Cole Schiefelbein, an 18-year-old graduate from South Side High School, is preparing to go to SUNY Maritime College this fall after having been awarded a prestigious Civil Air Patrol scholarship, a competitive tuition award given in recognition of academic and personal achievement. The honor was presented by New York State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin.
“Cole’s selection is well-deserved and I am grateful to have met with him and played a role in the scholarship selection process,” Griffin said. “Cole is an impressive young man with a bright future ahead of him.”
The CAP Cadet Academic Scholarships, which include the Board of Governors Academic Scholarship, are awarded annually to cadets pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies. Scholarship recipients may use the funds — ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 — for tuition, books, or room and board at an accredited college, university or technical school. Schiefelbein was among the select cadets recognized nationwide this year…