Senior Awards
& Scholarships
The Pulaski Academy & Central School District has an extensive Student Recognition Program. The goals of this program are to recognize excellence, achievement, improvement, and effort; to provide incentives for and promote quality performance; and to encourage goal setting, a focus on academic achievement, and the perseverance to reach those goals.
We are fortunate to have a large number and wide variety of community groups, school groups, civic organizations, and dedicated individuals who contribute to the Recognition Program. Students are rewarded for their accomplishments throughout their high school career. The table below shows those awards and scholarships that are available to our graduating seniors each year. View the 2008 Academic Award recipients here.
| Award |
Basis |
Amount |
| Principal's
Award |
To a senior boy and girl who have shown dedication and hard work in their high school career. | $50.00
ea. |
| Howard
"Bill" Bettinger Memorial Conservation Award
by the Albion Fish and Game Club |
Given to a senior who plans to continue his or her education in the field of conservation. | $50.00 |
| National
Honor Society |
To seniors who exemplify the traits of the NHS. Students must apply in the spring of their senior year; deadline dates vary; please check with your counselor. | $100.00
ea. |
| Joyce
Watson Memorial Award |
To a senior boy and girl who have achieved both academic and athletic success during high school, through hard work and dedication. | $100.00
ea. |
| PACS
Math Department Faculty |
To senior(s) with the highest three year average in math regents examinations. | $100.00
ea. |
| John
C. Martin Memorial Award by James J. Martin |
To two seniors who have demonstrated a genuine interest in Technology and have shown a high degree of resourcefulness and craftsmanship. | $50.00 ea. |
| Pulaski
Teachers' Association |
Given to worthy students planning to enter the field of teaching or a profession involving social services. Students must apply in the spring of their senior year; deadline dates vary; please check with your counselor. | amount
varies |
| Donald
Hoenow Memorial Award, given by friends & family |
To two seniors who have demonstrated outstanding creativity in Art. | $250.00
ea. |
| Class
of 1959 Memorial Scholarship |
An award to a senior who will be going to college and has exhibited in his/her school years concern for other students and a strong will to succeed. | $200.00 |
| Rodney
W. Jennings Memorial Scholarship |
To a senior boy or girl who has demonstrated an "above & beyond the call" commitment to the band throughout high school and has been accepted to an institution of higher education | $500.00. |
| Justin
Nassoiy Memorial Award |
Given to a graduating senior going on to higher education. | $500.00 |
| Fellowship
Award |
Based on Church, School, Home and Community services. | $125.00 |
| Alpha
Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma |
To encourage a promising young woman to realize her potential in careers and in leadership positions. | amount
varies |
| Michele
Fernan Scenna Award given by parents Bernard &
Ann Fernan |
To a senior who plans to enter a program of study in nursing or another health related profession. | $500.00 |
| Brian
Barrett Memorial Mr. and Mrs. R. Barrett |
To a senior who has demonstrated interest in and an aptitude for writing and composition. | $100.00 |
| Clarence
& Mary Hilton Award |
Presented to worthy students who will be attending Syracuse University to enable them to receive a college education. Scholarships continued for 4 years to students who demonstrate industriousness and achievement. Application required; please see your counselor. | Up
to $16,000.00 |
| Pulaski
Lions Club |
To encourage promising young people to continue their education. | $400.00 |
| Elliot
F. Cavellier Memorial Award, by Vida Cavellier |
Salutatorian. | $125.00 |
| Pulaski
Class Memorial by Senior Classes of 1951-2002 |
Valedictorian. | $150.00 |
| Henry
N. Mathison Award |
Given to a senior who has demonstrated interest in and an aptitude for the social sciences. | $200.00 |
| Frank
Van Voorhis Award, given in loving memory by his family |
To the senior with the highest average in Physics. | $300.00 |
| Excellence
In Cheerleading Award |
Given to a senior cheerleader who has exhibited outstanding qualities in skill, responsibility, leadership and sportsmanship, and who has contributed to the promotion of school spirit. | $325.00 |
| Shirley
Hicks Memorial Award,
given by the |
Given to a graduating senior who intends to pursue a career in Early Education or a related field. | $200.00 |
| John
L. Schneider Memorial Scholarship given by the Pulaski
Lions Club |
To a senior attending a two year technical school in the field of auto or civil mechanics. |
$1,000.00 |
| James
Cahill Memorial Award Funded by Dr. Roger and Marilyn
Mosher |
To the senior achieving the highest regents average in mathematics and in science during his or her high school years. | $1,000.00 |
| George
Kline Memorial Scholarship |
To two college bound seniors with outstanding qualifications in musicianship, participation, leadership and loyalty to band and school. | $100.00
ea. |
| MaryLee
Kondratowicz Memorial Scholarship |
Awarded to a graduating senior who has shown diligence while working towards completing the Mathematics requirement for graduation with the support of additional services. | $250.00 |
| Arthur P. Haynes Memorial Award | To the student who is singular in purpose and resolve, a leader by action and example, and able to laugh when laughter is needed. | $500.00 |
| Oswego
County Board Of Realtors |
To assist a senior in his/her college studies. | $300.00 |
| Fulton
Savings Bank Scholarship |
To the highest ranking graduating students attending SUNY Oswego and Cayuga Co. Community College. | $500.00/yr. |
| Roger
P. Howland Senior Class Memorial Award |
This award is given in memory of Roger P. Howland, who was the senior class advisor at PACS for 25 years. It is presented to the senior who exemplifies Mr. Howland's loyalty, sense of humor, and dedication to the senior class. | $100.00 |
| The
Roberta Edick Award |
Proudly presented to a former graduate of Charlie Brown Nursery School, who exemplifies the attitudes and ideals as promoted by Roberta Edick in her teachings and other valuable contributions to those attending the school. | $50.00 |
| Spanish
Award given by DeEtte Marshall |
To any Spanish IV or V student who has maintained high academic achievement and has expressed a genuine interest in learning about the Hispanic people. | $100.00 |
Daniel
B. Meacham Award |
To a worthy senior to further his or her education. | $75.00 |
Oswego
County Counselors' Association |
To a senior pursuing a career related to education. | $100.00 |
|
George
Roykouff Memorial Scholarship |
Awarded to a senior who demonstrates a commitment to community service. | $200.00 |
Alexander
M. Hatton Community Life Award Given in loving memory by his daughter and family |
To a college bound senior whose active participation in community activities has made a lasting contribution to Pulaski, enriching its community life and spirit. | $50.00 |
H.
Bernice Halsey Memorial, given by her daughters and
friends |
Given to a senior entering a social service. | $75.00 |
JoAnn
Hubbard Mentoring Award, given by Key Club |
Presented to two senior students who have made outstanding contributions to the mentoring program at PACS. | $50.00
ea. |
Deaton's
Building & Home Center Scholarship |
To a graduating senior in recognition of his/her work ethic and in support of his/her genuine "caring" attitude & high personal values. | amount
varies |
Am
Vets-Local Chapter Post 89 |
To a deserving senior entering a branch of the military service. | $50.00 |
V.F.W.
Memorial Auxiliary Post No. 7289 |
To the senior who has shown the most improvement in Social Studies courses Economics and Government. | $100.00 |
| Pulaski Service Club | To a college bound senior boy and girl showing outstanding achievement in business subjects. | $300.00
ea. |
David
C. Mahaffy Memorial, given by his Grandchildren |
To a senior boy for perseverance to achieve high school graduation. | $50.00 |
Esther
Morenus Memorial, given by her Cousins |
To a senior girl for perseverance to achieve high school graduation. | $50.00 |
Tabetha
Lee Gilson Award |
To a senior boy or girl who has successfully completed eight consecutive semesters through grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 and is ranked third in his/her class. | $200.00 |
LaVeck-France
Group Award in Honor of Mrs. Rhea LeVeck |
To a student to further his/her education in the field of music. | $200.00 |
S.A.D.D.
Award |
To two seniors who have displayed behavior that reflects the mission of SADD as expressed by Students Against Destructive Decisions. | $100.00
ea. |
Oswego
Teachers' Employees Federal Credit Union |
To a graduating senior who has shown outstanding academic and extracurricular accomplishments. | $250.00 |
NY
Leaders of Tomorrow |
Given to a senior who exemplifies citizenship, community service participation, and leadership skills. Students must apply in the spring of their senior year; deadline dates vary; please check with your counselor. | $4,000.00 |
Frederic
Luther Scholarship |
Awarded to a graduating senior who will be attending an institution of higher education to study in the performing arts. Preference will be given to the student who has demonstrated high academic achievement, has outstanding attendance, has demonstrated good character, and has demonstrated involvement and aptitude in the performing arts. Students must apply in the spring of their senior year; deadline dates vary; please check with your counselor. | $500/yr |
Nettie
D. Plummer Scholarship |
To a senior going on to higher education. Special emphasis for students with interest in a business related field. | $1,200.00 |
R.
Burkett and Kathleen Curtiss Scholarship |
Awarded to a graduating senior who is of good moral character, has exemplary academic performance, will be furthering his/her education by attending either a two year or four year college, and who is in need of financial assistance to permit his/her attendance at an institute of higher education. Application required; please see your counselor. | $1,250.00/yr |
Dr.
Edward W. Sprague Scholarships |
The purpose of this scholarship fund is to assist students of good character who have capabilities and desire to obtain a college education. Students must rank in the top third of the class; applications are given to students; deadline dates vary. | amount
varies . |
|
John
Ben Snow Memorial Trust Academic Achievement Awards |
To students for use in higher education based on personal standards, school citizenship, extra-curricular activities and personal motivation. Students must rank in the top third of the class; applications are given to students; deadline dates vary. | $10,000.00
ea. |
John
Ben Snow Community Service Scholarships |
Awarded to two Pulaski high school students who demonstrate an interest in community service and have financial need. | $6,400.00 |
John
Ben Snow Alumni Association Scholarship |
Awarded to seniors who have shown consistent academic achievement, are responsible, motivate and well-rounded individuals with good attendance during his/her four years of high school and are entering an institution of higher learning regardless of number of years. | $500.00
ea. |
| Harold Youker Athletic Award | Awarded to the deserving varsity letter winning senior boy and girl athlete. Selection is based upon sportsmanship, attitude, improvement and character | $250.00
ea. |
Pulaski
Alumni Association Scholarship |
Awarded to seniors who have shown the greatest overall improvement in high school and who will profit from furthering his/her education. | $500.00
ea. |
Lura
M. Sharp Memorial Scholarship |
Awarded to a student who shows a specific interest and ability in any field of science to further his or her education with consideration given to personal need. | $1,500.00 |
Litts
Foundation Scholarship |
Given in memory of Lura M. Sharp. Application required; please see your counselor. | $1,500.00 |