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All graduating seniors from Watkins Glen, Bradford, and Odessa-Montour Central Schools who will be attending college are encouraged to apply for the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce Award.

The $150.00 award is presented at graduation ceremonies to one senior in each district based on application and essay on a topic selected each spring.

Students can stop into their Guidance Office or contact the Chamber at (607) 535-4300 or chamber@schuylerny.com for an application.


The Arc of Schuyler

Up to three Schuyler County graduates will be awarded the 2008 Joanne S. Hayes Memorial Scholarship of $750 in June. Seniors at Watkins Glen, Odessa-Montour and Bradford Central Schools are eligible to apply for the award, which honors a former member of The Arc of Schuyler Board of Directors. Scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors pursuing education in special education or human services or a related clinical area such as nursing, psychology, speech pathology, or physical/occupational therapy, which will be used in a career providing supports to people with developmental disabilities.

Joanne S. Hayes was a past board member and president of The Arc of Schuyler, who lived in Odessa before her death in 1987. She was a strong advocate for career and employee training. "This education fund is a fitting tribute to her commitment to The Arc and to our workforce," said James Wilson, executive director of The Arc.

Eligible applicants must submit the following to their school guidance office by June 4, 2008:

* Completed application

* Legible essay (no more than two double-spaced pages)

* Two letters of reference

* GPA, Class Rank, SAT Scores

Applications are available at school guidance offices or can be obtained by contacting Erin Will, director of human resources at The Arc of Schuyler between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.