Residents at Cedar Crest Champion Education Through Student Scholarship Program

Nineteen high school seniors preparing for graduation were named Student Scholars at an award ceremony held May 19 at Cedar Crest, an Erickson Senior Living community in Pompton Plains, NJ.

These hardworking student employees, who worked as servers and hosts across Cedar Crest's on-campus dining venues and met the qualifying criteria, were honored for their dedication and commitment. Their achievements are supported through scholarships funded by generous donations from community residents, helping to position these students for continued success. The student employees were each awarded a $10,000 scholarship.

"Our student employees show outstanding dedication as they balance their academic responsibilities, work commitments, and service to our residents," said Executive Director Ryan Fitzpatrick. "Thanks to the generosity of our residents, this scholarship program truly has a meaningful and lasting impact on their futures."

For more information about the scholarship program and other benefits of working at Cedar Crest, visit www.ericksonseniorliving.com/careers.

2026 Cedar Crest Scholars:

• Abdull Al-Atyat, Pompton Lakes HS
• Rylie Anzelmo, Netherland Reformed Christian HS
• Nico Belini, NA
• Madalyn Brunner, Pequannock Township HS
• David Curry, Butler HS
• Tiffany Green, Wayne Valley HS
• Bowie Kudlac, Butler HS
• Kaelin Lash, West Milford HS
• Leah LePera, Boonton HS
• Anita Mahmudi, Lakeland Regional HS
• Andy Maloku, Butler HS
• Ron Narcida, NA
• Rya Narcida, Lakeland Regional HS
• Emma Nieuwenhuis, Netherland Reformed Christian HS
• Anyali Perez, Pompton Lakes HS
• Alyssa Rappold, West Milford HS
• Ruby Richard, Pompton Lakes HS
• Ava Torres, West Milford HS
• Rebekah Wesdyk, Netherland Reformed Christian HS