VVS senior Kyle Greene earns scholarship

Greene received a certificate and scholarship of $1,500for his volunteer service in the community.

The Firemen’s Association of the State of NewYork (FASNY) has awarded the 2019 FASNY Gerard J. Bucken-meyerVolunteer Scholarship to Kyle Greene of Vernon.

Greene received a certificate and scholarship of $1,500for his volunteer service in the community from KenHolmes, member of the FASNY Board of Directors.

“My desire to serve community is what drove me to join the fire service,” said Greene. “I’ve been lucky to find a home at the Sherrill Kenwood Volunteer Fire Department and consider the membership to be my second family. The fire department has changed my life, teachingme to bemore trustworthy, caring, and empathetic.”

Greene plans to attend Onondaga Community Collegeinthe fall, wherehewill study fire protection technology.

Outside of the firehouse, Greene plays volleyball and enjoys spending time with his friends and family.

Greene is one of 26 students chosen for this scholarship.

“This scholarship means the world to me as it will help to pay for some of my college costs. I am grateful for FASNY for giving me this amazing opportunity,” added Greene.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of an applicant’s volunteer service to his or her community, such as serving with a local fire department, scouting, church, school, work withsenior citizens, fire prevention, and other projects. Additional criteria include consistent demonstration of good character and completion of a written essay.

The Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarship program is made possible each June through the generous donations of individuals, fire departments and auxiliaries. This year, Provident Agency Inc., the provider of the accidental death and dismemberment insurance for FASNY members, has again provided major underwriting support to help FASNY award scholarships to young volunteers. FASNY would also like to recognize the in-kind support donated byMcNeil and Co., which provides more than 80 hours of administrative work needed to process the applications and awards.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Kyle Greene of Vernon, N.Y. was recently honored at the Sherrill Kenwood Volunteer Fire Department with the 2019FASNY Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship.