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Here are the:
2011 Steuben Association Scholarship Winners
{scroll down for our past winners)
2011 STEUBEN ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP &
GRANTS WINNERS
[*A Donation was given to the Steuben Association Scholarship Fund
by Steven and Dorian Mecir. They wish it to be in memory of
Elisabeth Kuhnle, she passed at the age of 99, God Bless her.
Elisabeth was the Grandmother of one of the Dorians employees and
the Mother of Steve's friend, Robert Kuhnle (Ret L-115).
The money will go to the Jill Maurer-Campbell Award.]
The names of this years winners were drawn by our Scholarship Chairman,
Joe Maurer at our May Meeting. Congratulations to all!
THE JILL MAURER-CAMPBELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP of $500.00
goes to
Kelly Anne Kuerner, sponsored by Richard Kuerner (E-286/Div 13)
Here is her letter to the Steuben Association:
Dear Members of the Steuben Association,
I'd like to express my extreme gratitude
for your very generous scholarship.
I was truly honored to receive such an award.
As a graduate of Sachem High School North,
I look forward pursuing my studies at Stony Brook University,
where I will play for the Seawolves on the women's lacrosse team.
As New York City Firefighter's daughter and
granddaughter, I am filled with pride to receive this award.
While, attending Sachem North High School, I was an
Honor/AP Student with an average of 94%,
ranking 87 in the graduating class of 576.
I am a member of the Nat'l Foreign Language Honor Society
and the Nat'l Honor Society. I also belong to the Varsity Book Club,
the Volunteer Club, the Junior & Senior Class
and was selected to serve as a Senior-Freshman mentor.
Athletically, I have started for Sachem's North Varsity LaCrosse
and Soccer teams since 9th grade. I play midfield.
Last season I scored 34 goals with 9 assists. (Suffolk Cty. Div. 1)
This season I scored 52 goals with 13 assists.
Each season I have received the Scholarship Athlete Award.
In addition I was asked to serve as the female athlete
selected to represent our high school at the Section XI Student Athlete Conference.During my sophomore and junior years
I earned All Division (Div. 1) from the Suffolk County Girls
Lacrosse Coaches Association. This June,
All County from them as well and MVP from my high school coaches.
Since 2008 I have played midfield with the
Long Island Yellow Jackets Gold.
At this point in time, I hope to pursue a degree in History and following
up with a career in either education or law. I hope to embody the traits
of a NYC Firefighter as I begin on the path to higher education.
I hope to always be selfless, courageous, benevolent, and kind.
I hope to put the needs of others first and to rise to the
call of duty no matter how daunting a task may be.
Thank you for the honor of awarding me the
Jill Maurer-Campbell Memorial Scholarship.
Please stay safe and always know that I am forever grateful
for your extremely generous gift.
With much love and thanks,
Kelly Kuerner
Good Luck to Kelly! (Go-Kelly-Go!)
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THE 9-11 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP of $500.00
goes to
Steven Wachter, sponsored by Paul Wachter (Ladder 126)
Steven will be attending American University in the Fall.
He plans on majoring in History. His personal interests include:
LaCrosse, History, Current Events,Politics
and hanging out with friends.
We wish him the best of luck!
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THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CIVIL SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP of $400.00
goes to
Thomas Van Wallendael , sponsored by his Father, Thomas of E-320
Thomas Van Wallendael (Capt. of Middle School Baseball Team)
Thomas wrote us a nice letter, it reads:
"I would like to thank the FDNY Steuben Association
for the scholarship they have given me.
This is really special to me since my Grandfather,
retired Lt. William Cook (deceased), was a charter member of this
fine association. My Father, Lt. Thomas Van Wallendael is assigned to
Engine 320 in Bayside, Queens, and my Great Grandfather,
Firefighter George Brandt was assigned to Engine 39.
I will be attending Garden City High School this September and hope to
make the JV Baseball and Golf Teams. I was the captain of my
Middle School Baseball Team where we enjoyed a record of
10 wins, 2 losses for the 2011 Season.
I am interested in the field of medicine for my future.
Thank You again for this honor!"
...and thank You Thomas for your gracious letter,
Good Luck to You.
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The winners of the grants for the two females completing 12th Grade are:
Marianne Mazza, sponsored by Brian Szeluga (Engine 160)
Marianne Mazza graduated from St. Joseph Hill Academy.
She will be attending Marist College in the fall with a partial
scholarship as an undecided major.
Marianne currently works at the
Staten Island Skating Pavillion as a skating instructor.
In her spare time she enjoys reading
and cooking meals for her family.
Marianne is very much looking forward to
College Life at Marist and would like to thank
her brother, Brian Szeluga for nominating her for the
Steuben Society Scholarship.
She would also like to thank the Steuben Association
for picking her to receive the scholarship.
"Much Luck to Marianne at Marist!"
and
Sarah M. Shoemaker, sponsored by John Shoemaker (Bn. 44-Cov.)
Sarah graduated from Oyster Bay High School and will be attending the
University of Alabama in the Fall. She excels in Calculus, Biology,
Physics and English. She will be majoring in Exercise and Sports Science.
She has played Varsity Volleyball for four years,
and managed the Varsity Football Team.
She has been a Girl Scout for 13 years
and has been awarded the Girl Scout Silver Award.
(Sarah has donated part of her award to the relief funds in
Tuscaloosa, Alabama for those affected by the tornado)
Much Success in your next endeavor.
They each received $500.00
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The winners of the grants of $500.00
for the two males completing 12th Grade are:
Michael D. Loper, sponsored by David H. Loper (E-210 Retired)
Here is what Michael had to say:
"My name is Michael Loper and I am a high school graduate
of the 2011 class of Port Jefferson's Earl L. Vandermeulen High School.
I will be attending Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York
this coming fall and though I have not yet decided on my exact major,
I plan to begin with a focus in biology, environmental studies,
and anthropology. I plan to become involved in many school clubs and
I hope to play club or intramural tennis throughout the years
I will spend at this institution of higher education.
I am confident that with the amount of effort I plan to put forth,
I will be able to use these years to gain much experience and
to prepare myself for future graduate studies.
Also, I would like to thank the Steuben Association for choosing me
to receive this scholarship this year.
I am extremely happy to be able to accept such an honor."
Much Luck to this confident young man.
Good Luck, Michael!
~~~
The Second Award of $500.00 goes to:
Kevin Weissheier, sponsored by Russ Weissheier (Ladder 133)
Here is the letter Kevin wrote to us:
Dear FDNY Steuben Association Family,
On behalf of both my family and myself, I would like to thank you for the
FDNY Steuben Association 2011 Scholarship. It is a great honor to
be chosen for this award. My father (Russ Weissheier Ladder 133)
has served in the NYC Fire Dept., for over 22 years
and he is as proud of this award as I am.
As a graduate of Chaminade High School in Mineola
(where I loved every minute of the past 4 years) I look forward to attending Fairfield University.While at Chaminade I played both baseball
(as a left handed pitcher) for four years and football (as an offensive tackle)
for three years.I also participated in a variety in a variety of clubs,
some being The Crimson Band, Sodality, Emmaus, Communications Club
and the Senior Giving Program.
In September I look forward to Fairfield University in Connecticut.
It is only an hour and a half away from home,
which is a perfect distance for me.
I was recruited by Coach Bill Currier to play baseball for Fairfield U.
As of now, I am academically undecided in my major, but I would like to
possibly enter the Pre-Med program and possibly go to
Veterinarian School after college.
Again, thank you for awarding me with this scholarship.
It is a great honor and both my family and I are very proud of it.
Sincerely, Kevin Weissheier.
I am sure Kevin will excel in whatever he does in his future endeavors.
Good Luck to Kevin and thanks for your gracious letter.
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The winners of the grants of $200.00
for the two females completing 8th Grade are:
Nicolette Archul, sponsored by Charles Archul (Ladder 14)
for the two females completing 8th Grade are:
Nicolette Archul, sponsored by Charles Archul (Ladder 14)
Nicolette graduated from Felix Fest Middle School
in West Nyack, NY (Rockland County)
Nicolette excels in Math and Art. She has been invited to
display art work in 2 out of 3 Art Shows at Felix Festa. She is also
a student of Coupe Theatre Studio where she is enrolled in 5 dance
classes per week. She has been dancing ballet at this studio since
she was 4 and recently also came to love Modern Dance and Hip Hop.
When Nicolette was younger she was also a dancer with the
Bavarian Club Edelweiss Westchester Kindergruppe for 7 years.
in West Nyack, NY (Rockland County)
Nicolette excels in Math and Art. She has been invited to
display art work in 2 out of 3 Art Shows at Felix Festa. She is also
a student of Coupe Theatre Studio where she is enrolled in 5 dance
classes per week. She has been dancing ballet at this studio since
she was 4 and recently also came to love Modern Dance and Hip Hop.
When Nicolette was younger she was also a dancer with the
Bavarian Club Edelweiss Westchester Kindergruppe for 7 years.
Good Luck to this aspiring young artist!
~~~
Our second award of $200.00 goes to:
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Our second award of $200.00 goes to:
Jennifer Rottkamp, sponsored by Larry Rottkamp (BFI / SOC)
Jennifer will be entering Ninth Grade at the East Islip H.S. in September.
In addition to being a member of the National Junior Honor Society,
the Tri-M Honor Societyand the Treasurer of the FACS Club,
Jenn is an active member of the Community.
Jenn volunteers each week at Bayway Arts Center.
Jenn also swims with the Connetquot Swim Club.
She performs at Creative Ministries Performing Arts Center
and also takes Piano Lessons.
Jenn is interested in becoming a Veterinarian.
She was very thankful to receive this scholarship.
Good Luck to you in your many talents.
~~~
Jennifer will be entering Ninth Grade at the East Islip H.S. in September.
In addition to being a member of the National Junior Honor Society,
the Tri-M Honor Societyand the Treasurer of the FACS Club,
Jenn is an active member of the Community.
Jenn volunteers each week at Bayway Arts Center.
Jenn also swims with the Connetquot Swim Club.
She performs at Creative Ministries Performing Arts Center
and also takes Piano Lessons.
Jenn is interested in becoming a Veterinarian.
She was very thankful to receive this scholarship.
Good Luck to you in your many talents.
~~~
The winners of the grants for the two males completing 8th Grade are:
Adam Bauer, sponsored by Ludwig Bauer (Ladder 103)
A Graduate of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy in Brooklyn,
Adam will be attending Archbishop Molloy H.S. in the Fall of 2011.
His favorite subject in school is Science.
He participates in Karate and Baseball
and is also interested in BMX Biking.
"Good Luck to Adam"
and
William Schmitt, sponsored by Thomas Schmitt (Bn. 32, Covering)
William "Willy" Schmitt
graduated from Howard T. Herber Middle School
in Malverne, NY in June 2011.
He will be attending Kellenberg Memorial High School in the Fall.
He will be joining his sister, Madeline who already attends there.
He excelled in LaCrosse in 7th & 8th grade as an "attacker"
He enjoys biking and scootering especially at ramped skate parks
like Nickerson Beach Park.
He thanked us for the scholarship
and told us it will be put to good use.
Good Luck, Willy!
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Adam Bauer, sponsored by Ludwig Bauer (Ladder 103)
A Graduate of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy in Brooklyn,
Adam will be attending Archbishop Molloy H.S. in the Fall of 2011.
His favorite subject in school is Science.
He participates in Karate and Baseball
and is also interested in BMX Biking.
"Good Luck to Adam"
and
William Schmitt, sponsored by Thomas Schmitt (Bn. 32, Covering)
William "Willy" Schmitt
graduated from Howard T. Herber Middle School
in Malverne, NY in June 2011.
He will be attending Kellenberg Memorial High School in the Fall.
He will be joining his sister, Madeline who already attends there.
He excelled in LaCrosse in 7th & 8th grade as an "attacker"
He enjoys biking and scootering especially at ramped skate parks
like Nickerson Beach Park.
He thanked us for the scholarship
and told us it will be put to good use.
Good Luck, Willy!
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They each received $200.00
In all eleven scholarships were awarded totaling $4,200.00
Our Scholarship Awards program continues to expand
and we thank all who have contributed to this noble cause. Our successful fund raisers throughout the year continues to prosper, making it possible to support our future apprentices.
Our Scholarship Awards program continues to expand
and we thank all who have contributed to this noble cause. Our successful fund raisers throughout the year continues to prosper, making it possible to support our future apprentices.
"ALLES GUTE"
FDNY STEUBEN SCHOLARSHIP 
HALL OF FAME
(as promised here are the past winners of our Scholarship Grants)
[-Going back to 2005-]
2010
Kristen N. Mixon
Christian Bohack
Krista Schlueck
Samantha Fleischmann
Luke Graney
Frank R. Ward
Candace Belvedere
Caitlin Martin
Victoria Fleischmann
Brian Dewes
Michael Wick
2009
Jamesine Staubister
Daniel Gleave
Kayleen Kelty
Amanda B. Margraf
James A. Ciano
Bryan Staubister
Brian A. Schneider
Anne Marie Heerdt
Colleen Roemer
Martin Cass
Ryan D'Emic
2008
Deidre Feddern
Timothy Heintz
Danielle Fleischmann
Sara Graney
John Lemaire Jr.
Steven Neuendorf
Madeline Schmitt
Kristin Passburg
Bridget Smith
John Rinaldi
Garrett A. Schneider
2007
Donna Kempt
Michael T. Schneider
Jennifer Schwarz
Katherine O'Brien
Jason Shoemaker
Christopher Wick
Alyssa Lustenrine
Kelly Lynn Jost
Olivia Ravert
Brian Weinert
Michael Loper
2006
Michael McDonagh
Caitlin Rose Heerdt
Christopher A. Basler
Loretta Graney
Kelly Koeth
Allan Paul Neuendorf
Matthew Wunderlich
Erika Springman
Samantha Fleischmann
Catherine Kleint
Francis Ryan Ward
2005
Danielle Tedesco
James M. Smith
Maureen E. Smith
Diana Mallery
Dennis M. Meagher
Jonathan O. Schmidt
Lauren Morandi
Amanda B. Margraf
Allyson M. Basler
Erick Baccari
Daniel Gleave
In the future we hope to have pictures of where they are today.
Congratulations to all our past winners and winners to come.
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