2011 Scholarship Luncheon

Welcome by ACT President Pierre Alric 

Matt Morgan (SUNY Morrisville) introduces SUNY Trustee John Murad

Luncheon Speaker Trustee John Murad 

Scholarship Committee Chair Frank Pagano (SUNY Fredonia) emcees luncheon program and introduces winners by region.

Kristina Blank and Frank Pagano 

Kristina joined by family and Trustee Murad and Scholarship Chair Frank Pagano 

Region I:  Kristina Blank from Caryville, NY, attend University at Buffalo and will graduate in May 2012 with a BA in Environmental Studies. With a GPA of 3.83 and as a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Ms. Blank is not only an honors students, but is active in a number of clubs and organizations committed to bettering our environment.

David Northrup, Upstate Medical University Council, congratulates Ryan Lafollette

Ryan with Trustee Murad and Upstate Medical University Council members Wanda Thompson and David Northrup 

Region II:  Ryan Lafollette from Fayetville, NY, attends Upstate Medical University as a fourth year medical student. Mr. Lafollette is president of his class and has been instrumental in improving peer advisement at the college. In recognition of Mr. Lafollette's award, President Smith will be matching the ACT Scholarship.

Michael Stein (UAlbany) and Sam Chernikoff Frumkin

Sam and Michael are joined by ACT President Pierre Alric

Region III:  Sam Chernikoff Frumkin from Ithaca, NY, attends the University at Albany and will graduate in May 2012. Mr. Frumkin's GPA of 3.99 and membership in the Honor's College is remarkable given his involvement with the greater Albany community and his work with the city's police chief search process. 

Minna Scholl and Frank Pagano   

Minna Scholl joined by her mother, Pierre, and Frank 

Region IV:  Minna Scholl from Glen Cove, NY, attends the College at Old Westbury where she maintains a GPA of 3.63 while simultaneously working on a master's degree at Hofstra University. Ms. Scholl's peer tutoring and volunteer work with senior citizens has greatly contributed to her academic experience.

President Pierre Alric, SUNY Morrisville Chair Matt Morgan, and SUNY Trustee John Murad enjoy the scholarship program.