2007 JAM Awards - October 2007

Jonah Kaplan, son of Michael Kaplan, Director of Operations for Jefferies Asset Management, LLC in Jefferies' Stamford Office and Rachel Fremont, daughter of Paul Fremont, a Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst in New York, were awarded the 2007 Jefferies Award of Merit for the 2007-2008 academic year.

Jonah is a junior at Tufts University, majoring in Architectural Studies and Political Science. He has studied issues concerning the future of "sustainable cities" and recently completed a summer internship with Kings County District Attorney's Office. He is a board member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, and is involved with various volunteer groups in the Boston Area. He plans to study in Florence, Italy in Spring 2008.

Rachel Fremont is in her first year at Albert Einstein Medical College. In May 2007, she received a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Chicago, where she was a two-time recipient of the Howard Hughes undergraduate research fellowship, was a member of the volleyball and fencing teams, and was actively involved in the peer leadership program, the arts, school publications and student exhibition. She also volunteered at a Rabida Children's hospital.

2006 JAM Awards - September 2006

Daniel May, son of Andrew May, Portfolio Manager in Jefferies Asset Management, and Paul Barndt, son of Jeffrey Barndt, a former banker in Jefferies' Energy Investment Banking group, were awarded the 2006 Jefferies Award of Merit for the 2006-2007 academic year. These two individuals were singled out for this elite award as a result of their involvement in extracurricular activities, applying themselves in their studies, and making the most of their educational opportunities.

Daniel May attends the University School of Nashville. In his senior year of high school he is still undecided about where he will attend college, however his interests are clear. As first chair trombonist, he has participated in band for over 7 years. With a keen understanding of government and politics, he is an accomplished member of his school's debate team.

Paul Barndt is attending Columbia University in New York City. With a keen interest in communication, he is both a writer and editor of the school newspaper as well as a radio host for college radio. During his seven years as a participant in Quizbowl, a form of Jeopardy for students, his team placed third two years and captured the national championship in 2002.

JFS Board of Director Tom Tarrant presented Daniel and Paul with personalized lead crystal paperweight engraved with the phrase "There is no such thing as a limit," as a reminder to continually push the outer limits of our abilities and potential.

2005 JAM Awards - September 2005

Cooper Dickinson, step-son of Brian Marshall, senior vice president of Equity Research Sales, and Melissa Landry, daughter of Steve Landry, former senior vice president of Investment Banking's Energy group, were awarded the 2005 Jefferies Awards of Merit, for the 2005-2006 academic year.

Cooper is studying mathematics at Duke University and plans to pursue a career in business. During his last four years in high school, Cooper was captain of his Lacrosse team, 1st chair saxophone and held positions in student government while he excelled in his academic studies. Cooper was presented his award at an Awards Dinner held at the Lever House in Manhattan.

Melissa attends St. Scholastica Academy and is lieutenant governor for the SSA Key Club. Melissa requested Jefferies donate all monies it would have spent on airfare and an awards dinner to her local food bank in Covington, Louisiana. After evacuating Baton Rouge, Melissa and her mother worked in the triage area at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center at Louisiana State University in the days after Katrina. Steve Croxton, from the New Orleans office, presented Melissa with the $1,000 donation and the Jefferies Award of Merit lead crystal paperweight.

25th Anniversary Celebration and Raffle - May 2005

In celebration of 25 years of supporting the academic endeavors of the deserving students of Jefferies employees, Jefferies Family Scholarship (formerly the Boyd & Stephen Jefferies Educational Grant Program) held a Silver Anniversary party and raffle on May 12, raising over $500,000 for the program.

Tickets were purchased online and winners were announced over the equity speaker system during small office parties held in each of our U.S. offices. Prizes were donated by employees and members of the JFS board, and included 200 shares of Jefferies stock, rounds of golf at exclusive country clubs, vintage wines, tickets to sporting events and even exotic vacations with private transportation.