CFCU proudly continues its support of local area students striving to better themselves and our local communities. This year, we awarded over $40,000 in Scholarships and Awards to high school graduates!
Your success is our passion!
Scholarships & Awards
2020 Recipients
Community Service Award
Tyler Abbott - Southern Cayuga Central School
"He always has a pleasant attitude and never leaves without making a difference in the people that he either just met or those he has known. he is continually on track for self-improvement and desires to be great at everything he does."
- Patrick Sullivan, Supervisor at Long Hill Volunteer Fire Department
Paige Euson - Marathon High School
"Paige is a dedicated young woman who gives 150% to her endeavors."
- Mary Anne Diaz, Sunday School Teacher
Richard V.V. Stringham Scholarship
Kathryn Aumick - Cortland Jr./Sr. High School
"She is a phenomenal musician, students, and citizen but do not let her modesty fool you. She is a young woman of remarkable talent and ability."
- Kimberly M. Sanderson, Director of Senior High Bands
Samantha Benzel - Cattaraugus Little-Valley High School
"She has an outgoing personality and maintains a positive attitude in all tasks and responsibilities."
- Heather A. Metzger, Math Teacher
Kaley Driscoll - Southern Cayuga Central School
"Kaley possesses the work ethic, attitude, and character of a leader."
- Elishia Hoatland, English Teacher
Gwenyth Gisler - Lansing High School
"She truly understands how to look beyond herself and to work for the greater good."
- Isis Ivery, Social Studies Teacher
Morgan Haaf - Ithaca High School
"I've recognized that there is an authenticity, ease, and warmth about Morgan that radiates wherever she goes."
- Kristin Zaryski, Director of Vocal/Choral Music
Pearl Hettich - Cortland Jr./Sr. High School
"Pearl is a very conscientious student who exhibits great leadership qualities, excellent communication and teamwork skills, as well as a great amount of determination."
- Kimberly M. Sanderson, Director of Senior High Bands
Sidonie Lazarus - Ithaca High School
"She is an invaluable resource and always seems eager for new challenges to conquer."
- Matthew Fellman, Physics Teacher
Cameron Lemberg - Ithaca High School
"This young lady has high expectations for herself, and she rises to those expectations with grace and poise."
- Elizabeth Campbell, ELA Teacher
Matthew Luby - Newfield High School
"He has exceptional vision that belies his age. He knows what he wants and what it will take to get there."
- Richard Ketcham, Technology Teacher
Margaret McCurdy - Charles O. Dickerson High School
"Maggie takes every opportunity to apply her learning outside the four walls of the classroom; she learns with voracity and intent."
- Jane K. George, English Teacher
Caelan Murphy - Dryden High School
"Caelan is an intelligent and hard-working young lady whos character and motivation far surpass others her age."
- Erica L. During, English Teacher
Suong Nguyen - Ithaca High School
"With her warm, gentle personality, everyone around her wants to meet the high expectations that she has for herself."
- Janet L. Bowman, French Teacher
Lauren Reeves - Groton Jr./Sr. High School
"Her level of commitment and ability to take on a challenge is extraordinary."
- Michele L. Kline, Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Averie Roberts - Groton Jr./Sr. High School
"Everything she does is in service to bettering herself and her community."
- Jordan Campo, School Counselor
Jacob Schmitt - Southern Cayuga Central School
"Jacob possesses the character of a leader, critical thinker and problem solver in and out of academics."
- Halee Wasson, Agriculture Sciences Teacher
Cora Smith - Waverly High School
"I am impressed by her exemplary self-advocacy skills, interpersonal skills and academic success. She sets challenging goals for herself that she works vigorously to achieve them."
- Lindsay Neubauer, School Counselor
Evelyn VanNess - Charles O. Dickerson High School
"She is talented in so many areas, her contributions to our district and community are unprecedented."
- Jane K. George, English Teacher
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