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JCC Alumnus, Jefferson Community College Foundation and Northern New York Community Foundation recognize Jefferson-Can Community Scholars

June 9, 2016 By admin

Sixty area high school students have received a Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Award for their freshman year at Jefferson Community College (JCC), 2015-16, thanks to the generosity of Stephen H. Can, JCC alumnus ’80. Mr. Can, in partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation and the JCC Foundation, has supported more than 180 JCC freshman students over their past three-year partnership.

In 2013 Mr. Can, the JCC Foundation and the Northern New York Community Foundation partnered to strengthen scholarship opportunities available to the region’s top high school students – the scholars program awards first-year tuition scholarships to students from Jefferson and Lewis counties who graduate in the top 15% of their respective classes. Since its inception in 2007 as the Jefferson-Can Scholars program, inclusive of this year’s class, over 450 students have attended JCC tuition free for their freshman year and over $1 million dollars has been invested in area students.  In addition, approximately 73 students will enroll this fall as Jefferson-Can Community Scholars.

In April, over 50 students gathered at the Italian American Club in Watertown, all of whom were greeted by Mr. Can and his wife, Pam as well as presenter Steve Fisher, retired General Brown coach, and his wife, Alice. Students shared their experiences as first-year students and discussed future plans at JCC and beyond. In total, over $120,000 was invested in this year’s class thanks to the partnership of Mr. Can, the JCC Foundation and the Community Foundation. The Jefferson-Can Community Scholars program will continue to be administered by the Northern New York Community Foundation. 

 

Mr. Can, a high school graduate of General Brown, attended JCC and later earned a bachelor degree at SUNY Plattsburgh and then a master’s of science degree in finance from the Krannert Business School at Purdue University. Mr. Can also earned his Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant and Certified Financial Manager credentials. He is currently a Senior Managing Director at The Blackstone Group (NYSE:BX), and Fund Co-Head and Founder at Strategic Partners Fund Solutions, New York, New York.

2015-2016 Jefferson-Can Scholars recipients are:

 

Kemo Allen, Fort Drum                                                      Elexys Larson, Carthage    Nicholas Arrigo, Port Leyden                                            Ryan Loar, Theresa

Hailey Babcock, LaFargeville                                          Cori Mainville, Carthage

Michael Bamann, Watertown                                          Jaden Meeks, Clayton

Carly Barriger, Belleville                                                    Sadie Moran, Redwood

Kylee Beckstead, Philadelphia                                         Calla Morrison, Castorland

Cassandra Birth, Black River                                           Steven Naputi, Fort Drum

Christopher Bristow, Watertown                                      Nicholas Nevala, Clayton

Megan Broyles, Watertown                                               Chelsea Oakes, Watertown

Victoria Ciarfella, Redwood                                              Zachary Perry, Watertown

Danielle Colwell, Sackets Harbor                                     Brooke Reustle, Black River

Mark Corey, Watertown                                                    Mariah Rizzo, Watertown

Cole Coutermarsh, Theresa                                               Paige Robinson, Adams Center

Levi Crestani, Calcium                                                       Drew Safford, Watertown

Noah Davidson, Philadelphia                                           Garrett Schell, Watertown

Tyler Davis, Chaumont                                                      Ashley Seybolt, Theresa

Logan Eddy, Black River                                                  Kali Sherbino, Theresa

Connor Fayle, Lowville                                                      Caityn Slate, Adams Center

Bryce Fazio, Watertown                                                    Matthew Sundberg, Beaver Falls

Eric Gibbs, Watertown                                                        Abigail Tanner, Carthage

Stephanie Green, Watertown                                            Joelee Tooley-Pilon, Watertown

Devon Griffiths, Watertown                                              Nicholas Toutant, Calcium

Kiersten Guthro, Mannsville                                              Ryan Ward, Dexter

Kaetlyn Hanlin, Watertown                                              Casey Webb, Chaumont

Casey Hughes, Watertown                                                                Stephen Wilson, Dexter

Rebecca Hunt, Philadelphia                                              Tameka Woodward, Carthage

Elisabeth Juczak, Adams Center                                      Shyanne Yelle, LaFargeville

Alyssa Kamide, Carthage                                                  Angela Zielinski, Carthage

Lorraine Knipes, Adams

Zachary LaForest-Hurd, Philadelphia

James Lamson, Watertown

Kaitlyn Larkin, Clayton

The Northern New York Community Foundation makes grants to support the work of non-profit organizations and provides scholarships to individuals in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. The Foundation has been built and added to from gifts (both while living and through their legacy plans) by individuals and organizations committed to meeting the changing needs of Northern New York, as well as supporting specific charitable interests and passions.

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“Giving back is so important because it creates a culture that, the more we give, the better it is for everyone — those giving, and those receiving. That’s very, very important. We can always do more and we have to remember that.” — Donald Whitney, Adams Center

Don Whitney came from a family of givers. He believed that helping your community in any fashion is part of gratifying life. We are grateful for having known him and even more grateful that Don joined us in 2017 to participate in the Northern New York Community Podcast. His passing last weekend deeply saddens us. The fact that his story — in his own voice — is forever documented is a wonderful part of his permanent legacy that will inspire generations to come.

Learn more about what called Don to a life of service to his community and others in this 2017 episode from the second season of the Northern New York Community Podcast.

Listen today at: www.nnycpodcast.com/episodes/donald-whitney

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“Giving back is so important because it creates a culture that, the more we give, the better it is for everyone — those giving, and those receiving. That’s very, very important. We can always do more and we have to remember that.” — Donald Whitney, Adams Center

Don Whitney came from a family of givers. He believed that helping your community in any fashion is part of gratifying life. We are grateful for having known him and even more grateful that Don joined us in 2017 to participate in the Northern New York Community Podcast. His passing last weekend deeply saddens us. The fact that his story — in his own voice — is forever documented is a wonderful part of his permanent legacy that will inspire generations to come.

Learn more about what called Don to a life of service to his community and others in this 2017 episode from the second season of the Northern New York Community Podcast. 

Listen today at: www.nnycpodcast.com/episodes/donald-whitney

#NNYCF #ThoughtfulLegacy #CommunityPodcast
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I'm so happy that Don did this podcast...it will always be nice to hear his voice and his passion for history!!

A truly wonderful man and educator.

Prayers for this wonderful man's family🙏💗

Such a wonderful man!

This man was a huge part of my life growing up and I pray for his family. Say hi to mom for me Don

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It is an honor to work with Minna Anthony Common Nature Center - Friends in this meaningful and enduring way. They are one of the North Country's finest with a mission worth perpetuating for generations to come.In case you missed this article from the TI Sun a couple weeks ago... we are thrilled to announce our endowment with Northern New York Community Foundation! With this fund, we hope to sustain our future endeavors and continue providing nature education for many years to come! ... See MoreSee Less

It is an honor to work with Minna Anthony Common Nature Center - Friends in this meaningful and enduring way. They are one of the North Countrys finest with a mission worth perpetuating for generations to come.
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