The Trustees of the Stephen K. Tompsett Memorial Fund for Technology in Education ("Stephen's Fund") are pleased to announce the winners of the third annual Stephen K. Tompsett Student Award for Excellence in Math, Science or Technology, which is presented to a graduating senior from Garden City High School and to a graduating senior from a private high school who is a resident of Garden City This year, the Trustees have honored Mr. Stephen Giordano of Regis High School and Ms. Jean Cui of Garden City High School. This Award includes a plaque, letter of commendation and check for $1500 to each winner. The winners are exemplary young people with high academic and life achievements, both of whom our Trustees felt exemplify Steve's wonderful qualities of love of learning, dedication to helping others especially through volunteerism and leadership. Mr. Giordano is a graduate of St. Joseph's School in Garden City.

In addition, the Trustees presented a plaque and letter of commendation to two Finalists, Mr. James Nugent and Mr. Daniel White. We know our winners and finalists, and in fact all our applicants will succeed in whatever path they choose to take. Stephen's Award includes a plaque, letter from the Trustees and $1500 check to each of the winners. All applicants received a letter from the Trustees commending them and thanking them for participating. Stephen's Fund will grant this Award every year.

The Stephen K. Tompsett Award for Excellence in Leadership

This year, the Trustees were so touched and impressed by one particular applicant for the Math, Science and Technology Award that they decided to grant a very special award for Excellence in Leadership. This Award includes an engraved lucite plaque with the phrase "Family and Faith First" engraved on it. Steve always put family and faith first in every aspect of his short life and this is one of the qualities that made him the beloved leader that he was. The Trustees were pleased to present this Award to Mr. Daniel Sarfin of Garden City High School. This Award also includes a letter of commendation and a check for $500. This Award will not necessarily be given every year.

Stephen K. Tompsett Citizenship and Character Award

The Trustees of the Stephen K. Tompsett Memorial Fund for Technology in Education ("Stephen's Fund") are pleased to announce the winner of the third annual Stephen K. Tompsett Citizenship and Character Award which is presented to a graduating 8th grader from St. Joseph's School. Our 2005 winner is Mr. Charlie O'Leary who the Trustees felt best exemplified Stephen's wonderful qualities of kindness, spirituality and service to others. The winner was announced at the St. Joseph's Graduation Breakfast held at Cherry Valley Country Club on Sunday June 12, 2005. All 8th grade students filled out a questionnaire and submitted a teacher evaluation form to the teacher of their choice. The applications and evaluation forms were then made anonymous and the Trustees chose the winner without knowing the names of the applicants. The Award includes a "Citizenship" medal on green ribbon, engraved with the winner's name as well as a check for $150. Stephen's Fund will grant this Award every

year to a deserving 8th grader at St. Joe's. This year, Steve's family extends a special thank you to Trustees Mrs. Anne Hadlock and Mr. Tom Lilly for accepting the job of deciding the winner. None of the other Trustees were involved in the decision as Steve's daughter and nephew were in the 2005 graduating class.

Stephens Fund was set up in September 2001 to honor the memory of Steve Tompsett, who was a Lector, Extraordinary Minister, Stewardship Committee member and Vice President of the St. Joseph School Board when he was killed on Sept 11, 2001 while attending a technology conference at Windows on the World in the World Trade Center. Stephen's Fund tries to continue Steve's good work by assisting the children of Garden City, especially in the fields of math, science and technology. The Stephen K. Tompsett Memorial Fund for Technology in Education is a member of the Garden City Community Fund.