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
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Paying it Forward
During the summer of 1987, Seth Stormer, a sophomore at Southwestern Central School, participated in a school trip to Germany. “About two weeks into the trip, I was hit by a car,” Stormer said. He spent the next week and a half in a coma in a … [Read more...] about Paying it Forward
Where Are They Now?-Megan Arnone
Megan Arnone has a need for speed. A 2007 graduate of Southwestern Central School, Arnone received her bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and has been serving as Harley-Davidson of Jamestown’s marketing … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?-Megan Arnone
I Do! I Do! Performance to Benefit Community Foundation Scholarship Fund
On Friday, May 6th, at 7:30 p.m., Terreberry Productions will present I Do! I Do!, a Benefit Concert in the Theatre of the Robert H. Jackson Center. All proceeds from this event will support the R. Richard Corbin Memorial Scholarship Fund of the … [Read more...] about I Do! I Do! Performance to Benefit Community Foundation Scholarship Fund
Jamestown Elks Donate Dictionaries to Local Students
Representatives from the local chapter of the Jamestown Elks #263 Lodge recently delivered personal dictionaries for each third grade student at Bush Elementary School. Every year, the Elks Lodge participates in this activity by donating dictionaries … [Read more...] about Jamestown Elks Donate Dictionaries to Local Students
Fund in Honor of Fallen Soldier Established at Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
In the hope of creating light from a dark day, the family of a local soldier who recently died in the line of duty has established a Scholarship Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Lance Corporal Aaron Swanson, a 2007 Southwestern … [Read more...] about Fund in Honor of Fallen Soldier Established at Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
Scholarship for Future Teachers
By Rose S. Prinzi As most of our local students who are seniors enter their last semester of high school, their focus is exploring their future opportunities. Many of these students are preparing to continue their education in some capacity. They … [Read more...] about Scholarship for Future Teachers
Stacey Boltz Palasek Memorial Scholarship Fund
Honoring the memory of someone who has passed on is one of the purposes for establishing memorial funds with the Community Foundation. Donors can honor the loved one lost, knowing their gift is benefiting the community in his /her name. One new fund … [Read more...] about Stacey Boltz Palasek Memorial Scholarship Fund
The C. Jeffrey Bloomquist History Scholarship Fund
By Jared Lindell You have probably known someone in your life that seemed to bring out the best in you. These types of individuals usually have a certain way about them that is welcoming, kind, and generous, and they are willing to share everything … [Read more...] about The C. Jeffrey Bloomquist History Scholarship Fund
The Meagan Lee Danielson Memorial Scholarship
By Jared Lindell Memories provide comfort, lead to smiles, and bring light into our lives when moments of time are at their darkest. Memorial funds at the Community Foundation are all about remembrance and seek to bring a positive light on … [Read more...] about The Meagan Lee Danielson Memorial Scholarship
