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WHERE ARE THEY NOW

MANY OF OUR SCHOLARS HAVE BECOME PROFESSIONALS

                                               Here are a few recent success stories!

EMMA SCHAALE (2020 Hope Scholar)

Graduating from the University of Rochester in 2020, Emma became a published author with "How Games Get Made: The Stories of People Who Make and Play the Games We Love" . She is currently a Data Visualization Broker at S&P Global

JENNA BLAKESLEE (2023 Hope Scholar)

Graduating from Monroe Community College in 2023, Jenna put her scholar stipend straight to use, helping finance her short film "Club 1984", which premiered at Rochester's "The Little Theater" in July, 2024. 

TIMOTHY PRATT (2024 H0pe Scholar)

A recent SUNY Brockport graduate, Tim is now a Photojournalist at WHEC-TV in Rochester, NY. His work is visible day to day through the 4pm to 11pm newscasts. Tim used his scholar stipend to purchase field gear he uses on shoots. He is also a 2x NYSBA winner. 

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