Alyssa Solimine

Alyssa Solimine is a senior majoring in Environmental Science.  She has been working at parks in her hometown to organize clean-ups and coordinating nature programs for children.  An avid photographer of nature, Alyssa says she recently created a hardcover book of her photographs.  This past summer, she completed courses in wildlife conservation and sustainability as part of a study abroad program to Costa Rica.  Alyssa is proud to be paying for her college education.  She has a 3.34 grade point average.

Cathryn Chapman

Cathryn Chapman is a senior majoring in Biology.  She is an intelligent, hard working and outgoing young woman.  She is planning to pursue a doctoral degree in plant biology and/or ecology following her graduation.  Cathryn served as treasurer of Ramapo’s chapter of the Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society and as such worked closely with Professor Tom Owen,  The professor is confident that as a graduate student and later as a scientist, Cathryn will be a leader working toward preserving the environment and an advocate for sustainable living.  She has a 3.6 grade point average.

Jeffrey Bendett

Jeffrey Bendett of Glen Rock, N.J., is an environmental studies major with two minors, philosophy and international studies.  He has a 3.92 grade point average.

On campus, Jeffrey works as a peer advisor in the Center for Student Success.  He interned at Ringwood State Park Botanical Gardens and the Meadowlands Environmental Center.  Jeffrey participated in a development and sustainability study abroad program in Bangalore, India.  Off campus, he has volunteered on conservation trips to Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands.

Jeffrey would like to pursue a career in environmental and international education.

Alex Myers

Alex Myers of Oakland, NJ is an Environmental Science major. He is a member of the Oakland Environmental Commission and is completing a LEED Independent Study that entails obtaining a LEED rating for the Sharp Sustainability Center. Alex achieved the rank of Eagle Scout as a Boy Scout of America. He plans to pursue a career as an environmental conservation officer in the state of New York. “Receiving this scholarship helps ease the cost of college and drives me to work harder in everything I do,” he said. Alex has a 3.25 grade point average.

Jeffrey Bendett

Jeffrey Bendett of Glen Rock, N.J., is an environmental studies major with two minors, philosophy and international studies.  He has a 3.92 grade point average.

On campus, Jeffrey works as a peer advisor in the Center for Student Success.  He interned at Ringwood State Park Botanical Gardens and the Meadowlands Environmental Center.  Jeffrey participated in a development and sustainability study abroad program in Bangalore, India.  Off campus, he has volunteered on conservation trips to Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands.

Jeffrey would like to pursue a career in environmental and international education.