SCHOLARSHIP
Class of 2025 six $1,000 Scholarships to HK HS Seniors.
Christiana Field gave the following speech at the Scholarship night.
Good evening, everyone,
The mission of the Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation, Inc. is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, to reduce the stigma of mental illness, and to provide hope and support.
It means a great deal to be here tonight, recognizing this year’s recipients of the Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation scholarship, given in memory of my brother, Nathan. This year, in honor of the 10th anniversary of Nathan’s passing, we are proud to award more scholarships than ever before.
Choosing to pursue a path in STEM or mental health isn’t just about picking a major or a job, it’s about stepping into a role that calls for curiosity, compassion, and a deep desire to make a difference. By taking this step, you’re joining a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and advocates who are working to change the world.
STEM is more than science and technology, it’s about using those tools to solve real-world problems, improve lives, and build a better future. And if your journey leads you into the field of mental health, you're choosing to be a source of hope, understanding, and strength for others. You’ll be helping people navigate their toughest moments and challenging the stigma that still surrounds mental health today.
No matter which direction you take, remember this: your curiosity and compassion are powerful. And tonight, we celebrate not just your achievements, but the incredible impact you're preparing to make.
Please help me by congratulating this year’s recipients (from left to right): Margaret Robinson, Ava Mazzotta, Chase Lenart, Cody Robinson, Seanna Ruimerman, and Jeff Thebeau.
Photo by HK Staff
Class of 2025 $1,000 Scholarship to Valley Regional HS Senior.
The Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation, Inc. awarded a scholarship to Valley Regional High School senior Kenneth Batt Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Congratulations Ken and best wishes for your future!
Class of 2024 five $1,000 Scholarships to HK HS Seniors.
The Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation, Inc. awarded scholarships to five Haddam-Killingworth High School seniors Monday, June 03, 2024. Congratulations (from left to right) Catharine Therrien, Bryce O'Linn, Cole Bruno, Ella Commerford, and Nathan Natanzon. Best wishes for your next adventure!
Class of 2024 two $1,000 Scholarships to Valley Regional HS Seniors
The Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation, Inc. awarded scholarships to two Valley Regional High School seniors Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Congratulations (from left to right) Mulanga Drysile and Ava Frost and best wishes for your next adventure!
Class of 2023 two $1,000 Scholarships to HK HS Seniors.
The Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation, Inc. awarded scholarships to two Haddam-Killingworth High School seniors Thursday, June 1, 2023. Congratulations (from left to right) Georgia Brown and Kelsie Piela and best wishes for your next adventure!
Class of 2022 four $1,000 Scholarships to HK HS Seniors.
The Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation, Inc. awarded scholarships to four Haddam-Killingworth High School seniors Wednesday, June 08, 2022. Congratulations (Left to Right) Riley Mack, Andrew Conti, Yumi Imai, and Kylie Studzinski and best wishes for your next adventure!
Class of 2021 four $1,000 Scholarships to HK HS Seniors.
The Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation, Inc. awarded scholarships to four Haddam-Killingworth High School seniors Tuesday May, 25, 2021. Congratulations Meara Bodak, Matthew Jennings, Jaden Mack, Nathan Marciniec, and Tessa Wills and best wishes for your next adventure!
Class of 2020 four $1,000 Scholarships to HK HS Seniors.
The Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation, Inc. awarded scholarships to four Haddam-Killingworth High School seniors Tuesday, May 26, 2020 via a Zoom Presentation due to Covid. Congratulations Zach Hines, Crystal Lentz, James Clemente, Michael O'Toole and best wishes for your next adventure!
Class of 2019 four $1,000 Scholarships to HK HS Seniors.
Good evening everyone. On behalf of my Board of Directors, some of whom are here tonight, I am once again honored to present 4 $1000 awards to the recipients of the fourth annual Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation Scholarship. Our mission is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, to reduce the stigma of mental illness, and to provide hope and support. To learn more about the activities we have been pursuing, please visit our website nathanielfield.org
Unfortunately, suicide rates continue to rise. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, last year, in Connecticut, suicide became the second leading cause of death for people 15 to 34 years of age. On average, in our State, one person dies by suicide every 22 hours. The statistics are sobering therefore, we plan to continue with our efforts to fulfill our mission statement and to prove our motto that “You’re Worth It”! I am also pleased to have learned that the H-K School District will be embedding mental health topics into the middle school and high school health curriculum. These subjects must be discussed openly with our students and the misconceptions surrounding mental illness must decrease in order to lower the suicide rates and increase the number of people seeking professional help.
To the seniors here tonight, I want you to know that college will come with its rewards and fun times, as well as with a lot of stress and perhaps, what you might perceive as failures. I want to emphasize to you that every college campus has a counseling center, clubs like Active Minds, and other programs that can support you when you need it. You just need to ask! There is no shame in needing help and asking for it.
All of the applicants of the Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Scholarship are highly qualified, intelligent and insightful people who we know will continue to have a positive impact on society and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors. Please help me to congratulate the following scholarship award winners:
Pursuing a career as a mental health professional, Morgan Bowles.
Pursuing a career as a geriatric social worker, Amber Edwards.
Pursuing a career as an aerospace engineer and following graduation, entering into the United States Navy to serve our country, James Martino.
And finally, pursuing a career in anesthesiology, Hannah McLeod
Congratulations!
Class of 2018 four $1,000 Scholarships to HK HS Seniors.
On June 12th, Marie Field presented four $1000 scholarships to Seniors from the Haddam-Killingworth Regional School District #17 Class of 2018. This year’s award recipients from left to right were Jonah Spector, Kelsey D’Amico, Julianne Kelly, and Brooke Catalano.
Congratulations!!
Class of 2017 four $1,000 Scholarships to HK HS Seniors.
On May 30th, the Foundation presented four $1000 scholarships to Seniors from the Haddam-Killingworth Regional School District #17 Class of 2017.
This year’s award recipients were Allison Zupan, Caitlyn VonFeldt, Noah Miller, and Jordan Clemente. Congratulations!!
Class of 2016 five $1,000 Scholarships to HK HS Seniors.
On June 1st, the Foundation reached one of its short term goals! On behalf of the Foundation, Marie Field presented five $1000 scholarships to Seniors from the Haddam-Killingworth Regional School District #17 Class of 2016. The selection process for our scholarship recipients was a very difficult one. All of the candidates were highly qualified individuals who we know will continue to have a positive impact on society. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors. The award recipients were Sarah Blewett, Joseph Bosco, Jillian Clemente, Zachary O'Toole, and Annelise Walsh. Congratulations!!