Young, in School and Employed Credit: Emily Berl for The New York Times Raquel Beckford, 18, in honors English class at Peace and Diversity Academy in the Bronx. She works part time at a law firm. Describing the grind of holding a demanding job while studying to graduate from high school, she said: “You
“Thank you so much for all you have done for Diane. You have truly inspired her.” – Lorraine Montecuollo
admin2020-09-10T09:24:23+00:00Raymond "Hap" Harrison Winner Dianne Montecuollo's Mother Thanks Adam Leitman Bailey Dear Mr. Bailey Thank you so much for all you have done for Diane. You have truly inspired her. Sincerely, Lorraine Montecuollo
“What I Learned Because of School,” New Milford High School blog post by Diane Montecuollo
admin2020-09-10T09:45:12+00:00Excerpt from New Milford High School Principle Blog Post: What I Learned Because of School Last month I unveiled the first ever guest post on my blog written by one of my students. The success and impact of this tiny experiment motivated me to seek out other students whose stories and reflections could provide
“I would like to personally thank you for the scholarship for my daughter … Thank you for all you have done for my daughter … You have enriched our family in many ways. You are a true mensch …” – Lorraine Montecuollo
admin2020-09-10T09:46:09+00:00Dear Mr. Bailey, I would like to personally thank you for the scholarship for my daughter, Diane. This gift will greatly help finance her freshman year. You have given Diane many gifts already. Last summer when she started at your firm, she was an unsure teenager embarking on a big adventure. During the two months
“… this award will not only play a large role in financing my education, but will assist me in achieving the goal my parents hoped I would accomplish when our family migrated to the United States 14 years ago.” – Alejandro Hincapie, 3rd Year Recipient
admin2020-09-10T09:47:06+00:00Dear Mr. Bailey, On behalf of my family and myself, I wish to express my sincere gratitude for awarding me this year’s Raymond “Hap” Harrison Scholarship. With my recent enrollment to Rutgers University, I become one of the first members of my family to ever pursue a college degree. Hopefully, this award will not only
“… throughout this summer I have grown and become an independent young woman who is ready to take on anything.”
admin2020-09-10T10:08:29+00:00My summer at ALB By Diane Montecuollo When I first met Adam Leitman Bailey I knew right away that he was passionate, charitable, and successful, but what I didn’t know was that he was the man who was going to give me the opportunity of a lifetime. On the day I was offered the
Graduating New Milford High School Seniors, Diane Montecuollo and Alejandro Hincapie, Have Been Chosen As the Third Annual Winners of the Raymond “Hap” Harrison Scholarship – 2010
admin2020-09-10T10:12:32+00:00New Milford High School named Diane Montecuollo and Alejandro Hincapie the third annual recipients of the Raymond “Hap” Harrison Scholarship. Miss Montecuollo and Mr. Hincapie are members of the 2010 graduating class of New Milford High School. Adam Leitman Bailey started this scholarship in honor of his high school cross country
“A Principal’s Reflections”
admin2020-09-10T10:14:55+00:00Tips for Establishing Meaningful Partnerships This past Tuesday I attended our Annual Senior Academic Awards dinner. It was a great event where New Milford High School students received over $65,000 in local scholarships. For three hours student after student came up to the podium to receive various scholarships that they had worked so hard for
“To receive this scholarship in honor of Mr. Harrison from you is truly remarkable. You have no idea how much this money is going to help out me and my family.” – Brittany Amoroso, 4th Year Recipient
admin2020-09-16T13:34:09+00:00Dear Adam, I cannot express how grateful I am to have met you. Not only did I have the most rewarding summer working at your law firm, but to receive this scholarship in honor of Mr. Harrison from you is truly remarkable. You have no idea how much this money is going to help out
Graduating New Milford High School Senior, Brittany Amoroso, Has Been Chosen As the Fourth Annual Winner of the Raymond “Hap” Harrison Scholarship
admin2020-09-16T13:33:03+00:00New Milford High School named Brittany Amoroso the fourth annual recipient of the Raymond “Hap” Harrison Scholarship. Miss Amoroso is a member of the 2011 graduating class of New Milford High School. Adam Leitman Bailey started this scholarship in honor of his high school cross country and track coach, Raymond “Hap”