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Awards and Recognition Programs Compass Award The Compass Award is given to a member of the community who leads by example and has demonstrated a commitment and compassion to children with special needs and their families. This award is given out at our annual Gala. In 2011, our honoree was Dr. Susan E. Martin, former superintendent of Scituate Public Schools for her ongoing dedication to our students and community. She embodies the community spirit of the foundation by assuring that SPS collaborates with CORSE, Scituate Recreation and many other community organizations to assure that our kids receive the best experience possible for the WHOLE child. In 2010, four high school students were honored for their continued dedication to our CORSE programs and their personal impact on our students: Bridget Burke, Kathleen Burke, Zachary Sogolow, Josh Sogolow. Each of these high school students donated numerous volunteer hours and was the perfect role model not only for students with special needs but for all students in our community. The CORSE participants light up whenever they are around.
2011 Compass Award Recipient Dr. Susan Martin (far right) with (from left) Gina McClellan, Jennifer O'Neill,
2010 Compass Award Recipients From left, Zach Sogolow, Bridget Burke,
Scituate High School Graduate Scholarship This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a senior or post graduate who receives Special Education services and is planning to further their education by attending a school of higher education in academics or vocational study. This student should demonstrate commitment, hard work and enthusiasm toward overcoming challenges that they may face on a regular basis. It will be awarded to a student who seeks to contribute to society in a meaningful way through the advancement of their education and life skills. Bill Verseckes Award The C.O.R.S.E. Foundation provided an annual award from 2007 – 2011 to two middle school students in memoriam to Bill Verseckes at the 8th Grade Recognition Awards held at the end of the school year. Mr. Bill Verseckes was the Gates Middle School guidance counselor for 35 years. Nothing made him happier than helping a student pull themselves together and mature into a fine citizen of the Gates School Community. This award is to honor two students for their all-around significant improvements during their two years in the Gates Middle School. For the 2009/2010 school year, the recipients were Brooke Bartoloni and Mark Zalis.
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