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The Eugene Atwood Fund Announces 2022 Atwood Award Winners

6/27/2022

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The Eugene Atwood Fund announces recipients of their annual Eugene Atwood Award and Recognition Award.  Principals from the each of the nineteen New London County high schools can nominate a student in their senior year for the award who they feel most closely aligns with the mission of the fund.    
 
The Board of Trustees at their meeting in April reviewed nominations and voted to award a total of $22,500 to the following students: 
 
2022 Eugene Atwood Award
 
Olivia Fustini                      Stonington High School
Jamie Kim                            East Lyme High School
Taylor Roy                           Waterford High School
 
2022 Eugene Atwood Recognition Award
 
Jordan Rodgers                 Bacon Academy
Elizabeth Morse               Grasso Technical High School
Jessica Reschny                 Griswold High School
Tessa Tilman                       Ledyard High School
Keera Patel                         Lyman Memorial High School
John Videll                          Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Kayleigh Brown                 Montville High School
Peter Lucido                       New London High School
Ross Blinderman               Norwich Free Academy
Tyler King                            Norwich Technical High School
Molly Lebovitz                   Robert E. Fitch High School
Christopher Gonzalez     Saint Bernard School
Emma Hundt                      Wheeler High School
Marissa Slocumb              The Williams School
 
 Established in 1916, the Eugene Atwood Fund is a private non-profit foundation located in Stonington, CT offering College Bound interest free loans for over one hundred years and recently launched a Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing interest free loan program as well as continuing their yearly annual award programs.
 
For more information about programing or to apply, please visit www.eugeneatwoodfund.org or contact Stacey Haskell at admin@eugeneatwoodfund.org.
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The Eugene Atwood Trade and Technology Committee Announces 2022 Award Winners

6/27/2022

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​The Eugene Atwood Fund’s Trade and Technology Committee announces recipients of their annual Eugene Atwood Innovation Award which provides funds for the purchase of tools/equipment for students pursuing a career in a trade related profession.  Principals from the each of the nineteen New London County high schools were able to nominate a student in their senior year for the award.    
 
The Trade and Technology Committee at their meeting in April reviewed nominations and voted to award a total of $14,905 to the following students: 
 
2022 Eugene Atwood Innovation Award
Hunter Bailey                                     Bacon Academy
Alexander Whittle                           Grasso Technical High School
Logan Lambert                                  Griswold High School     
Trevor Howard                                  Ledyard High School
Doniel Rodriguez                              New London High School
Dylan Relaz                                         Norwich Technical High School
Calvin Lupo                                         Robert E. Fitch High School
Johnathan VanderPutten             Waterford High School
 
Established in 1916, the Eugene Atwood Fund is a private non-profit foundation located in Stonington, CT offering College Bound interest free loans for over one hundred years and recently launched a Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing interest free loan program as well as continuing their yearly annual award programs.  The program is currently seeking applicants on a rolling basis for their Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing interest free loan program.
 
For more information about programing or to apply, please visit www.eugeneatwoodfund.org or contact Stacey Haskell at admin@eugeneatwoodfund.org.
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The Eugene Atwood Trade and Technology Committee Announces Innovation Award Winners

6/30/2021

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The Eugene Atwood Fund’s Trade and Technology Committee announces recipients of their first Eugene Atwood Innovation Award which provides funds for the purchase of tools/equipment needed for a student pursuing a career in a trade. Principals from the each of the nineteen New London County high schools were able to nominate a student in their senior year for the award.    
 
The Trade and Technology Committee at their meeting in April reviewed nominations and voted to award a total of $4,300 to the following students: 
 
2021 Eugene Atwood Innovation Award
Sean Swanke                                                       Bacon Academy
Teia Lee                                                                   Ledyard High School
Marian Eveangelista                                       New London High School
Jackson Kempesta                                           Norwich Technical High School
 
Additionally, two other students from Lyme-Old Lyme High School and New London High School were also award winners.
 
Established in 1916, the Eugene Atwood Fund is a private non-profit located in Stonington, CT and has offered College Bound interest free loans for over one hundred years and has recently launched a Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing interest free loan program as continuing their yearly annual award programs. The program is currently seeking applicants on a rolling basis for their Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing interest free loan program.
 
For more information about programing or to apply, please visit www.eugeneatwoodfund.org.
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2021 Eugene Atwood Award Winners Announced

6/30/2021

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The Eugene Atwood Fund announces recipients of their annual Eugene Atwood Award and Recognition Award.  Principals from the each of the nineteen New London County high schools can nominate a student in their senior year for the award who they feel most closely aligns with the mission of the fund.    
 
The Board of Trustees, at their meeting in April, reviewed nominations and voted to award a total of $29,500 to the following students: 
 
2021 Eugene Atwood Award
 
Ayla Taylor-Robichaud                 Griswold High School                                         
Emily Tarinelli                                    Marine Science Magnet High School
Anna Terry                                          The Williams School
Samantha Maiolo                            Robert E. Fitch High School
 
2021 Eugene Atwood Recognition Award
Kellen Paparella                            Bacon Academy
Tyler Pendleton                             Norwich Technical High School
Molly Butremovic                        Wheeler High School
Jennie Lin                                          East Lyme High School
Tyler Butler                                      Grasso Technical High School
April Loy                                             Ledyard High School
Katherine Anderson                   Lyman Memorial High School
Lauren Wallace                              Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Aiden Rebstock                             Norwich Free Academy
Sasha Regalado                              Saint Bernard School
Zachary Bachofner                      Science & Magnet Technical High School
Hailee Langengach                      Stonington High School
Sean Corman                                  Waterford High School
           
Established in 1916, the Eugene Atwood Fund is a private non-profit located in Stonington, CT and has offered College Bound interest free loans for over one hundred years and has recently launched a Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing interest free loan program as continuing their yearly annual award programs.
 
For more information about programing or to apply, please visit www.eugeneatwoodfund.org.
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Trade/Technical School & Certification/Licensing Interest Free Loan Program Accepting Applications

5/14/2021

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The Eugene Atwood Fund is excited to announce that our Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing Interest Free Loan Program is now open and accepting applications on a rolling basis. Students must be New London County residents and attending a trade/tech school or acquiring certification/licensing for their career.

Funding decisions will be at the discretion of the Trade and Technology Committee and based on the amount of funding available. The application process will close to new applicants when the allotted funding has been disbursed and/or on February 28, 2022, whichever comes first. Applications will reopen again in May, 2022 when new funding becomes available.

OUR HISTORY:
The Eugene Atwood Fund was established in September of 1916 by Mr. Eugene Atwood, the head of the Atwood Machine Company, located in Stonington, Connecticut. Mr. Atwood was an inventor and prized the value of education. He established the Fund with a mission to aid deserving industrious young people who are making an honest effort to accomplish the best results in life.
  • In 1916, The Eugene Atwood Fund began providing interest free loans to New London County area college bound students, a practice that still continues today.
  • In the early 1950’s, the Board of Trustees established the Eugene Atwood Award as a nod to our founder which provides an award to a student/student(s) based on academic achievement and the individual aligning with our mission statement.  
  • In June, 2020, the Trade and Tech Committee was established with a goal of adding a new program that provides interest free loans for individuals in the New London County area who will be attending a Technology or Trade Program.
  • In August, 2020, the Trade and Tech Committee announced the addition of the Eugene Atwood Innovation Award to provide an award for the purchase of tools/equipment needed for a student pursuing a career in a trade. 
  • In April, 2021, the Trade and Tech Committee announced the Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing Interest Free Loan Program would begin accepting applications on a rolling basis.

We will begin accepting applications again for the 2022 Eugene Atwood Award (Principal nominated and based on academic achievement), 2022 Eugene Atwood Innovation Award (Principal nominated with funding for tools/equipment for trade careers) and College Bound Interest Free Loan Program on January 1st with a February 28th deadline.
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The Eugene Atwood Fund Awards Grants to Area Tech Schools

1/19/2021

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Featured in The Day on January 17, 2021

Stonington -- The Eugene Atwood Fund has announced that it has awarded $10,000 each to Ella T. Grasso Technical High School and Norwich Technical High School to purchase tools and equipment for student use in the classroom.

The award, presented in celebration of the fund's 105th anniversary, highlighted its interest-free loan program for New London County college-bound students and the addition of a new loan program for students going to trade school.

 “The idea to focus attention on the area of technology and trades came from within the spirit of our mission statement which is to help industrious hardworking people build careers,” said the fund's Managing Trustee Erica Lindberg Gourd.

Wes Dawley, a member of the fund's trade and technology committee, added, “with over thirty years’ experience in the construction industry, I have seen the downturn in young people getting into the trades and hope that our new trade loan and award programs will engage those considering a future in the trades.”

Grasso Tech in Groton recently opened a new building with state-of-the-art classrooms that include the latest technology and industry-standard equipment with training in 12 technologies.

“We truly appreciate the $10,000 Award from the Eugene Atwood Fund for our trades; each trade will benefit from these funds, said Grasso Principal Patricia Feeney. "The items that we will now be able to purchase will better enhance the overall shop experience for all students; therefore will also allow for greater concentration and skill development that will make our students highly marketable. These items will continue to help our students to be successful in the study of their career choice.”

Norwich Tech offers instruction in 12 career paths. 

“We are so grateful for this wonderful opportunity. Through the very generous award from the Eugene Atwood Fund, all Norwich Tech students will benefit from learning and practicing their skills using current industry equipment," said Principal Patricia D. King.

Fund Administrator Stacey Haskell said the fund is excited to provide this funding to the schools for tools and equipment with the need for experienced skilled workers and tradespeople being in such high demand.
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The fund is accepting applications for its interest-free loan programs and seeking nominations from principals for its award programs through Feb. 28. More information and application can be found at www.eugeneatwoodfund.org.

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L to R: Wes Dawley, Stacey Haskell, Erica Lindberg Gourd, Patricia Feeney, Principal and Grasso Tech staff members.
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L to R: Wes Dawley, Stacey Haskell, Erica Lindberg Gourd, Patricia King, Principal and Norwich Tech staff members.


​Also featured in The Norwich Bulletin
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The Eugene Atwood Fund featured on WBLQ Radio

1/3/2021

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December 31, 2020 - The Eugene Atwood Fund was featured on WBLQ radio to discuss our 2021-2022 interest free loan program as well as history on our organization as we move into our 105th year.   Applications available through Feb 28th.
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The Eugene Atwood Fund Accepting Applications For 2021-2022 Interest Free Loan Program

12/28/2020

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Featured in The Day on December 28, 2020

Stonington -- The Eugene Atwood Fund will begin accepting applications for its 2021-22 interest-free loan program on Jan. 1, 2021.

This will be the 105th year the Stonington-based organization has provided interest-free loans to college-bound students from New London County.
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In 2020, an additional loan program was added for those attending trade school. Applicants must be New London County residents who are high school seniors and/or are currently enrolled in college or a trade program.

Applications will be accepted through Feb. 28, 2021. For more information about programming or to apply, visit www.eugeneatwoodfund.org. 

The fund was established in 1916 by Eugene Atwood, the head of the Atwood Machine Company, located in Stonington. Atwood, an inventor who prized the value of education, established the fund with a mission to help "deserving industrious young people who are making an honest effort to accomplish the best results in life."

In the early 1950s, the Board of Trustees established the Eugene Atwood Award which provides an award to a student or students based on academic achievement and the individual aligning with the organization's mission statement.

In June 2020, the fund established a Trade and Tech Committee with the goal of adding a new program that provides interest-free loans for individuals in the New London County area who will be attending a technology or trade program. Two months later the committee announced the addition of the Eugene Atwood Innovation Award which provided an award for the purchase of tools and equipment needed for a student pursuing a career in a trade.

 For more information, contact fund administrator Stacey Haskell at admin@eugeneatwoodfund.org
or (860) 535-0005.


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The Eugene Atwood Fund Announces $10,000 Donation from Estate of Mr. Bruce Tyler

8/7/2020

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The Eugene Atwood Fund received a $10,000 donation from the Estate of Mr. Bruce Tyler of Portland, CT.

In 1958, while in attendance at Fitch High School, Mr. Tyler was nominated for the Eugene Atwood Award by his school administrators.  He was awarded $1,000 which was sent to him over the course of four years while he was attending Wesleyan University.  He went on to receive advanced degrees from Wesleyan University (BA), the University of Wisconsin, Madison (MA) and the University of Connecticut (Ph.D.) He taught for six years in Norwich and East Hampton before moving onto becoming a management trainer at Electric Boat. He then joined the Hartford Insurance Group as a management trainer. After a number of promotions he transferred to the Consumer Finance Division of ITT Corporation in Minneapolis where he retired as Vice President and Director of Human Resources.

Mr. Tyler was also very active in his community participating on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Housing Authority, Board of Education, Charter Revision Commission., Godfrey Memorial Library Board of Trustees, Community Action of Greater Middletown Board of Directors, Literacy Volunteers of Greater Middletown along with many others.

"This generous donation bequeathed to The Eugene Atwood Fund will provide many students with the opportunity to further their education and/or career as Mr. Tyler did throughout his extraordinary life, stated Stacey Haskell, Administrator of the Eugene Atwood Fund, 'We offer our sincere gratitude to the late Mr. Tyler and his family for supporting of our programs."
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The Eugene Atwood Fund Launches New Interest Free Loan Program; Announces Committee Members

6/24/2020

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​The Eugene Atwood Fund announces the launch of a new loan program for individuals interested in attending trade and technology schools. 
 
Established in 1916, the Eugene Atwood Fund a private non-profit has been providing interest free loans to New London County area college bound students for over one hundred years.  The Trade and Technology Interest Free Loan Program will be a new addition to their programming and will be geared towards individuals looking to start a career, make a career change or to follow a passion.  The program was overwhelmingly approved at the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees this past April.  “The idea to focus attention on the area of technology and trades came from within the spirit of our mission statement which is to help industrious hardworking people build careers,” said Managing Trustee Erica Lindberg Gourd. 
 
The Eugene Atwood Fund Trade and Tech Committee members were appointed at their initial meeting in early in June and include Matt Taylor, Wes Dawley, Aidan Haskell as well as Erica Lindberg Gourd. “This committee will work separate from our Board of Trustees, stated Erica Lindberg Gourd, and includes a well-rounded group of individuals who are all skilled tradespeople.” 
 
“We are so excited to roll out this program, said Eugene Atwood Fund Administrator Stacey Haskell, especially with the need for experienced skilled workers and tradespeople being in such high demand.” 
 
The application process will run from July 1-31 for those looking for interest free loans to attend school in the fall.  “After this round of applications, the Trade and Technology Interest Free Loan Program will run concurrently with the other programs we offer including the College Bound Interest Free Loan Program and the Eugene Atwood Award Scholarship Program which runs yearly beginning January 1st and ending on February 28th ,” said Stacey Haskell.
 
For more information or to apply, please visit www.eugeneatwoodfund.org.
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