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  Partnerships, Scholarships, Service, and Recognition

At the annual Student/Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program, the Foundation recognizes students from the NYS School for the Deaf, RCS, and RFA, along with the Most Influential Educator (MIE) each honoree feels has had the most significant influence on his or her life. Financial grants of $100 are presented to the students.

Students were selected by the administration of each school using the following selection criteria:

  • One of the top senior students academically
  • Strong SAT and/or ACT scores
  • Participation in school and community activities
  • Excellent citizenship qualities.

2007 STAR Recipients

RFA:
   Cheryl Alo — MIE  Mr. Robert Wood
   Jason Nowicki — MIE  Mrs. Joan Terenzetti

RCS:
   Anthony J. Kapps — MIE  Mr. Ronald Kaplan
   Julianna A. Dainotto — MIE  Mr. Ronald Kaplan

NYSSD:
   Andrew Wynne — MIE  Mrs. Janet Wilson
   Matthew Blankley — MIE  Mr. Marty Gorski


RFA: Mr. Robert Wood, Cheryl Alo, Jason Nowicki, Mrs. Joan Terenzetti, Mrs. Brenda McMonagle, Secretary, Rome College Foundation.


RCS: Mr. Ronald Kaplan (chosen by both students), Mrs. Gretchen H. Sprock, Past President of Rome College Foundation, Anthony J. Kapps, Julianna A. Dainotto, Mrs. Deborah Tyksinski, President, Rome College Foundation.


NYSSD: Mrs. Janet Wilson, Andrew Wynne, Matthew Blankley, Outstanding Student, Mr. Marty Gorski, Mr. Charles R. Getty, Treasurer, Rome College Foundation.