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2019-2020 Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Recognized

November 15, 2019 By admin

Stephen H. Can Visits Class During Fall Reception at Jefferson Community College

WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 members of the Jefferson-Can Community Scholars program.

The new class of 35 scholars was recently honored during a fall reception at Jefferson Community College. Program donor and Jefferson Community College alumnus Stephen H. Can delivered remarks and met this year’s students.

The Community Foundation administers the Jefferson-Can Community Scholars program in collaboration with Mr. Can and the Jefferson Community College Foundation. The Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Program awards high school seniors who are in the top 15 percent of their graduating class a merit-based scholarship of at least $1,200 for the first two semesters of study at Jefferson Community College. Since its inception in 2007, the Jefferson-Can Community Scholars program has provided scholarships totaling approximately $1.3 million, supporting 661 students.

“This important partnership continues to help students begin their studies locally and position themselves for success,” said Rande Richardson, Community Foundation executive director. “All three investors in this program feel strongly in its ability to positively impact students’ futures and help lessen their financial burden so they can focus more energy on their academic pursuits.”

Mr. Can, New Hope, Pa., is the executive chairman and founder of Strategic Partners, Blackstone Group’s $31 billion private funds business. Mr. Can sits on the Investment Committee for each of the Strategic Partners funds. A founding member of Strategic Partners, he transitioned from co-head to executive chairman in February 2019. Mr. Can earned an Associate of Science in Business Administration from Jefferson Community College in 1980; a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, in Accounting from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1982; and a Master of Science in Finance from the Krannert Business School at Purdue University in 1984 where he was named outstanding graduate instructor. Mr. Can subsequently earned a Certified Public Accountant license and Certified Management Accountant and Certified Financial Manager designations.

Program donor and Jefferson Community College alumnus Stephen H. Can recently visited the 2019-20 class of Jefferson-Can Community Scholars. The program is a partnership with the Community Foundation, the Jefferson Community College Foundation and Mr. Can.

The following Jefferson and Lewis County students are 2019-2020 Jefferson-Can Community Scholars:

  • Cassondra Hayes, Carthage, Carthage High School
  • Olivia Aubin, Copenhagen, Copenhagen High School
  • Jenna Buzyniski, Brownville, General Brown High School
  • Madison Cloonan, Brownville, General Brown High School
  • Reina Guerriero, Dexter, General Brown High School
  • Jacob Heller, Brownville, General Brown High School
  • Evan Klindt, Dexter, General Brown High School
  • Kyle Nichols, Brownville, General Brown High School
  • Hannah Reinhardt, Dexter, General Brown High School
  • Mackenzie Rust, Dexter, General Brown High School
  • Maria Buskey, Natural Bridge, home-schooled
  • Karlee Call, Antwerp, Indian River High School
  • Madison Canell, Evans Mills, Indian River High School
  • Chelsea Coss, Evans Mills, Indian River High School
  • Cameron Strock, Watertown, Indian River High School
  • Abigail Welch, Philadelphia, Indian River High School
  • Isahic McGraw, LaFargeville, LaFargeville High School
  • Katie Ryan, Alexandria Bay, LaFargeville High School
  • Isabella Soluri, LaFargeville, LaFargeville High School
  • Ryan Aubertine, Three Mile Bay, Lyme Central School
  • Grayden Brunet, Sackets Harbor, Sackets Harbor High School
  • Nimue Rimiller, Adams, Sackets Harbor High School
  • Ryan Blevins, Adams, South Jefferson Central School
  • Madison Neukirch, Adams Center, South Jefferson Central School
  • Crystal Rivers, Adams Center, South Jefferson Central School
  • Mitchell Scoville, Adams, South Jefferson Central School
  • Brooke Everson, Glenfield, South Jefferson Central School
  • Elizabeth McGuire, Turin, South Lewis Central School
  • Lydia Metzler, Constableville, South Lewis Central School
  • Alexis Charlton, Watertown, Watertown High School
  • Ethan Fiorentino, Watertown, Watertown High School
  • Dylan Hudon, Watertown, Watertown High School
  • Sebastian Mastin, Watertown, Watertown High School
  • Gabrielle Rarick, Watertown, Watertown High School
  • Kaitlynn Stevens, Watertown, Watertown High School

About the Northern New York Community Foundation

Since 1929, the Northern New York Community Foundation has invested in improving and enriching the quality of life for all in communities across Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

Through strategic partnerships with businesses and organizations, charitable foundations, and generous individual donors, the Community Foundation awards grants and scholarships from an endowment and collection of funds that benefit the community. Its commitment to donors helps individuals achieve their charitable objectives now and for generations to come by preserving legacies of community philanthropy while inspiring others.

The Community Foundation is a resource for local charitable organizations, donors, professional advisors and nonprofit organizations. It also works to bring people together at its permanent home in the Northern New York Philanthropy Center to discuss challenges our communities face and find creative solutions that strengthen the region and make it a great place to live, work, and play.

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We are pleased to introduce the first winner of this spring’s NBC Watertown Classroom Kindness Challenge — Teacher Appreciation edition!

Colton-Pierrepont Central School sixth-grade teacher Bonnie McGee was surprised last week with a celebration and a $250 award from the Northern New York Community Foundation to help with classroom improvements. Thank you to our friends at NBC Watertown who visited Mrs. McGees classroom to present the award. 

Mrs. McGee’s students appreciate their teacher’s hard work to provide meaningful instruction and lessons.

From one of the many nominations for her: “Mrs. McGee is a true gem of a teacher! I’ve known her since I was a student in her class over 20 years ago. She is still the same sweet, loving teacher she was all those years ago. She always made the class a fun place to be, and she was always there to listen and give support. To this day, she is always willing to help anyone in need whether it’s a student, parent, anyone! I hope she is still teaching when my children are old enough to be in her class!

Congratulations to Mrs. McGee, and thank you for setting a great example for your students!

#ClassroomKindness #TeacherAppreciation #NNYCF #NBCWatertown

We are pleased to introduce the first winner of this spring’s NBC Watertown Classroom Kindness Challenge — Teacher Appreciation edition!

Colton-Pierrepont Central School sixth-grade teacher Bonnie McGee was surprised last week with a celebration and a $250 award from the Northern New York Community Foundation to help with classroom improvements. Thank you to our friends at NBC Watertown who visited Mrs. McGee's classroom to present the award.

Mrs. McGee’s students appreciate their teacher’s hard work to provide meaningful instruction and lessons.

From one of the many nominations for her: “Mrs. McGee is a true gem of a teacher! I’ve known her since I was a student in her class over 20 years ago. She is still the same sweet, loving teacher she was all those years ago. She always made the class a fun place to be, and she was always there to listen and give support. To this day, she is always willing to help anyone in need whether it’s a student, parent, anyone! I hope she is still teaching when my children are old enough to be in her class!

Congratulations to Mrs. McGee, and thank you for setting a great example for your students!

#ClassroomKindness #TeacherAppreciation #NNYCF #NBCWatertown
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We are humbled to serve as the permanent home of The Peyton Lane S. Morse Legacy Foundation to help the Morse family perpetuate the life and legacy of their son, fallen Watertown City Firefighter Peyton Morse.

On Friday, Peyton was posthumously honored as a Watertown Rapids “Clutch Player of the Game” during the team’s home opener against the Utica Blue Sox at Toyota Field at the Alex T Duffy Fairgrounds. Peyton’s older brother, Parker, threw out an honorary first pitch as we celebrated Peyton’s legacy of service to others, and the importance of community.

Now in its third season, the “Rapids Support Team,” powered by the Northern New York Community Foundation, is a partnership to help the team with its charitable initiatives off the field to strengthen community and local nonprofit organizations.

Thank you to the Morse family for all your incredible work. We are honored to partner on such an important mission.

#WatertownRapids #RapidsSuportTeam #NNYCF #Partners #PeytonStrong #JusticeForPeytonImage attachmentImage attachment

We are humbled to serve as the permanent home of The Peyton Lane S. Morse Legacy Foundation to help the Morse family perpetuate the life and legacy of their son, fallen Watertown City Firefighter Peyton Morse.

On Friday, Peyton was posthumously honored as a Watertown Rapids “Clutch Player of the Game” during the team’s home opener against the Utica Blue Sox at Toyota Field at the Alex T Duffy Fairgrounds. Peyton’s older brother, Parker, threw out an honorary first pitch as we celebrated Peyton’s legacy of service to others, and the importance of community.

Now in its third season, the “Rapids Support Team,” powered by the Northern New York Community Foundation, is a partnership to help the team with its charitable initiatives off the field to strengthen community and local nonprofit organizations.

Thank you to the Morse family for all your incredible work. We are honored to partner on such an important mission.

#WatertownRapids #RapidsSuportTeam #NNYCF #Partners #PeytonStrong #JusticeForPeyton
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Nonprofit organizations serving residents of the Clifton-Fine region in southeast St. Lawrence County should apply, for grant support through the Clifton-Fine Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation by Friday, July 21. Up to $6,000 in funding is available through this grant opportunity this year.

Complete details at: nnycf.org/clifton-fine-fund-2023-rfp/

#CliftonFine #NNYCF #Community

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Nonprofit organizations serving residents of the Clifton-Fine region in southeast St. Lawrence County should apply, for grant support through the Clifton-Fine Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation by Friday, July 21. Up to $6,000 in funding is available through this grant opportunity this year.

Complete details at: nnycf.org/clifton-fine-fund-2023-rfp/

#cliftonfine #NNYCF #community
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