On July 15, 2021, the recipient of the Jerry J. Helfer Youth Engagement Scholarship, Halie Cardon from Greece Athena High School, was recognized by the Town of Greece. Halie received a recognition proclamation and a $2,000 scholarship check during the meeting of the Greece Town Board.
The Jerry J. Helfer Youth Engagement Scholarship provides the Greece community with the opportunity to recognize a student that regularly upholds exemplary moral values, devotes time and energy into helping serve the Greece community, and consistently displays outstanding leadership skills. This scholarship has been established by the Town of Greece to highlight Jerry’s exceptional character, virtue, and lifelong love of learning and public service. With over 25 years of public service, Jerry served on the Greece Youth Board, was elected as Town Councilman for 10 years, and served as Deputy Supervisor until his untimely passing in July of 2014.
Halie is a graduate of Greece Athena High School. She has been heavily involved in school activities, including participating in History Club, Yearbook Club, and Varsity Volleyball. She has also received High Honor Roll with Distinction, was a Junior ROTC Cadet, and received the 2021 Monroe County Council of School Superintendents Outstanding Senior Award. In addition to school activities, Halie is also a great volunteer in the community. Her activities in the community include the Dream to Believe school community service group, the Greater Purpose Rochester school community service group, the Athena Cares Club school community service group, and initiating a Junior ROTC project to reduce plastic water bottle usage. Halie plans to attend SUNY Genesseo to study Business Administration.
Congratulations to Halie Cardon on being chosen as the top recipient of the Jerry J. Helfer Youth Engagement Scholarship! The Town of Greece is very proud of you and stands behind you as you continue to set examples of volunteerism and leadership in our community.
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