06/22/2026
The Sullivan County Probation Officers Association is please to announce a total of $6,000.00 was awarded this year, to graduating seniors in the 100th District of the New York Assembly, who will be pursuing degrees in the field of Criminal Justice. This year’s $1000.00 Jacob E. Gunther III Memorial Scholarship winners were Carmen Montes (Fallsburg), Brooke Bull (Liberty), and Kaitlyn Batzel (Port Jervis). Honorable mention awards were given to Alec Hubert (Sullivan West), Kenna Dunning (Port Jervis), Brian Ingber (Fallsburg), Madeline Pantel (Fallsburg), Rebekah Joyce (Monticello), Kelsey Ryder (Rockland), Nevaeh Bush (Rockland), Clara LeRoy (Rockland), Kierstyn Surerus (Fallsburg), Sebastian Fowler (Fallsburg), Sigourney-Page Kinzonzi (Minisink Valley), Angela Wheeler (Liberty), Laila Carty (Middletown), Natalie Segura (Middletown), and Deandre Olive (Middletown).
We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to this year’s awardees, and wish them success in their future endeavors. May you continue to practice the hard work, determination and perseverance that has brought you this far during the next phase of your education.
The scholarship fund was established to help continue the legacy of our late Assemblyman, Jacob “Jake” Gunther, widely recognized as a staunch supporter of local law enforcement agencies, who was also committed to service to one’s community and recognition of scholastic excellence. Monies for the scholarship fund were raised, with generous support of area individuals and businesses, at the annual JAKE CLASSIC golf outing.
