Congratulations to Our 2022 LBBMF
Scholarship Winners!
Congratulations to the 2022 Liann Bordeau-Buck Memorial Scholarship recipients -- Simeone Mercier, Ne'Vaeh Smith and Jenna Gustafson. Each of these dedicated, hard working and committed students each received a $1,000 scholarship to be used to further their education. These fine students are not only committed to their studies, they have amazing work ethics and care deeply about volunteerism and service to others. We are proud of each of these young people and wish them much success in their future endeavors. Congratulations again!
Ne'Vaeh Smith will be attending Curry College in the Fall of 2022, where she plans to study nursing. Ne'Vaeh is CPR certified, first aide certified and alzheimer's certified. Throughout high school she was a member of the softball team, and also achieved honor roll/high honor roll in grades 9-12. Ne'Vaeh also worked in the healthcare field at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center as well as various retail sales jobs. Her high school experiences also included Link Leader, assisting freshmen assimilate to the high school experience. She was also a member of Green and Gold, where she helped plan school events.
Jenna Gustafson will be attending Berkshire Community College in the Fall of 2022, where she plans to study animal sciences. Jenna was a member of the National Honor Society and volleyball player. She also had over 200 hours of volunteer time. Throughout high school she volunteered at the Eleanor Sinsini Animal Shelter and worked at local horse stables where she took care of horses and taught riding. In addition, Jenna is an accomplished skier and was a ski instructor at Bousquet Ski Area.
Simeon Mercier will be attending Berkshire Community College in the Fall of 2022, where he plans to study biological sciences. Simeon was a member of the National Honor Society and ran cross country and track. While in high school, his awards included the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, the YMCA Saints Football Guy Boos Sporstmanship Award, and Taconic High School Cross Country team GPA Award. He also volunteered at St. Stephen's Kitchen and worked at Hillcrest Commons. Simeon is also a member of Scouting and earned the highest rank -- Eagle Scout.
Annual Memorial Golf Tournament Scholarship Recipients
Each year the Liann Bordeau-Buck Memorial Foundation holds a charity golf tournament. As part of that tournament, golfers are given an opportunity to nominate Berkshire County high school seniors that uphold the values of the Foundation – an interest in higher education and commitment to community service. At the 2021 golf tournament, those students who were nominated were included in a drawing and two students who demonstrated the values of the Foundation were chosen at random by Wyatt Buck (son of Liann) to receive $500 scholarships to further their education. This year’s winners are Quinn Walton and Bailey Rogers. Congratulations to these fine students!
Quinn, (photo below) is a student at Wahconah Regional High School and will be attending Tufts University in the fall of 2022.
Bailey, (Photo unavailable), is a student at Lenox Memorial High School and will be attending UMass Boston or Berkshire Community College in the fall of 2022.
Ashley Armstrong
"Receiving the Liann Bordeau-Buck Memorial Foundation Scholarship was such an honor! It was a part of the difference in me attending my # 1 school versus my #2 school. I will honor Liann's memory and our shared love of learning as I earn my Bachelors degree."
Giana Arace
"The Liann Bordeau-Buck scholarship helped me take steps towards accomplishing my dream of becoming a biomedical engineer. Hearing about Liann's passion for the sciences encouraged me to keep unlocking new knowledge that will help me achieve my goal."
Kiera Devine
"This scholarship is helping me take the next step in my journey to become a pediatric nurse practioner. I am very proud to be able to carry on Liann's legacy and love of science and education."
