French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut, Inc.
2025 LeGrow Family FCGSC Scholarship Award Recipients
One of three recipients this year is Laura Farquhar, of Killingly CT. Laura is the daughter of Marcia and Elias G. "Scott" Farquhar III, and the granddaughter of FCGSC member, Susan Griffiths.
FCGSC congratulates Laura on a very successful freshman year at Johnson and Wales University and a well deserved renewal of the LeGrow Family Scholarship. Her major is Health Science, specifically Occupational Therapy. Laura also plays soccer at JWU and is pictured in her soccer uniform. In her essay, Laura reflected on the hardships experienced by immigrants. "My understanding of my ancestors' hardships and victories has grown as a result of writing this essay and talking to my Memere. Loss of language, stability, and a sense of belonging are common outcomes of immigration."
Congratulations to Laura! We wish her success in her education and future endeavors.
Congratulations also go to Kaya Nichols of Woodstock, CT. She is the daughter of Amy Bonneau, and the granddaughter of FCGSC members Phyllis and Ray Bonneau. Kaya graduated from Woodstock Academy receiving Outstanding Academic Excellence in the Outstanding Presidential Awards Program.
Kaya will attend the University of Connecticut and will study Exercise Science, specifically Physical Therapy. In her essay, Kaya says, "I have always been interested in where my family originated from and learning about the Filles du Roi helped me understand what the women have gone through. I am proud of my French Canadian Heritage."
Congratulations to Kaya! We wish her success in her education and future endeavors!
And congratulations to Bella Pramanik of Middletown, CT. She is the daughter of member, Marama and David Pramanik. Bella graduated with honors from Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy.
Bella will attend Yale in the fall, majoring in Electrical Engineering. In her essay, Bella reflected on the Fille du Roi and stated " . . . now a vibrant mix of French heritage and Canadian traditions, manifesting itself in their rich religious customs, music and arts, and cuisine (Which I am very thankful for because I love poitine!). These inspiring women shaped the modern French-Canadian society that we know today, and we have them to thank for their bravery and perseverance."
Congratulations to Bella! We wish her success in her education and future endeavors!
Editor's note: These three young ladies are all interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) careers. How fitting as these are male dominated fields and two of the three scholarship recipients discussed the Fille du Roi who braved a difficult journey to start a new life in New France. We proudly welcome you aboard the family of the French-Canadian Genealogical Society of CT.
Previous LeGrow Family FCGSC Scholarship Award Recipients
2024 Lauren Ayotte
Congratulations to Lauren Ayotte, daughter of Lois and Sarah Ayottte and grandddaughter of FCGSC member Robert Cummiskey.
She is attending Western New England University and studying Criminal Justice.
2024 Laura Farquhar
Congratulates to Laura Farquhar, daughter of Marcia and Elias G. "Scott" Farquhar III and grandddaughter of FCGSC member Susan Griffiths, of Killingly, CT.
Laura graduated from Killingly High School, 2024. She is studying Occupational Therapy at Johnson and Wales University.
2023 Sofia Hamel
Congratulations to Sofia Hamel, daughter of Donald and Maria Hamel, of Norwich, CT. She is also the granddaughter of FCGSC member, Yvette Jacaruso. She is attending Salisbury University majoring in Early Childhood Elementary Education.
2022 Camden Archambeau
Congratulations to Camden Archambeau, son of Michael and Erika Archambeau, on receiving the 2022 LeGrow Family Scholarship. Camden graduated with honors in 2019 from Weston High School.
He is enrolled in a dual degree program through Harvard and New England Conservatory.
2022 Megan Ayotte
Congratulations to Megan Ayotte, on receiving the 2022 LeGrow Family Scholarship. Megan, daughter of Louis and Sarah Ayotte, graduated in 2022 from Bristol High School.
Megan will study Marine Biology at the University of Rhode Island.
2022 Mackenzie Farquhar
FCGSC is happy to announce Mackenzie Farquhar as one of our 2022 awardees of the LeGrow Family Scholarship. Mackenzie, daughter of Marcia and Elias G. "Scott" Farquhar III, graduated from Killingly High with High Honors in '21. She attends UCONN as a Psychology major.
2021 Camden Archambeau
Congratulations to Camden Archambeau, son of Michael and Erika Archambeau, on receiving the 2021 LeGrow Family Scholarship. Camden graduated with honors in 2019 from Weston High School.
2021 Mackenzie Farquhar
Congratulations to Mackenzie Farquhar as one of our 2021 awardees of the LeGrow Family Scholarship. Mackenzie, daughter of Marcia and Elias G. "Scott" Farquhar III, graduated from Killingly High with High Honors in '21.
2020 Ben Jacobsen
Congratulations to Ben Jacobsen, son of William and Brenda Jacobsen of Bolton, CT on his receipt of the LeGrow Family Scholarship. Ben graduated from Bolton High School with Honors in June of 2020.
2019 Austin P. Bertrand
We are very pleased to announce that the first ever recipient of the 2019 FCGSC LeGrow Family Scholarship Award was Austin P. Bertrand. Austin is the son of Martha and Steve Bertrand of Manchester, Connecticut, and the grandson of the late Paul and Eliette (Dube) Bertrand.