Kiwanis Club of Massapequa awards scholarships – Massapequa Post
East Massapequa, Massapequa, Massapequa Park, Plainedge, South Farmingdale and Long Island, New York
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Kiwanis Club of Massapequa Scholarship recipients with J Scholarship Chairma , James Taratunio and Councilwoman Laura Maier. Christy Leigh Babirad/Herald
A heat advisory didn’t stop the Kiwanis Club of Massapequa, along with parents and supporters, from gathering at John J. Burns Park on June 25 to celebrate nine students who received $1,000 scholarships for their service to the community.
But it did cause the event to move indoors to the park’s community room, where the Kiwanis Club provided snacks and beverages.
“Today we’re going to be honoring a bunch of very wonderful people who we are giving scholarships to,” said Scholarship Chairman James Taratunio.
Taratunio, joined by Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Laura Maier, presented scholarships and certificates to the recipients.
“On behalf of the Massapequa Kiwanis, I’m honored to present these scholarships to you students who have gone above and beyond in helping your community,” Taratunio said. “Your dedication to helping others reflects the spirit of Kiwanis and gives us all hope for the future. We’re proud to support you as you take your next steps, and thank you for the difference you’ve already made.”
Following a group photo of the winners, Maier addressed the students on behalf of all of the town’s officials. “You all are here for a reason; you are our future,” she said.
Maier praised the scholarship recipients for their commitment to community service.
“The amount of community service and giving back to your communities, your schools, your churches is invaluable,” she said. “You all are going to do tremendous in whatever career you choose.”
“We’re very lucky to have such great individuals,” Maier added.
Taratunio emphasized that each student was selected for the scholarship because of their outstanding service to the community.
The 2025 Kiwanis Club of Massapequa scholarship recipients are:
• Daniella Lucchi, Jeffrey Ram and Isabella
Corigliano of Massapequa
• Katie Vogel and Olivia Puccia of Plainedge
• Emily Richardson, Rachel Schnaier and Umera Shahid of Seaford
• Marissa Valvo of BOCES GC Tech
For more information on the Massapequa Kiwanis Club and its community activites go to massapequakiwanis.org.
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