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SONS OF ITALY NEWS
58 th Annual Scholarship Awards
JULY / AUGUST 2013
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She introduced State President James DiStefano who also addressed the recipients and wished them well, and thanked everyone who helped make the brunch a success. The Invocation was offered by Benefit Insurance Commissioner Mary Ann Bello and everyone enjoyed a delicious brunch served by Raffael’s. Chairman Donna Giuliani and State President James
DiStefano began the presentation of awards, assisted by presenters and Scholarship Commission members Mary Cooper, Angela Giovannangelo, Alex Nardacci, Stephen Cozzaglio, Sandy Cozzaglio, and Maria Sciannameo, Ed.D. The SAVERIO R. ROMANO – JOHN B. BREGOLIO AWARD was presented to AMANDA HOWELL. She will be attending Springfield College to major in
Alison Argiro Felix Forte Michael A. Fredo Award
Olivia Box Guy Arigo Award
Alexander Cain Joseph Gorrasi Anthony Julian Award
David Caira Aldo A. Caira Memorial Award
Art Therapy. She is President of the National Art Honor Society, the class Historian, and a member of Student Council. She is captain of both the soccer and archery teams, and was chosen to create her town’s seal sculpture. She is recipient of the Character Award and is a member of the Art All-State team. The JOHN SAPORITO – LUIGI FIATO AWARD was presented to ANN-MARIE IACOVIELLO, who will be attending Ithaca College with a major in Voice Performance. She is a member of the North Andover High School Scarlet & Black Singers, Drama Guild, and Acapella Club. She received an Excellence in Vocal Performance and Excellence in Acting Award from METG Drama Guild, the North Andover High School A capella Award, and was the 2010 chorus MVP. The JOSEPH T. ZOTTOLI – VINCENT BROGNA AWARD was presented to KURT WARNER, who will be majoring in Construction Technology at SUNY Delhi. He was a New England Student Leadership representative, received the MIAA Citizenship Award, and is a member of the National Honor Society. He is captain of the golf and lacrosse teams, a Special Olympics volunteer, and a youth referee. The FELIX FORTE – MICHAEL A. FREDO AWARD was presented to ALISON ARGIRO who will be attending Keene State College with a major in Management. She is a member
Amanda Columbus Lawrence Ladies Lodge #2026 Award
Joclyn Crivello Honorary Past President Peter B. Gay Award
Nicole Dupuis Pasqualina Ciardeillo Memorial Award
David Fasano, Jr. Florence Ferullo Kane Award
Michael Fazio James DiStefano Award
Anthony Ferrara Angelo Furnari Award
Anna Franciosa Joseph Russo Award
Gemma Fuller Rosemary Malvone L.P.N. Memorial Award
Luke Giangregorio Aldo A. Caira Award
Maegan Hoffman Paul A. D’Agostino Peter E. Donadio Award
Amanda Howell Saverio R. Romano John B. Bregolio Award
of Best Buddies, SADD, and the Green Committee, and has been on the Honor Roll and received High Honors. She has played lacrosse and field hockey for four years, serving as captain of the lacrosse team, and volunteers as a youth lacrosse coach. The JOSEPH GORRASI – ANTHONY JULIAN AWARD was presented to ALEXANDER CAIN. He is attending Hofstra University to double major in Entrepreneurship and Computer Science. He is a member of Model UN, Save Darfur, the National Honor Society, and the National French Honor Society. He has been a Boy Scout for 11 years, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, and is the founder of Always Tutoring, LLC. The JOSEPH B. SILVERIO – JOHN GUARINO AWARD was presented to ALEXIS STEFANO, who will be majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience at Northeastern University. She is a National Honor Society member, and a recipient of the Rachel Carson Book Award and Boston Scholastic Art Award 2012 Gold Key. She came in First Place at the school level 2012-2013 Science Fair, Third Place at Regionals, and received an Honorable Mention at States. She volunteers for Greyhound Friends Inc. as a dog caretaker. The PAUL A. D’AGOSTINO – PETER E. DONADIO AWARD was presented to MAEGAN HOFFMAN. She is planning to attend Tufts University to major in Biomedical Engineering. She is her class president and valedictorian, a member of the National Honor Society, and is All-Scholastic in basketball and softball, in addition to acting as captain of these teams. She is a member of the Avon Boosters Association and a peer mentor. The ALDO A. CAIRA AWARD was presented to LUKE GIANGREGORIO, who will be majoring in Pre-Med/Biology at Boston College. He is a National Honor Society tutor, member of the Certamen team, and editor of The Botophian magazine. Luke serves as president of the United States Volunteer Award, has participated in the Hugh
O’Brien Youth Leadership Program, and has completed over 900 hours of community service since his freshman year. The LOUIS W. SALVATORE AWARD was presented to SABRINA PASCIUTO, who will be attending Wentworth Institute of Technology majoring in Mechanical Engineering. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and president of both the Italian Club and LABBB Pal’s Club. She plays basketball, softball, and volleyball, and is a two-time MIAA Sportsmanship Award winner for basketball and softball. She volunteers for Buddywalk for Down Syndrome, Relay for Life, and is the President of the Burlington Junior Lodge #2869. The GUY ARIGO AWARD is presented to OLIVIA BOX who will be attending Wheaton College majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Chemistry. She is the Peer Leader President, Latin Club President, and a member of the National Honor Society. She is an AP Scholar, recipient of the English Award and School Merit Award, and is in the top 5 percent of her class. Olivia is a member of the cross country and cross country skiing teams, and volunteers for Groton Local, Earth Day, trail work and community dinners. The HENRY FRISSORA JR. AWARD was presented to STEPHANIE YOUNG who will be attending UMass Amherst to major in Engineering. She was the recipient of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Math and Science Award and the Vi Goodhow Award. She was the WMass Basketball tournament MVP and was voted the WMass Basketball Player of the Year by the Hall of Fame and MBCA. Stephanie volunteers as a basketball coach, reader at elementary schools, and for Helping Hands. The CHARLES H. PERENICK AWARD was presented to JACOB LEPREVOST. He will be attending Roger Williams University to major in Engineering. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has attained High Honors for all four years of high school, ranking fourth in his class. He played four years of varsity soccer and basketball, serving as captain for his junior and senior seasons. Jacob volunteers for many organizations, and is a member of the Frank P. Consolati Lodge #1910. The ANGELO FURNARI AWARD was presented to ANTHONY FERRARA. Anthony will be attending UMass Amherst with a major in Business. He is a member of the National Honor Society, DECA, and the Mock Trial team. He was a MASS-DECA State Finalist and a 2011 Indoor Track Emerging Elite. Anthony competes on the indoor track,
Casey Hult Wakefield Lodge #1734 Award In Memory of Grace Sasso