Capital Region BOCES students Logan McDermott, Matt Jackson and Alex Mix received this year’s Schoharie Valley Region-AACA scholarships and the Ernie Anderson Memorial Scholarship.
The Scholarships, awarded annually for a number of years, are given to students who excel in the Automotive Technology program at the Schoharie Career/Technology Education Center and are either going on for further education in the automotive field or are going directly to work in an auto related job.
The Ernie Anderson Memorial scholarship was created in memory of a long time S.V.R. Member and proud owner of a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. Prior to his passing in October, 2021, Ernie requested that any contributions made in his name be used to further the antique car club scholarships at BOCES. To honor that request, the Ernie Anderson Memorial Scholarship was established. Through the generosity of Ernie’s many friends and family, funds will be available to award this scholarship for years into the future.
Automotive Instructor Randal Barber Jr. says it best in his nomination of these outstanding students:
Logan McDermott: Logan is a very hard working self-starter. Logan is a student who doesn't say too much, but when he does, it makes an impact. He is inquisitive, always prepared, and ready to learn..and then put all he has learned to practical use. He is a student that likes to stay busy. If he is not working on Job Sheets or "live work”, you can find him at Foley’s Garage in Altamont. Mr. McDermott is planning to attend HVCC in the fall. Logan is from Westerlo.
Matt Jackson: Matt is a student that came to me 2 years ago knowing that he loved cars but not sure if he wanted to make a career out of it. With college being such a big decision, Mr. Jackson has weighed his options and has decided to go into the work force. He will continue his employment at Cobleskill Chevy. Matt has grown a lot in the last year and has become very attentive in class by connecting the dots from previous lessons and utilizing the experience that he has gained. Matt is from Richmondville.
Ernie Anderson Award: Alex Mix: Alex is another student who has grown leaps and bounds in the last 2 years. He came into the course the first year very quiet and unsure of himself. Over the last 2 years he has taken responsibility for his own education by moving his seat in class to better take advantage of the education and by asking the students around him to stop distracting him from the lesson being presented. Mr. Mix plans to go to HVCC in the fall after graduation..” Alex is from Delanson.
SVR Club president Bob Addis comments, “Congratulations to these fine students” and goes on to say: “our scholarship program was started over ten years ago as a way of recognizing young people with an interest and passion for cars who might one day take part in the antique car hobby.”
“Funds for the Scholarships have been generated by our annual July antique car show and direct contributions by friends and family of Ernie Anderson” explains Jim Batsford, Chair of the Scholarship Committee.
Club Treasurer Jacqueline Turnquist adds, “The Scholarships come in the form of Snap-On Tool gift cards, because we want to give these young people something they can use for a lifetime.”
“As Show chairman I feel awarding these scholarships here not only enhances the show but also exposes our winners to some of the finest antique automobiles in the Northeast” observes Tim Moore.
The Scholarship gift cards were presented at the 53rd Annual Antique Auto Show July 14, held on the New York Power Authority grounds in North Blenheim, NY, where the students also get to pick their favorite car for the Students Choice Award.
SVR is a regional club of the Antique Automobile Club of America and meets the second Thursday of each month at the Cobleskill Elks at 6:30pm. All are welcome.
0 comments:
Post a Comment