Cornell University Class of 1991

Thanks for being so generous!

Fall 2008

November 17, 2008

Dear Nicole and members of class of 1991,

Although I had originally intended to send this note over a month ago, I'm afraid prelims got the best of me (as I'm sure you guys can understand) and I just couldn't find the time to write what I really wanted to say. Late is better than never though, right? I just want to truly express my appreciation for the contributions you make towards my scholarship. This might sound cliché, but without your contributions, I really wouldn't be able to attend a school like Cornell and for that I am eternally grateful. Although I was apprehensive at first about the Ithaca location and climate, I've come to love the campus and everything Cornell has to offer. I've visited other schools that my friends currently attend, and I just can't find a place that offers everything that this school does. I'm proud to say I attend this school and tell people that dedicated alumni like you make it possible for me to enjoy this experience.

I met Nicole and Andrew over a month ago at the scholarship reception, and it was so great to finally put a face to the people that my family and I have been so grateful for. We talked about our similar and differing experiences at Cornell, and it was great to see how dedicated Cornell alumni are to bettering and contributing to the growth of this great institution. I really enjoyed my time speaking to them.

Although I told Nicole and Andrew this at the reception, I'd like to share just a little bit of information about how I'm doing at Cornell. I'm currently a Bio and Society major with aspirations of becoming a dentist someday. I'm involved in numerous organizations on campus including: the Pre-Dental Society, Sabor Latin Dance Troupe, Quisqueya (Dominican Students Association), and Therapy Through Music. I currently have two on campus jobs, one as an office assistant in Mary Donlon Hall and the other as a fitness monitor for Cornell Fitness Centers. I'm happy to say that I've finally adjusted to the always-busy, often stressful way of life here at Cornell, as my grades have been increasing significantly with every new semester. When I want to relax or just get away from the pressures of prelims, you can often find me taking a run around campus, relaxing at CTB or just going out to dinner at the Commons.

I hope that this letter has given you a glimpse of how much your contribution really means to me and how I'm trying to make this gift of a college experience the best that it can be. Thank you so very much for all that you do and I hope to meet more of you in the future.

Sincerely,
Cheryline Pezzullo

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Fall 2004

Dear Class of 1991,

I would like to thank you collectively for giving me the opportunity to go to Cornell. Without financial assistance there is no way this would be at all possible. When I was younger I decided that I wanted to go to Cornell and when I got in, my first thought was "Oh no, what do I do now?" But everything fell into place.

I'm from a small town in Vermont called Newbury. It's quiet and friendly and green. My family has about 45 sheep and we used to have chickens and other stock. My family has always been involved with agriculture in some way. I showed sheep in 4-H for 5 years and also gardened and sewed through the program. I played softball until my junior year when I found that I couldn't balance the late nights with my A.P. class schedule. I also tried out basketball for a couple of years after deciding that after 8 years, soccer wasn't for me. In my senior year I was a member of the National Honor Society, through which I mentored and fundraised for Operation Santa Claus, Amnesty International and a project in which we planted over 40 trees on our campus.

My plans for the future are basically just to be happy. My goal is to own a health food store or something along those lines. I would like to raise animals to sell, perhaps for meat purposes at the store as well as growing vegetables for sale and for my future family. But before all that I would simply like to gain perspective on the world by traveling and experiencing different cultures. Vermont isn't exactly the best place to do that.

Thanks again for your generosity.

Sincerely,
Suzanne Stockman '08

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Fall 2003

Dear Class of 1991,

My name is Buck McLamb and I am writing to thank you for your generosity. I have been a Cornell Tradition fellow for the last 4 years, and your contributions mean so much to me. I am honoured to receive the help that the tradition provides as it is a blessing for my family and me. I am so lucky to be able to attend a prestigious university like Cornell. Thank you.

I am a senior this year majoring in business. I transferred in to the AEM program two years ago and have not looked back. Currently, I am studying accounting and finance courses and I plan on pursuing the CPA exam.

This summer I had an internship at NFO Prognostics, a marketing research company in Palo Alto. There I worked on a variety of things from designing surveys, updating the computer system and user manual, and proofing reports.. While in California I was able to travel along the beautiful west coast and surf some great northern waves. It was a great experience overall and I learned a lot about Marketing research and IT industry, as well as how large companies work from the inside out.

My time at Cornell is sadly coming to an end. I will be graduating soon and I am so lucky that the Cornell tradition made my college dreams a reality. Thank you once again for all of your financial support. I look forward to when I am able to give back as you have so generously done. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Buck McLamb