June Shannon created the Harold K. Shannon Memorial Scholarship in memory of her late second husband Harold Shannon who passed away April 24, 1998. Harold was an Army veteran and used his GI Bill to attend Syracuse University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in...

The Morris-Perrone Family Scholarship was created by combining the Rosario J. Perrone Memorial Scholarship and the Joseph P. Perrone Memorial Scholarship. Rosario “Harry” Perrone was a WWII veteran who served in the Army Air Corps. He was a chemical engineer in the...

The Jane Gaffney Nursing Memorial Scholarship was created in 1969 by members of the Knickerbocker School PTA to remember a young woman whom many people knew as one of their adopted children on Haley Street. “Haley Street was not just a neighborhood, it was a family....

In 1808 Gurdon Caswell built his first paper mill, Pioneer Mill, on the south bank of the Black River which was capable of turning out 150 pounds of paper a day. The Pioneer Mill and a second mill built by Caswell were sold to Seth Otis and John Holbrook in 1812. ...

John ‘Floyd’ Misek, the Watertown Daily Times’ former food writer and restaurant reviewer known as Dr. Lazaro, lived in Deer River for 26 years, moving to the Rochester area in 1998. He last appeared on local television in 1996 on “Floyd’s Food Frontier,” as the...

Established in 2013, The Lori L. Moseley Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in order to assist a non-traditional student going into the teaching field who also has financial need. Born on July 26, 1964 in Watertown, New York, Lori M. Moseley was the oldest of...

Martha was born June 21, 1979 in Salem, Virginia. She was the daughter of Margot and Douglas Jacoby and Edwin and Rebekah Papworth and was dearly loved by her family and friends. Martha graduated with honors from Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, NY. While attending...

Mark Fenlon created this scholarship in 2005. He was a science teacher at JCC. The Mark Fenlon Science Scholarship is awarded to a second year, full-time mathematics/science students who, upon completion of their degrees at JCC, plan to pursue a transfer program...

The Jack A. Strader Scholarship was established in 2012 by his brother Mark Strader and his family. Jack was a member of Smith-Savage Post 583 of Dexter. He enjoyed outdoor activities until he became disabled. He was very fond of socializing with his life-long...

Jim McVean came to Northern New York and built a community college from the ground up. It is the foundation, the roots, the seeds that shape so significantly all that follows. What a legacy he left us! He built Jefferson Community College, he led it successfully...

The William J. McClusky Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Mr. William J. McClusky, a well-known community member who practiced law locally over 40 years. He was also a strong advocate for higher education and taught within the criminal justice program at...

McGrann Paper Corporation was founded in 1974 by Donald Francis “DF” McGrann. It began as a one-man operation with DF acting as mill representative for several paper companies including St. Raymond Paper Company, Rising Paper Mill, Reigel Paper Company and the...

The Macsherry Family Scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. Macsherry in 1986. The purpose of this scholarship is to aid two graduates of Alexandria Bay High School attending Jefferson Community college who have financial need and show good academic...

Richard S. Merrill was born October 6, 1928 in Auburn. He is a graduate of Eastwood High School, Syracuse. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, he attended Colgate University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1952. In 1951, Mr. Merrill married...

In 2008, Robert B. and Nancy K. Maur, established The Gregory S. Maur Memorial Scholarship at Jefferson Community College in memory of their son, Gregory Maur. The first scholarship was awarded that same year with preference given to a full-time, second year student...

For 30 years, Mr. and Mrs. Sheehan have been dedicated north country residents, using much of their energy to raise funds for local organizations. It has been estimated that they have raised more than $600,000 for charitable causes, educational programs and cultural...

The Townsend Creative Writing Award was established in 2013 by Terry and Marcia Townsend, in memory of their son, Nathaniel True Townsend. The award, created in his memory, honors creative writers demonstrating passion, dedication and drive, and encourages continued...

The Walker family offers three scholarships at Jefferson Community College: the Walker Family Engineering Scholarship, the Wendy Walker Nursing Memorial Scholarship and the Constance Walker Monroe Liberal Arts Memorial Scholarship. The scholarships have been...

The Walker family offers three scholarships at Jefferson Community College: the Walker Family Engineering Scholarship, the Wendy Walker Nursing Memorial Scholarship and the Constance Walker Monroe Liberal Arts Memorial Scholarship. The scholarships have been...

The Carl O. and Ruth W. Bachman Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of a couple that made a lifelong commitment to education in Jefferson County. The award is given to a student who intends to transfer on to pursue a four-year degree, has demonstrated a...

The Rocco P. Canale Education Memorial Scholarship was created by Eleanor Canale to honor her husband, Rocco P. Canale. It provides Jefferson Community College students who are pursuing an associate’s degree in physical education the financial opportunity they need...

Established in 2007, this endowed scholarship was created by Mrs. Emmeline Morris in memory of Dr. Hugh B. Morris, her husband. This scholarship is awarded to a second-year, full-time student who is pursuing a career in dentistry or dental hygiene. Students awarded...

The D. Rene Valentine Memorial Scholarship was established in 1999 by his spouse, Kathie Valentine. The funds to establish this scholarship were graciously provided by family and friends in honor of Mr. Valentine. The D. Rene Valentine Memorial Scholarship is awarded...

The Anita Canizares Memorial Scholarship was established in 2005 by Mrs. Feldman in honor of Anita. She was the Director of the Teaching & Learning Center at Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY. She received her Masters in Education from the University of...

Established in 2003, the purpose of the Marcia E. Walton Scholarship is to assist the dreams of a second-year, non-traditional female student at Jefferson Community College whose plans are to transfer to a four-year college to pursue a degree in teaching. Marcia was...

Suzanne Lamica was born January 14, 1958 in Watertown, NY. Raised in Watertown, she graduated from its High School in 1976. In 1977 at age 19, Suzanne married. It soon became apparent to her that she wanted to obtain a higher education to better herself and to...

‘The Michelle DeFranco Nursing Memorial Scholarship is meant to help accomplish what Michelle couldn’t. She didn’t have the time to become a doctor and find the cure for cancer. Perhaps this award will help someone else find it,’ said Myron DeFranco, Michelle...

New York Air Brake was formed in 1890 in Watertown, NY. They are the supplier of innovative train control systems for the railroad industry. The company’s headquarters has continuously operated in Watertown, NY and the company has expanded its facilities across the...

Established the Elbert Stillwaggon Memorial Scholarship in 2011. This scholarship was created in memory of Elbert Stillwaggon who was the previous president of Weaver Gas Service. Two scholarships are awarded to full-time students in the Fire Protection Agency...