The purpose of this award is to recognize an all around person who has tried. To a female student planning to attend a four-year SUNY college to major in elementary education. The student should be planning to attend college and pursue a career in a medical field. If there is no one entering this field, then it can be given to a deserving student. To a boy whose father or grandfather was or is a member of the Deposit Volunteer Fire Department who plans to continue his education beyond high school.
Criteria are scholarship, character and citizenship.
The type of continuing education shall not be a factor in granting this award. To a senior who has shown outstanding achievement in the areas of academics, school citizenship and overall contributions to school and community. To a senior who plans to attend a college or university to pursue studies in either the education or medical field. Criteria are academic achievement, leadership ability, and participation in extra-curricular activities and participation in community service. To a student who will enter a program of nursing.