Power plant operator awards $25,300 in scholarships to 26 LI high school seniors
Caithness Long Island, owner and operator of Long Island’s most energy-efficient power plant, recently awarded $25,300 in scholarships to 26 graduating high school students who plan to further their studies in science, engineering, or environmental studies at the college or university level.
“Congratulations on your success in completing your high school education. In your high school years, there have been rapid changes. You have excelled and demonstrated that you are prepared for your college years and beyond,” said Ross D. Ain, president of Caithness Long Island, addressing the graduates of the Class of 2025.
The scholarships are awarded based on students’ academic achievements and their intended fields of study post-high school graduation, with recipients being chosen by the recommendation of their teachers and guidance counselors. The awards were presented during ceremonies at each school, held earlier this month.
The Caithness Long Island Energy Center Scholarship recipients from Bellport High School students are Victoria Andre, Maya Dixit, Erin Dupaya, Kely Encalada, Samantha Murphy, Macy Neider, Rosemarie Okorafor, and Amanda Wynnyckyj.
Longwood High School seniors receiving scholarships are Alexandra Comiskey, Daniel Blank, Emma Boles, Brandon Carrillo Cruz, David Grant, Logan Lewis, Daniel Tortorella, Emily Yalcin, Joseph Caliendo, and Joseph Filiberto.
Graduates from Patchogue-Medford High School receiving this year’s scholarships are Grace Badu, James DiLeo, Allison Guallpa, Melissa Jara Rivera, Paige McGowan, Mikaela Rodriguez, Amanda Saldana-De La Cruz, and Mathew Terletsky.
Since its inception in 2007, the Caithness Long Island Energy Center Scholarship has provided more than $500,000 in financial aid to 469 graduating seniors from Bellport, Longwood, and Patchogue-Medford high schools, schools in close proximity to the Caithness Long Island Energy Center, a 350-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle, natural gas-fired power-generating station in Yaphank that generates more than 22 percent of Long Island’s power.
In addition to scholarships, Caithness offers several educational initiatives, including internships, a job-shadowing program, and plant tours. These programs teach local high school students about modern power-generation technology and its relationship to the environment, providing them with the opportunity to explore careers in energy generation, environmental science, and related fields.
To learn more about Caithness Long Island, visit www.caithnesslongisland.com.
