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The Taste of Millbrook 2023

Join us on September 23, 2023 at the Millbrook Winery for the Taste of Millbrook! One of the biggest fundraisers of the year for MEF, the Taste of Millbrook is a wonderful celebration of the Millbrook Central School District and the great work of the Foundation. This exciting event features wines from Millbrook Vineyards & Winery paired with a lovely spread of foods from local restaurants and caterers. Beer and locally produced spirits are also showcased. The participating restaurants present the best of their offerings through restaurant showcases and plates of appetizers served by Millbrook High School students. The celebrated Millbrook High School Jazz Band and Madrigal Singers provide musical entertainment. A silent auction offers trips, sports and entertainment tickets, spa services, and home improvement items, with something for everyone! This beautiful evening under the tent at Millbrook Vineyards completely sells out each year. Ticket information coming soon!

2022 Scholarships Awarded

Maryn Morgan was the 1st recipient of the new Good Character Scholarship in the amount of $2,000.

The Good Character Scholarship criteria wishes to emphasize good grades and athletic talent aren’t the only things that can help pay your way through college-simply being a good person can also earn you a scholarship. This scholarship for good character is awarded to a senior student who has, in some way, demonstrated their good character through a specific act or through a commitment to a community or cause. We need to celebrate upstanding members of the community.

Hunter Stoliker was 1 of 2 to be the 18th recipient of the Millbrook Educational Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $2,000.

David Sager was the 13th recipient of the John/Agnes Marona Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

Olivia was the second of 2 to be the 18th recipient of the Millbrook Educational Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $2,000.

Community Letter

March 27, 2022

Dear Millbrook Community, Businesses & Friends,

The past two years have been extremely difficult for our community. The pandemic has challenged us all, both personally and professionally. Many of us are still recovering from its wake. The Millbrook Educational Foundation has counted on the support of our local businesses and community to host our Taste of Millbrook event. We understand the challenges each of you continue to face with staffing shortages and increasing costs of running your businesses. To ease this burden, we have decided to once again pivot from our traditional event and host “The Taste of Millbrook- To Go” on Saturday June 4^th.

It is our sincere hope to continue to partner with the amazing business community of Millbrook in 2023. We wish you all continued good health and prosperity.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the Millbrook Educational Foundation and we look forward to partnering again in the future.

Sincerely,

Christina A. Myers, Chair

Millbrook Educational Foundation

Past Scholarship Recipients

2021

Samantha Erdt recipient of the John/Agnes Marona Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

Rebecca Quick recipient of the Millbrook Educational Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

2019

Patrick Kyle recipient of the Millbrook Educational Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

Christina Testa recipient of the John/Agnes Marona Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

2018

Millbrook Educational Foundation Scholarship – Anna Theohary.

The John & Agnes Marona Scholarship – Ryan Wolff

Millbrook Educational Foundation Scholarship is awarded to a deserving recipient chosen by the Millbrook HS Guidance Department with the following criteria:
– Someone that has added to the school experience.
– Involved.
– Solid student.
– Guidance & Principal’s choice

The annual award is in the amount of $1,000. The scholarship check is given to the student the month after the student begins college courses.

John & Agnes Marona Scholarship
This annual scholarship created in the year 2010 to honor the memory of John Marona who was a respected long-time civic and business leader in the Millbrook community. Mr. Marona was also head of his class as a Millbrook HS graduate.

A deserving recipient is chosen by the Millbrook HS Guidance Department with the following criteria:
– Student demonstrates a high level of community involvement and school spirit.
– The student exhibits potential for success in college.
– Top academic achievement is not a requirement but student should be in good academic standing.

The annual award shall be in the amount of $1,000 with the same guidelines as the MEF scholarship above.

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For MEF information, contact Chris Rosenbergen at [email protected]

2016 Scholarships Awarded

Millbrook Educational Foundation Scholarship – Alexander Findeis, SUNY Geneseo

The John & Agnes Marona Scholarship – Sophia Bucklin, Dutchess Community College

The annual award is in the amount of $1,000. The scholarship check is given to the student the month after the student begins college courses.

The annual award shall be in the amount of $1,000 with the same guidelines as the MEF scholarship above.

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For MEF information, contact Janelle Styles at [email protected] or 914-474-1660.

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