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.
