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The SMSF annually awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors and continuing college students who reside in Middlebury or Southbury, Connecticut.

For over 40 years, the SMSF has helped local students take their next step!

10/31/2026

Thank you, Lily Clark for stepping up to take on This OR That!👏

Lily is a force to be reckoned with! 💪 A three-sport varsity athlete competing in swimming, indoor track and lacrosse, serving as captain of both the swim and lacrosse teams. Lily is also a member of the SWC Athlete Class Act Committee.

10/26/2026

Welcome to our very first SMSF Spotlight: High-School! Thank you to Donnie Scacco for sitting down with us!👏

Donnie is a senior at PHS who leaves a lasting legacy. He founded the Pomp Christian Youth Club his sophomore year after discovering that PHS didn’t have anything like that. Donnie’s faith and his close- knit family are the most important things to him. He is pictured above with his sister, Olivia.

This club has grown to 220 members! He is most proud of “Operation Sandwich”, which provides sandwiches to St. Vincent’s in Waterbury. This year’s huge goal: 1,000 sandwiches! Reach out to Donnie if you would like to contribute or get involved.

Donnie also builds connections as a volunteer with Safe Haven and Masonicare, and as a member of St. Carlo Acutis Parish.

In school, his favorite class is Italian🇮🇹 and he is dedicated 4-year member of the Boys’ Swim & Dive Team.🏊‍♂️ At home, he’s a fan of Mexican food and Fleetwood Mac and Hall & Oates.

His motto: “Enjoy every moment! Connections matter over everything else!”

At the top of Donnie’s college list are Providence, Fairfield and UConn.

We are so proud of you, Donnie, and know great things are in your future!👏✨

Providence College Fairfield University PomperaugHighSchool

10/23/2026

Welcome to our 2nd This OR That Thursday: High School Edition! Thank you Payton Pentino!👏

Payton is a senior varsity 2-sport athlete and captain for both field hockey and boys swim & dive. She excels in the classroom and serves on the student executive board.

*🌅Early Bird OR 🌙Night Owl…Early Bird🌅

*Study with 🎶Music OR Silence….Music🎶

*🍱 Cafeteria Lunch OR 🥪Pack Your Own... Pack Your Own🥪

*🧋☕️Daily Fuel….Iced Latte🧋

*👟Sneakers OR 🩴Crocs/Slides…Birkenstocks🩴

*🏖️Beach OR ⛰️Mountains…Both🏖️🏔️

10/18/2026

College Student Spotlight on Elizabeth Raefski (PHS ‘24)! We love checking in with our SMSF scholarship recipients.🎓

Elizabeth is a junior at Dickinson College, where she is balancing academics and athletics. She is majoring in biology with a minor in Spanish. She is also a member of the Dickinson softball team.🧢⚾️ Elizabeth loves continuing the sport she’s played for years, and being a part of the team has given her friendships and taught her lessons that will last well beyond college.

She earned her CNA certification over the summer and also works at the Middlebury Park and Rec camp.

After graduation, Elizabeth plans on attending PA school, and her dream job is to become a pediatric PA.👩🏻‍⚕️🩺

Her words of wisdom for seniors: ”Don’t be afraid to try new things and meet new people. There is a whole world waiting for you beyond high school.”

We are so proud of you, Elizabeth, and can’t wait to see all you accomplish!👏

10/16/2026

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10/15/2026

Welcome to our very first This OR That: High School Edition! A huge thank you to RJ Piccirillo for helping us launch the series!👏

RJ is a 3-sport varsity athlete(track, lacrosse and swim) and leads the crowd as head of the Pomp Jungle📣 He constantly stands out for his unmatched school spirit, positive energy, and support for his fellow students.

*🌅Early Bird OR 🌙Night Owl………Early Bird🌅

*Study With 🎶Music OR Silence……Music🎶

*🍱Cafeteria Lunch OR 🥪Pack Your own…..Pack Your Own🥪

*Daily Fuel: …………………………………🧋Gatorade

*👟Sneakers OR 🩴Crocs/Slides…..Sneakers👟

*🏖️Beach OR 🏔️Mountains…………..Both🏖️⛰️

10/09/2026

We’re excited to spotlight Pomperaug ‘20 graduate, Catherine Lebel!🎓

Catherine graduated from Northeastern University in 2024 with a degree in Civil Engineering. During her time at Northeastern, Catherine spent 2 months in Sardinia studying wastewater. She also completed 2 internships. Her first took place at SRT Consulting in San Francisco and her second was at Allonnia in Boston working in the R&D lab.

Her second internship led to a full-time position. During her 3 years at Allonnia, Catherine worked in sustainable mining and traveled to active mine sites across the U.S.

She recently packed up and relocated to Chicago to pursue her next chapter in renewables and climate/environmental consulting.

When she’s not working, you can find Catherine enjoying the outdoors🌲—hiking, skiing, or camping—and planning her next travel adventure(Portugal is up next on her list!).✈️

The SMSF is proud to support future leaders like Catherine! Can’t wait to see what is next!👏

09/29/2026

Meet Constance Larrandabure! From Pomperaug ‘23 to graduating UConn Finance this December.🎓

During her time at UConn, her favorite class was Operations, where she developed real-world technical skills. Her favorite memory was basketball season! “Nothing beats watching games with friends and feeling the energy on campus after a March win.”🏀💙

Constance has already built an impressive resume with supply chain internships at Timex and corporate Finance Planning & Analysis at Hubbell. Her dream job? Working in FP&A for a global company(preferably somewhere warm!☀️)

Her advice to HS Seniors: “Get involved in something you truly enjoy doing in college.”

We are so proud to support students like Constance on their path to success!👏✨

Constance The Jungle🍃 PomperaugHighSchool Pomperaug High School College & Career Center

09/23/2026

Ever wondered how the SMSF and Pfeffer Scholarships got started? Here’s a brief history!

09/20/2026

Thank you to our sponsors, donors and community members who make these moments possible!

As our students head into another school year or beyond-their notes remind us of the real impact your support has on their lives and futures.✨

Address

PO Box 1259
Middlebury, CT
06762

Website

http://www.smsfct.org/

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