Students benefit from L.O. Moose

Jim Batterby said the Loyal Order of the Moose is all about community. Many college graduates, current students, and soon-to-be college students are helped by the Moose in Palmyra.

Students have received more than $100,000 in scholarships in 12 years.

The program has grown immensely since 1985, when four students were given a total of $750. In 1993, the amount grew to $13,000, with most getting $1,000 scholarships.

But these students aren't the valedictorians from their class or maybe even in their top 10, said Kay Miller, who co-chairs the Moose scholarship committee.

What they do is "the best they can." They are reliable and honest.

The Moose celebrated its $100,000 milestone with a reception for students, parents, friends and family, and Moose leaders.

The dinners were started in 1993 as a way for Moose members to meet the scholarship recipients.

Recipients are chosen from communities of Palmyra Moose members. As the only county Moose location, the Palmyra lodge serves a wide area, including Wayne and Ontario counties.

Current recipients are:

Erin Mangan of Red Jacket High School. She plans to attend Finger Lakes Community College for two years, then transfer to a four year school for speech therapy.

Kevin Flynn, Williamson will study auto mechanics at Alfred State.

Brett Crandall, Lyons, will attend Roberts Wesleyan College and major in communications.

Randy Way, Pal-Mac, will attend Alfred State College and major in business administration.

Bridget Mullin, Marion, will attend SUNY Oswego and major in elementary education.

Kristy Deon of Newark, awarded through BOCES, will attend FLCC's 2 + 2 program and transfer to a four-year school to study elementary education.

Ryan Longyear, Gananda, will major in business at SUNY Fredonia.

Crisey Yates, Wayne Central, will attend Fredonia and major in education.

Amy Fox, Midlakes, will attend Marietta College in Ohio and major in psychology.

Devon Witt, Newark, will attend FLCC's 2 + 2 program and transfer to a four-year school to major in education.

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