The Hilton Education Foundation (HEF) awarded three $2,500 scholarships totaling $7,500 in addition to Surface Pro 7 bundles to three Hilton High School 2020 graduates. HEF Scholarships were awarded to Ethan Hryhorenko and Kayla Simone. Ethan is registered at SUNY Binghamton, majoring in anesthesiology. Kayla is enrolled in Industrial Labor Relations at Cornell University. The Women’s STEM Scholarship went to Faith Keller, who will be studying Marine Science/Research at SUNY Stony Brook.
HEF offers three scholarships in its name annually to Hilton High School seniors: The Hilton Education Foundation Scholarship, Hilton Education Foundation Skilled Trades and Services Scholarship, and the Women’s STEM Scholarship. For a complete description of the criteria and an application, visit hiltoneducationfoundation.org/scholar.html.
The Surface Pro computers were privately donated by Aaron (HCSD 1994) and Alana Unterborn. The dollar value of the donation is matched through Microsoft’s Give program and the matched funds are placed into the HEF scholarship fund.
Aggie Seneway, Founder and President of the Hilton Education Foundation, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 12, 2020. In 2005 Aggie met with a team of community volunteers to create an education foundation to provide funds to enhance and enrich educational opportunities for teachers and students through scholarships and grants in the Hilton Central School District. Since its inception, HEF has created and sponsored the Cadet Cupboard, The Principal’s Check Book, and the three scholarships awarding recipients $7,500 annually. HEF has also funded and sponsored the Experiential Learning Grant, guided alumni tours, and the Alumni Hall of Fame. Additionally, HEF administers and manages contributions for 17 other private scholarships.
Charitable projects such as the annual Golf Tournament, Comedy Night, and associated fundraising activities have been carried out under Aggie’s continuous guidance and vision. The Hilton Education Foundation is forever grateful for her selfless contribution to its success. Tax-deductible gifts in Aggie’s name can be made out to the Foundation by mailing a check payable to “Hilton Education Foundation” to the following address: Hilton Education Foundation, P.O. Box 232, Hilton, New York 14468.
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