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Scholarship of Excellence Program

The 100 Club provides Scholarships of Excellence of up to $2,000 to high school seniors and full time college students who are the children of, or are themselves active law enforcement, fire or emergency service providers who plan to continue their education at a college level.

To be considered, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
  • You must be the child of, or you yourself be, an Emergency Responder
  • Serve as a role model for other young adults
  • Demonstrate community involvement
  • Demonstrate extracurricular or employment activity
  • Demonstrate consistent academic achievement throughout high school
  • Exhibit leadership potential
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All entries are due by March 31, 2025.

Please note: All scholarship applicants agree to the use of their name, photo, parents’ names and public safety agency affiliation for The 100 Club promotional purposes. Objections to the use of this information must be received in writing by certified mail return receipt requested at the time the application is submitted. Failure to send a written request to withhold this information constitutes an authorization of The 100 Club to use the information for promotional purposes.

Past Scholarship Winners

2024 Scholarship Winners

The following students received a scholarship from the 100 Club of Buffalo.

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT

Grace Bernhard

Niagara Wheatfield H.S.

Jason Bernhard 

ATF

Shelby Lotempio

Clarence High School

Thomas C. Lotempio   

NY State Park Police

Emma Caughel

Mt. Mercy Academy 

Timothy Caughel 

Niagara County Sheriff’s Office

Brittany Day

Cardinal O’Hara H.S.

Michelle Day 

Adam Day

North Tonawanda Police Department

Erie County Sheriff’s Office

Rhett Krieger

 East Aurora H.S. 

Shane Kreiger

East Aurora Police Department

Matthew Long

Lewiston-Porter H.S.

First Responder

Lewiston Fire Company #1

Sophia Noecker

St. Mary’s H.S.

Matthew Noecker 

Erie County Sheriff’s Office

Harrison Roberts

North Tonawanda H.S.

Michael Roberts

North Tonawanda Police Department

Luke Seplaki

Williamsville East H.S.

First Responder 

Main-Transit Fire Department

Emily Whalen

SUNY Geneseo

Alan Whalen

Erie County Sheriff’s Office

2023 Scholarship Winners

The following students received a scholarship in the name of Retired Buffalo Police Lt. Aaron Salter Jr. who was killed in the line of duty during the Tops Shooting on May 14th, 2022. Proceeds for these awards was donated by AT&T / FIRST NET who wanted to recognize the bravery of Lt. Aaron Salter Jr.

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT

Allison Czapla

West Seneca East High School

Lenore Czapla

Cheektowaga Police Department

Lauren Coombs

Grand Island High School

Martin Coombs

U.S. Border Patrol

Sophia Sullivan

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart

Jeffrey Sullivan

U.S. Customs / Border Protection

Nathan Tucker

St. Francis High School

Jeffrey Tucker

Homeland Security

Riley Ballantyne

Springville Griffith Institute H.S.

Bradford Ballantyne

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Zachary Chase

SUNY @ ECC

Jeremy Chase

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Olivia Julicher

Akron High School

John Julicher, Jr.

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Evan Kuhlmey

Lancaster High School

Scott Kuhlmey

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Jaynee Roussie

Canisius College

John Roussie

Erie County Sheriff’s Department K-9

Kaylin Vanderlip

Frontier High School

Terrence Vanderlip

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Hayley Gunsher

Lancaster Central High School

Jeffrey Smith

Lancaster Police Department

Hailey Lucas

California University of Pennsylvania

James Lucas

Niagara County Sheriff’s Department

Carilena Schreader

SUN Geneseo

Roger Schreader

Niagara County Sheriff’s Department

Madison Cresanti

Southwestern High School

Jason Cresanti

New York State Police

Nora Dugan

Lewiston/Porter High School

Thomas Dugan

New York State Police

Bradley Len

Lancaster Central High School

James Len, Jr.

New York State Police

George Luft

Lancaster Central High School

Matt D. Luft

New York State Police

2023 Scholarship Winners

The following students received a scholarship in the name of Retired Buffalo Police Lt. Aaron Salter Jr. who was killed in the line of duty during the Tops Shooting on May 14th, 2022. Proceeds for these awards was donated by AT&T / FIRST NET who wanted to recognize the bravery of Lt. Aaron Salter Jr.

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT

Allison Czapla

West Seneca East High School

Lenore Czapla

Cheektowaga Police Department

Lauren Coombs

Grand Island High School

Martin Coombs

U.S. Border Patrol

Sophia Sullivan

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart

Jeffrey Sullivan

U.S. Customs / Border Protection

Nathan Tucker

St. Francis High School

Jeffrey Tucker

Homeland Security

Riley Ballantyne

Springville Griffith Institute H.S.

Bradford Ballantyne

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Zachary Chase

SUNY @ ECC

Jeremy Chase

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Olivia Julicher

Akron High School

John Julicher, Jr.

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Evan Kuhlmey

Lancaster High School

Scott Kuhlmey

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Jaynee Roussie

Canisius College

John Roussie

Erie County Sheriff’s Department K-9

Kaylin Vanderlip

Frontier High School

Terrence Vanderlip

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Hayley Gunsher

Lancaster Central High School

Jeffrey Smith

Lancaster Police Department

Hailey Lucas

California University of Pennsylvania

James Lucas

Niagara County Sheriff’s Department

Carilena Schreader

SUN Geneseo

Roger Schreader

Niagara County Sheriff’s Department

Madison Cresanti

Southwestern High School

Jason Cresanti

New York State Police

Nora Dugan

Lewiston/Porter High School

Thomas Dugan

New York State Police

Bradley Len

Lancaster Central High School

James Len, Jr.

New York State Police

George Luft

Lancaster Central High School

Matt D. Luft

New York State Police

The following students received a scholarship in memory of victims who were killed or injured in the Tops Shooting on Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, N.Y. on May 14th, 2023. The 100 Club of Buffalo would like to recognize those victims of the Tops Shooting.

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT

Jennifer Armstrong

University of Buffalo

Jonathan Ziders

Lancaster Police Department

Onalee Osgood

Cattaraugus / Little Valley High School

Wayne Osgood

New York State Police

Kayla Persinger

SUNY Cortland

William Persinger

New York State Police

Nathan Winiarski

Rochester Institute of Technology

FIRST RESPONDER

Hy-view Fire Company

Abigail Mailloux

University of Buffalo

Jean-Pierre Mailloux

Buffalo Fire Department

Sara O’Donnell

Lancaster High School

Thomas O’Donnell

Buffalo Fire Department

Mary Quinn

Buffalo State University

Patrick Quinn

North Amherst Fire Company

Jordyn Farner

SUNY Geneseo

FIRST RESPONDER

Geneseo Fire Department

Sandra Barber

D’Youville University

Phillip Barber, Sr.

Holland Volunteer Fire Department

Paige Stauffiger

Canisius College

James Stauffiger

Town of Tonawanda Police Dept.

2022 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT

Brian Manning

Canisius High School

Michael Manning

Buffalo Fire Department

Hannah Woodhull

City Honors School #195

Donald Woodhull

Buffalo Fire Department

Madison Lloyd

Williamsville South High School

Andre Lloyd

Buffalo Police Department

Patrick Hemming

Wilson High School

Yvonne Woodward

US Customs and Border Protection

Sophia Will

Nardin Academy

Michael B. Will

US Customs and Border Protection

Evan Elliott

Niagara-Wheatfield High School

Bruce Elliott

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Gabriella Wheeler

West Seneca West Senior High School

Michael T. Wheeler

FBI

Matthew Frieday

Alexander Central School

Brian Frieday

Genesee County Sheriff’s Department

Allison Gibbons

Starpoint High School

Thomas & Rebecca Gibbons

New York State Police

Tyler Hager

Frontier High School

William Hager

New York State Police

Meghan Murphy

Amherst Central High School

Charles Murphy

New York State Police

Ashley Pitz

Iroquois High School

James Pitz

New York State Police

Jenna Genson

Depew High School

James Genson

Cheektowaga Police Department

Kaylee Koch

Hamburg High School

James Koch

Hamburg Police Department

Emma Ljiljanich

Tonawanda Middle/HS

David Ljiljanich

City of Tonawanda Police Dept.

Holly Bauernfeind

Clarence High School

Herself – First Responder

Harris Hill Vol. Fire Dept.

Bennett Kenyon

RIT

Himself – First Responder

Chaffee Sardinia Vol. Member Fire Co.

Nathan Winiarski

Maryvale High School

Himself – First Responder

Hy-View Fire Co.

2021 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT

Kyle Gibbons

Starpoint High School

Tom & Rebecca Gibbons

New York State Police

Katie Krawczyk

Orchard Park High School

James Krawczyk

New York State Police

Courtney Lyons

Lancaster High School

Daniel Lyons

New York State Police

Riley Zack

Lancaster High School

Tina Zack

New York State Police

Matthew Bowen

St. Francis High School

Michael Bowen

West Seneca Police Department

Nicholas Endres

North Tonawanda High School

Stephen Endres

North Tonawanda Police Department

Robert Licata

Canisius High School

Thomas & Lisa Licata

Niagara Falls P.D. & NYS Courts

Kelly Norek

Lancaster High School

Timothy Norek

Depew Police Department

Christopher Couell

Stevenson University

Christopher Couell

Erie Co. Emergency Services

Emily Pantera

Williamsville South High School

Kenneth Pantera

IRS

Alexander Teijeira

North Collins Senior High School

Adan Teijeira

U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Skylar Barrons

Sacred Heart

Shiela Suggs Barrons

Buffalo Police Department

Jacob Fleck

Niagara County Community College

William E. Fleck Jr.

Niagara County Sheriff’s Office

Francesca Giaquinto

SUNY Buffalo State

Joseph Giaquinto

Niagara County Sheriff’s Department

Alexa Stachowski

Buffalo Academy Visual & Performing Arts

John Stachowski

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Amanda Whalen

Canisius College

Alan Whalen

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Claire Mullen

Mount Mercy Academy

Christopher Mullen

Buffalo Fire Department

Daniela Soto

D’Youville College

Jose (Tony) Soto

Buffalo Fire Department

Ashton Binks

Wilson Central High School

Steven Binks

South Wilson Fire Department

Sean Christian Rustowicz

University at Buffalo

Keven Rustowicz

Grand Island Fire Company

2020 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT

Devon Canfield

Williamsville South High School

First Responder

Main Transit Fire Department

Declan Faery

Wilson Central High School

Matthew Faery

US Dept. of Homeland Security

Courtney Fell 

Niagara University

Alan Fell

Village of Kenmore P.D.

John Haberman

Hamburg High School

Kevin Haberman

Village of Hamburg P.D.

Christopher Heitzhaus

Canisius High School

John Heitzhaus

Buffalo Police Dept.

Peter Kern

Hilbert College

First Responder

South Wales Fire Company

Ariana Nieves

Buffalo Seminary 

Juan Nieves

Buffalo Fire Dept.

Joshua Ratajczak

University of Rochester

Brian Ratajczak

New York State Police

Alyssa Reardon

Hamburg High School

Michael Reardon

Erie Co. Sheriff’s Dept

Gage Smith

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute

Jeffrey Smith

Lancaster P.D.

William Wozniak

Maple Grove High School

Kevin Wozniak

New York State Police

2019 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT
Kristin Adamek Mount St. Mary’s Academy Justin Adamek Erie County Sheriff’s Office
Mya Braun Iroquois High School Kyle Braun US Customs & Border Protection
Eric Bridges, Jr. Canisius High School Robin Bridges Buffalo PD
Skyler Capozzi Gowanda High School Daniel Tonello NYSDOC
Jenna Crean Orchard Park High School Joseph Crean Cheektowaga PD
Jacob Doane Canisius High School James Doane Amherst PD
Hitch Edwards St. Francis High School Robert Edwards, III NYSP
Jacob Gaydos Niagara Wheatfield High School Stephen Gaydos Niagara County Sheriff’s Department
Sydney Graap Lancaster High School Steven Graap NYSP
Miriam Hoelscher Eden High School Howard Hoelscher Hamburg VFD
Morgan Kirkpatrick Nardin Academy Scott Kirkpatrick NYSP
Janel Koeth Lancaster High School N/A Bowmansville Volunteer Fire
Jonathan Kubiak University of Southern California David Kubiak Amherst PD
Abigail Lillis Orchard Park High School David Lillis/

Shelley Strobele Lillis

Buffalo PD
Maya Owens Howard University Marius Owens Buffalo Fire Dept
Maxwell Pirotta University at Buffalo N/A Twin City Ambulance

Abbigayle Reid

Mount Mercy Academy Timothy Reid Buffalo Fire Department

Mackenzie Rider-Work

Clarence High School N/A Clarence Fire District No. 1
Jason Stuhr Erie Community College N/A Orchard Park EMS
Lucas Theisen St. Francis High School Kurt Theisen Erie County Sheriff’s Office
Alexander Wright West Seneca East High School David Wright West Seneca PD

2018 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Julie Acosta Mount Mercy Academy David Acosta Buffalo PD Daemen College
Madison Auten Williamsville North Chris Auten Swormville FD Daemen College
Hope Balling Tonawanda HS Jason Balling Tonawanda City PD Canisius College
Paul Carwile Lancaster HS Stan Carwile Depew Police Dept SUNY Buffalo
Lauren Curtin Nardin Academy Patrick Curtin Buffalo Fire Department St. John Fisher College
Hallie Dworzanski Niagara Wheatfield Ronald Dworzanski Niagara County SO Medaille College
Matthew Easterly D’Youville College Matthew Easterly South Dayton FD D’Youville College
Madelyn Jensen Villa Maria College Ed Jensen Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Company Villa Maria College
Andrew Jerebek W. Seneca West HS Marc Jerebek Buffalo Police Dept SUNY Buffalo
Ashton Kaderli Orchard Park HS Eric Kaderli Erie County SO SUNY Geneseo
Abigail Klos Oakfield Alabama Central School Robert Klos Oakfield VFD Niagara University
Jonathan Kubiak St. Joseph’s College Institute David Kubiak Amherst PD McGill University
Ryan Lotocki Loyola University Ryan Lotocki Buffalo Fire Department American University of Dubai
Rachel Makowski W. Seneca West HS David Makowski Erie County SO SUNY Fredonia
Johnathan McDaneld Silver Creek HS James McDaneld Chautauqua County SO SUNY Fredonia
Matthew Mendola Lancaster HS Mark Mendola Buffalo Fire Dept Erie Community College
Peter Natalzia SUNY Buffalo Peter Natalzia Lancaster Ambulance UB School – Jacobs of Medicine
Thomas Notto Frontier Central HS Anthony Notto NY State Police D’Youville College
Taylor Phelps Jamestown CC William Phelps NY State Police Jamestown CC
Cecilia Strenc Lancaster HS Timothy Strenc Depew Police Dept Gannon University
Jenna Tavano Grand Island HS Genevieve Rak Buffalo Police Dept University of Pittsburgh
Halle Wilkinson Iroquois HS Joseph Wilkinson NY State Police Daemen College

2017 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Lauren Hendrick Maple Grove Jr/SR HS David Hendrick NY State Police Rochester Institute of Tecbnology
Matthew Gracyck Maryvale HS Michael Gracyck Erie County Sheriff’s Office Niagara University
Courtney Dunn Newfane HS Michael Dunn Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Daemen College
Patrick Mulderig St. Francis HS Patrick Mulderig Buffalo Fire Department SUNY Buffalo
Vincent Hornberger Erie Community Collage Vincent Hornberger Buffalo Fire Department SUNY – Buffalo
Marisa May Mount Mercy Academy Mary May Buffalo Police Department Canisius College
Robert Tremblay St. Francis HS Phil Tremblay North Collins Police Department Keuka College
Amelia Rockwell Clarence HS Self Harris Hill VFD Miami of Ohio University
Michael Orlowski North Tonawanda HS Robert Orlowski, Jr. North Tonawanda Fire Department SUNY – Buffalo
Casey Burris Randolph Central School John Burris NY State Police Grove City College
Mykala Wotaszczyk-York Keuka College Denise York Erie County Sheriff’s Office Keuka College
Trevor Tomtishen Newfane HS Katherine Tomtishen Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Alfred University
Jewell Eason City Honors HS Paul Eason, Jr Buffalo Fire Department Northeastern University
Sean Campbell St. Francis HS Cheryl Campbell Buffalo Police Department St. Boneventure University
Shannon Quinlan Williamsville North HS Daniel Quinlan Amherst Police Department Assumption College
Kallie Hauser Frontier HS Keith Hauser Lakeview Fire Department Rochester Institute of Tecbnology
Jared Valvo St. Francis HS Sal Valvo Buffalo PD / Erie County DA’s Office SUNY – Geneseo
Kayla Whelen Maryvale HS Gerald Whelan Erie County Sheriff’s Office SUNY – Geneseo
Joshua Staniszewski Holland Central HS Eugene Staniszewski NY State Police St. John Fisher
Kacie Peirce East Aurora HS James Pierce Buffalo Fire Department Elmira College
Julia Voutour Starpoint HS James Voutour Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Niagara University
Taylor Phelps Chautauqua Lake Central HS William Phelps NY State Police Houghton College
Heather Haberman Hamburg HS Kevin Haberman Village of Hamburg Police Department Niagara University
Christian Rider-Work Clarence HS Self Clarence VFD #1 SUNY – Brockport
Peter Salamone St. Francis HS Robert Salamone Buffalo Police Department Buffalo State College
Katherine McEvoy Hilbert College Self Hillcrest VFD Hilbert College
Alexander Headley Lake Shore HS Michael Headley NY State Department of Corrections Gannon University

2015 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Kari Ammon Univ. of Pittsburgh Lisa Ammon Mercy Flight University of Pittsburgh
Amanda Atkins SUNY Buffalo Self Clarence Center VFD SUNY – Buffalo
Erin Burgess Clarence HS Stephanie Burgess Twin City Ambulance Clemson University
Kathleen Cooley Orchard Park HS William Cooley Buffalo Police Dept SUNY Buffalo
Joelle Crean SUNY Geneseo Joseph Crean Cheektowaga PD SUNY Geneseo
Kristen Deacon Nardin Academy Daniel Deacon NY State Police Binghamton University
Lauren Fibich W. Seneca West HS Gerald Fibich W. Seneca PD SUNY Geneseo
Alex Filicetti Lewiston Porter HS Michael Filicetti Niagara County SO Alfred State College
Brianna Gilhooly Hamburg HS Patrick Gilhooly Erie County SO Erie Community College
Allison Hendrick Maple Grove HS David Hendrick NY State Police Miami University
Nicole Johnson Amherst Central HS Adam Johnson Snyder VFD St John Fisher College
Chelsey Jordan Hamburg HS Kevin Jordan NY State Police SUNY Buffalo
Sarah Kaiser Kenmore East HS Christopher Kaiser Tonawanda PD Daemen College
Brianna Kopacz Sacred Heart Academy Gerald Kopacz NY State Police SUNY Geneseo
Peter Lotocki Medaille College Peter Lotocki Buffalo FD Medaille College
Alyssa Murzynowski Kenmore West HS Michael Murzynowski Buffalo Fire Dept Kent State University
James Neeley Utica College John Neeley NY State Police Utica College
Alexander Olday Frontier Central HS David Olday Hamburg PD St Bonaventure Univ.
Madeline O’Neill Mt Mercy Academy John O’Neill Buffalo FD Xavier University
Emily Priester Niagara University Peter Priester Erie County SO Niagara University
Emily Radford Holley HS Gary Radford NY State Police Daemen College
Margaret Rustowicz Grand Island HS Kevin Rustowicz Grand Island VFD Niagara Univ
Conor Schneider Canisius HS Self West Falls VFD Catholic University
Benjamin Shaw Grand Island HS Parents & Self Grand Island VFD D’Youville College
Emma Valvo Immaculata Academy Salvatore Valvo Buffalo PD SUNY Buffalo
Amy Wittmeyer Immaculata Academy Joseph Wittmeyer Hamburg PD SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

2014 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Monica Bebak W. Seneca East Robert Bebak W. Seneca PD St. John Fisher College
Spencer Blizzard Lancaster HS Curt Blizzard NY State Police SUNY – Buffalo
Caitlyn Burns Nardin Academy Michael Burns Hamburg VFD Michigan State University
Madeline Buyers Nardin Academy William Buyers Buffalo Fire Dept American University
John Conti Canisius HS John Conti Niagara Falls PD Canisius College
Joseph Dobmeier Niagara Falls HS Kevin Dobmeier Niagara Falls FD SUNY – Brockport
Courtney Doxbeck Niagara University Paul Doxbeck NY State Courts Niagara University
Emma English Mt Mercy Academy Thomas English Buffalo PD SUNY – Buffalo
Connor Getz St. Joes Victor Getz Erie County SO Daemen College
Elizabeth Gilman Forestville HS Scott Gilman NY State Police SUNY – Buffalo
Daniel Golinski Cleveland Hill HS Daniel Golinski NY State Police Buffalo State College
Ellen Haladay SUNY – New Paltz Walter Haladay Erie County SO SUNY – New Paltz
Tanner Kendall St. Francis Kevin Kendall NY State Police SUNY – Geneseo
David Krasinski St. Joes Thomas Krasinski Buffalo FD Canisius College
Peter Lotocki Frontier HS Peter Lotocki Buffalo FD Medaille College
William Mann Orchard Park HS Patrick Mann Buffalo PD Kent State University
Jonathan McClure E. Aurora HS Michael McClure S. Wales VFD Rochester Institute of Technology
John Moretti St. Francis John P. Moretti NY State Police Canisius College
Heather Murcin Cheektowaga Central HS Dean Murcin Cheektowaga PD SUNY – Buffalo
Nicholas Notto Frontier HS Anthony Notto NY State Police Duquesne University
James Rustowicz St. John Fisher Univ. Kevin Rustowicz Grand Island VFD St. John Fisher University
Kaitlin Schreader Starpoint HS Roger Schreader Niagara County SO Buffalo State College
Danielle Taylor Daemen College Scott Taylor N. Amherst VFD Daemen College
Karleigh Volk E. Aurora HS Self West Falls VFD LeMoyne College
Alex Wolf Canisius HS Hugh Wolf Twin District VFD University of Dayton

2013 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Jessica Benton Nardin Steven Benton Buffalo Fire Department Georgia State University
Krista Blask Lancaster Steven Blask NYS Department of Corrections Gannon University
Nicholas Christiano Williamsville North Francis Christiano US Department of Justice – ATF St. John Fisher College
Lauren Habermehl Daemen College Thomas Habermehl Cleveland Hill VFD Daemen College
Emily Heitzhaus Nichols John Heitzhaus Buffalo Police Department Rochester Institute of Technology
Nathan Hejza Starpoint Brian Hejza NY State Police SUNY – Brockport
Eric Hurlburt Alfred State Alvin Bucher Seneca Hose VFD Alfred State University
Ryan Joslyn Lake Shore Scott Joslyn Erie County Sheriff’s Department St. Bonaventure University
Connor Joyce Orchard Park Richard and Kelly Guttuso Buffalo Police Department University of Miami
Alyssa Lombardi Clarence John Lombardi NY State Police University of Rochester
Kelsey Martin Gannon Donald Martin NYS Department of Corrections Gannon University
Emily Michel Maryvale Robert Michel Cleveland Hill VFD Messiah College
Christine Murphy Williamsville North Edward Solak Amherst Police Department Cornell University
Brittany Packard Lackawanna Mark Packard Lackawanna Police Department SUNY – Buffalo
Michael Patterson SUNY – Buffalo SELF Bowmansville VFD SUNY – Buffalo
Emily Scioli SUNY – Geneseo Joseph Scioli NY State Police SUNY – Geneseo
Chelsea Ulrich Mercyhurst Robert Ulrich Buffalo Fire Department Mercyhurst College
Melissa Vaughn Orchard Park Mark Vaughn Erie County District Attorney’s Office St. John Ficher University
Teylor Woodward Sacred Heart Kilpatrick Woodward Buffalo Fire Department Fisk University

2012 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Gabrielle Acosta Hutch Tech David Acosta Buffalo PD D’Youville College
Nicholas Anderson Jamestown Steven Anderson Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office SUNY – Geneseo
Kaitlin Blake West Seneca West Steven Blake Erie County Sheriff’s Office SUNY – Brockport
Haley Blatchford Maryvale Ronny Blatchford Buffalo PD SUNY – Buffalo
Lisandra Cavinsi Amherst Larry Cavins Buffalo PD Towson University
James DePlato Iroquois Joseph DePlato NY State Police Canisius College
Jordan Farrant Holland Kevin Baranowski West Seneca PD St. Boneventure University
Justin Fitzgerald Clarence Michael Fitzgerald Springbrook VFD George Mason University
Sarah Flowers Cheektowaga & St Mary’s School for the Deaf Steven Flowers Erie County Sheriff’s Department Flagler College
Margaret Glenn Lockport Thomas Glenn Lockport Fire Department SUNY – Cortland
Chad Hirsch Sweet Home Scott Hirsch ATF Canisius College
Alexandria Kemp Williamsville South Jon Kemp Main-Transit VFD Ithaca College
Michael Kozlowski SUNY – Buffalo Michael Kozlowski NY State Police SUNY – Buffalo
Miranda Laurienzo Lancaster Marco Laurienzo Lancaster PD Kent State University
Kimberly Lotocki Frontier Peter Lotocki Buffalo FD SUNY – Fredonia
Molly Lynch Sienna College Michael Lynch Buffalo FD Sienna College
Ajee Martinez-Jordan WNY Maritime Charter School Mercedes Jordan Dept of Corrections Daemen College
Alyssa McClure East Aurora Michael McClure South Wales VFD SUNY – Buffalo
Chelsey Millville Niagara Wheatfield Scott Millville Niagara County Sherrif’s Office Daemen College
Toran Nigrelli Bishop Timon Steven Nigrelli NY State Police St. Boneventure University
Sara Noworyta Tonawanda Mark Noworyta Rural Metro Medical Services Niagara University
Emily Quast Lockport Steven Quast Wrights Corners VFD D’Youville College
Branna Safe Lancaster Herself Bowmansville VFD Canisius College
Emily Scioli Williamsville East Joseph Scioli NY State Police Northeastern University
Alan (AJ) Spoth Jr. Williamsville North Alan J. Spoth Sr. North Amherst VFD Cornell University
Jazzae Verse Cheektowaga William James Buffalo FD Canisius College
Steven Wajda Akron Linda Gregori Erie County Sherrif’s Office SUNY – Buffalo

2011 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Alicia Anger Frontier Kevin Anger New York State Police Boston University
Andrew Baumgartner Kenmore East David Baumgartner Town of Tonawanda PD SUNY at Buffalo
Nicholas Buscaglia Lancaster Steven Buscaglia SUNY Buffalo State Campus Police Cornell University
Paige Cuddihy Orchard Park Scott Jeziorski Buffalo Fire Department George Washington University
Christopher Golinski Cleveland Hill Daniel Golinski New York State Police LeMoyne College
Megan Roberts Orchard Park Patrick Roberts Buffalo Police Department SUNY – Geneseo
Evan Shaw Grand Island Scott Shaw Grand Island VFD SUNY – Buffalo
Adam Zamorek Canisius David Zamorek Erie County Sheriff’s Department Fordham University
Margaret Herdzik Mount St. Mary’s Academy Joseph Herdzik Buffalo Airport Fire Department SUNY – Buffalo
Christopher Hayes Hamburg John Hayes Buffalo Fire Department SUNY – Buffalo
Michael Rauff Iroquois Paul Rauff Jamison Road VFD Morrisville College
Sean Deacon Canisius Daniel Deacon New York State Police SUNY – Geneseo
Lucas Clotfelter Canisius William Clotfelter Buffalo Fire Department Rochester Institute of Technology
Zachary Lomas St. Josephs Collegiate Institute Marc Lomas Cheektowaga Police Department Colgate University
Katherine Merrill Amherst Thomas Merrill Snyder VFD St. Bonaventure University
Michael Reinig Lancaster Paul Reinig Buffalo Police Department Buffalo State College

2010 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Kimberly M. Bartoszewicz Lancaster Rick & Lynn Bartoszewicz Buffalo Police SUNY at Buffalo
Cody A. Catalano Lake Shore Chuck & Sandy Catalano NA SUNY at Buffalo
Ariel A. Centinello Lancaster Daniel & Wendy Centinello Erie County Sheriff’s Dept. Scientific Staff SUNY at Buffalo
Casey S. Dudziak Lancaster Kevin & Meghan Dudziak New York State Police Nazareth College
Stephanie Griebner Holy Angels Academy Paul & Lynne Griebner Snyder VFD SUNY at Buffalo
Matthew R. Gura Canisius Ted & Cathie Gura Orchard Park Police TDB
Mary E. LaMacchia Orchard Park James & Jackie LaMachia Buffalo Fire Dept. R.I.T
Ian S. Moskal Williamsville Paul & Linda Moskal FBI – Buffalo Office Cornell

2009 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Jimmie Wade Adams, Jr. Nichols School Lisa Holloway Buffalo Police Morehouse College
Gage Carrig Bishop Timon – St. Jude Patrick Carrig Buffalo Fire Dept. Mercyhurst
Francis J. Christiano Williamsville North HS Frank Christiano Dept of Justice – ATF St. John Fisher
Alexander I. Cousins Canisius HS Lawrence Cousins ECSO William & Mary
Christopher R. Frankowski Depew HS Brian Frankowski NY State Police SUNY at Buffalo
Samantha Gonter Holland HS Joseph Gonter Rural Metro TDB
Sarah Griebner Holy Angels Academy Paul Griebner Snyder VFD SUNY Buffalo
Lindsay Norton Eden HS Michael Norton NYS Unified Court System Utica

2008 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Nicole K. Jablonski Lancaster Michael Jablonski Twin District Fire Company Daemen College
Thomas S. Chmielowiec, II Hamburg Thomas Chmielowiec NFTA Hilbert College
Patrick J. Morgan Canisius Mark Morgan Buffalo Police Fordham University
Clare McKenna City Honors George McKenna Buffalo Fire Union College
Laura Habermehl Cleveland Hill Thomas Habermehl Cleveland Hill Fire Dept. Daemen College
Caitlin Kujawa Frontier Jeffrey Kujawa New York State Police Nazareth College
David Marello St. Joseph’s Raymond George Marello Town of Tonawanda Police Dept. SUNY at Buffalo
Lourdes Vera Nichols Pedro Vera NYS Trooper – Troop T Barnard College

2007 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Elizabeth Adolf St. Mary’s High School John Adolf Bowmansville Volunteer FA SUNY Geneseo – Pre Med
Amanda C. Anderson Jamestown High School Steven E. Anderson Erie County Sheriff’s Office Grove City College- Biology / Spanish
Anthony Jones St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute Darryl J. Jones Buffalo Police Department Undecided – Biology
Daniel Liwicki St. Francis High School Michael Liwicki Federal Bureau of Investigation SUNY College of Environmetnal Science and Forestry – Environmental Engineering
Kelsey Luthringer Eden High School Jamie A. Luthringer Buffalo Fire Department Erie Community College – Radiation Therapy
Matthew M. Mahoney Orchard Park HS Kevin J. Mahoney Erie County Sheriff’s Office University at Buffalo – Engineering
Meghan M. McLaughlin Orchard Park HS Patrick McLaughlin Orchard Park Police Undecided – Pre Med
Benjamin M. Mesi Canisius High School Chris Mesi New York State Police Hamilton College

2006 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Karen Jakubowski Mount Saint Mercy Raymond Jakubowski Lackawanna Fire Department University of Pittsburgh – Pre Med
Michael J. Kozlowski, Jr Lancaster High School Michael J. Kozlowski, Sr. NYS Police Kent State University-Architecture/Env Design
John Aaron Kruse JFK High School John Kruse, Sr. Doyle Volunteer Hose Co. ‘Youville College-Physical Therapy
Ryan Moskal Williamsville North HS Paul M. Moskal Federal Bureau of Investigation University of Buffalo – Undecided
Sarah E. Poley Sweet Home HS James Poley Buffalo Fire Department University of Buffalo – Film Studies
Jenna Rose Ramunno Sacred Heart Academy Philip Ramunno Buffalo Police Department Undecided – Criminal Justice
Andrea Rozansky Sweet Home HS Alan N. Rozansky Erie County Sheriff’s Office Canisius College – Pre Law
Gina M. Stempkowski Holland High School Timothy and Joanne Stempkowski Holland Volunteer Fire Department

2005 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Leah M. Comerford Hamburg High School John D. Comerford Buffalo Fire Department Nazareth College – Art Education
Ashley Dlugosz Immaculata Academy Nicholas Dlugosz Lackawanna Police Dept. Undec. – Early Childhood Education
Candance Fryer Charles Fryer NYS Troopers Alabama State University – Education
Kristen Henry Eden High School Brian Henry Eden Fire Department SUNT Albany – Criminal Justice
McKenzie Higgins Villa Maria Academy Joseph Higgins Erie County Sheriff’s Office Daemen College – Political Sci/Criminal Justice
Shannon Katra Immaculata Academy Ted Katra Lackawanna Fire Department Canisius College – Pre Med
Allison Vivian Mount Mercy Academy Thomas Vivian Buffalo Police Department Loyola College – Business Adminstration
Andrea Werwinski Kenmore E. High School Mark Werwinski Ellwood Volunteer Fire Dept. Cazenovia College – Int. Design/Photography

2004 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Kimberly Czajka Alden Central H.S. Gregory A. Czajka Alden Hook & Ladder Fire Co. Duquesne University
Christine Linn Dee Mount Mercy Academy Dennis Dee Erie County Sheriffs Office University of Buffalo
Gregory M. Faul Lancaster Central H.S. Marshall Faul Twin District Volunteer Fire Co. Canisius College
Shannon M. Mahony Lancaster Central H.S. Timothy J. Mahony New York State Police Canisius College
Paul Moskal Nichols School Paul Moskal Federal Bureau of Investigations University of Buffalo
Jesse McLaughlin Amherst Central H.S. Michael J. McLaughlin DHS/Immigration and Customs Enforcement with Homeland Security University of Virginia
Jamie M. Snyder Holy Angels Academy Francis Snyder Buffalo Police Department RIT
Katherine Piepszny Frontier Central James M. Piepszny Buffalo Fire Department University of Buffalo

2003 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Brian T. D’Angelo Batavia High School Frank D’Angelo Batavia Fire Department Roberts Wesleyan
Christina M. Coates Grand Island H.S. George Coates Buffalo Fire Department SUNY Buffalo
Kaitlyn Domres Hamburg H.S. James L. Domres State Attorney General’s Office Clarkson University
Christopher Kittle Westfield Academy Gerald L. Kittle Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office St. Lawrence University
Eric D. Kunz Eden High School Daniel Kunz Buffalo Fire Department Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jonathan D. Napora Frontier High School David M. Napora Erie County Sherriff’s Department Loyola University
Kimberly Thompson Williamsville North Edward Thompson Swormville Fire Company Canisuis College
Katelyn Schreiber Eden High School David Schreiber East Eden Fire Company SUNY Geneseo

2001 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Jeanne M. Anthon Depew Paul C. Anthon Buffalo Fire Department SUNY Buffalo
Brendan Little Kenmore West Scott G. Little New York State Police St. Bonaventure
Andrea V. Dudziak West Seneca West David D. Dudziak Town of West Seneca Police SUNY Potsdam
Lindsay J. Waiss Cheektowaga Central Kenneth Waiss University of Buffalo Police Daemen College
Mark C. Mann Lancaster Mark P. Mann New York State Police

2002 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Alexis L. Balk Tonawanda Thomas W. Balk Buffalo Police Department University of Buffalo
Jennifer K. Buranich Mount Mercy Thomas Buranich Orchard Park Police Johnson & Wales or Niagara University
Theodore D. Gura, III Canisius Ted Gura Orchard Park Police Cornell or Clarkston College
Christopher Kittle Westfield Academy Gerald L. Kittle Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office St. Lawrence University
Eric D. Kunz Eden High School Daniel Kunz Buffalo Fire Department Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jonathan D. Napora Frontier High School David M. Napora Erie County Sherriff’s Department Loyola University
Kimberly Thompson Williamsville North Edward Thompson Swormville Fire Company Canisuis College
Katelyn Schreiber Eden High School David Schreiber East Eden Fire Company SUNY Geneseo

2001 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Jeanne M. Anthon Depew Paul C. Anthon Buffalo Fire Department SUNY Buffalo
Brendan Little Kenmore West Scott G. Little New York State Police St. Bonaventure
Andrea V. Dudziak West Seneca West David D. Dudziak Town of West Seneca Police SUNY Potsdam
Lindsay J. Waiss Cheektowaga Central Kenneth Waiss University of Buffalo Police Daemen College
Mark C. Mann Lancaster Mark P. Mann New York State Police

2000 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Scott Vincent Allen Lake Shore Dennis L. Allen Evans Center Vol. Fire Co. SUNY Buffalo
Kristen M. Page Williamsville Central Anthony D. Page, Jr. Buffalo Fire Department SUNY Geneseo
Dana M. Marohn Tonawanda Senior Dan E. Marohn City of Tonawanda Fire Department Cornell
Sean S. Moskal Kent School Paul M. Moskal Federal Bureau Investigation SUNY Buffalo

1999 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Terra Lederhouse Wilson Central Herb Lederhouse Ransomville Vol. Fire Co. Union College
Natalie Jane Tompkins Lewiston Porter Bradley J. Tompkins Niagara Falls Fire Department Allegheny College
Nicholas P. Rose Holland Central Paul Rose South Wales Fire Company Rochester Institute of Technology
John Raymond Sullivan Bishop Timon Thomas J. Sullivan Buffalo Fire Department SUNY Buffalo

1998 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Jeffery Brady Tonawanda Senior Daniel Brady City of Tonawanda Police Department SUNY Fredonia
Kate Majka Niagara Falls James Majka Niagara Falls Fire Department Ithaca College

2023 Scholarship Winners

The following students received a scholarship in the name of Retired Buffalo Police Lt. Aaron Salter Jr. who was killed in the line of duty during the Tops Shooting on May 14th, 2022. Proceeds for these awards was donated by AT&T / FIRST NET who wanted to recognize the bravery of Lt. Aaron Salter Jr.

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT

Allison Czapla

West Seneca East High School

Lenore Czapla

Cheektowaga Police Department

Lauren Coombs

Grand Island High School

Martin Coombs

U.S. Border Patrol

Sophia Sullivan

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart

Jeffrey Sullivan

U.S. Customs / Border Protection

Nathan Tucker

St. Francis High School

Jeffrey Tucker

Homeland Security

Riley Ballantyne

Springville Griffith Institute H.S.

Bradford Ballantyne

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Zachary Chase

SUNY @ ECC

Jeremy Chase

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Olivia Julicher

Akron High School

John Julicher, Jr.

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Evan Kuhlmey

Lancaster High School

Scott Kuhlmey

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Jaynee Roussie

Canisius College

John Roussie

Erie County Sheriff’s Department K-9

Kaylin Vanderlip

Frontier High School

Terrence Vanderlip

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Hayley Gunsher

Lancaster Central High School

Jeffrey Smith

Lancaster Police Department

Hailey Lucas

California University of Pennsylvania

James Lucas

Niagara County Sheriff’s Department

Carilena Schreader

SUN Geneseo

Roger Schreader

Niagara County Sheriff’s Department

Madison Cresanti

Southwestern High School

Jason Cresanti

New York State Police

Nora Dugan

Lewiston/Porter High School

Thomas Dugan

New York State Police

Bradley Len

Lancaster Central High School

James Len, Jr.

New York State Police

George Luft

Lancaster Central High School

Matt D. Luft

New York State Police

The following students received a scholarship in memory of victims who were killed or injured in the Tops Shooting on Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, N.Y. on May 14th, 2023. The 100 Club of Buffalo would like to recognize those victims of the Tops Shooting.

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT

Jennifer Armstrong

University of Buffalo

Jonathan Ziders

Lancaster Police Department

Onalee Osgood

Cattaraugus / Little Valley High School

Wayne Osgood

New York State Police

Kayla Persinger

SUNY Cortland

William Persinger

New York State Police

Nathan Winiarski

Rochester Institute of Technology

FIRST RESPONDER

Hy-view Fire Company

Abigail Mailloux

University of Buffalo

Jean-Pierre Mailloux

Buffalo Fire Department

Sara O’Donnell

Lancaster High School

Thomas O’Donnell

Buffalo Fire Department

Mary Quinn

Buffalo State University

Patrick Quinn

North Amherst Fire Company

Jordyn Farner

SUNY Geneseo

FIRST RESPONDER

Geneseo Fire Department

Sandra Barber

D’Youville University

Phillip Barber, Sr.

Holland Volunteer Fire Department

Paige Stauffiger

Canisius College

James Stauffiger

Town of Tonawanda Police Dept.

2022 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT

Brian Manning

Canisius High School

Michael Manning

Buffalo Fire Department

Hannah Woodhull

City Honors School #195

Donald Woodhull

Buffalo Fire Department

Madison Lloyd

Williamsville South High School

Andre Lloyd

Buffalo Police Department

Patrick Hemming

Wilson High School

Yvonne Woodward

US Customs and Border Protection

Sophia Will

Nardin Academy

Michael B. Will

US Customs and Border Protection

Evan Elliott

Niagara-Wheatfield High School

Bruce Elliott

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Gabriella Wheeler

West Seneca West Senior High School

Michael T. Wheeler

FBI

Matthew Frieday

Alexander Central School

Brian Frieday

Genesee County Sheriff’s Department

Allison Gibbons

Starpoint High School

Thomas & Rebecca Gibbons

New York State Police

Tyler Hager

Frontier High School

William Hager

New York State Police

Meghan Murphy

Amherst Central High School

Charles Murphy

New York State Police

Ashley Pitz

Iroquois High School

James Pitz

New York State Police

Jenna Genson

Depew High School

James Genson

Cheektowaga Police Department

Kaylee Koch

Hamburg High School

James Koch

Hamburg Police Department

Emma Ljiljanich

Tonawanda Middle/HS

David Ljiljanich

City of Tonawanda Police Dept.

Holly Bauernfeind

Clarence High School

Herself – First Responder

Harris Hill Vol. Fire Dept.

Bennett Kenyon

RIT

Himself – First Responder

Chaffee Sardinia Vol. Member Fire Co.

Nathan Winiarski

Maryvale High School

Himself – First Responder

Hy-View Fire Co.

2021 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT

Kyle Gibbons

Starpoint High School

Tom & Rebecca Gibbons

New York State Police

Katie Krawczyk

Orchard Park High School

James Krawczyk

New York State Police

Courtney Lyons

Lancaster High School

Daniel Lyons

New York State Police

Riley Zack

Lancaster High School

Tina Zack

New York State Police

Matthew Bowen

St. Francis High School

Michael Bowen

West Seneca Police Department

Nicholas Endres

North Tonawanda High School

Stephen Endres

North Tonawanda Police Department

Robert Licata

Canisius High School

Thomas & Lisa Licata

Niagara Falls P.D. & NYS Courts

Kelly Norek

Lancaster High School

Timothy Norek

Depew Police Department

Christopher Couell

Stevenson University

Christopher Couell

Erie Co. Emergency Services

Emily Pantera

Williamsville South High School

Kenneth Pantera

IRS

Alexander Teijeira

North Collins Senior High School

Adan Teijeira

U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Skylar Barrons

Sacred Heart

Shiela Suggs Barrons

Buffalo Police Department

Jacob Fleck

Niagara County Community College

William E. Fleck Jr.

Niagara County Sheriff’s Office

Francesca Giaquinto

SUNY Buffalo State

Joseph Giaquinto

Niagara County Sheriff’s Department

Alexa Stachowski

Buffalo Academy Visual & Performing Arts

John Stachowski

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Amanda Whalen

Canisius College

Alan Whalen

Erie County Sheriff’s Department

Claire Mullen

Mount Mercy Academy

Christopher Mullen

Buffalo Fire Department

Daniela Soto

D’Youville College

Jose (Tony) Soto

Buffalo Fire Department

Ashton Binks

Wilson Central High School

Steven Binks

South Wilson Fire Department

Sean Christian Rustowicz

University at Buffalo

Keven Rustowicz

Grand Island Fire Company

2020 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT

Devon Canfield

Williamsville South High School

First Responder

Main Transit Fire Department

Declan Faery

Wilson Central High School

Matthew Faery

US Dept. of Homeland Security

Courtney Fell 

Niagara University

Alan Fell

Village of Kenmore P.D.

John Haberman

Hamburg High School

Kevin Haberman

Village of Hamburg P.D.

Christopher Heitzhaus

Canisius High School

John Heitzhaus

Buffalo Police Dept.

Peter Kern

Hilbert College

First Responder

South Wales Fire Company

Ariana Nieves

Buffalo Seminary 

Juan Nieves

Buffalo Fire Dept.

Joshua Ratajczak

University of Rochester

Brian Ratajczak

New York State Police

Alyssa Reardon

Hamburg High School

Michael Reardon

Erie Co. Sheriff’s Dept

Gage Smith

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute

Jeffrey Smith

Lancaster P.D.

William Wozniak

Maple Grove High School

Kevin Wozniak

New York State Police

2019 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT
Kristin Adamek Mount St. Mary’s Academy Justin Adamek Erie County Sheriff’s Office
Mya Braun Iroquois High School Kyle Braun US Customs & Border Protection
Eric Bridges, Jr. Canisius High School Robin Bridges Buffalo PD
Skyler Capozzi Gowanda High School Daniel Tonello NYSDOC
Jenna Crean Orchard Park High School Joseph Crean Cheektowaga PD
Jacob Doane Canisius High School James Doane Amherst PD
Hitch Edwards St. Francis High School Robert Edwards, III NYSP
Jacob Gaydos Niagara Wheatfield High School Stephen Gaydos Niagara County Sheriff’s Department
Sydney Graap Lancaster High School Steven Graap NYSP
Miriam Hoelscher Eden High School Howard Hoelscher Hamburg VFD
Morgan Kirkpatrick Nardin Academy Scott Kirkpatrick NYSP
Janel Koeth Lancaster High School N/A Bowmansville Volunteer Fire
Jonathan Kubiak University of Southern California David Kubiak Amherst PD
Abigail Lillis Orchard Park High School David Lillis/

Shelley Strobele Lillis

Buffalo PD
Maya Owens Howard University Marius Owens Buffalo Fire Dept
Maxwell Pirotta University at Buffalo N/A Twin City Ambulance

Abbigayle Reid

Mount Mercy Academy Timothy Reid Buffalo Fire Department

Mackenzie Rider-Work

Clarence High School N/A Clarence Fire District No. 1
Jason Stuhr Erie Community College N/A Orchard Park EMS
Lucas Theisen St. Francis High School Kurt Theisen Erie County Sheriff’s Office
Alexander Wright West Seneca East High School David Wright West Seneca PD

2018 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Julie Acosta Mount Mercy Academy David Acosta Buffalo PD Daemen College
Madison Auten Williamsville North Chris Auten Swormville FD Daemen College
Hope Balling Tonawanda HS Jason Balling Tonawanda City PD Canisius College
Paul Carwile Lancaster HS Stan Carwile Depew Police Dept SUNY Buffalo
Lauren Curtin Nardin Academy Patrick Curtin Buffalo Fire Department St. John Fisher College
Hallie Dworzanski Niagara Wheatfield Ronald Dworzanski Niagara County SO Medaille College
Matthew Easterly D’Youville College Matthew Easterly South Dayton FD D’Youville College
Madelyn Jensen Villa Maria College Ed Jensen Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Company Villa Maria College
Andrew Jerebek W. Seneca West HS Marc Jerebek Buffalo Police Dept SUNY Buffalo
Ashton Kaderli Orchard Park HS Eric Kaderli Erie County SO SUNY Geneseo
Abigail Klos Oakfield Alabama Central School Robert Klos Oakfield VFD Niagara University
Jonathan Kubiak St. Joseph’s College Institute David Kubiak Amherst PD McGill University
Ryan Lotocki Loyola University Ryan Lotocki Buffalo Fire Department American University of Dubai
Rachel Makowski W. Seneca West HS David Makowski Erie County SO SUNY Fredonia
Johnathan McDaneld Silver Creek HS James McDaneld Chautauqua County SO SUNY Fredonia
Matthew Mendola Lancaster HS Mark Mendola Buffalo Fire Dept Erie Community College
Peter Natalzia SUNY Buffalo Peter Natalzia Lancaster Ambulance UB School – Jacobs of Medicine
Thomas Notto Frontier Central HS Anthony Notto NY State Police D’Youville College
Taylor Phelps Jamestown CC William Phelps NY State Police Jamestown CC
Cecilia Strenc Lancaster HS Timothy Strenc Depew Police Dept Gannon University
Jenna Tavano Grand Island HS Genevieve Rak Buffalo Police Dept University of Pittsburgh
Halle Wilkinson Iroquois HS Joseph Wilkinson NY State Police Daemen College

2017 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Lauren Hendrick Maple Grove Jr/SR HS David Hendrick NY State Police Rochester Institute of Tecbnology
Matthew Gracyck Maryvale HS Michael Gracyck Erie County Sheriff’s Office Niagara University
Courtney Dunn Newfane HS Michael Dunn Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Daemen College
Patrick Mulderig St. Francis HS Patrick Mulderig Buffalo Fire Department SUNY Buffalo
Vincent Hornberger Erie Community Collage Vincent Hornberger Buffalo Fire Department SUNY – Buffalo
Marisa May Mount Mercy Academy Mary May Buffalo Police Department Canisius College
Robert Tremblay St. Francis HS Phil Tremblay North Collins Police Department Keuka College
Amelia Rockwell Clarence HS Self Harris Hill VFD Miami of Ohio University
Michael Orlowski North Tonawanda HS Robert Orlowski, Jr. North Tonawanda Fire Department SUNY – Buffalo
Casey Burris Randolph Central School John Burris NY State Police Grove City College
Mykala Wotaszczyk-York Keuka College Denise York Erie County Sheriff’s Office Keuka College
Trevor Tomtishen Newfane HS Katherine Tomtishen Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Alfred University
Jewell Eason City Honors HS Paul Eason, Jr Buffalo Fire Department Northeastern University
Sean Campbell St. Francis HS Cheryl Campbell Buffalo Police Department St. Boneventure University
Shannon Quinlan Williamsville North HS Daniel Quinlan Amherst Police Department Assumption College
Kallie Hauser Frontier HS Keith Hauser Lakeview Fire Department Rochester Institute of Tecbnology
Jared Valvo St. Francis HS Sal Valvo Buffalo PD / Erie County DA’s Office SUNY – Geneseo
Kayla Whelen Maryvale HS Gerald Whelan Erie County Sheriff’s Office SUNY – Geneseo
Joshua Staniszewski Holland Central HS Eugene Staniszewski NY State Police St. John Fisher
Kacie Peirce East Aurora HS James Pierce Buffalo Fire Department Elmira College
Julia Voutour Starpoint HS James Voutour Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Niagara University
Taylor Phelps Chautauqua Lake Central HS William Phelps NY State Police Houghton College
Heather Haberman Hamburg HS Kevin Haberman Village of Hamburg Police Department Niagara University
Christian Rider-Work Clarence HS Self Clarence VFD #1 SUNY – Brockport
Peter Salamone St. Francis HS Robert Salamone Buffalo Police Department Buffalo State College
Katherine McEvoy Hilbert College Self Hillcrest VFD Hilbert College
Alexander Headley Lake Shore HS Michael Headley NY State Department of Corrections Gannon University

2015 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Kari Ammon Univ. of Pittsburgh Lisa Ammon Mercy Flight University of Pittsburgh
Amanda Atkins SUNY Buffalo Self Clarence Center VFD SUNY – Buffalo
Erin Burgess Clarence HS Stephanie Burgess Twin City Ambulance Clemson University
Kathleen Cooley Orchard Park HS William Cooley Buffalo Police Dept SUNY Buffalo
Joelle Crean SUNY Geneseo Joseph Crean Cheektowaga PD SUNY Geneseo
Kristen Deacon Nardin Academy Daniel Deacon NY State Police Binghamton University
Lauren Fibich W. Seneca West HS Gerald Fibich W. Seneca PD SUNY Geneseo
Alex Filicetti Lewiston Porter HS Michael Filicetti Niagara County SO Alfred State College
Brianna Gilhooly Hamburg HS Patrick Gilhooly Erie County SO Erie Community College
Allison Hendrick Maple Grove HS David Hendrick NY State Police Miami University
Nicole Johnson Amherst Central HS Adam Johnson Snyder VFD St John Fisher College
Chelsey Jordan Hamburg HS Kevin Jordan NY State Police SUNY Buffalo
Sarah Kaiser Kenmore East HS Christopher Kaiser Tonawanda PD Daemen College
Brianna Kopacz Sacred Heart Academy Gerald Kopacz NY State Police SUNY Geneseo
Peter Lotocki Medaille College Peter Lotocki Buffalo FD Medaille College
Alyssa Murzynowski Kenmore West HS Michael Murzynowski Buffalo Fire Dept Kent State University
James Neeley Utica College John Neeley NY State Police Utica College
Alexander Olday Frontier Central HS David Olday Hamburg PD St Bonaventure Univ.
Madeline O’Neill Mt Mercy Academy John O’Neill Buffalo FD Xavier University
Emily Priester Niagara University Peter Priester Erie County SO Niagara University
Emily Radford Holley HS Gary Radford NY State Police Daemen College
Margaret Rustowicz Grand Island HS Kevin Rustowicz Grand Island VFD Niagara Univ
Conor Schneider Canisius HS Self West Falls VFD Catholic University
Benjamin Shaw Grand Island HS Parents & Self Grand Island VFD D’Youville College
Emma Valvo Immaculata Academy Salvatore Valvo Buffalo PD SUNY Buffalo
Amy Wittmeyer Immaculata Academy Joseph Wittmeyer Hamburg PD SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

2014 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Monica Bebak W. Seneca East Robert Bebak W. Seneca PD St. John Fisher College
Spencer Blizzard Lancaster HS Curt Blizzard NY State Police SUNY – Buffalo
Caitlyn Burns Nardin Academy Michael Burns Hamburg VFD Michigan State University
Madeline Buyers Nardin Academy William Buyers Buffalo Fire Dept American University
John Conti Canisius HS John Conti Niagara Falls PD Canisius College
Joseph Dobmeier Niagara Falls HS Kevin Dobmeier Niagara Falls FD SUNY – Brockport
Courtney Doxbeck Niagara University Paul Doxbeck NY State Courts Niagara University
Emma English Mt Mercy Academy Thomas English Buffalo PD SUNY – Buffalo
Connor Getz St. Joes Victor Getz Erie County SO Daemen College
Elizabeth Gilman Forestville HS Scott Gilman NY State Police SUNY – Buffalo
Daniel Golinski Cleveland Hill HS Daniel Golinski NY State Police Buffalo State College
Ellen Haladay SUNY – New Paltz Walter Haladay Erie County SO SUNY – New Paltz
Tanner Kendall St. Francis Kevin Kendall NY State Police SUNY – Geneseo
David Krasinski St. Joes Thomas Krasinski Buffalo FD Canisius College
Peter Lotocki Frontier HS Peter Lotocki Buffalo FD Medaille College
William Mann Orchard Park HS Patrick Mann Buffalo PD Kent State University
Jonathan McClure E. Aurora HS Michael McClure S. Wales VFD Rochester Institute of Technology
John Moretti St. Francis John P. Moretti NY State Police Canisius College
Heather Murcin Cheektowaga Central HS Dean Murcin Cheektowaga PD SUNY – Buffalo
Nicholas Notto Frontier HS Anthony Notto NY State Police Duquesne University
James Rustowicz St. John Fisher Univ. Kevin Rustowicz Grand Island VFD St. John Fisher University
Kaitlin Schreader Starpoint HS Roger Schreader Niagara County SO Buffalo State College
Danielle Taylor Daemen College Scott Taylor N. Amherst VFD Daemen College
Karleigh Volk E. Aurora HS Self West Falls VFD LeMoyne College
Alex Wolf Canisius HS Hugh Wolf Twin District VFD University of Dayton

2013 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Jessica Benton Nardin Steven Benton Buffalo Fire Department Georgia State University
Krista Blask Lancaster Steven Blask NYS Department of Corrections Gannon University
Nicholas Christiano Williamsville North Francis Christiano US Department of Justice – ATF St. John Fisher College
Lauren Habermehl Daemen College Thomas Habermehl Cleveland Hill VFD Daemen College
Emily Heitzhaus Nichols John Heitzhaus Buffalo Police Department Rochester Institute of Technology
Nathan Hejza Starpoint Brian Hejza NY State Police SUNY – Brockport
Eric Hurlburt Alfred State Alvin Bucher Seneca Hose VFD Alfred State University
Ryan Joslyn Lake Shore Scott Joslyn Erie County Sheriff’s Department St. Bonaventure University
Connor Joyce Orchard Park Richard and Kelly Guttuso Buffalo Police Department University of Miami
Alyssa Lombardi Clarence John Lombardi NY State Police University of Rochester
Kelsey Martin Gannon Donald Martin NYS Department of Corrections Gannon University
Emily Michel Maryvale Robert Michel Cleveland Hill VFD Messiah College
Christine Murphy Williamsville North Edward Solak Amherst Police Department Cornell University
Brittany Packard Lackawanna Mark Packard Lackawanna Police Department SUNY – Buffalo
Michael Patterson SUNY – Buffalo SELF Bowmansville VFD SUNY – Buffalo
Emily Scioli SUNY – Geneseo Joseph Scioli NY State Police SUNY – Geneseo
Chelsea Ulrich Mercyhurst Robert Ulrich Buffalo Fire Department Mercyhurst College
Melissa Vaughn Orchard Park Mark Vaughn Erie County District Attorney’s Office St. John Ficher University
Teylor Woodward Sacred Heart Kilpatrick Woodward Buffalo Fire Department Fisk University

2012 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Gabrielle Acosta Hutch Tech David Acosta Buffalo PD D’Youville College
Nicholas Anderson Jamestown Steven Anderson Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office SUNY – Geneseo
Kaitlin Blake West Seneca West Steven Blake Erie County Sheriff’s Office SUNY – Brockport
Haley Blatchford Maryvale Ronny Blatchford Buffalo PD SUNY – Buffalo
Lisandra Cavinsi Amherst Larry Cavins Buffalo PD Towson University
James DePlato Iroquois Joseph DePlato NY State Police Canisius College
Jordan Farrant Holland Kevin Baranowski West Seneca PD St. Boneventure University
Justin Fitzgerald Clarence Michael Fitzgerald Springbrook VFD George Mason University
Sarah Flowers Cheektowaga & St Mary’s School for the Deaf Steven Flowers Erie County Sheriff’s Department Flagler College
Margaret Glenn Lockport Thomas Glenn Lockport Fire Department SUNY – Cortland
Chad Hirsch Sweet Home Scott Hirsch ATF Canisius College
Alexandria Kemp Williamsville South Jon Kemp Main-Transit VFD Ithaca College
Michael Kozlowski SUNY – Buffalo Michael Kozlowski NY State Police SUNY – Buffalo
Miranda Laurienzo Lancaster Marco Laurienzo Lancaster PD Kent State University
Kimberly Lotocki Frontier Peter Lotocki Buffalo FD SUNY – Fredonia
Molly Lynch Sienna College Michael Lynch Buffalo FD Sienna College
Ajee Martinez-Jordan WNY Maritime Charter School Mercedes Jordan Dept of Corrections Daemen College
Alyssa McClure East Aurora Michael McClure South Wales VFD SUNY – Buffalo
Chelsey Millville Niagara Wheatfield Scott Millville Niagara County Sherrif’s Office Daemen College
Toran Nigrelli Bishop Timon Steven Nigrelli NY State Police St. Boneventure University
Sara Noworyta Tonawanda Mark Noworyta Rural Metro Medical Services Niagara University
Emily Quast Lockport Steven Quast Wrights Corners VFD D’Youville College
Branna Safe Lancaster Herself Bowmansville VFD Canisius College
Emily Scioli Williamsville East Joseph Scioli NY State Police Northeastern University
Alan (AJ) Spoth Jr. Williamsville North Alan J. Spoth Sr. North Amherst VFD Cornell University
Jazzae Verse Cheektowaga William James Buffalo FD Canisius College
Steven Wajda Akron Linda Gregori Erie County Sherrif’s Office SUNY – Buffalo

2011 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Alicia Anger Frontier Kevin Anger New York State Police Boston University
Andrew Baumgartner Kenmore East David Baumgartner Town of Tonawanda PD SUNY at Buffalo
Nicholas Buscaglia Lancaster Steven Buscaglia SUNY Buffalo State Campus Police Cornell University
Paige Cuddihy Orchard Park Scott Jeziorski Buffalo Fire Department George Washington University
Christopher Golinski Cleveland Hill Daniel Golinski New York State Police LeMoyne College
Megan Roberts Orchard Park Patrick Roberts Buffalo Police Department SUNY – Geneseo
Evan Shaw Grand Island Scott Shaw Grand Island VFD SUNY – Buffalo
Adam Zamorek Canisius David Zamorek Erie County Sheriff’s Department Fordham University
Margaret Herdzik Mount St. Mary’s Academy Joseph Herdzik Buffalo Airport Fire Department SUNY – Buffalo
Christopher Hayes Hamburg John Hayes Buffalo Fire Department SUNY – Buffalo
Michael Rauff Iroquois Paul Rauff Jamison Road VFD Morrisville College
Sean Deacon Canisius Daniel Deacon New York State Police SUNY – Geneseo
Lucas Clotfelter Canisius William Clotfelter Buffalo Fire Department Rochester Institute of Technology
Zachary Lomas St. Josephs Collegiate Institute Marc Lomas Cheektowaga Police Department Colgate University
Katherine Merrill Amherst Thomas Merrill Snyder VFD St. Bonaventure University
Michael Reinig Lancaster Paul Reinig Buffalo Police Department Buffalo State College

2010 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Kimberly M. Bartoszewicz Lancaster Rick & Lynn Bartoszewicz Buffalo Police SUNY at Buffalo
Cody A. Catalano Lake Shore Chuck & Sandy Catalano NA SUNY at Buffalo
Ariel A. Centinello Lancaster Daniel & Wendy Centinello Erie County Sheriff’s Dept. Scientific Staff SUNY at Buffalo
Casey S. Dudziak Lancaster Kevin & Meghan Dudziak New York State Police Nazareth College
Stephanie Griebner Holy Angels Academy Paul & Lynne Griebner Snyder VFD SUNY at Buffalo
Matthew R. Gura Canisius Ted & Cathie Gura Orchard Park Police TDB
Mary E. LaMacchia Orchard Park James & Jackie LaMachia Buffalo Fire Dept. R.I.T
Ian S. Moskal Williamsville Paul & Linda Moskal FBI – Buffalo Office Cornell

2009 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Jimmie Wade Adams, Jr. Nichols School Lisa Holloway Buffalo Police Morehouse College
Gage Carrig Bishop Timon – St. Jude Patrick Carrig Buffalo Fire Dept. Mercyhurst
Francis J. Christiano Williamsville North HS Frank Christiano Dept of Justice – ATF St. John Fisher
Alexander I. Cousins Canisius HS Lawrence Cousins ECSO William & Mary
Christopher R. Frankowski Depew HS Brian Frankowski NY State Police SUNY at Buffalo
Samantha Gonter Holland HS Joseph Gonter Rural Metro TDB
Sarah Griebner Holy Angels Academy Paul Griebner Snyder VFD SUNY Buffalo
Lindsay Norton Eden HS Michael Norton NYS Unified Court System Utica

2008 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Nicole K. Jablonski Lancaster Michael Jablonski Twin District Fire Company Daemen College
Thomas S. Chmielowiec, II Hamburg Thomas Chmielowiec NFTA Hilbert College
Patrick J. Morgan Canisius Mark Morgan Buffalo Police Fordham University
Clare McKenna City Honors George McKenna Buffalo Fire Union College
Laura Habermehl Cleveland Hill Thomas Habermehl Cleveland Hill Fire Dept. Daemen College
Caitlin Kujawa Frontier Jeffrey Kujawa New York State Police Nazareth College
David Marello St. Joseph’s Raymond George Marello Town of Tonawanda Police Dept. SUNY at Buffalo
Lourdes Vera Nichols Pedro Vera NYS Trooper – Troop T Barnard College

2007 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Elizabeth Adolf St. Mary’s High School John Adolf Bowmansville Volunteer FA SUNY Geneseo – Pre Med
Amanda C. Anderson Jamestown High School Steven E. Anderson Erie County Sheriff’s Office Grove City College- Biology / Spanish
Anthony Jones St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute Darryl J. Jones Buffalo Police Department Undecided – Biology
Daniel Liwicki St. Francis High School Michael Liwicki Federal Bureau of Investigation SUNY College of Environmetnal Science and Forestry – Environmental Engineering
Kelsey Luthringer Eden High School Jamie A. Luthringer Buffalo Fire Department Erie Community College – Radiation Therapy
Matthew M. Mahoney Orchard Park HS Kevin J. Mahoney Erie County Sheriff’s Office University at Buffalo – Engineering
Meghan M. McLaughlin Orchard Park HS Patrick McLaughlin Orchard Park Police Undecided – Pre Med
Benjamin M. Mesi Canisius High School Chris Mesi New York State Police Hamilton College

2006 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Karen Jakubowski Mount Saint Mercy Raymond Jakubowski Lackawanna Fire Department University of Pittsburgh – Pre Med
Michael J. Kozlowski, Jr Lancaster High School Michael J. Kozlowski, Sr. NYS Police Kent State University-Architecture/Env Design
John Aaron Kruse JFK High School John Kruse, Sr. Doyle Volunteer Hose Co. ‘Youville College-Physical Therapy
Ryan Moskal Williamsville North HS Paul M. Moskal Federal Bureau of Investigation University of Buffalo – Undecided
Sarah E. Poley Sweet Home HS James Poley Buffalo Fire Department University of Buffalo – Film Studies
Jenna Rose Ramunno Sacred Heart Academy Philip Ramunno Buffalo Police Department Undecided – Criminal Justice
Andrea Rozansky Sweet Home HS Alan N. Rozansky Erie County Sheriff’s Office Canisius College – Pre Law
Gina M. Stempkowski Holland High School Timothy and Joanne Stempkowski Holland Volunteer Fire Department

2005 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Leah M. Comerford Hamburg High School John D. Comerford Buffalo Fire Department Nazareth College – Art Education
Ashley Dlugosz Immaculata Academy Nicholas Dlugosz Lackawanna Police Dept. Undec. – Early Childhood Education
Candance Fryer Charles Fryer NYS Troopers Alabama State University – Education
Kristen Henry Eden High School Brian Henry Eden Fire Department SUNT Albany – Criminal Justice
McKenzie Higgins Villa Maria Academy Joseph Higgins Erie County Sheriff’s Office Daemen College – Political Sci/Criminal Justice
Shannon Katra Immaculata Academy Ted Katra Lackawanna Fire Department Canisius College – Pre Med
Allison Vivian Mount Mercy Academy Thomas Vivian Buffalo Police Department Loyola College – Business Adminstration
Andrea Werwinski Kenmore E. High School Mark Werwinski Ellwood Volunteer Fire Dept. Cazenovia College – Int. Design/Photography

2004 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Kimberly Czajka Alden Central H.S. Gregory A. Czajka Alden Hook & Ladder Fire Co. Duquesne University
Christine Linn Dee Mount Mercy Academy Dennis Dee Erie County Sheriffs Office University of Buffalo
Gregory M. Faul Lancaster Central H.S. Marshall Faul Twin District Volunteer Fire Co. Canisius College
Shannon M. Mahony Lancaster Central H.S. Timothy J. Mahony New York State Police Canisius College
Paul Moskal Nichols School Paul Moskal Federal Bureau of Investigations University of Buffalo
Jesse McLaughlin Amherst Central H.S. Michael J. McLaughlin DHS/Immigration and Customs Enforcement with Homeland Security University of Virginia
Jamie M. Snyder Holy Angels Academy Francis Snyder Buffalo Police Department RIT
Katherine Piepszny Frontier Central James M. Piepszny Buffalo Fire Department University of Buffalo

2003 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Brian T. D’Angelo Batavia High School Frank D’Angelo Batavia Fire Department Roberts Wesleyan
Christina M. Coates Grand Island H.S. George Coates Buffalo Fire Department SUNY Buffalo
Kaitlyn Domres Hamburg H.S. James L. Domres State Attorney General’s Office Clarkson University
Christopher Kittle Westfield Academy Gerald L. Kittle Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office St. Lawrence University
Eric D. Kunz Eden High School Daniel Kunz Buffalo Fire Department Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jonathan D. Napora Frontier High School David M. Napora Erie County Sherriff’s Department Loyola University
Kimberly Thompson Williamsville North Edward Thompson Swormville Fire Company Canisuis College
Katelyn Schreiber Eden High School David Schreiber East Eden Fire Company SUNY Geneseo

2001 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Jeanne M. Anthon Depew Paul C. Anthon Buffalo Fire Department SUNY Buffalo
Brendan Little Kenmore West Scott G. Little New York State Police St. Bonaventure
Andrea V. Dudziak West Seneca West David D. Dudziak Town of West Seneca Police SUNY Potsdam
Lindsay J. Waiss Cheektowaga Central Kenneth Waiss University of Buffalo Police Daemen College
Mark C. Mann Lancaster Mark P. Mann New York State Police

2002 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Alexis L. Balk Tonawanda Thomas W. Balk Buffalo Police Department University of Buffalo
Jennifer K. Buranich Mount Mercy Thomas Buranich Orchard Park Police Johnson & Wales or Niagara University
Theodore D. Gura, III Canisius Ted Gura Orchard Park Police Cornell or Clarkston College
Christopher Kittle Westfield Academy Gerald L. Kittle Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office St. Lawrence University
Eric D. Kunz Eden High School Daniel Kunz Buffalo Fire Department Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jonathan D. Napora Frontier High School David M. Napora Erie County Sherriff’s Department Loyola University
Kimberly Thompson Williamsville North Edward Thompson Swormville Fire Company Canisuis College
Katelyn Schreiber Eden High School David Schreiber East Eden Fire Company SUNY Geneseo

2001 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Jeanne M. Anthon Depew Paul C. Anthon Buffalo Fire Department SUNY Buffalo
Brendan Little Kenmore West Scott G. Little New York State Police St. Bonaventure
Andrea V. Dudziak West Seneca West David D. Dudziak Town of West Seneca Police SUNY Potsdam
Lindsay J. Waiss Cheektowaga Central Kenneth Waiss University of Buffalo Police Daemen College
Mark C. Mann Lancaster Mark P. Mann New York State Police

2000 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Scott Vincent Allen Lake Shore Dennis L. Allen Evans Center Vol. Fire Co. SUNY Buffalo
Kristen M. Page Williamsville Central Anthony D. Page, Jr. Buffalo Fire Department SUNY Geneseo
Dana M. Marohn Tonawanda Senior Dan E. Marohn City of Tonawanda Fire Department Cornell
Sean S. Moskal Kent School Paul M. Moskal Federal Bureau Investigation SUNY Buffalo

1999 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Terra Lederhouse Wilson Central Herb Lederhouse Ransomville Vol. Fire Co. Union College
Natalie Jane Tompkins Lewiston Porter Bradley J. Tompkins Niagara Falls Fire Department Allegheny College
Nicholas P. Rose Holland Central Paul Rose South Wales Fire Company Rochester Institute of Technology
John Raymond Sullivan Bishop Timon Thomas J. Sullivan Buffalo Fire Department SUNY Buffalo

1998 Scholarship Winners

NAME HIGH SCHOOL PARENT’S NAME DEPARTMENT COLLEGE
Jeffery Brady Tonawanda Senior Daniel Brady City of Tonawanda Police Department SUNY Fredonia
Kate Majka Niagara Falls James Majka Niagara Falls Fire Department Ithaca College