The Eugene Atwood Fund Announces Award Winners and Interest Free Loan Disbursement

STONINGTON, CT – The Eugene Atwood Fund, a private non-profit foundation located in Stonington, CT, continues its longstanding commitment to supporting New London County students.  With over a century of service, the fund provides financial assistance through annual awards and interest-free loans for educational, trade and career development pursuits.
 
At their annual meeting in April, twenty-four (24) senior high school students were awarded a total of $34,360 in award funding and fifteen (15) students were approved interest-free loans totaling $60,000 for the upcoming 24-25 school year.
 
The Eugene Atwood Award is bestowed upon senior high school students nominated by their principals who exemplify outstanding academic achievement and Recognition Award commending student dedication and promise.  The Board of Trustees voted to award a total of $15,00 to the following students: 
 
2024 Eugene Atwood Award:  Recognizing Academic Excellence
Sean Reddy                                     Robert E. Fitch High School
Julia Fustini                                     Stonington High School
Catherine Chen                            Waterford High School
 
2024 Eugene Atwood Recognition Award: Celebrating Achievement
Abigail Belding                              Bacon Academy
Ana Bradley                                     East Lyme High School
Hailey Watters                              Griswold High School
Alisa Starkova                                Ledyard High School
Riley Morris                                    Lyman Memorial High School
Fenlei Chen                                     Montville High School
Jacob Liu                                           Norwich Free Academy
Morgan Cook                                 Norwich Technical High School
Olivia Mayorga                             Saint Bernard School
Katelyn Pierce                               Wheeler High School
Skye Nugent                                   The Williams School
 
The Eugene Atwood Innovation Award provides funding for the purchase of tools/equipment for senior high school students pursuing a career in a trade related profession.  The Eugene Atwood Fund’s Trade and Technology Committee awarded a total of $19,360 to the following students: 
 
2024 Eugene Atwood Innovation Award:  Empowering Trade Related Careers
Lotus Schwartz                             East Lyme High School
Seth Deming                                  Grasso Technical High School
Alandra Johnson                         Grasso Technical High School
Syrah-Eternity Leonard          Grasso Technical High School
Ava Burdo                                       Grasso Technical High School
Josiah Hinojos                              Grasso Technical High School
Ian Main                                           Grasso Technical High School
Kyle Franchi                                   Lyman Memorial High School
Ava Gero                                          Montville High School
Jacob Ramos                                 Norwich Technical High School
 
For more information about programing or to apply, visit www.eugeneatwoodfund.org or contact Stacey Haskell at 860.535.0005.