Waverly Central Schools

Rhoda M. Sutryk Memorial Scholarship This *$3,000 annual scholarship was set up in loving memory of Rhoda M. Sutryk, a talented individual who served her community well and poured her soul into the lives of young and old alike. Rhoda’s most devoted love was her family, where she mothered eleven wonderful children. Family values, the love for music, and strength of character were important to her. Along with her role as mother, Rhoda was a beloved piano teacher, choir director, music teacher, and more. She gave her talent, energy, and time in her community through various organizations, including Waverly High School and Elementary choirs, Waverly Band, Waverly Summer Music Theater, Waverly sports programs, Waverly art classes, nursing homes, churches, and any and all activities her children were involved in. Throughout her whole life, she repetitively demonstrated kindness and goodness serving those in and around the valley communities. *The Sutryk family reserves the right to give one $3,000 scholarship or two $1,500 scholarships. This award is given to a student in the Waverly Central School District who demonstrates any of Rhoda’s most treasured values. Eligibility Criteria: - Waverly graduating senior - Accepted into a college or other advanced program is preferred - Statement (250-500 words, double-spaced) on any or all of the following topics: 1. Today, family takes on many different appearances and dynamics. Explain the importance of family values and what does family mean to you? How has family helped mold you into who you are today? 2. What are you most admirable character traits and how do these traits help you through everyday life? 3. What gifts have I given through music, and how I will continue my love for music throughout my future years. - Must show outstanding character of outward goodness and kindness towards others. Please email your application in Word or PDF form to: rblauvelt@gstboces.org no later than Friday, May 16th, 2025. Family contacts: Robin Blauvelt rblauvelt@gstboces.org . Please visit https://5il.co/35ro5 for information and an application.

SAT School Day Scores Now Available If a student took the SAT at Waverly High School on April 8th, scores are now available. Students can log into their account to see their scores or see Jen Fish in the Guidance Office.

Attention Waverly Residents:: The Applications for Absentee Ballot Voting and Early Voter Ballot Voting are available on our website at www.waverlyschools.com, go to documents, then District Info and click on 2025-2026 Budget.

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines - Class of 2025!!! Leprino Scholarship - Due April 25th, 2025 - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/3aqbr. Michael and Ann DeSisti UNICO Scholarship - Due April 25th, 2025 - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/3d6es. Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation Scholarship - Due April 30th, 2025 - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/3b1gm. Twin Tier Community Foundation Scholarships: All Due May 1st, 2025 Alice Walker Cooper Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38mlu. Carl & Charlotte Lovejoy Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38n5g. Donald & Linda Jayne Wrestling Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38n5k. Donald E. "Coach" Ennis Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38nd3. Katherine Kerrigan Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38mlw. R. E. Fraley Technology and Engineering Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38mma. Wright Family Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38mme. Harry J. Hoover Scholarship - Due May 1st, 2025 - Information can be found at https://5il.co/3ad8m. Paul Quinn Girolamo Scholarship - Due May 2nd, 2025 - Information can be found at https://5il.co/3aci1. Vietnam Moving Wall VFW Scholarship - Due May 2nd, 2025 - Information and application can be found at https://5il.co/35maq. Persevere Like A Wolverine Scholarship - Due May 15th, 2025 - Information and application can be found at https://5il.co/3as24. Rhoda M. Sutryk Scholarship - Due May 16th, 2025 - Information and application can be found at https://5il.co/35ro5. Waverly Teachers' Association Scholarship - Due May 16th, 2025 - Information and application can be found at https://5il.co/3durv. Emails have been sent for individual Scholarships with attachments previously. It is important to be mindful to meet all deadlines and ensure that all materials that are required are included. Please see Jen Fish in Guidance with any questions. Thank you!

The Waverly Recreation Boosters are raffling off the Winners Circle '35 Hot Rod Pick-up Truck! Tickets will be available at the following locations: Waverly Bus Garage Waverly Recreation Office Broad Street Barber Shop Stars and Stripes Sports Lounge Tom’s Hardware Coaches Pizza Vanilla Bean Café

2025 Family Survey The Waverly Central School District is conducting our annual survey of families. If you are a parent or caregiver of a WCSD student, please take moment to fill out this survey. Please use this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCSD25Fam We appreciate your feedback. Let's go!

The Waverly Volleyball Program is offering 3 Clinics for Youth of all ages grade 2-12 from any school district. This will be a 6-week series. Players are welcome to sign up for any or all dates that they are available to attend. A discount is offered for any player attending all 6 clinic dates. Any family that is concerned about price please reach out; we do have some scholarships/vouchers available through our team fundraising. A) 2-5 Grade Beginner Clinic: No Experience Needed https://www.signupgenius.com Waverly Beginner Volleyball Clinic Grades 2-5 May 3-June 14. 9am-11am www.signupgenius.com B) 5-8th- All Skills Modified and Recreation experience on Recreation or Modified Recommended https://www.signupgenius.com Waverly All skills Clinic 5-8th Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. www.signupgenius.com C) Elite Clinic 7-12 grade that have played JV or Varsity is recommended https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA5AD2AAAFECF8-56114528-waverly Thank you!

Waverly Teachers' Association Scholarship This scholarship is given by the Waverly Teachers’ Association to a deserving student in the current graduating class who has been enrolled in the Waverly School District for at least the last two years of their high school career. In addition, the student should be pursuing a degree at a 2 or 4 year college in a service field. Preference will be given to those entering the education field. Application forms are available in the high school Guidance Office, Senior English Teachers, or Econ/Pig Teachers. Application forms need to be returned to the Committee Chair by May 16th. See Application for details. The WTA Scholarship will be funded through the WTA membership, and the amount will be determined each year in the WTA proposed budget. The 2025 scholarship amount is $400.00 Visit https://5il.co/3durv for information and an application.

Michael & Ann DeSisti UNICO Scholarship - April 25th, 2025 Deadline UNICO Foundation Scholarship Application Introduction: The Sayre Chapter of UNICO sponsors a combined 4 year scholarship consisting of the Michael & Ann DeSisti Scholarship and the UNICO Foundation Scholarship. Eligibility Requirements: 1. Students must: a. Be a member of the senior class b. Be eligible for graduation c. Be able to show proof of acceptance at an accredited college or university d. Enroll in the specified college/university in the summer or fall of the year graduated from high school e. Major in Special Education, Occupational or Physical Therapy, Nursing or a related field and plan to enter into a career working with people with disabilities. 2 . Eligibility shall be based upon scholarship and financial need. 3. Any member if the immediate family of a UNICO member is not eligible. Limit of Scholarships: The Michael & Ann DeSisti Scholarship is a 1 year award paid in the students freshman year. The UNICO Foundation Scholarship is an award paid in the remaining 3 years. The Scholarship is $8000 divided into 4/$2000 payouts. The award will be paid at the beginning of the 2nd semester each year, and will be made payable to the student and the Financial Aid Office of the college/university to which the student will matriculate. Instructions: 1. Please type or print all information. 2. Return completed application to your School Counselor who should then and mail it with your high school transcript to: UNICO Awards Committee c/o Joseph Yanuzzi 133 Crane Road Waverly, NY 14892 3. All applications are due no later than April 25, 2025 4. Scholarship winners will be announced in May. 5. The winner will be presented during the Annual Awards Dinner on June 3rd held at Yanuzzi’s restaurant. For additional information and an application, visit https://5il.co/3d6es.

Leprino Scholarship The Leprino Foods Waverly plant is pleased to offer their annual $1,000 Scholarship to one graduating Senior at each of the following schools: Waverly High School, Sayre High School & Athens High School. Students must be entering College or a Trade School for the Fall 2025 term, carrying a minimum 3.40 GPA, and pursuing a degree or certification in: Dairy Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering or Maintenance areas. Students must submit a completed application, copy of acceptance letter and copy of their High School transcript. Completed Applications can be mailed to: Leprino Foods Scholarship, Attn: Sherry Boor, 400 Leprino Avenue, Waverly, NY 14892 or E-mail to sboor@leprinofoods.com. Application deadline is April 25, 2025 For additional information and an application, please visit https://5il.co/3aqbr.

MILDRED FAULKNER TRUMAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship fund is to be awarded in memory of Mildred Faulkner Truman who was a lifelong resident of Owego and whose vision was to establish a Foundation to benefit the residents of Tioga County. The scholarships are to be given to three high school seniors who plan to further his/her education, demonstrates a financial need and community involvement and who will receive a diploma from the Waverly High School in June following receipt of application. Up to three scholarships will also be awarded to students who have enlisted in the United States Armed Forces and will begin their service upon high school graduation. THE AMOUNT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP The Advisory Committee of the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation will determine the amount of the scholarship to be awarded at its first meeting in each year. The Scholarship Committee shall be notified in a timely manner and shall reimburse each student awarded the scholarship as an offset to a paid tuition receipt. The students receiving the scholarship for their service in the United States Armed Forces must provide proof of enlistment. The education scholarship award will be for three selected students in the amount of $1,000.00 each. The Armed Forces scholarship will be awarded up to three enlisted in the military and shall be $200.00 each. For additional information, please visit https://5il.co/3b1gm. The deadline to apply is April 30th. All applications should go to Jen Fish in the Guidance Department.

Wright Family Scholarship - Community Foundation Arthur DuBois and his spouse, Phyllis Wright DuBois, through their generosity left funds in their Will to provide this scholarship to graduating seniors from Waverly Area High School. Phyllis a graduate of Waverly Area High School. Eligibility Criteria: Graduating senior from Waverly Area High School. This scholarship is open to students who have successfully obtained a NYS CDOS Commencement Credential and are pursuing a college degree at either a 2- or 4-year institution that culminates in an associate or bachelor’s degree. Complete an essay (200-250 words, double spaced) on how your education has contributed to who you are today. Accepted into an accredited university or college in the United States. This scholarship is merit based. Application can be found at https://5il.co/38mme and should be submitted to Jen Fish in the Guidance Department. Application deadline is May 1st, 2025.

Katherine P. Kerrigan Scholarship -Community Foundation This scholarship was established by Thomas W. Ward and Leslie Kipp, god-daughter of Katherine, from the estate of Katherine P. Kerrigan. Katherine was a graduate of Barnard College. She traveled all over Europe as a tutor for an American family, the Plankingtons, in the 1920s. She taught at a number of schools and veterans’ associations, both to children and adults, on a whole range of subjects. She returned to Waverly, NY when her father became ill. She was involved in community affairs and had great interest in public education and its improvement. Eligibility Criteria: Graduating senior from Waverly Central High School. Must be enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college, university or trade school in the United States. Attach an essay (200-250 words double spaced) on what makes you an excellent candidate for this scholarship. Please provide your Student Aid Index (SAI) number which is generated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA). Please provide a list of school based activities (including leadership positions, clubs and athletics) as well as community volunteer activities and the number of months or years. Students must have demonstrated that they have strived to perform to the best of their ability in their academic pursuits. Application can be found at https://5il.co/38mlw and should be submitted to Jen Fish in the Guidance Department. Application deadline is May 1st, 2025.

R. E. Fraley Technology and Engineering Scholarship - Community Foundation R. E. Fraley left funds in his will to provide for scholarships to be given to two (2) students at their graduation from Waverly Central High School each year. Eligibility Criteria: Graduating seniors from Waverly Central High School. Accepted into an accredited 2- or 4-year technical school or university. Pursuing a degree in technology or engineering This scholarship is merit based. Complete an essay (200-250 words, double spaced) on why you have chosen this career path and the reasons why you are passionate about it. Please submit a transcript of your grades and list of school-based activities as well as community volunteer activities. Application can be found at https://5il.co/38mma and should be submitted to Jen Fish in the Guidance Department. Application deadline is May 1st, 2025.

Donald E. “Coach” Ennis Memorial Scholarship - Community Foundation Following his game plan, this scholarship was created in honor of Donald’s unwavering dedication to education and athletics and will be awarded to a Waverly High School senior who participated in Waverly Wolverine Athletics. Donald, a proud native of Waverly, NY, graduated from Waverly High School before earning his master’s degree in education from Ithaca College. He began his teaching career in 1962 at Gorham, where he taught Physical Education at all levels, from elementary through high school. Among his many accomplishments, he established the football program at the Gorham School, which he continued to develop at Marcus Whitman. After a remarkable 36-year teaching career, Donald retired in 1998. His passion for Physical Education, however, extended beyond retirement, as he became a dedicated Strength Coach, mentoring both students and faculty. Beloved by countless students and athletes, Donald’s impact as a teacher, coach, and mentor is immeasurable. This scholarship honors his legacy by supporting the educational journey of a student who embodies his values of perseverance, teamwork, and dedication. Eligibility Criteria: Graduating senior from Waverly High School and a participant in Waverly Wolverine Athletics. Accepted into an accredited 2- or 4-year technical school, college, or university with a major in education or a sports related field. Write an essay (200 – 250 words double spaced) that explains what it means to you to be a Waverly Wolverine. Please provide a list of school-based activities (including leadership positions, clubs and athletics) as well as community volunteer activities and the number of months or years. This scholarship is a merit-based scholarship. Application can be found at https://5il.co/38nd3 and should be submitted to Jen Fish in the Guidance Department. Application deadline is May 1st, 2025.

Donald & Linda Jayne Wrestling Scholarship - Community Foundation This scholarship was established by Donald and Linda Jayne for a Waverly senior who has participated in the wrestling program including the position of manager. Selection is conducted through the wrestling coach at Waverly Central High School. Eligibly Criteria: Graduating senior from Waverly Central High School. Accepted into an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university in the United States. Attach an essay (200 — 250 words, double spaced) that describes areas in your life where you have demonstrated leadership and overcame obstacles either through your school, social or family life. Must have eamed at least an 80 grade point average while in high school. Please provide your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number which is generated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA). Please provide a list of school based activities (including leadership positions, clubs and athletics) as well as community volunteer activities and the number of months or years. Must have been on the Waverly wrestling team or have been a manager of the wrestling team. Application can be found at https://5il.co/38n5k and should be submitted to Jen Fish in the Guidance Department. Application deadline is May 1st, 2025.

Carl & Charlotte Lovejoy Scholarship - Community Foundation This scholarship was established by Charlotte Lovejoy through her estate. Carl Lovejoy worked at Croft Ford in Athens, PA as a body repair technician, and Charlotte was employed by Ingersoll Rand. She was a former volunteer at Guthrie Healthcare and for many years she and her husband Carl delivered for the Meals on Wheels program. Eligibility Criteria and Checklist: Graduating senior from Waverly Central High School. Must be attending an accredited college, university or technical school. Essay (200-250 words, double spaced) on what makes you an excellent candidate to pursue the automotive field. Good academic performance in high school. Student must have demonstrated financial need. Preference is for automotive related studies. Please provide a list of school based activities (including leadership positions, clubs and athletics) as well as community volunteer activities and the number of months or year. Application can be found at https://5il.co/38n5g and should be submitted to Jen Fish in the Guidance Department. Application deadline is May 1st, 2025.

Alice Walker Cooper Family Scholarship - Community Foundation Albert & Doris Anderegg were dairy farmers from Verona, NY. Albert through his estate established this scholarship to honor his wife’s family. Earl C. Cooper, Doris’s uncle was the founder of Tioga General Hospital, and with his wife, Alice Cooper Walker, donated land for the hospital. Eligibility Criteria and Check List: Graduating senior from Waverly Central High School or its successor. Accepted into an accredited university or college. Complete an essay (200-250 words, double spaced) describing an experience in your life where you had to overcome a challenge. What did you learn from this? How could you share this learning with others? Preference for students pursuing a field in agriculture. Please provide a list of school based activities (including leadership positions, clubs and athletics) as well as community volunteer activities and the number of months or years. Applications can be found at https://5il.co/38mlu and should be submitted to Jen Fish in the Guidance Department. Application Deadline is May 1st, 2025.

Michael & Ann DeSisti UNICO Scholarship - April 25th, 2025 Deadline UNICO Foundation Scholarship Application Introduction: The Sayre Chapter of UNICO sponsors a combined 4 year scholarship consisting of the Michael & Ann DeSisti Scholarship and the UNICO Foundation Scholarship. Eligibility Requirements: 1. Students must: a. Be a member of the senior class b. Be eligible for graduation c. Be able to show proof of acceptance at an accredited college or university d. Enroll in the specified college/university in the summer or fall of the year graduated from high school e. Major in Special Education, Occupational or Physical Therapy, Nursing or a related field and plan to enter into a career working with people with disabilities. 2 . Eligibility shall be based upon scholarship and financial need. 3. Any member if the immediate family of a UNICO member is not eligible. Limit of Scholarships: The Michael & Ann DeSisti Scholarship is a 1 year award paid in the students freshman year. The UNICO Foundation Scholarship is an award paid in the remaining 3 years. The Scholarship is $8000 divided into 4/$2000 payouts. The award will be paid at the beginning of the 2nd semester each year, and will be made payable to the student and the Financial Aid Office of the college/university to which the student will matriculate. Instructions: 1. Please type or print all information. 2. Return completed application to your School Counselor who should then and mail it with your high school transcript to: UNICO Awards Committee c/o Joseph Yanuzzi 133 Crane Road Waverly, NY 14892 3. All applications are due no later than April 25, 2025 4. Scholarship winners will be announced in May. 5. The winner will be presented during the Annual Awards Dinner on June 3rd held at Yanuzzi’s restaurant. For additional information and an application, visit https://5il.co/3d6es.