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Scholarship Winners for 2025-26

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Three students of Welsh Heritage have received scholarships from the St. David's Society. These students have strong ties to active members of our society and are honored for their appreciation of their Welsh Heritage.



Calvin Rhoades Calvin is the son of Laura & Bill Rhoades & grandson of Cindy & Jon Gilbert. He is a biology major at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY, finished his sophomore year with a 4.0 GPA and was named to the President's List. He will return to SUNY Poly this fall, hopes to be able to graduate with his Bachelor's degree a year early in the spring of 2026 and is considering graduate school after graduation for an advanced degree.

He works part time at the FX Matt Biergarten & gift shop in Utica both during the summer & throughout the school year.
Emma Ruganis is the daughter of Lorraine and Scott Ruganis. She completed her sophomore year at the University of Rochester and named to the dean's list for the fall semester and the president's list for the spring semester with a 4.0 GPA.

During the summer she worked at Panera Bread before returning to the University of Rochester for her junior year, majoring in chemistry.
Grace Ruganis will be starting her Freshman Year this fall at Otterbein University to pursue a BFA in Musical Theater with a minor in dance. Grace has been performing in Musical Theater and dancing throughout her life. Her most recent roles include Kira in Xanadu at New Hartford High School, Dorothy in Wizard of Oz at Utica University, and Cinderella at Rise Performing Arts.

Grace is currently performing as Hope in Stagedoor Manor’s production of Urinetown.

According to St. David’s Society Scholarship Chair Leonard Pugh, donations to the scholarship fund may be sent to

St. David’s Society Trust Fund
C/O Treasurer Cindy Gilbert
3 Woodstock Court
New Hartford, NY 13413.


 

 

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