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Where Are They Now

May 3, 2020 By sarah shelters

Healthcare Scholarship Recipients

Did you know that in 2019, 22% of the Community Foundation’s scholarship recipients majored in healthcare related fields? Made up of both undergraduate and graduate students, these young men and women are not just pre-med and nursing students, … [Read more...] about Healthcare Scholarship Recipients

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Where Are They Now

November 6, 2019 By sarah shelters

Space Camp Launches JHS Grad into Space Career

The summer before Jamestown Public Schools student Lucas Liuzzo started eighth grade, he interviewed for the Lucile M. Wright Air Museum Scholarship, awarded by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. If selected, Lucas would receive financial … [Read more...] about Space Camp Launches JHS Grad into Space Career

Filed Under: CRCF News, Where Are They Now

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

March 14, 2018 By sarah shelters

Following Your Dreams-Micaela Young

Micaela Young had a plan. She was going to go to medical school. “Since I was in second grade, I wanted to be an OB/GYN,” Young said. “I thought delivering babies and taking care of women would be a really amazing thing.” The 2012 Sherman … [Read more...] about Following Your Dreams-Micaela Young

Filed Under: CRCF News, Uncategorized, Where Are They Now

March 7, 2018 By sarah shelters

Finding Your Passion-Lynne Wahlstrom

For Lynne Wahlstrom, her passion for 4-H has led to her dream job, educating 4-H youth. “It really changed my life in the 10 years I was a Chautauqua County 4-H member,” Wahlstrom said. “4-H gave me a place to fit in with other youth with shared … [Read more...] about Finding Your Passion-Lynne Wahlstrom

Filed Under: CRCF News, 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 27, 2016 By sarah shelters

Never Too Late- Local Women Return to School

The paths of Julie Nagel, Carna Pierce and Heidi Raynor had never crossed until they began their careers at Hospice of Chautauqua County. However, these women all decided to return to college to follow their dreams of becoming a social workers. All … [Read more...] about Never Too Late- Local Women Return to School

Filed Under: CRCF News, Where Are They Now Tagged With: Carna Pierce, Heidi Raynor, Hospice Chautauqua County, Julie Nagel, Kathy Kardish Wilson Memorial Education Fund

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

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