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Knights of Columbus Council 325 continues scholarship funding to students at catholic schools

By Steve Ognibene
K of C members Tom Trescott and Grand Knight Ken Mullen present a scholarship check to Principal Karen Green of St. Joes School Photo Steve Ognibene
K of C members Tom Trescott and Grand Knight Ken Mullen present a scholarship check to Principal Karen Green of St. Joseph School.
  Photo by Steve Ognibene

In 2019, The Msgr. Kirby Knights of Columbus Council 325 graciously offered to start a yearly scholarship fund to celebrate and recognize some of St. Joseph Regional School's students.  The recipients are nominated by the school staff and the awards are presented at the End of the Year Awards Ceremony.  Two students are chosen in grades K-6 and are nominated using the following criteria:

  • Students who have achieved satisfactory progress and are hard working;
  • participation in school activities;
  • a dedication to strong Christian values; and
  • a spirit of enthusiasm.
St. Joseph Regional School has received $17,500 over the last 5 years due to the support of the Knights of Columbus.  Each year we are honored to recognize some of our most deserving students and are proud of the partnership and commitment the Knights have shown to St. Joseph Regional School for many years.  
K of C members along with Grand Knight Ken Mullen present a scholarship check to Notre Dame business administrator, Thomas Rapone Photo by Steve Ognibene
K of C members along with Grand Knight Ken Mullen present a scholarship check to Notre Dame business administrator Thomas Rapone.
  Photo by Steve Ognibene

The Knights of Columbus have supported Notre Dame High School and her wonderful students for over 30 years.  Most recently their contributions have helped with building improvements, classroom and technology upgrades, beautification of our campus, and most importantly, tuition support scholarships.

The scholarships provided by the Knights support our mission that the incredibly unique and wonderful Notre Dame experience should be available to all families throughout the region regardless of their financial position.  These scholarships have helped over 100 students graduate from Notre Dame that otherwise would not have been able to attend.  The results of this investment in Notre Dame students can be seen daily here on campus with the many happy faces currently attending, as well as out in the community where Knights-funded Notre Dame graduates are making a positive daily impact throughout the Genesee Region.

At Notre Dame High School we take great pride in being the #1 Ranked High School in the entire GLOW Region, and we have equal pride in our longstanding relationship with the Knights of Columbus.

Information above by Karen Green, principal of St. Joseph School, and Business Administrator Thomas Rapone of Notre Dame High School.

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