Local students awarded with Frank G. Paul Medal of Excellence
(BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – An Afton woman is keeping her parents' legacy alive by awarding local students who excel in math and science.
Seniors from high schools in Broome, Chenango, and Tioga Counties were honored for their academic excellence on Tuesday at SUNY Broome.
The top students in math and science at each school were given a $1,000 per year scholarship and a medal for their achievement.
This is the 24th year of the scholarship, which was established by Francis and Lillian Paul.
Francis was an IBM employee who believed everyone should have access to education regardless of their financial circumstances. He passed away in 1996.
The awards are given out each year by their daughter, Becky Komorowski.
'My heart is just full of love, and I really wish they were here. I really do. I brought a picture of them, and it's up on the front, and I'm just really proud to be able to speak for my family,' said Komorowski.
Komorowski says she hopes the scholarship encourages students to continue doing their best,
Students who attend first SUNY Broome will receive the $1,000 scholarship for all four years of college, should they go on to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Komorowski says she took the scholarship over from her parents, and her daughter plans to continue handing it out after she is no longer able to.
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