New FLCC scholarship goes to Navy veteran

Troy Knapp, left, with Lauren and Brian Kolb

Finger Lakes Community College recognized dozens of scholarship winners and their benefactors during the 28th Annual Constellation Brands Scholarship Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 18.
Eighty-four students received a total of $85,660 in private scholarships this year through the FLCC Foundation, a private not-for-profit that supports college activities. About half were able to attend in person and meet with the scholarship donors.
Among the newest scholarships is the $1,000 Brian Kolb Leadership Award, started this year by friends of Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb to support a student leader. The first recipient is Troy Knapp of Farmington, president of the Student Veterans Club since fall 2011. He also assumed the role of chair of the FLCC Student Senate this month.
Knapp served as an aviation ordnanceman in the Navy from February 1996 to February 2004, achieving the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. He deployed twice for six-month tours in 1997 and 1999 in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch.The award helps Knapp make the most of his military benefits. “This scholarship allows for me to not use G.I. Bill funds, which in turn allows me to use them at a four-year institution upon transfer,” said Knapp. He plans to graduate from FLCC in December with a liberal arts transfer degree. He would like to pursue a bachelor’s degree in economics or finance.The privately funded FLCC Foundation scholarships are presented to part- and full-time students entering or returning to FLCC this fall or those who transferred to four-year colleges and universities. Students apply for and are selected to receive the awards based on a variety of criteria relating to major, grade point average and intended occupation. The awards range from $200 to full tuition, currently $3,654 per year.To create a new scholarship or donate to an existing fund, contact the FLCC Foundation at (585) 785-1541 or email to foundation@flcc.edu.The 2012-13 scholarship recipients by county are as follows:BROOME COUNTYDeposit: Andrea  Davis, Amy Steverson Memorial Scholarship and FLCC President’s Scholarship                        CAYUGA COUNTYAuburn: Joseph Xamountry, Fraley Family Scholarship Cayuga: Nora Conneely, Massage Therapy ScholarshipERIE COUNTYHolland: Derrick Tuttle, Francis Finnick Memorial Conservation ScholarshipLIVINGSTON COUNTYDansville: Eric Fox, Robert L. (Rodge) Case Conservation Book Award
Leicester:  Jennifer Cuozzo, Mary Capozzi Integrated Health Care Scholarship
Nunda: Justin Coates, Livingston County AwardMONROE COUNTYFairport: Charlene Fritz, Brenda S. (Brockman) Beck Memorial Scholarship; James Weidman, Jack Bricker Memorial ScholarshipHamlin: Joshua Carlson, NYS Conservation Law Officer's Association ScholarshipHoneoye Falls:  Bailey Smith, Dr. Rebecca Burgess Memorial Scholarship; Emily Vinson, Constellation Brands Viticultural ScholarshipRochester: Jordaysia Brown, AVI Fresh Inc. Hospitality Scholarship; Gwen Goulburn, Ed Morrell Biology/Biotechnology Award and John & Peggy Champaigne Memorial Scholarship; Daniel Servidio, Ann Hamilton Memorial ScholarshipWebster: Jesse Ambrose, Aldo F. and Anne J. Fioravanti Scholarship;  Alaina Bailey, FLCC Alumni Association Freshman Excellence Scholarship ONEIDA COUNTYRome: Matthew Baird, Robert L. (Rodge) Case Conservation Scholarship  ONTARIO COUNTYBloomfield: Glynna Beechler, Mary E. Moynihan Memorial Scholarship; Angelo Callerame, FLCC Board of Trustees Scholarship; Autumn Every, Thompson Health Nursing ScholarshipCanandaigua: Carol Bowden, Ontario County Master Gardeners Scholarship; Adam Bowen, Canandaigua Fire Dept. Student Firefighter Award; Jonathon Dean, Anthony L. Cecere Memorial Scholarship;  Eric Fiegl, Eugene B. Risser Technology Scholarship;  Emily Foe, Martin Schneider/Canandaigua Rotary Club Scholarship;  Andrew Fooks, FLCC Alumni Association Scholarship; Andrew Henry, Dennis Morga Memorial Scholarship;  Lucas Holmes, Canandaigua Fire Dept. Student Firefighter Award; Lorene Martin,  Mr. & Mrs. Elwood A. Garner Memorial Scholarship; Keith McWilliams, FLCC Science and Technology Faculty Scholarship and Murray F. Gardner Memorial Scholarship; Kyle Prosser, FLCC Alumni Association Regional Freshman Scholarship;  Roberta Totman, A Finger Lakes Visitors Connection ScholarshipClifton Springs: Bobbie Jo Merrill, POW/MIA ScholarshipFarmington: Jarrett Fonda, Melissa Young (Hawk Child Wandering) Massage Therapy Scholarship; Pamela Haines, Ann Hamilton Memorial Scholarship; Troy Knapp, Brian Kolb Leadership Award; Kailyn Ricigliano, Raytec Group Inc. Excellence ScholarshipGeneva: Josh Davila, Ed and Gerry Cuony Scholarship; Caleb Kofahl, FLCC Mathematics Department Award in Memory of Sherman Hunt and the Patricia Nettnin Memorial Scholarship; Jessica Lanza, Ann Hamilton Memorial Scholarship; Amanda Millis, The Michaels Family Memorial Scholarship; Morgan Pentycofe, Bowen Family Memorial Scholarship; Barbara Riley, FLCC Alumni Association Adult Excellence Scholarship; Benjamin Vasquez, Kenneth A. Poormon '97 Memorial Scholarship; Daneda Westfall, Dr. Charles J. Meder Scholarship for the Arts and FLCC Honors Studies Scholarship; Sandra Vasquez, Mark J. Prockton Memorial ScholarshipHoneoye: Sheryl Cerroni, Association of Women at FLCC ScholarshipManchester: Sheila Barr, Association of Women at FLCC Scholarship Naples: Nikki Jo Rider, Alice C. Southgate Home Bureau ScholarshipPhelps: Tanya Baker, FLCC Geneva Campus Center ScholarshipShortsville: Heather Campbell, Frances F. MacLeod Freshman Nursing ScholarshipStanley: Caleb Burke, Becker/Strong Memorial Scholarship; Catherine Rosato, Mrs. Elizabeth May Davis Bliss ScholarshipVictor: Kelly Allen, Charlotte Cowie Memorial Scholarship;  Rebecca Surgoine, Frances F. MacLeod Memorial Scholarship; Michael White, Ontario County Master Gardeners Scholarship SENECA COUNTYSeneca Falls: Michelle Lotz, Ed and Gerry Cuony Scholarship;  Kristie Stanley-Buehler, FLCC Horticulture Faculty AwardWaterloo: Jillian Francis, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Scholarship; Shannon Picchi, Jane Milne Mills Memorial Scholarship
STEUBEN COUNTYAvoca: Jessica Berlin, Mrs. Elizabeth May Davis Bliss ScholarshipCohocton:  Amber Flanagan, Ann Hamilton Memorial ScholarshipHornell: Kenny Arionus, Ann Hamilton Memorial Scholarship and Catherine J. Kamm Vocal Music Award       Prattsburgh: Kerry Lipp, Bill Parham Memorial ScholarshipTOMPKINS COUNTYIthaca: Tyler Barriere, FLCC Conservation Faculty ScholarshipWAYNE COUNTYNewark: Elizabeth Norcott, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Scholarship Ontario: Jessica Jones, AVI Fresh Inc. Hospitality ScholarshipPalmyra: Ashley Dancoe, Brooke Makowiec Memorial Award; Moniche Heusler, Canandaigua Lions Club Memorial Scholarship and Nursing Alumni Legacy Scholarship; Tabatha Smith, Garlock Sealing Technologies Scholarship; Alicia Walker, CCFL Storefront Pioneers Scholarship; Elizabeth Wyllie, Garlock Sealing Technologies Scholarship Williamson: Angelle Flores, Alton B. Corbit Memorial ScholarshipYATES COUNTYBluff Point: Rachel Gaston, FLCC Alumni Association Regional FreshmanLakemont: John Marold, Dr. Ina Sue Brown Memorial ScholarshipMiddlesex: Jessen Swider, Donald and Jean Burgan Community Service ScholarshipPenn Yan: Robert Impey, FLCC Alumni Association ScholarshipRushville: Felicia Baker, John M. Meuser Memorial Scholarship; Garrett Hartman, Charlotte B. Munson Memorial Scholarship