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We want to hear from all former Cicero Golden Eagles, North Syracuse Northmen and Cicero-North Syracuse Northstar marching band members!
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Douglas J. Sydney, Jr. Music Scholarship
“THOSE WE HOLD MOST DEAR NEVER TRULY LEAVE US . . . THEY LIVE ON IN THE KINDNESSES THEY SHOWED, THE COMFORT THEY SHARE AND THE LOVE THEY BROUGHT INTO OUR LIVES.” Isabel Norton
Douglas J. Sydney, Jr. Doug was a proud member of the Cicero-North Syracuse Northstars (formerly a member in the North Syracuse Northmen Marching Band) playing trumpet and sousaphone. Through his high school years he was active in numerous activities, including being President of the first CNS Class of 1984. Doug had tremendous pride and dedication being a NORTHSTAR and the strength that he was able to gain from being part of such a family enabled him to endure a long term illness that took him from us in June 1986.
Because of Doug’s love for music, a $500 Music Scholarship was established by his family through CNS High School and awarded each year in May to a current or recent member of the NORTHSTARS Marching Band who pursues a college education – whether it be in music or another field
In August, 2019, the family of Douglas J. Sydney, Jr., decided to retire this Music Scholarship. The entire family would like to thank everyone over these past many years for the support and kind words received and wish continuing success to the CNS Northstars Marching Band.
The Douglas J. Sydney, Jr. Family
Judy, Doug, Michele, Lisa, Michael, Nick, Jeremy, Len, Mark & Dan
Past Scholarship Recipients
1987 – 2019
Martha Hahn, Colleen Moslander, Scott E. Bullock, James A. Riter, Cheryl A. LaComb, Kelly Greer, Patricia Ostrander, Heather O’Brien, Anna C. Markle, Edward P. Brillante, Timothy M. Chermak, Sarah M. Markle, Christopher R. Green, Colin E. Keating, Bryon P. Lutz, Jared M. Bushee, Amy Bader, Elizabeth M. Sedlak, Carrie M. Williams, Kevin P. Tees, Eric Maine, Heather Elwood, Elizabeth Vinette, Samantha Froi, Brian M. Sweeney, Nicole Augunas, Kaitlyn Rude, Samantha Mallory, Noah Jones, Nicholas DiMaria, Christian Jaquay, Tyler Swanson
Congratulations to all our Northstars Marching Band Graduates!
Class of 2022
Aurora Archer—OCC, Liberal Arts
Lauren Coleman—SUNY Adirondack, Occupational Therapy
Harmonee Egan—Hofstra, Chemistry Teacher
Troy Ferguson—OCC, Nursing
Gianna Hogue—Utica University, Nursing
Megan Miles—University of Buffalo, Civil Engineering
Katerine Rockhill—Utica University, Animal Behavior
Class of 2021
Emma Bouchard – University at Buffalo, Communications
Lily Canino – Binghamton University, Biology on a pre-med track
Sabrina Clubine – SUNY Potsdam, Music Education
Harley Denis – Johnson & Wales, Baking & Pastry and Food & Beverage Industry Management
Ashley Fay – Onondaga Community College, Early Childhood Education
Kaitlyn Laughlin – Gap Year then Culinary Arts
Hailey Lawless – Syracuse University, Public Relations
Gabe Lightaul – Onondaga Community College, Nuclear Engineering
Alexis Maag – Sienna College, Social Work
Joe Morgan – TBD
Vanessa Morrison – Entering the Workforce
Paul Nodzo – Onondaga Community College, Nursing
Morgan Petranchuk – Rochester Institute of Technology, Civil Engineering
Tyler Reitz – Onondaga Community College, Health Studies Upstate Nursing
Samuel Ridgeway – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Aerospace Engineering
Victoria Scalisi – Onondaga Community College, Special Education or Early Childhood Education
Emily Shaw – Binghamton University, Chemistry
Tyler Stoetzel – St. John Fisher, Chemistry
Jack Tschopp – Syracuse University
Edan Tyson – United States Navy
Valerie Vona – Utica College, Criminal Justice & Forensic Science
Class of 2020
Conor Crouse – Le Moyne College, Biology and Physician’s Assistant
Kaitlyn Dembowski – SUNY University at Albany, Studio Art and Photography
Elijah Dillabough – Cayuga Community College, Cyber Security and Network Administration
Samantha Duvall – Cazenovia College, Interior Design
Ethan Eichanlaub – SUNY University at Albany, Cyber Security
Taylor Fryer – Syracuse University, Sound Engineering
Emily Hogan – Rochester Institute of Technology, Industrial Design
Robert Iqbal – Le Moyne College, Nursing
Amelia Khbais – St. John Fisher College, Legal Studies
Alyssa McDonald – Elmira College, Childhood Education
Jimmy Mehlek – Elmira College, Nursing
Toria Odjick – Onondaga Community College and SUNY Upstate, Nursing
Kyle Patterson – SUNY Morrisville, Automotive Technician
Dana Rookey – Cayuga Community College, Nursing
Joshua Sambrook – SUNY Canton, Applied Psychology
Jillian Strong – University of Pittsburgh, Psychology and Neuroscience
Beyonce Tamayo – Cazenovia College, Special Education
Maddie VanRyn – Gap Year, Cosmetology
Josh Wilk – SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Biochemistry
Class 2019
Adam Ball – Nazareth College, Music Composition
Cameron Bay – Clarkson University, Computer Science
Aidan Blaylock – Syracuse University, Music Education
Katelyn Calkins – Utica College, Psychology/Child Life
Samantha Clark – Misericordia University, Radiation Therapy
Danielle Doyle – Clarkson University, Mechanical Engineering
Kaitlyn Fiorentino – SUNY Potsdam, Forensic Photography
Ryan Flaherty – Clarkson University, Civil Engineering
Rachel Hauth – University at Buffalo, Occupational Therapy
Bruce Hepel – University at Buffalo, Business
Meagan Montague – Houghton College, Biology with an Environmental Emphasis
Colby Perrigo – Buffalo State, Television and Film Arts
Miah Rafferty – SUNY Fredonia, Crime Scene Investigation
Jack Rose – Binghamton University, English
Brianna Rosen – Alfred State College, Nursing
Dan Shaw – SUNY Potsdam – Crane School of Music, Music Education and Performance
Tyler Swanson – Binghamton University, Biochemistry on a Pre-Med track
Jacob Temple – Onondaga Community College, Music
Stephanie Tomasulo – University at Buffalo, Architecture
Rachel Vaverchak – SUNY Oswego, Theater/Dance
Class 2018
Owen Blakeman – SUNY Stonybrook, Biology
Dylan Dukat – SUNY Potsdam – Crane School of Music, Music Education
Joe Gerber – Rochester Institute of Technology, Computer Science
Hal Meyer – SUNY Potsdam – Crane School of Music, Music Education and Special Music Ed.
Jolene Merritt – Apprenticeship in Welding at Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 267
Alicia Middleton – Rochester Institute of Technology, Physics
Ray Patterson – Gap Year
Hannah Scalisi – Onondaga Community College, Math and Science
Class of 2017
William Carr – SUNY Oneonta, Biology
Jeremy Clark – Clarkson University, Computer Science
Ciara Colburn – Herkimer College, Physical Therapy Assistant
Claire Cuddy – St. Joseph’s University, Accounting
Caleb Fassett – Hartwick College, Biology
Owen Flaherty – University of Rochester, Undecided
Gunnar Hokanson – Lemoyne College, Math (Concentration in Statistics)
Christian Jaquay – Syracuse University, Music Education
Clayton Perrigo – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Computer Science
Stephen Schermerhorn – SUNY Canton, Civil/Env. Engineering Technology
Halie Schug – Onondaga Community College, Nursing
Brianna Swanson – Clarkson University, Chemical Engineering
Nathan Tomasulo – Monroe Community College, Cinema Studies
Emma Vallelunga – SUNY Plattsburgh, Multimedia Journalism
Kyle Wicks – Rochester Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering
Hayley Whitney – Florida Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering