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Scholarship Recipients 2025

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Daniyal_AzizDaniyal AzizWaitstaff

"Working at The Patterson Club has been an incredibly meaningful experience. Working here has helped me grow both personally and professionally. I’ve learned countless valuable lessons through the day-to-day interactions with staff and members, whose recognition and support mean a great deal to me. Receiving this award will allow me to focus more deeply on my education and long-term goals by easing the financial burden. I am truly grateful to the members, the fund, and The Patterson Club for believing in me and for their continued generosity." - Daniyal

Colton_BakerColton Baker, Grounds

"The money from the scholarship will be used to help finance my education and further my academic endeavors. As I am taking loans out to help my family afford my college experience, the scholarship will provide funds to ease the financial burdens on my family. Additionally, my work experience over the summer has and will continue to impact my education. The golf course groundskeeper job taught me valuable time management and communication skills, which I have used in my academic clubs and classes. Lastly, working at the Patterson Club has taught me about the amount of effort and hard work that goes into the sport of golf, giving me a greater appreciation of it." - Colton
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Keisha Collins, Back of House

"This award from The Patterson Club will have an incredible impact on my life. I come from a low-income household and almost didn't make it this far in my school career due to financial struggles. This award will take a lot of stress off not only myself, but my loving parents who have worked hard to see me graduate. I am incredibly blessed to receive this award. Thank you." - Keisha

 Isabel_DoremusIsabel Doremus, Waitstaff

"Working at The Patterson Club has been an incredibly meaningful experience, giving me the opportunity to build strong relationships, develop professionalism, and contribute to a community I truly value. Receiving this award has a significant impact by helping support my educational goals and allowing me to continue growing both academically and personally." - Isabel

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Nathaniel Kwait, Assistant Pool Director

"Ever since I first started working back in 2020, I have had nothing but great experiences at The Patterson Club. From starting as a lifeguard to working up to Assistant Pool Director, along with Assistant Swim Coach, I have learned so much and made many valuable connections. In a weird way, Patterson became my home each summer season. I am forever grateful for all the opportunities this job has opened for me. Thank you to the club and the scholarship committee." - Nathaniel

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Nicholas Larotonda, Back of House

"I would like to thank the Scholarship Committee for choosing me as a 2025 recipient and the Culinary Team for giving me the opportunity to be in this position. Working at The Patterson Club has been a great honor and has given me skills, connections, and memories to last a lifetime. I will forever be grateful towards The Patterson Club as I would not be where I am today without it." - Nicholas

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Julia Lynch, Assistant Pool Director

"Receiving this scholarship will help me continue pursuing my goals while building on everything I’ve gained over my four years working at The Patterson Club. My time there has shaped me personally and professionally, giving me a strong sense of community, responsibility, and confidence that I will carry with me as I move forward."
- Julia

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Meleanie Napierala, Waitstaff

"Thank you to everyone at The Patterson Club for your support and meaningful impact over the last two years. This scholarship will greatly aid my academic journey, and I could not be more appreciative. Working here has taught me teamwork and helped me grow within a truly supportive community that I will never forget."
- Meleanie

John_PezzimentiJohn Pezzimenti, Grounds

This award will help my parents and I pay for my college tuition. My experience working at The Patterson Club has been nothing but good. In the past three years I’ve grown much as a person and met some amazing people there. All the higher-ups on the grounds crew taught me what it looks like to truly care about something and put your everything into it. Thanks for everything.- John
BorisBoris Santamaria, Back of House

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I would not be able to receive such an award without the community who supported and pushed me to be better than I had ever imagined. I am grateful for having an opportunity at The Patterson Club, it has pushed me to be better than I ever have been by testing my limits” 
- Boris
Elisha_TElisha Telfort, Snack Bar Staff

"At the Patterson Club, I have had the opportunity to grow so much. My first year, I started as a snack bar attendant and by the end of that summer I was promoted to an assistant manager position. This past summer, I was able to build my leadership skills, network, meet amazing people, make memories, and more. As a previous scholarship recipient, the impact of this award means so much to my family and me. Going to school out of state is not easy, and I try my best to find ways to make that cost a little smaller. I am beyond grateful to be able to have received this award for a second year in a row. I love the Patterson Club and the opportunities they have given me to better my professional experience!" - Elisha