The 2022-23 Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Award Winners have been announced as follows:
Ellen Baer, daughter of Joel and Denise Baer, is starting her second year at SUNY Potsdam where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education with a minor in nutrition and a specialization in geology. Ellen was named to the President’s List for her first two semesters. While taking a full course load, Ellen has worked part time at Dunkin Donuts. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, snowboarding and spending time with her family and friends. After graduating from SUNY Potsdam, she plans on earning her Master’s Degree in Special Education and becoming a teacher in the North Country. Her award is made possible through a donation honoring the late Frank and Mary Ellen LaFalce for their many contributions to the education, character development and well-being of Gouverneur students through the years.
Holly Barton is a sophomore at SUNY Brockport after completing her first year there. She is a 2021 graduate of Gouverneur High School. Holly is working to enter SUNY Brockport’s nursing program at the completion of the 2022-23 school year. To help pay for her education, she worked at Echoes on the Lake in Edwardsville, New York over the summer. In her free time, Holly enjoys hiking and camping with her friends and family. Holly’s award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Raelin Burns, daughter of Kenny and Pam Burns of Gouverneur, NY, is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur High School. She has been accepted at Clarkson University where she plans to major in Biology. While in high school, Raelin was the captain of the basketball team and played soccer and softball. She was a member of National Honor Society, Key Club and participated in the Chemistry Olympiad Competition. While at Clarkson University, Raelin plans to play basketball. Her goal is to pursue a career in a healthcare field. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from the Lechler of The People Scholarship Fund.
Haylee Campbell, daughter of Gary and Mona Campbell of Gouverneur, NY, is a 2021 graduate of Gouverneur High School currently going to SUNY Canton in the duel nursing program. She graduated high school with 34 college credits through Gouverneur's college credit opportunities. She has been on the President's List for both semesters of her first year of college. Holly’s award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Corryn Canell, daughter of Casey and Stacy Canell of Gouverneur, NY, is a 2021 graduate of Gouverneur High School. She just finished her first year at St. Lawrence University. She participated in research during the spring semester in the field of chemistry. Her research was about the "Synthesis of Model Photosystems Using Air-Free Techniques." She has decided to pursue a major in Chemistry along with a minor in Biology. In the fall of 2021 and spring of 2022, Corryn was recognized on the Dean’s List for her accomplishment of maintaining a GPA of 3.6 or higher. Her goal is to pursue a career in the medical field in hopes of helping individuals with their health concerns. Corryn continues to assist the Gouverneur community in many ways, including helping the elderly, providing families with food, and providing families with items to make their holidays unforgettable. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from the Devendorf Trust Fund established through donations from Delbert E. Devendorf & Rachel Wainwright Devendorf who were generous local supporters of the Foundation who wished to provide future opportunities to students wishing to continue their education.
Connor Canell, son of Casey and Stacy Canell, graduated from Gouverneur High School in 2020. He is currently a Junior at Utica University majoring in Wellness and Adventure Education. Connor is involved in the Utica College Programming Board, Nutrition Club, the Musical, Choir and is an Orientation Mentor during the school year. In his spare time, Connor volunteers at GHS Varsity Track & Field home meets and assists in fundraising for the St. Lawrence County Cancer Group. It is not unusual to see Connor helping neighbors or visiting with senior citizens. Connor plans to complete his bachelor's degree in May 2024. He will continue his studies to accomplish a master's degree in Education and Administration. Connor intends to become an athletic director, principal, or vice-principal when completing his course work. His award was made possible through the Kraker and the Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Celia Carbone is the daughter of Matt and Lisa Carbone and granddaughter of Fred and Nancy Dunkelberg. Celia is a 2020 Gouverneur High School graduate and has completed her second year at the University at Buffalo, where she is pursuing a degree in the field of psychology. While in high school at GHS, Celia was involved in community service, Key Club, Varsity golf, and was President of the National Honor Society. Celia’s goal is to continue her education and receive her doctorate to become a therapist. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds and the GTA Scholarship Fund, made possible through the Gouverneur Teachers’ Association.
Alex Clancy, son of Bill and Norma Clancy of Gouverneur, NY, is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur High School. He has been accepted at Nazareth College where he plans to pursue a degree in Biology. While in high school, Alex was an active member of Key Club, Yearbook, and National Honor Society. He also oversaw the lighting for the school’s musicals and concerts. His goal is to become an anesthesiologist. Alex’s award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Hailey A. Clancy is the daughter of Patrick and Shelley Clancy of Fowler, New York. Throughout high school Hailey has been a three-season athlete participating in JV soccer, varsity cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field. Hailey was also a member of choir, was inducted into the National Honor Society her sophomore year, a captain of the cross-country team as well as a scholar athlete all four years of her high school career. Hailey graduated high school in the top 10 of her class. Hailey will attend Elmira College and will pursue a master’s degree in nursing with a minor in Spanish and plans to join the cross-country team. Hailey is considering continuing her education to become a nurse practitioner. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from the Adler Trust Fund.
Katelyn M. Clancy is the daughter of Patrick and Shelley Clancy of Gouverneur, New York. Katelyn is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur Central School and earned an advanced Regents diploma. While in high school, Katelyn was a member of the National Honor Society. She was also a member of the volleyball, cheer and softball teams, and served as captain of her volleyball and cheer teams during her senior year. Katelyn was the recipient of the Section X Athlete of Distinction, All Northern for volleyball and the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award for cheer and softball during her senior year. Katelyn also worked part-time at Dunkin during high school and has volunteered many hours at the Gouverneur Elks Lodge. Katelyn will be attending Alfred State College in the fall and pursuing her degree in Radiology Technology and plans to play volleyball. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Hailey D. Cook, daughter of Andrew & Katrina Cook, Gouverneur is a 2022 Honors Graduate from Gouverneur High School. While in high school, Hailey was a member of the National Honor Society and the Tri-M Music National Honor Society, where she held the position of president. She also was a part of the cheer team, jazz band and is the drum majorette for the marching Wildcats. Hailey will be attending SUNY Canton majoring in Psychology. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Jenneca L. Cook, daughter of Andrew & Katrina Cook, Gouverneur is a 2019 Honors Graduate from Gouverneur High School. Jenneca is going into her fourth year at SUNY Potsdam majoring in Sociology and Psychology with a minor in Human Services. She has made the Dean’s and President’s Lists and is a member of the Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society. Jenneca is a proud member of Zeta Gamma Sigma Sorority where she currently holds the position as President. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from the Lechler Trust Fund.
Grace Cummings, daughter of Shawn and Clara Cummings graduated from Gouverneur Central in June 2019. Grace is currently attending St. John Fisher College in Rochester where she is a three-sport competitor in Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Outdoor Track & Field. Grace volunteers in the Rochester communities while attending college. Grace is continuing her education as a senior in the Nursing Program at SJFC. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds and a scholarship funded by Gouverneur Cooperative Dairymen.
Joseph Cummings is a second year Sport Management Major at St. John Fisher College. Joseph graduated from Gouverneur High School in 2021. He carried a 3.49 GPA through his first semester and a 2.59 GPA his second. He is a part of the football team and has been offered to join the wrestling team as well. Joseph enjoys working out and hanging out with his friends from school. He attends mass every Sunday at the Catholic church on campus. He plans to become an athletic director after graduation in 2025. His award is made possible through the Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Alexis Devlin, daughter of Sean and Stacey Devlin of Gouverneur, is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur High School. She has been accepted into the Exercise Science program at SUNY Cortland to pursue a degree in the sports medicine field. While in high school, Alexis completed 30 hours of college courses. Alexis was a part of the National Honor Society and Varsity Club. Alexis was active in volleyball, basketball, softball, and was a manager for the varsity football team. In college, Alexis plans to work with athletics and intramural programs. Her goal is to work with athletes in training and rehabilitation programs. Her award is made possible through the Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
John Erdman, son of Andrea and Daniel Erdman of Gouverneur, NY, is a graduate of Gouverneur High School and currently studies aerospace engineering at Clarkson University with a minor in project management. In high school, he played varsity soccer, track, and cross country. He was the captain for the boy varsity soccer team his senior year. John was also very active in Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. In high school, he served as the treasurer for the Class of 2020, parliamentarian of National Honor Society, and the treasurer of Varsity Club. In college he is a part of the outing club, soccer club, and is secretary of ski club. His goal after college is to design, build and fly airplanes. This Founder’s Award is given in honor of John W. Rouse, who was a prominent businessman from Gouverneur and the founder of the Gouverneur Foundation Inc. and the entire Cives’ Family. It is given to a student pursuing a degree in Engineering.
Brynn Farley, daughter of Dawn and Michael Farley, is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur High School and the Clarkson School. She will be continuing her education at Clarkson, majoring in Civil and Environmental Engineering. In high school she was active in soccer, track, golf, Key Club, Select Strings, and Student Senate. She also was in Tri-M Music Honor Society, and served as the Parliamentarian for National Honor Society. In her past year at Clarkson, she was in the Honors Program and the Clarkson School Council. She also earned the Clarkson School’s plaque of recognition for maintaining a 4.0 gpa both semesters. Next year, she will be an RA and a Peer Educator and plans to tutor for freshman courses. This summer, she is interning with GE Aviation in the Quality Engineering Department. She has since joined their Women’s Network and an Intern Creative Committee that is dedicated to making website improvements for future interns. Brynn’s scholarship is made possible through revenue drawn from the CIVES Founder’s Trust Fund, in honor of John W. Rouse and is given to a student pursuing a degree in Engineering.
Dylan Farr, son of Tony and Tzveta Farr of Gouverneur, NY, is a second year Engineering and Management major at Clarkson University. He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 2021 as the valedictorian of his class and has made president’s list in his first two semesters of college. Dylan was the captain of his high school golf team and went on to play men’s golf at Clarkson in both the fall and spring semester in his freshman year of college. He plans on completing a four year bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Management in order to pursue a career in engineering. Dylan’s award was made possible through the Kathryn T. Jackson Trust Fund.
Griffin Fenlong, son of Susan and David Fenlong of Fowler, NY is a graduate of Gouverneur High School class of 2022. He has been accepted at SUNY Canton where he plans on studying HVAC. Griffin was active in football, baseball,indoor track and the trap shooting team. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and riding ATV’s. His goal is to find a job in the field and then eventually start his own heating and cooling business. His award was made possible through revenue drawn from the Mary M. Farley & Stewart W. McCollum Scholarship Fund.
Ashlee Flood is the daughter of Kimberly and Thomas Flood. She is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur High School and will be moving forward to pursue a higher education in Graphic Design at SUNY Potsdam. During her high school career, she participated in many activities such as orchestra and art, both of which she intends to continue during her time in a college setting. Her goal is to demonstrate the importance of graphic design in all employment opportunities and work in several industries in advertising. Ashlee’s scholarship was made possible through revenue drawn from the Gleason Trust Fund established in memory of Margaret Gleason who was a teacher in the Gouverneur School District and through the Gouverneur Foundation General Scholarship Funds.
Kate Forsythe, daughter of Joe and Kim Forsythe of Gouverneur, NY, is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur High School. She has been accepted at Cazenovia College where she plans to pursue a degree in Fashion Marketing. While in high school, Kate was active in Junior Varsity and Varsity Soccer, Varsity Cheerleading, and Outdoor Track during her Freshman and Sophomore year. She participated in the Varsity club and was captain of the Varsity Cheerleading team her senior year. At Cazenovia, Kate plans to get a Bachelor's degree in fashion marketing and do an internship in New York City her junior year of college. Her goal is to eventually work for a well-known clothing company. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation General Scholarship Funds and from the Gray scholarship fund.
Kaitlyn Gibson, daughter of Jeffrey and Wendy Gibson of Gouverneur, NY, is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur High School. She has been accepted to Northeastern University where she plans to study Criminal Justice and Psychology. While in high school, Kaitlyn participated in soccer and served as captain her senior year, indoor/outdoor track, golf, and basketball. She was a member of National Honor Society, where she was Vice President, Varsity Club, where she was President, Student Senate, where she was Secretary, and Key Club, where she was Vice President. She also participated in the school play her senior year, as a member of stage crew where she was Property Mistress. While at Northeastern University, Kaitlyn plans to take advantage of the work-study program and join their Fiction Addiction Book Club. After college, Kaitlyn hopes to work for one of the divisions of law enforcement at the federal level. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from the Barnhart Trust Fund and from Gouverneur Foundation General Scholarship Funds.
Brady Hall, son of Jolie and Don Snider, and Jeff and Genny Hall, is a second year Engineering and Management major attending Clarkson University. He graduated in June of 2021 from Harrisville Central School as the Valedictorian of his class as well as receiving the 7News Academic All-Star. He was also active in soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse and the high school trap shooting team. In his free time, Brady enjoys being with friends and family, hunting and fishing. Brady plans to complete 4 years and earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and Management from Clarkson University. Brady’s award was made possible through revenue drawn from the JGR Family Scholarship Fund.
Chantel Horne, daughter of Melissa Horne of Gouverneur, NY, is a second year double major in History and Women & Gender Studies with a minor in Museum Studies. She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 2021. She has joined the Environmental Club and SAGE (Student Activists for Gender Equality) and worked with multiple other students from different parts of the state and country to help the campus be more inclusive and fun. Chantel has also joined the Rugby club and has played in multiple skirmishes and matches and enjoys the games and playing with her team. She continues to pursue her hobbies of cooking, drawing, and singing. Chantel plans to continue her education and would like to become a historian and part-time curator. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from the Devendorf Trust Fund established through donations from Delbert E. Devendorf & Rachel Wainwright Devendorf who were generous local supporters of the Foundation who wished to provide future opportunities to students wishing to continue their education.
Ella Impaglia, daughter of Stacey Hance and Andrew Impaglia, is a graduate of the class of 2022 at Gouverneur High School. She is a participant of National Honor Society, Key Club, and vice president of Varsity Club. Ella is an athlete and competed in Swimming, Indoor track and Outdoor track and field. She is enrolled in Nazareth College and is looking forward to studying psychology. While at Nazareth College, Ella intends to take part in swimming. Her plan later on in her education is to become a psychiatrist. Her award is made possible through the Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Kiarra Jenkins, daughter of Don and Brandi Jenkins of Gouverneur, NY, is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur Central High School. She has been accepted to SUNY Plattsburgh where she plans to pursue a degree in education. While in High School, Kiarra participated in Soccer, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track all 4 years of her high school career. She was a member of the National Technical Honor Society and a member for the Honors Group. Her goal is to become a second grade teacher. Kiarra has been on Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and Academic Excellence throughout her high school years. She volunteers her time at her family store in Richville, NY. Kiarra has interned for BOCES at St. Lawrence County ARC, where she loved working with the clients, and was even offered a summer job there. She also interned at Gouverneur Elementary School and her passion for teaching has only grown from this experience. The staff and students at Gouverneur Elementary will hold a special place in her heart for everything they have done for her. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds and from the Class of 1960 Trust Fund.
Kortney Knight, daughter of Lisa and Leo Knight of Gouverneur, NY, is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur High School. She will be attending SUNY Canton in the fall with an undeclared major. While in high school, Kortney was active on the swim team and served as captain her senior year. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Tri-M Honor Society, Yearbook Club, lifeguarded, and was a member of various music ensembles. While at SUNY Canton, Kortney plans to participate in the yearbook staff. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Kurtis Knight, son of Leo and Lisa Knight, is a fourth-year history major at St. Lawrence University with a minor in Canadian Studies. Kurtis has worked with the Women’s Hockey team as their equipment manager for all three years he’s been at SLU. Last fall, Kurtis worked with the football team as their equipment manager, and on occasion will assist the Men’s Hockey equipment manager. When not working with the women’s hockey team, Kurtis plays on the club hockey, intramural soccer, and softball teams. After graduation, Kurtis hopes to either get a job as an equipment manager with a hockey team or to use his history degree to pursue a teaching career. His award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds and from the Smith Trust Fund established by the late Marjorie M. Smith who is a retired teacher and the late LeRoy Smith who was a prominent businessman in the Gouverneur area.
Grace Mashaw, daughter of Emily and Curtis Mashaw of Gouverneur, NY, is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur High School. She attended Southwest Technical center where she received top achiever awards both years and also was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. For the last two years, Grace was set to go to SUNY Potsdam for teaching. After hearing of several tragedies that took place over the year, she began to reevaluate that decision. Grace wants to go into a field that will allow her to make any positive impact. She has now decided to explore her options and go into Liberal Arts. This will give her the opportunity to cross register at SUNY Potsdam , St. Lawrence and Clarkson University. Grace has been accepted at SUNY Canton where she will be starting with Liberal Arts in the fall of 2022. She plans to participate in the Environmental Change Organization and has applied for work study. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Dekoda Matthews is the daughter of Laurie White and Dereck Matthews of Russell NY. She is a graduate of Edwards-Knox Class of 2022. She has been accepted to SUNY Canton College of Technology for the fall of 2022 where she plans to pursue a degree in Nursing. While in high school, Dekoda was a part of the Varsity Basketball, Soccer, and Softball teams for four years. In this time, she earned awards such as second team all northern in soccer for two years, sportsmanship in basketball, sportsmanship and first team all northern in softball, along with being Athlete of Distinction in all sports. She was also secretary of the National Honors Society which she belonged to for three years and served as secretary of her class for four years. After graduating from SUNY Canton, Dekoda hopes to become a Registered Nurse. This scholarship is made possible through donations made by the late Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Freeman of Edwards.
Hailey Morrissiey, daughter of Adam and Misty Morrissiey, is a 2022 honors group graduate of Gouverneur High School. Hailey was president of Student Senate, president of Key Club, secretary of the National Honor Society, as well as a member of Varsity Club, Tri-M Honor Society, Art Club, Girls’ Varsity Swim, Girls’ Varsity Indoor Track, Varsity Golf, and Select Strings. Hailey will be attending the honors program at Clarkson University in the fall, where she will major in biomolecular science. This award is made in honor of Attorney Max Levinson.
Emily Mullin, daughter of Jim and Tammy Mullin, is a 2021 graduate of Gouverneur High School. Emily is in her sophomore year at SUNY Potsdam where she plans to pursue a degree in Psychology. While in high school, Emily was active on the swim team and was employed as a lifeguard. She has been a member of the St. Lawrence Figure Skating Club in Canton for 13 years. Emily plans to continue as a member of SUNY Potsdam’s swim team. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds and the Tully Trust Funds established in memory of Harold and Ala Jones Tulley. Ala Jones Tulley was a teacher in the Gouverneur School District and this scholarship is made possible by the generous donations of their sons Phillip and Douglas Tulley.
Peyton Mussaw, daughter of Chris and Kennedy Mussaw of Gouverneur, NY, is a 2022 Gouverneur High School graduate. She has been accepted at Clarkson University where she plans to pursue a degree in psychology and continue to become a Physician Assistant. While in high school, Peyton was a member of the soccer, indoor track and field, and softball teams, where she served as captain for both soccer and softball. She served as president of the National Honor Society, vice president of the Varsity Club, secretary of her senior class, and an active member of the Student Senate. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Abigail Paro is a junior and a Fisheries and Wildlife major at Paul Smith’s College. She graduated in 2020 from Edwards-Knox High School. Abigail has been on the Dean’s list for the entirety of her college career. She works as a student ambassador at the college and just recently returned from a travel abroad program to Iceland learning about geothermal resources. In her free time Abigail goes four-wheeling and hiking. Abigail plans to complete her bachelor’s degree and be a forest ranger. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Connor Reed is the son of Richard and Colleen Reed. He is a senior Mechanical Engineering major at Clarkson University with a minor in Mathematics. He graduated in 2018 from Gouverneur High School. Connor has made President’s List his last four semesters. In his spare time, he enjoys playing intramural soccer and hiking. Connor plans to graduate with his BS and would like to work in product R&D. His award was made possible through the Lechler Trust Fund established by Howard & Mary Lou Lechler.
Torie B. Salisbury, daughter of Scott Salisbury and Paula Holdstock, of Gouverneur, NY is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur High School. She has been accepted at SUNY Canton where she plans on pursuing a degree in Forensic Criminology. While in high school, Torie was active in soccer, basketball, track and field. She served as captain in both soccer and basketball her senior year. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club and Varsity Club. After college, she plans to obtain a job in the forensics field. Torie’s award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Justin Scott is a fourth-year Psychology student at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. He graduated from Edwards-Knox Central School with an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors and Mastery in Mathematics and Science. Justin has been on the Dean’s List for the past 3 semesters at the University of Buffalo, as well as this past 3 semesters at HWS. He is an active member of his community and continues to give back through community service. Justin is also an active volunteer of Crisis Text Line that provides relief to those in crisis across the United States. In his spare time, he continues to pursue his hobbies of basketball and soccer. Justin plans to complete his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and then continue his education in hopes of becoming a psychiatrist. His award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds.
Tyler Scott, son of Matthew and Diane Scott of Russell, NY, is a 2022 graduate of Edwards-Knox Central School. He has been accepted at Elmira College where he plans to pursue a degree in biology. While in high school Tyler participated in basketball, baseball and soccer and served as team captain of all three varsity teams. Tyler also took part in varsity golf his senior year while battling a knee injury that took him out of baseball. He was also the Vice President of his class and the National Honor Society his senior year. While at Elmira college, Tyler plans to play golf and intramural sports once his knee is ready to go. His goal is to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. Tyler received the Lashuay Scholarship which was established through donations made by the late Paul E. Lashuay of Edwards.
Nate Sitts, son of John and Christine Sitts is senior Computer Engineer major at Clarkson University. He will also be completing a minor in electrical engineering and math. He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 2019 and will be continuing his education at Clarkson in the fall. His award was made possible through revenue drawn from the James E. Jackson Trust Fund.
Hannah Spilman is a fourth-year Psychology major at Clarkson University (CU) with a minor in biology and a concentration in Pre-Physician-Assistant Studies. She graduated in 2019 from Gouverneur High School. Hannah has been on the President’s List for four out of the six semesters she has completed at CU. She is an active member of both the CU’s Doctors Without Borders and CU’s Pre-Physician-Assistant Club and an inductee of CU’s Psi-Chi Honor Society. Additionally, she is a research-assistant in Dr. Andreas Wilke’s Evolution and Cognition Lab and will accompany him and her fellow research assistants to Berlin, Germany this summer to help with his current children’s study. Outside of school, Hannah works as a phlebotomist at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, NY to obtain the necessary clinical hours for Physician-Assistant school. She also enjoys spending time outdoors, especially alongside close family and friends. Hannah hopes to complete her undergraduate degree at Clarkson and then apply to PA school to pursue her dream of becoming a Physician-Assistant. Her award was made possible through revenue drawn from the Devendorf Trust Fund established through donations from Delbert E. Devendorf & Rachel Wainwright Devendorf who were generous local supporters of the Foundation who wished to provide future opportunities to students wishing to continue their education.
Caden Storie, son of Brandon and Valerie Storie of Gouverneur, NY is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur High School. He has been accepted at SUNY Canton where he plans to pursue a degree in HVAC Engineering. While in high school, Caden was active in football, basketball and baseball and served as captain of all 3 his senior year. He was also a member of Varsity Club. While at SUNY Canton, Caden plans to participate in intramural basketball. His goal is to obtain a job in his filed of study prior to graduation from college. This award was made possible through revenue drawn from the William J. & Joyce C. Farley Scholarship Fund.
Christopher Weaver, the son of Gary and Dianne Weaver of Gouverneur, NY, is a 2022 graduate of Gouverneur High School. He has been accepted to the University of Rochester and plans to major in Molecular Genetics. During high school, Christopher won several medals in the 2021 and 2022 Science Olympiad competitions and volunteered many times through food drives and other community events. When attending the University of Rochester, Christopher plans on taking part in research on his major and other subjects. His award was made possible through revenue drawn from Gouverneur Foundation Scholarship Funds and the James W. Gore trust fund honoring the late James Gore. James was a promising young man from Gouverneur who tragically lost his life in his senior year.
Mason White, son of Timothy and Jennifer White of Russell, NY, is a 2022 graduate of Edwards-Knox Central School. He has been accepted to SUNY Delhi where he plans to pursue a degree in Golf and Sports Turf Management. Mason is a certified lifeguard and has been employed at swimming locations throughout his community. While in high school, Mason participated in basketball, baseball, and soccer throughout his high school career and recently found his passion for golf. He plans to continue this passion while at SUNY Delhi in addition to his studies. Mason received the Lashuay Scholarship which was established through donations made by the late Paul E. Lashuay of Edwards.