SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation recently held its 22nd annual community service awards dinner. The foundation awarded scholarships totaling $85,000 to fifteen seniors attending both Saratoga Springs High School and Saratoga Central Catholic High School. Awards ranged from $2,500 to the $20,000 Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs Presidential Scholarship.
Established in 1997, the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation raises funds to support the post-secondary education and vocational training of graduates from public and private high schools of the greater Saratoga community. The annual awards event, held this year at Longfellows Hotel and Restaurant, is the foundation’s major fundraiser and all proceeds go to fund future scholarships.
“The main objective of Rotary is service – in the community, in the workplace, and around the globe. The Rotary motto is ‘Service Above Self.’ These students demonstrate not just academic excellence, but the same commitment to community that is the hallmark of Rotary,” said Beth Post, Vice President of the Saratoga Rotary Education Foundation at the awards dinner.
Anitza Parilla, a Saratoga Springs High School student, received this year’s Presidential Scholarship. She plans to attend Siena College while pursuing a major in Chemistry/Pre-Med. Upon receiving her award, she thanked the foundation and its donors for their generosity.
The rest of the 2022 scholarship recipients are:
Molly Egan, Saratoga Springs High School, who plans to attend Harvard University.
Robin N’Dolo, Waldorf High School, who plans to attend Concordia University.
Chase Demick, Saratoga Springs High School, who plans to attend Skidmore College.
Cole Shattuck, Saratoga Springs High School, who plans to attend University of Northwestern Ohio.
Robin N’Dolo, Waldorf High School, who plans to attend Concordia University.
Kiera Unverzagt, Saratoga Springs High School, who plans to attend SUNY Brockport.
Crystal Fierros-Garcia, Saratoga Springs High School, who plans to attend Cazenovia College.
Elena D’Addio, Saratoga Springs High School, who plans to attend Emmanuel College.
Makenna Welfley, Saratoga Springs High School, who plans to attend Rochester Institute of Technology.
Quinn Weaver, Saratoga Central Catholic High School, who plans to attend University of New England.
Celia Nolan, Saratoga Springs High School, who plans to attend SUNY Binghamton.
Abby Lee, Saratoga Springs High School, who plans to attend University of Pittsburgh.
Alison Motler, Saratoga Central Catholic High School, who plans to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Alise Morgan, Saratoga Springs High School, who plans to attend Lemoyne College.
Quinn Ragan, Saratoga Springs High School, who plans to attend Florida State University.
