Press release:
Each year, GCASA Foundation awards two $1,000 scholarships; one to a Genesee County student and one to an Orleans County student. GCASA Foundation Scholarship was established to support the work of GCASA. The foundation board is committed to the scholarship program, created to help students who will study human services, counseling, or health services.
The committee selected Jessica Bukowski, a senior at Notre Dame High School as the award recipient for a Genesee County student. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Senate, and Mock Trial Team. She also is a competitive gymnast and member of the varsity swim, diving, softball, and cross-country teams. Jessica works as a gymnastics coach and is expected to graduate second in a class of 39 students.
In Jessica’s essay, she wrote, “I will study and perform the best I can in my education and then take what I learn to help make at least one person’s life better.”
Jessica plans to pursue a degree in Psychology at Canisius College.
Caitlin Malanowski, is an Albion Central School senior and the recipient of the award for an Orleans County student.
This year, the selection committee, comprised of two board members, Kathleen Maerten and James Morey, and one past board member, Jason Smith, decided to add an additional Director’s Choice scholarship award in the amount of $250 due to the exceptional applications received. The Director’s Choice scholarship was awarded to Albion Central School senior, Madeline Gibbs.
