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Friday, June 7, 2019

Alco Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships

Logan Kelley
The winners of the 2019 John Patterson Memorial Scholarships have been chosen. The two scholarships are in the amount of $500 and are awarded to the two local seniors who best represent Alco’s motto of Investing in Our Communities.
The students, members of Alco Federal Credit Union, were chosen based on their outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements.
The Scholarship is named in honor of John Patterson who served as treasurer of Alco Federal Credit Union for 32 years. He was a retired electrical engineer and was an active beef and tree farmer. His dedication and contributions to the credit union were insurmountable. 
The high school seniors who received the awards are:
Christopher Calladine from Andover Central School and Logan Kelley from Cuba Rushford Central School.
Christopher Calladine
Christopher Calladine will be attending Jamestown Community College for a degree in Welding. He is a member of the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society as well as an Honor Roll Student. Christopher was Captain of his Varsity Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball teams. Along with volunteering for the Andover Sports Boosters he earned a number of honors for his athletic skills. He was a Big 30 All Star for both Soccer and Basketball and played in the Ronald McDonald House Basketball games.  
Logan Kelley will be attending Jamestown Community College with plans to later transfer to Alfred State in the Vet Tech program. She is on the High Honor Roll, in the National Honor Society and a Chapter Star Farmer. She has won both a Public Speaking Award as well as a Community Development Award. Logan as been Treasurer of her FFA for 3 years while serving as Vice President for a year as well. She was the team captain of her Competitive Cheer Team for 2 years and in Select Choir where she also served as Treasurer. She also played on the softball team.
Alco Federal Credit Union has been serving its members since 1953 with four convenient locations in Wellsville, Cuba, Belmont, and Friendship. Becoming a member is now easier than ever with only a $5 minimum deposit required for membership to all those who live, work, or worship in Allegany County.