The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Students receive scholarships, awards
GOSHEN — The Accounting Scholarship Foundation of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants recently presented University of Hartford student Christina Roy of Goshen with a Candidate’s Scholarship at the CTCPA Accounting Scholarship Foundation Awards Night 2021.
The CTCPA Accounting Scholarship Foundation helps tomorrow's CPAs today by providing scholarships and grants to accounting students at Connecticut high schools, colleges, and universities.
Trustees present the $5,000 Candidate’s Scholarship to financially assist Connecticut accounting students in completing the 150-hour educational requirement of the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy for CPA certification.
With a membership of more than 6,000 in public practice, business and industry, government, and education, the CTCPA’s mission is to advocate on behalf of the accounting profession, foster a professional community, and provide high-quality professional development opportunities.
Ryan receives LWV scholarship
LITCHFIELD — Audrey Ryan was recently awarded a scholarship from the League of Women Voters of Litchfield County.
She, along with five other students, received scholarships that helped pave their way into college. The scholarships were given to a student who “excels in the study of history and demonstrates an interest in good government through participation in school or town government,” said Kerwin Mayers, President of the League. Audrey Ryan of Litchfield High School. along with Madison Long of Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Gillian Brown of Nonnewaug High School, Ella Desmond of Wamogo Regional High School, Janelle Frankland of Shepaug Valley High School and Amelia Russel of Torrington High School demonstrated these qualities and were recognized by the League.
Ryan, a member of the League, graduated in 2021, and is on her way to Villanova University to study political science on a prelaw path.
Asked why she chose this field of study, Audrey said, “I’ve always had an interest in politics and history, and been more inclined to the humanities, which I felt would lend itself to a career in law.”
The LWV is a non-partisan political organization dedicated to three values: it encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy, according to a statement.
“Ryan has already shown her commitment to these values,” members said. “She always wanted to broaden her community involvement in relation to politics. When the pandemic hit, she engaged by Zoom with the political figures and issues presented by the LWV and the Litchfield Historical Society. Her commitment to grassroots engagement for democracy will guide her politics and activism.
In addition to the scholarship from the LWV, Ryan was awarded scholarships by five colleges, the Democratic Town Committee, the Litchfield Scholarship Association and others for excellence in foreign language and community service. For more information, go to litchfieldlwv.org/
OWTS student wins third place in competition
TORRINGTON — Lucas Chaponis, an electronics technology student at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, is a member of SkillsUSA, a national student leadership organization connecting students, business, and industry together to ensure a skilled workforce.
In January, he was selected from his school using a qualifying test to compete in the annual SkillsUSA State Leadership Skills Conference. Held at the end of March, Chaponis won the state Electronics Technology competition, held virtually with hands on components, and earned the right to represent Connecticut in the National Leadership Skills Conference.
Due to COVID-19, the national competition was held virtually this year with local hands-on technical skills and projects. Typically, the competition would be held in Atlanta. During the week of June 16, Chaponis competed against students from not only the 49 other states, but also students from Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and the Navajo Nation.
After competing all week, with five technical knowledge tests, and three handson competency skill tests, Chaponis was awarded during a virtual conference a bronze medal in electronics technology.
He brought home the Bronze Medal representing himself, Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, and the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. According to Royal Allard IV, Electrical Department Head at Oliver Wolcott, this is the first time a student has placed in the top three in the national Electronics Competition from the school.
Chaponis, a Watertown resident who is 16 and will be a senior in the fall, has lived in the Litchfield county area his entire life. Before competing and ending the 2020-21 school year, he recently accepted employment at Altek Electronics though their Work Based Learning Program.
Local students graduate from Ithaca College
ITHACA, NY — The following local students graduate from Ithaca College in May 2021.
Alex Renna of Morris graduated with a BM in music education.
Grayce Smith of Harwinton graduated with a BS in integrated marketing communication.