Anaiis Gonzalez

Anaiis Gonzalez of Linden, NJ is a Law and Society major with a 3.6 GPA.  She is active on campus as an admissions ambassador (RASA) for non-traditional students, a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and has made Dean’s List consistently.

Off campus she has worked and volunteered at The Nurturing Place, a child development center serving homeless and economically disadvantaged women.

Pursuing a career in the legal field has been her greatest aspiration.  As part of a moot court simulation, Anaiis realized that standing in front of a panel of nine judges gave her a rush. ”It felt so natural to present my case. It was an ‘aha moment.’ I was finally training myself to be the excellent lawyer my mother said I would become at thirteen.”  She also says “In all honesty all my accomplishments have come with no ease at all. I have had to fight and work hard through it all but that’s the reward at the end. I am now blessed with confidence, determination, ambition, and resilience.”

Kathryn Stack

Kathryn Stack is a senior from Leonia, NJ majoring in Law & Society.

Elida Alfaro

Elida Alfaro of Centereach, N.Y. is a law and society major with minors in Spanish language studies and criminology. She has a 3.87 grade point average. Elida was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.

At Ramapo, Elida has been active in several organizations and activities, including Relay for Life, College Programming Board and Ramapo Journal of Law and Society. She served as president of the College Programming Board.

Elida has also been involved in off –campus activities and organizations, including interning with the Family Drug Court of Sussex and Morris Counties.

James Ticchio

James Ticchio of Mahwah N.J. is a law and society major. He has a 3.98 grade point average. James is a member of the Ramapo College Honors Program.

At Ramapo, James has been active in several organizations and activities, including being a member of the editorial board for the Ramapo Journal of Law and Society, serving as president of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, and is a tour guide for the Ramapo Admissions Student Ambassadors.

James has also been involved in off-campus activities and organizations as an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and an intern for the Mahwah Town Hall.

James Ticchio

James Ticchio of Mahwah N.J. is a law and society major. He has a 3.98 grade point average. James is a member of the Ramapo College Honors Program.

At Ramapo, James has been active in several organizations and activities, including being a member of the editorial board for the Ramapo Journal of Law and Society, serving as president of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, and is a tour guide for the Ramapo Admissions Student Ambassadors.

James has also been involved in off-campus activities and organizations as an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and an intern for the Mahwah Town Hall.

Kristi Wendel

Kristi Wendel of Franklin Lakes, NJ is a Law & Society major and a Psychology minor. Kristi is the editor of the Ramapo College Journal of Law & Society, serves on the Judicial Review Board and was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She completed an internship with the Bergen County Police Department. Fascinated by television shows such as Law & Order: SVU, Kristi has known since high school that she wanted to become a forensic psychologist. To complete the requirements of her major, she is writing a thesis on the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, which she intends to publish. Kristi has applied to graduate school and would like to pursue a career in federal law enforcement. She has a 3.59 grade point average.

This scholarship has given me the drive to further my education upon the completion of my journey here at Ramapo. I will always remember this scholarship as a reminder to never give up and to always strive for excellence.

Thomas Palma

“Thomas Palma is an outstanding student, a leader inside and outside the classroom, who sets a very high bar for his colleagues,” says professor Aaron Lorenz. Thomas is a Law and Society major in his senior year. He has earned a 3.74 grade point average. “Thomas already possesses a deep understanding of the complex place of law in modern society and will have an outstanding legal career,” continues Dr. Lorenz. Thomas is from West Caldwell, NJ.

Gal Cohen

Gal Cohen is from Fair Lawn, NJ and is majoring in Law and Society. A senior, Gal has earned a 3.80 grade point average. “Gal embodies the best in a Law and Society major: strong analytically, an active participant in classes and events, and constantly improving,” says professor Aaron Lorenz. “His mere presence in a class raises the level and intensity of discussions, and his professionalism is an example for other students in the major.”

Ariel Hay

Senior Ariel Hay is majoring in Law and Society with a minor in International Studies. Ariel is a member of the student clubs NORML New Jersey and Hillel. He works in the law office of James Lowenstein. “Being Israeli born, I am intrigued by Middle Easter studies and the Arab-Israeli conflict,” Ariel says. “I have decided to write my senior thesis on Jerusalem’s sovereignty while also examining its ownership via the realm of international law.”

Tashika Bills

Tashika Bills of Englewood, NJ composed a song that she sings to her niece: “You can do it if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.” The song is as much for herself as her niece. Tashika is a Law and Society major who has a 3.71 grade point average. She works as a page at the Englewood Public Library and is a student research associate for Assistant Professor of Law and Society Dominique Johnson, compiling data and researching cases. On campus she volunteers on the Judicial Board and, through the Englewood Public Library, teaches ESL classes. Tashika plans to become a criminal defense attorney.

In these troubling economic times paying for higher education has become increasingly challenging. Scholarships like the one I’ve received enable me to stay on track, remain focused, and achieve success.

Kyle Ulscht

Kyle Ulscht of Waldwick, NJ is a Law and Society major with a minor in Economics. He prides himself on never having missed a day of school since the sixth grade and has never been late. And, he has maintained a 4.0 grade point average throughout college. He also is proud that he has overcome the obstacles of a learning disability. He is interested in constitutional and corporate law. Kyle wants to earn a bachelor’s degree in three years and then attend law school. He enjoys “looking at the faults ingrained in the Constitution during its inception” and interpreting the Constitution’s meaning in today’s world. He established Ramapo’s chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society and serves as president. He is a member of Phi Alpha Delta, the law fraternity.

Roseanne Sessa

“My biggest accomplishment thus far is my growth as a person,” says Roseanne Sessa. Roseanne has been an intern in the office of Assemblywoman Connie Wagner, her high school guidance counselor and a volunteer at the Bergen County Police Department. She works at the nursery in World Gym in her hometown of Paramus. Drawing on these experiences has led Roseanne to plan to attend law school, with a concentration in medical law. She is a sophomore majoring in Law and Society who has earned a 3.96 grade point average. Her minor is Psychology.

Gloria Djelevic

“In life it is imperative that one always strives to move forward,” says Gloria Djelevic of Dumont, NJ. Named in high school as “Most Likely to Succeed in Criminal Justice,” she now devotes herself to her major, Law & Society. Gloria is grateful for what her parents have given her so she can succeed in college. In turn, she is determined to give back to society. She is active in several non-profit organizations and is a note-taker for the College’s Office of Specialized Services. Gloria, who has a 3.77 grade point average, works at a law office to increase her knowledge of the legal field. She plans to attend law school.

Roseanne Sessa

“My biggest accomplishment thus far is my growth as a person,” says Roseanne Sessa. Roseanne has been an intern in the office of Assemblywoman Connie Wagner, her high school guidance counselor and a volunteer at the Bergen County Police Department. She works at the nursery in World Gym in her hometown of Paramus. Drawing on these experiences has led Roseanne to plan to attend law school, with a concentration in medical law. She is a sophomore majoring in Law and Society who has earned a 3.96 grade point average. Her minor is Psychology.

The scholarships I have received will greatly help me to fund my current education and in my future plans to continue in graduate school.

Gloria Djelevic

“In life it is imperative that one always strives to move forward,” says Gloria Djelevic of Dumont, NJ. Named in high school as “Most Likely to Succeed in Criminal Justice,” she now devotes herself to her major, Law & Society. Gloria is grateful for what her parents have given her so she can succeed in college. In turn, she is determined to give back to society. She is active in several non-profit organizations and is a note-taker for the College’s Office of Specialized Services. Gloria, who has a 3.77 grade point average, works at a law office to increase her knowledge of the legal field. She plans to attend law school.

I have received the David Blauer Memorial Scholarship and would deeply like to thank my benefactors for their generosity.Their gift has shown me that hard work leads to wonderful outcomes and paves the road for future opportunities. Thank you very much, Gloria!