SUNY Orange Foundation awards more than a half-million dollars in scholarships – Mid Hudson News
MIDDLETOWN- The SUNY Orange Foundation hosted its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown where 275 student recipients were collectively more than $500,000.
“This event was truly an evening of inspiration, appreciation, and celebration,” said Kristin Jensen, executive director of the SUNY Orange Foundation, who joined the College in May and presided over her first scholarship ceremony. “It’s an opportunity to see how the support of our generous donors impacts student success, and for our students to be recognized for their hard work and determination.”
Terri Blancato-Horton, a 2000 graduate of the College’s Radiologic Technology program, shared how her time at SUNY Orange as a single mother of two set her family on a new path and inspired her to help future students.
“Getting accepted into the program changed everything,” she said. “I was the first in my family to go to college, and because of that start, my daughters went on to earn advanced degrees. That’s the kind of ripple effect community colleges can have.”
Stephen D’Ambrosio, a sophomore planning to transfer to Montclair State University to pursue a career in film also spoke at the event. D’Ambrosio reflected on how the Presidential Honors Scholarship gave him both financial support and the confidence to pursue his dreams.
“Knowing that there are people who support me and believe in me gives me the courage to go out into the world and make a difference,” he said. “Your support is not just making education more affordable. It’s helping build futures. I promise to pay this generosity forward, through the stories I tell, the communities I support, and the students I help one day down the line.”
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