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Our chapter is always working on behalf of local students. Check out this page for an ongoing look at student, chapter and community news -- plus events and other ways you can get involved!
Congratulations to the 2020 Scholarship Winners!
BRUSHTON-MOIRA 2020 DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIPS
Walter & Lois Thomas and Lyndon & Barbara Drake Memorial Scholarship is presented to students who have a love and passion for music: Alena Machabee
Thelma Greenwood Memorial Award is presented to a student who is involved with the business field; consideration given for character and citizenship: Benjamin Schack-Sehlmeyer
Roger Keating Memorial Award is presented to a student showing perseverance: Brynn LaPage
SHIRL Award is present to a student who is "Sincere, Helpful, Independent, Respectful, and Loving": Destiny Seiler
Michael H. Miller Memorial Award is presented to a student who is entering a business field who demonstrates community service and involvement: Chloe VanEss
Christine Palmer Memorial Award is presented to a student who displays good academic effort, citizenship, faithfulness and is an athlete: Brynn LaPage
Robert Genaway Memorial Award is presented to a student who is an athlete who demonstrates positive attitude and good character: Chloe VanEss
Dwight St. Mary Memorial Scholarship is presented to a student who is a FFA member for service to the school and who is planning to major in ecology, agriculture or technical education: Olivia Barney
David H. Moore Memorial Scholarship is presented to a student who displays responsibility and has overcome obstacles with consideration given to work ethic and academics: Maya Mackey
Natural Science Scholarship is presented to students who are entering the natural science field: Brynn LaPage, Alena Machabee, Abby Trim
Applied Science Scholarship is presented to a student in the applied science field: Natalee Dishaw
Charles W. Collins Memorial Award is presented to a student who is going on to college or trade school and planning to major in technology or related field: Benjamin Schack-Sehlmeyer
Everett O. Flint Memorial Award is presented to a student who is entering either mortuary science or the business field who has demonstrated leadership and community involvement: Chloe VanEss
Town of Moira Historical Association is presented to a graduating student who has an appreciation for preserving our history: Benjamin Schack-Sehlmeyer
Brushton-Moira Dollars for Scholars Service Awards is presented to students volunteering for Dollars for Scholars: Brynn LaPage, Maya Mackey, Alena Machabee, Benjamin Schack-Sehlmeyer, Chloe VanEss
Steve Curran Memorial Scholarship is presented to a student who is pursuing education and loves the outdoors: Benjamin Schack-Sehlmeyer
DFS Dana Family Scholarship is presented to a student who participates in athletics, community service, extracurricular activities or the arts:
Benjamin Schack-Sehlmeyer
Maple Leaf Housing Founders Award is presented to a student who is a deserving student in need: Benjamin Schack-Sehlmeyer
Class of 2013 Brooke Elizabeth Lyon Memorial Scholarship is presented to a student who is pursuing a career in human services and who possesses the qualities of Brooke, which include; Character, leadership, zest for life and an unwavering desire to help those in need: Abby Trim
George Guyette Honorary Scholarship is a second year scholarship that recognizes a student with a 2.5 GPA or better who has been a student athlete and has given freely of themselves to the community, especially serving for the Fire Dept. : Brynn LaPage
Brooke Elizabeth Lyon Remembrance Scholarship is presented to a student with similar remarkable qualities with a true zest for life and an unwavering desire to help those in need: This year's winner is Chloe VanEss.
Congratulations to BMDFS Class of 2014 Scholarship Winners!!!
On Thursday, June 19, 2014, Brushton-Moira Central School held their annual high school award ceremony and scholarship presentations to Class of 2014 graduates. Scholarships presented that evening included 29 scholarship awards totaling $29,000 presented by Brushton-Moira Dollars for Scholars. Brushton-Moira Dollars for Scholars would like to thank our dedicated students and adult volunteers, our supporters and our generous benefactors. We would like to give a special thanks to the anonymous donor of $15,000 which funds the annual Natural Science Awards as well as the Brooke Lyon Family for the funding of the Brooke Elizabeth Lyon Remembrance Award.
To view all our winners and their scholarships click here
BMDFS Natural Science Scholarship Winners, from left to right, BMC Seniors Brianna Brockway, Jacob Jacques, and Darryl Weber
Brooke Elizabeth Lyon Rememberance Scholarship winner Brianna Brockway with Brooke's Dad, Curt Lyon
Congratulations to BMDFS Class of 2014 Volunteer Students Veronica Stauffer, Jacob Jacques, and Brianna Erica Brockway!!!
Valedictorian
Veronica Stauffer, daughter of M. David and Janet Stauffer, has been named valedictorian of the BMC class of 2014 with an accumulated GPA of 96.57. She is the treasurer of the National Honor Society. Throughout high school, Veronica has been involved in concert band, varsity cross country, the senior play, various musicals, and Dollars for Scholars. In her senior year, Veronica took college classes and observed various hospital departments through the New Visions Health Career program at the Alice Hyde Hospital. This fall, she will be attending Roberts Wesleyan College for human biology.
Salutatorian
Jacob Jacques, son of Jeffery Jacques and Darlene Cox, was named salutatorian of the BMC class of 2014. Throughout his high school career, he has accumulated a GPA of 96.39. Jacob has been part of the National Honor Society, Varsity Club, and has participated in Dollars for Scholars. Jacob also participated in varsity basketball. Jacob will be attending Clarkson University to major in mechanical engineering. He hopes to work in the medical field after graduation.
Third Honors
Brianna Erica Brockway, daughter of Stanley and Lisa Brockway of North Bangor, has been named third honors for BMC class of 2014. Over the course of her high school career, she has accumulated a GPA of 95.52. Brianna is the secretary of the National Honor Society, secretary of the Yearbook Club, and previously held positions for her class and French Club. Her plans are to attend North Country Community College to earn her Associate of Applied Science to become a registered nurse.
BMC CLASS OF 1988 25TH REUNION - BMDFS FUNDRAISING SUCCESS!!!
The Brushton-Moira Class of 1988 celebrated their 25th reunion during the weekend of July 26th & 27th, 2013. Before their reunion began, class members dedicated a memorial tree at BMC in remembrance of their classmates Stephen Black, Dwight St. Mary, Rob McGivney, Laurie McCarthy Dana, Denyl Dewey, and Paul Chapman. Father Looby from St. Mary's parish in Brushton led family and friends with a prayer service and blessed their memorial tree. Superintendent Donna Andre and Principal Nenette Greeno also gave a tour of the school to share all of exciting changes that have taken place at BMC over the last 25 years.
On Saturday, July 27th, the Class of '88 entered a float in the Moira Heritage Day Parade. After the parade, they continued their celebration by raising funds for the BMC Dollars for Scholars program. They sold raffle tickets for a chance to win a picture frame that was hand-crafted by John St. Mary using the wood from the old BMC high school gym bleachers. This limited edition picture frame also included $50 cash and $25 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets. Additional frames were also available to be purchased for $50 each. Before the weekend was over, they sold over 400 raffle tickets and raised $1000 to help their hometown students achieve their educational goals. Funds raised for the BMC Dollars for Scholars program will also go towards existing scholarships setup in memory of Laurie McCarthy Dana and Dwight St. Mary.
On Saturday night, the Class of '88 hosted their reunion party at Titus Mountain Lodge in Malone, NY and entertainment was provided by DJ Big Daddy. Everyone had a great time catching up with one another and remembering their days at BMC. At the end of the night, Class President, Chantal (Cunningham) Belosic announced that Scott LaPage of Moira, NY was the lucky winner of their raffle. Chantal said she hopes to see future and present BMC Alumni create a new tradition of raising funds every year at Heritage Day for the BMC Dollars for Scholars program.
GUESS WHAT???
My, my, my - how far we come in such a short amount of time...
In 2011 we awarded 29 scholarship awards totaling $24,300.00,
In 2012 we awarded 31 scholarship awards totaling $32,335.00,
Last graduation...2013? We awarded 41 scholarship awards totaling $45,835.00!!! That's unbelievable!!!
This is all the result of our dedicated student and adult volunteers, our supporters, and many generous benefactors - THANK YOU ALL for your support of BMDFS!!!
BMDFS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE CREATION OF FOUR NEW SCHOLARSHIPS!
The Steven Curran Scholarship has now been established in the memory of Steven Curran, for Seniors going on to a college education with career goals that follow their love of the outdoors.
The FFA DFS Scholarship is an endowment set up in a partnership with the Brushton-Moira Chapter of Future Farmers of America. Applicants must be a FFA member and be involved in community service. Applicants must be going on to further education at college or trade school (consideration first given to those majoring in Ecology, Agriculture, Technical Education, or related field; secondary consideration may be given to those entering the field of education).
The William Dorey Scholarship has been established, to be given to a student pursuing a career in business.
Finally, the Lyon family has asked BMDFS to administer The Brooke Elizabeth Lyon Remembrance Scholarship, established last year as a lasting tribute to Booke who was tragically killed in an automobile accident. This scholarship is given to a graduating senior from BMC who plans a career in the human services field and has the qualities that Brooke exemplified: character, leadership, a zest for life and unwavering desire to help those in need.
BMDFS is both humbled and honored to receive these philanthropic investments that promote academic achievement and make it possible for our students to continue their academic dreams.
STEWART'S SHOPS SUPPORTS BRUSHTON-MOIRA DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
A BIG thank you to Brushton Stewart's Shop and their customers for $500.00 in donations raised during the store's Holiday Match Program. Holiday Match is a holiday collection program, matched by Stewart's, to help kids all year long. Stewart's matches individual donations made at the store from Thanksgiving until Christmas, enabling generous customers to double their donation. The Holiday Match contribution went straight into our scholarship fund.
In addition, Stewarts Shops also donated their delicious ice cream/sundae kits for our dessert at our annual spaghetti dinner...Mmmmmmmmm!
SPONSOR OUR WEBPAGE!
Want a GREAT way to reach out to the Brushton-Moira School District and surrounding community, especially our high school students...their friends...their families?!?!?
Piece o' cake!!! Scroll up...on your right, on the bottom of the Scholarship America right side banner...see the "Future Sponsor Link Here" logo, like this one?
Rectangle (280 X140 pixels) or Square (280 X 280 pixels) sponsorship opportunities are available on our homepage and on each interior page. Place your business logo, personalized message, etc., which will be highly visible to all our visitors! All ads can be set up as clickable, enabling visiotrs to link to your website, Facebook page, etc. with just one click of their mouse. We can customize the look of your sponsorship section to meet your needs, with the above size limitations. Each sponsorship remains in the same block location on a particular available page. Each time the page is reloaded, your sponsorship will load in the same exact location.
All revenue generated from Chapter website sponsorships will go directly to our Scholarship Fund. For more details on our website sponsorships, click here
What a great way to get your message "out there," and support local students all at the same time!!! Contact us today to set up your sponsorship, you'll be glad you did!
DID YOU KNOW?
...That several staff members at Brushton-Moira Central School donate directly to our Dollars for Scholars Chapter through automatic payroll deduction?
Thank you all for your generosity in support of our mission and our students!
