This award, given by the Schenectady Chapter of the College of Saint Rose Alumni 
Association, is given in memory of J. Raymond Quinn, Jr., the son of Winifred 
McGowan Quinn '24.  Winifred was  a member of the first graduating class of the 
College of Saint Rose and author of the "Alma Mater." Winnie was a chapter member 
of the Schenectady Chapter and actively supported it until her death. The award 
established in 1984 is presented to a senior from a school in Schenectady County 
who would be entering the College of Saint Rose the following September. The 
original award was for $250.00. 
The schools eligible are: Duanesburg, Mohonasen, Schenectady, Niskayuna, Burnt Hills,  
Scotia/Glenville, Notre Dame/Bishop Gibbons, and Schalmont. Applications for the
award are available at the guidance office or by clicking on the form below.
The initial money to fund the award came from Silver Teas. Over the years, individual
memorial donations, Chinese Auction and the Chapter's honoring of "Golden Roses"
with a $50.00 donation in their name have helped to build up the fund to reach 
that point. Through donations and careful investing in mutual funds, it is now 
self-sustaining. This enabled us in 2006 to increase the award to $1000.00. 
The recipient is selected by a committee who goes over all the information received: 
grades, SAT scores, class standings, Regent's scores, essays and participation in 
school and community activities. The recipient and their parents are invited to the
June Brunch as our guests. The award is presented at that time.
  

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