Believe 271 / Gregory J. Wilsey Scholarship Winners

The Believe 271 Foundation Inc. is pleased to announce the recipients of their Believe 271 / Gregory J. Wilsey Scholarships.

This year the Foundation received forty applications from graduating high school seniors. The donation for the scholarships in the name of Gregory J. Wilsey was made to the foundation by Matthew and Lisa Wilsey in honor of Mr. Gregory J. Wilsey who was an advocate for the youth of the area.

The winners of the four $500.00 scholarships this year are as follows:

Derek Rieben – Oriskany Central School – son of Becky and Paul Rieben. Derek will be pursuing a degree in Trades from Mohawk Valley CC.

Mikeal Hawkins – New Hartford Central School – son of Brian and Karie McCormick will be pursuing a degree in Fire Protection Technology from Mohawk Valley CC.

Cosette Taylor – Town of Webb School District – daughter of Sarah and Daniel Taylor. Cosette will be attending SUNY POLY and majoring in nursing.

Leonardo Diehl – Camden Central – son of Julie and Berry Young. Leonardo will be attending Syracuse University and majoring in Engineering.