Ellicottville Class of 2026- THE BOB MCCARTHY SCHOLARSHIPS
In our 21st year the Foundation continues to be inspired by the philanthropic work of our namesake Bob McCarthy. Bob taught Special Education at McKinley High School while he was becoming a local fixture in our wonderful little community.
Today we continue Bobs work by trying to level the playing field for youth and elderly in the Ellicottville community.
This year we are awarding $1,000,00 scholarships given to three exemplary ECS graduates who showed a dedication to community service and fellow students putting the community’s needs above their own.
Besides doubling the amount for the 3 ECS scholarships this year we are proud to present a new $2,500.00 Aspire scholarship to each of 2 CABOCES students to help them pursue careers in the trades or non-traditional education paths.
Parker John – $2,500 Aspire Scholarship Winner
Parker has been an active member at ECS and in his community for years. He has consistently achieved honor roll and high honor roll at ECS and at the Career and Technical Education Center. He has participated in sports such as basketball and baseball. And throughout the year he has helped with the physical education class with the kindergarten kids during his lunch period. When not in school or participating in sports you can find Parker taking care of lawns in his community as he operates a landscaping and mowing business.
Parker plans to attend lineman’s school at Southeast Lineman’s Training Center in Trenton Georgia in August.
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Anthony Murphy – $2,500 Aspire Scholarship Winner:
Anthony Murphy is a graduating senior from Ten Broeck Academy/Franklinville Central School District who studied Automotive Technology at the CABOCES CTE Center at Ellicottville. Anthony is very social and a good communicator. He and his family have persevered through challenging and difficult times this year, but despite this, Anthony always maintained a calm and easy-going demeanor. He plans to continue his education in Automotive Technology at Alfred State College this coming fall.
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Jackson Kruszynski – ECS $1,000 Scholarship Award Winner
Jackson Kruszynski. Is a graduating senior at Ellicottville Central School. He will be attending D’Youville University in the Fall of 2026 for Biology on a Pre-Physician Assistant Track. Jackson enjoys skiing and the outdoors. He played varsity soccer as a goalkeeper. Outside of school, he is a member of the Ellicottville Fire Department as a Firefighter/EMT, the Ellicottville/Great Valley Ambulance as an EMT, and Holiday Valley Ski Patrol as a Ski Patroller.
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Anna Nazareth – ECS $1,000 Scholarship Award Winner
Anna Nazareth an ECS student, has played volleyball for 6 years and track for 4 years. Outside of school, she volunteers for EARS, the Ellicottville Fire Department and the Ellicottville/Great Valley EMS. She has been an exterior firefighter for 2 years and an EMT for one year. Anna plans for the future are to go to SUNY Geneseo in the fall for Biology, on the Pre-Vet track.
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Olivia Tighe – ECS $1,000 Scholarship Award Winner
Olivia Tighe is an Ellicottville native who has been on the ECS Varsity Soccer team for the past 3 years and was the Varsity Girls Track Captain for the Titans track team. Outside of school she works at Ellicottville Brewery Company as a hostess and server. Olivia has been an active volunteer helping with Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas the last few years. She plans to attend the University of Cincinnati to major in Communications and Psychology.