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The Scott LaFaro Memorial Award is presented by Geneva High School, Scott's alma mater, to one of its graduating students who exemplifies the qualities that LaFaro himself exhibited during his high school career. These qualities are demonstrated by participation in, dedication to, and high achievement, in all phases of the music program at Geneva High. Additionally, the recipient has met academic and attendance requirements and has exhibited consideration for his or her fellow students.
The Award is an especially fitting tribute because Scott's four years at Geneva High (1950 -- 1954) were instrumental to his development as a musician. It is wonderful to know that Scott's alma mater continues to maintain a quality and nurturing music program, and that Geneva continues to remember and pay tribute to one of its favorite sons.
In June 2007, Mr. Ryan Kincaid became the twenty-ninth recipient of the Scott LaFaro Memorial Ward. Each year family and friends of Scott set new goals to increase sponsorship of the Award, the purpose of which continues to be to help young people pursue careers in music. Please join the LaFaro family, fellow Geneva High School alumni, friends and jazz lovers from around the world in supporting this effort with your donation.
If you would like to make a contribution, which is tax-deductible, please mail your personal check or postal money order, made out to the order of the Scott LaFaro Memorial Award, to the following postal address:
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Thank you in advance for your participation and your generosity.
Sincerely,
Family and Friends of Scott LaFaro
Scott LaFaro Memorial Award Recipients
2008 2007 Ryan Kincaid 2006 James Eddington 2005 Emily Schule 2004 Nadine Amsel 2003 Ben Capraro 2002 Caroline Herd 2001 Matthew McGinley Andrea Belding Matt Sonderlund Anthony Calabrese Melissa Birkett Jennifer Champlin Timothy Whitwood Clara Holt Michael Ramos Marcus Goddard Robert Smith Andrew Scaglione Christopher Brown Michele Evangelista Michael Acquilano Michelle Quigley Glenn Mayo Steven Cummins Eric Weaver John Springer Ronald Krauss Bruce Keplinger Mark Johnson Steven Jones
Godfrey Brown, Al Davids, Gail
Brown, Scott LaFaro
Geneva High School, circa 1953
