Eleven high school seniors in western New York have received a total of $16,500 in scholarships from the Dresser-Rand Employees Trust Association.
The scholarship fund is open to the children of current and former employees of the Dresser-Rand/Siemens Energy company, regardless of high school.
Olean High School's Drew Brokaw received a $1,000 award; Andrew Maguire received $2,500; Izabella Provorse and Marthinus Marais received $1,000; Kyle Gonska and Chase Ralston received $500; Jillian Stebbins received $5,000; and Chloe Grandusky received $2,500.
From Allegany Central School, Andrew Maguire received $2,500; Izabella Provorse and Marthinus Marais received $1,000; Kyle Gonska and Chase Ralston received $500.
From Wellsville Central School, Cheyanne Mehlenbacher received $500.
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