Woodlands High School Grad Receives Jandon Scholarship

HARTSDALE, NY — The Westchester County Board of Legislators, at a recent meeting, honored the 15 high school graduates who received scholarships from the Jandon Foundation, including one from Woodlands High School.

The foundation was created by the late Jane and Donald Cecil with the mission of providing access to quality education for all students, regardless of their financial resources.

Board Chairwoman Catherine Borgia, D-Ossining, said the legislative body was pleased to partner with the foundation to administer the scholarship program.

"Congratulations again to these 15 outstanding students for their hard work and dedication," she said.

In a video presentation, Alec Cecil, the son of founders of the foundation, said the students have demonstrated leadership and commitment to their schools, communities and families.

"As we all know the COVID pandemic has made the last two years and more a tremendously challenging time with great disruption and uncertainty," he said. "That these students persevered and succeeded in spite of it all is remarkable."

The 15 scholarship recipients, along with their high schools and colleges they will be attending are:

• Dora Boadi, Roosevelt H.S.; Lehman College
• Arianna Campoverde, Ossining H.S.; University of Rochester
• Leslie Casana, Sleepy Hollow H.S.; Binghamton University
• Jamely Curipoma, Peekskill H.S.; Binghamton University
• Tyler Duonala, Roosevelt H.S.; Union College
• Alissa Guzman, Sleepy Hollow H.S.; Rochester Institute of Technology
• Harley Lasso, Woodlands H.S.; University of Miami
• Yulia Lopez Cornejo, Peekskill H.S.; University at Buffalo
• Ashly Lopez-Martinez, Ossining H.S.; Mercy College
• Katerine Mejia, Sleepy Hollow H.S.; New York University
• Emily Monterroso, Mamaroneck H.S.; Binghamton University
• Jennifer Reyes, Port Chester H.S.; Binghamton University
• Julissa Sanchez, White Plains H.S.; Binghamton University
• Arianna Suarez, Peekskill H.S.; Barnard College
• Sophia Trejo, Fox Lane H.S.; University at Albany

In the spring of each year, the Jandon Scholars Program awards 15 college scholarships, and the Jandon Scholars receive a total of $12,000 over their four years in college.

To encourage students to complete their education, the Jandon Scholars Program offers an increase in the amount of the scholarship for each year the students remain in school. Students receive $1,500 their first year, $2,500 their second year, $3,500 their third year and $4,500 in their fourth and final year.

These funds are given directly to the students to ensure the award will not diminish other financial opportunities. Students are required to submit their grades each semester in order to receive the next term’s scholarship funds. In addition to the scholarship money, Jandon Scholars are treated to social events during the year for networking, advice and support.