA School of Radiologic Technology and completed her coursework in 2011. “Everyone (at WCA) is very passionate about what … [Read more...] about Making a Difference – Beth Smock

Filed Under: Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Pine Valley Central High School, UPMC Chautauqua WCA

June 7, 2017 By sarah shelters

Educating the Future – Dawn Sard

Dawn Sard understands the importance of an education. A 1981 Panama High School graduate, Sard worked in the emergency room at WCA Hospital for 15 years before returning to school to pursue a career in special education. Married with three … [Read more...] about Educating the Future – Dawn Sard

Filed Under: Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Mercyhurst University, Panama Central School, special education, SUNY Fredonia

June 7, 2017 By sarah shelters

Inspiring Others – Sarah Gilbert

On the refrigerator in Sarah Gilbert’s home in Jamestown, hangs a message from a fortune cookie, “Fate loves the fearless.” After years away, several career changes, three states and a chance of fate, Gilbert has returned to her hometown for her next … [Read more...] about Inspiring Others – Sarah Gilbert

Filed Under: Scholarship Alumni, Uncategorized, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Sarah Gilbert

January 9, 2017 By sarah shelters

Two of a Kind – John and James Hughes

Twin brothers, James and John Hughes, both have the same thing in mind – a career in or related to science and technology. 2012 graduates of Southwestern Central School, each received scholarships from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to … [Read more...] about Two of a Kind – John and James Hughes

Filed Under: Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Amazon Corporation, James Hughes, John Hughes, Rochester Institute of Technolgy, Southwestern Central School

May 25, 2016 By sarah shelters

Creating Spaces- Jenelle Chagnon

Although Jenelle Chagnon no longer lives in the Chautauqua region, she is continuing to make a positive impact on her community. A Bemus Point native and Maple Grove Jr. /Sr. High School graduate, Jenelle earned her Bachelor of Science in civil … [Read more...] about Creating Spaces- Jenelle Chagnon

Filed Under: CRCF News, Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Jenelle Chagnon, Maple Grove Jr./Sr. High School, O'Brien and Gere

May 18, 2016 By sarah shelters

Caring for Others-Victoria Patti

After Victoria Patti graduated from Jamestown High School, she was not entirely sure what she wanted to do next. “I changed my mind a couple of times when I was first starting out (in college),” she said. “Sometimes it takes a couple of … [Read more...] about Caring for Others-Victoria Patti

Filed Under: CRCF News, Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Victoria Patti

May 11, 2016 By sarah shelters

Getting Involved-Lauren Johnson

Getting involved in her community is what inspired Lauren Johnson to remain in the Chautauqua region. A Jamestown High School graduate, Johnson earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in management from Jamestown Business College. … [Read more...] about Getting Involved-Lauren Johnson

Filed Under: CRCF News, Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Jamestown Business College, Jamestown High School, Lauren Johnson

May 4, 2016 By sarah shelters

Healthy Living-Breeanne Agett

Breeanne Agett is working toward a healthier Chautauqua County. A Sherman High School graduate, Agett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental biology from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry … [Read more...] about Healthy Living-Breeanne Agett

Filed Under: CRCF News, Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Breeanne Agett, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Service

April 13, 2016 By sarah shelters

Around the World-Joe Town

With a love of food and travel, Frewsburg High School graduate Joe Town is sharing his passions with the Chautauqua region. “Being Italian, we always gathered around the dinner table and that was the center of our family. We bonded over our meals. … [Read more...] about Around the World-Joe Town

Filed Under: CRCF News, Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Joe Town, Moon Brook Country Club, Niagara University

April 6, 2016 By sarah shelters

A Caring Heart-Trevor Mullard

Imagining what he would be when he grew up, Trevor Mullard never thought of a career in nursing. “Nursing has been the greatest thing for me. I never thought I could do some of the things I am doing right now and it’s amazing,” Mullard … [Read more...] about A Caring Heart-Trevor Mullard

Filed Under: CRCF News, Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Nursing, Trevor Mullard, United States Marine Corps

March 30, 2016 By sarah shelters

Where Are They Now?- Dan Heitzenrater

For Dan Heitzenrater, there is no place like home. “To me, (the Chautauqua region) is a special place. You get to really know people throughout these close-knit communities,” he said. “This area is on an upswing and I am excited to be a part of … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?- Dan Heitzenrater

Filed Under: CRCF News, Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Dan Heitzenrater, Jamestown Community College, SUNY Fredonia

March 23, 2016 By sarah shelters

Where Are They Now?-Katie J. Ball, DVM

Growing up on a farm in Arkwright, Katie J. Ball DVM learned first-hand the importance of having an available veterinarian. “We had an accident with a cow when I was younger and there wasn’t anyone to call,” she said. “That was when I decided to … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?-Katie J. Ball, DVM

Filed Under: CRCF News, Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Arkwright Veterinary Services, Katie J. Ball

March 21, 2016 By sarah shelters

Where Are They Now?- Jarrett Devereaux

A junior electrical engineer with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, no two days are the same for Jarrett Devereaux. “I love being able to learn something new every day,” Devereaux said. Some of his responsibilities include monitoring the … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?- Jarrett Devereaux

Filed Under: CRCF News, Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Engineering, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jarrett Devereaux

March 9, 2016 By sarah shelters

Where Are They Now?- Emily Hohman

Inspirational quotes and colorful art from Emily Hohman’s students fill the walls of her fourth- grade classroom at Lincoln Elementary School in Jamestown. Hohman, a Frewsburg High School graduate, earned her Bachelor of Science in Education … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?- Emily Hohman

Filed Under: CRCF News, Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Emily Hohman, Frewsburg High School, Jamestown Public Schools

March 2, 2016 By sarah shelters

Where Are They Now?-Lana Huston

  For Lana Huston, moving back to the Chautauqua region didn’t just mean being close to her family, it meant getting involved with her community. An associate with Bly, Sheffield, Bargar & Pillittieri, Huston specializes in estate … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?-Lana Huston

Filed Under: CRCF News, Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Lana Huston, Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now

May 27, 2015 By sarah shelters

Where Are They Now?-Lacey Miller

Frewsburg High School graduate, Lacey Miller has the unique experience of putting her art on others. The owner of Red Bird Tattoo in Fredonia, Miller attended Jamestown Community College before transferring to SUNY Fredonia. “I would not change … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?-Lacey Miller

Filed Under: Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Art, Frewsburg High School, psychology, Red Bird Tattoo, SUNY Fredonia

May 20, 2015 By sarah shelters

Where Are They Now?- Steve Shelters

Not many people can drive around the Chautauqua region and point out their work, but Steve Shelters can. “To drive around town and see buildings and projects we’ve worked on over the past seven years we’ve been in business, it’s really cool,” said … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?- Steve Shelters

Filed Under: Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Aces Up Construction, Alfred State, Falconer High School

May 13, 2015 By sarah shelters

Where Are They Now?-Kelly Drago Amatuzzo

  Kelly Drago Amatuzzo didn’t grow up wanting to be a lawyer, but she certainly grew into it. A Southwestern Central School graduate, Amatuzzo received an Honors Degree in Pre-Law from St. Bonaventure University and went on to Albany Law … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?-Kelly Drago Amatuzzo

Filed Under: Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Albany Law School, St. Bonaventure University. Southwestern Central School

May 6, 2015 By sarah shelters

Where Are They Now?-Sarah Wahlstrom

  In first grade, when asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, Sarah Wahlstrom wrote, “a part-time safari trainer and part-time veterinarian.” Today, Wahlstrom is well on her way to making that dream a reality by pursuing a career in … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?-Sarah Wahlstrom

Filed Under: Scholarship Alumni, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Aquatic Animal Medicine, Falconer High School, Ohio State University, Scholarships

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