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Rachel was an original. Her simple beauty, graceful leadership, and creative intelligence were only part of her story. She was a wise and kind soul with incredible drive and diverse interests. Her talents reached far beyond the classroom; she was an incredible seamstress, artist, and cook. She cherished the simple things in life: sitting on the beach, reading a good book, listening to music. Rachel was a strong, independent thinker, and when she set a goal, she attained it. She could do it all: She excelled at costume design for Staples Players, served as secretary for the National Honor Society, treasurer for the China Care Club and was a member of Kool 2B Kind. Above all else, Rachel was thoughtful and compassionate and her bright smile and signature giggle lit up the room. Rachel had a passion for fashion and was able to pursue and discover many talents and interests during her time at Staples. She created “Rachel’s Rags” pajama bottoms and cooked amazing meals and desserts for family and friends. She attended Cornell University where she was accepted into the Fiber Science and Apparel Design Program (FSAD) and pursued a major in fashion design management with a minor in business.
While at Cornell, Rachel was a member of the business fraternity Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE). Every year, PSE puts on a philanthropy event. This year, the event will be in Rachel's honor, and all proceeds will be donated to the Staples Tuition Grants in memory of Rachel Hope Doran. These grants support students from the high school Rachel attended, Staples High School.
Staples Tuition Grants ,(a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization) awards college and trade school tuition assistance grants, in amounts up to $6,000 per year, to Staples High School seniors and graduates with demonstrated financial need. All Staples Tuition Grants are awarded using strict need-based criteria. The STG Board personally interviews every new applicant. Unlike many aid programs, STG is not a program for freshman-year only. STG recipients are invited to re-apply each year for a grant. STG is a strictly need-based operation for undergraduate use only and STG does not discriminate by school, whether public or private, vocational or academic, in-state or out.
While at Cornell, Rachel was a member of the business fraternity Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE). Every year, PSE puts on a philanthropy event. This year, the event will be in Rachel's honor, and all proceeds will be donated to the Staples Tuition Grants in memory of Rachel Hope Doran. These grants support students from the high school Rachel attended, Staples High School.
Staples Tuition Grants ,(a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization) awards college and trade school tuition assistance grants, in amounts up to $6,000 per year, to Staples High School seniors and graduates with demonstrated financial need. All Staples Tuition Grants are awarded using strict need-based criteria. The STG Board personally interviews every new applicant. Unlike many aid programs, STG is not a program for freshman-year only. STG recipients are invited to re-apply each year for a grant. STG is a strictly need-based operation for undergraduate use only and STG does not discriminate by school, whether public or private, vocational or academic, in-state or out.
Organizer
Monty Thompson
Organizer
Ithaca, NY