Three college-bound students who have demonstrated a commitment to volunteerism and community service have been awarded scholarships through St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital Foundation.

The St. Luke's Cornwall Auxiliary scholarship ($2,000) was awarded to two graduating high school students who are the children of St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital employees or active volunteers, and who plan to pursue a career in a health-related field. Ryan Michael Sheehan, son of Kathleen (SLCH nurse) and Theodore Sheehan, and a recent Wallkill High School graduate will study occupational therapy at Quinnipiac University. Neil Patel, son of Dr. Umangi and Mukesh Patel, graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and will attend New York University as a pre-med student. This scholarship is made possible through the generosity and dedication of the Auxiliary, which promotes and advocates for the hospital through fundraising and volunteerism.

The Michael L. Pappis Memorial Scholarship ($1500) was awarded to Michael Veve, son of Arlean and Joseph Veve of Newburgh. He graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes and will begin his studies at Albany College of Pharmacy this fall. The scholarship was established by the Pappis family and the SLCH medical staff in honor of Dr. Michael Pappis, who passed away unexpectedly in 1996. Dr. Pappis was deeply involved in the delivery of quality medical care to the Newburgh community, and had a special interest in developing young talent for professions in medicine.

“These scholarships recognize the hard work and dedication these students have shown both academically and in their communities,” said Sue Sullivan, SLCH Vice President, Development and Government Affairs, Executive Director, Foundation. “We are very proud to help support these young people as they begin their college studies and we wish them much success.”