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Potsdam Rotary awards $3,300 to BOCES students with support from local businesses 

Posted 7/10/24

POTSDAM – Thanks to the generosity of many local business sponsors, 14 students at the BOCES Seaway Career & Technical Education Center have received $200 Potsdam Rotary business …

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Potsdam Rotary awards $3,300 to BOCES students with support from local businesses 

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POTSDAM – Thanks to the generosity of many local business sponsors, 14 students at the BOCES Seaway Career & Technical Education Center have received $200 Potsdam Rotary business scholarship awards.

Luc Eddy of Massena Central School, a student in the Electrical Technologies Program, also was selected as the Potsdam Rotary Student of the Year from among all of the Potsdam Rotary “Rev. William R. and Crystal E. Cuthbert Vocational Excellence Award Sponsored by Brookfield Renewable U.S.” recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year. Eddy received a $500 scholarship award from Potsdam Rotary, funded by proceeds from the Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament.

The 14 Potsdam Rotary business scholarships were made possible by donations from the businesses listed with the students below.

Automotive Technologies: Evan LaBrake of Brasher Falls Central School (TJ Toyota, $200)

Automotive Technologies: Jake Backus of Canton Central School (Frenchie’s Chevrolet, $200)

Building Trades: Blake Young of Norwood-Norfolk Central School (Waddington Hardware and Building Supply, $200)

Cosmetology: Gracen Villnave of Massena Central School (Glow Skincare and Spa, $200)

Criminal Justice: Brandon O’Shea of Canton Central School (SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute, $200)

Culinary Arts: Brianna Dusharm of Canton Central School (The Lobster House, $200)

Education & Human Services: Mattie Lomoglio of Potsdam Central School (North Country Savings Bank, $200)

Electrical Technologies: Devin Green of Potsdam Central School (Midwife Sunday, Atlantic Testing Laboratories, $200)

Health Careers: Kalei McDonald of Massena Central School (Midwife Sunday, $200)

HVAC/R: Max Crosby of Parishville-Hopkinton Central School (Northern Mechanicals, $200)

Metalworking: Alejandro Guevara of Massena Central School (Northern Mechanicals, Exclusive Sponsor $200)

Natural Resource Management: Logan Clark of Norwood-Norfolk Central School (Putney Tree Service, $200)

New Visions-Medical Careers: Margaret Wagstaff of Norwood-Norfolk Central School (Core Access Therapies, Dr. William Pena, $200)

Software Development & Business Design: Tobi Morin of Potsdam Central School (Community Bank, $200) 

The Rotary Club of Potsdam Rotary Club was founded more than 95 years ago on the foundation of community service by business leaders in many professions. The club presents its monthly “Rev. William R. and Crystal E. Cuthbert Vocational Excellence Award Sponsored by Brookfield Renewable U.S.” to Seaway Tech students selected from 13 programs. 

The Potsdam Rotary Club meets at noon in the Potsdam Town Hall community room every Wednesday. Guests are always welcome.