Remembering Josephine O’Neill, Virginia O’Connor and Theresa Burke
Helping students was what they were about for thirty-something years!
Josephine O’Neill-Chairperson of the English Dept. and Guidance Counselor
Virginia O’Connor-Teacher of English and AP of Guidance and
Theresa “Terry” Burke—Guidance Counselor
To honor their memory, and to carry on the work that they started, a scholarship fund was
established in 2005. To date, twenty five New Dorp graduates have received scholarship awards from the O’Neill-O’Connor Fund.
These three educators were all instrumental in shaping the lives of both young students and young faculty members. With a dual goal, The O’Neill-O’Connor Award is presented to a student of
outstanding character who has achieved academic excellence. The scholarship provides a deserving student with a one-time award toward his or her future education. The Burke Award provides
financial support to a student who has overcome adversity and plans to continue their education
and/or career training. Please remember these 3 faculty members by making a substantial
contribution to the O’Neill and O’Connor Memorial Award Fund. Our goal is to raise enough
money to keep these awards going for many years to come.
Please PRINT your personal information:
Name: ________________________________ NDHS Graduation Year: ______
Address: _______________________________________________ Apt.: ______
City:______________________________ State: ____________ Zip: __________
Telephone: ________________________ Email:__________________________
I wish to make the following donation to the O’Neill and O’Connor Memorial Award:
$100.00____ $50.00____ $25.00____ Other____
If you would like to designate how your funds should be used, please indicate below:
In memory of Josephine O’Neill and Virginia O’Connor, I have enclosed a donation of $_________.
In memory of Theresa Burke, I have enclosed a donation of $_________.
All checks should be made out to the “O’Neill and O’Connor Memorial Award.”
Your contribution is tax deductible and you will receive an acknowledgement for tax purposes.
Please mail your check and this completed form to the address below:
O’Neill and O’Connor Memorial Award
5 Morse Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314