STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The North Shore Rotary Club has named Evangeline Carolan of Great Kills, a graduating senior from the Scholars Academy at Susan E. Wagner High School, as the recipient of the 2024-25 North Shore Rotary Community Service Scholarship.
This year, the scholarship has been increased to $10,000 to reflect the club’s commitment to investing in the future of Staten Island’s young leaders.
The scholarship will be distributed over the next two years to support Evangeline’s educational journey at Northeastern University.
Evangeline’s dedication to community service began at a young age, inspired by her family’s example of caring for others and the Rotary Club’s ideal of “Service Above Self.” Her volunteer work dates back to middle school when she first assisted with community projects through her church. Since then, her commitment to service has grown exponentially.
Through her church, Evangeline has contributed to a variety of charitable initiatives, including preparing meals for the needy, organizing warm clothing drives, packaging hygiene kits for children in South America and assisting with Sunday School.
One of her most cherished projects is the church’s annual Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive, which provides meals to Staten Islanders in need during the holiday season.
Evangeline’s passion for service has also been reflected in her role as president of the Susan E. Wagner High School Key Club. Leading a 90-member team, she has spearheaded numerous community initiatives. Under her leadership, the club has supported the Staten Island American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, donated arts and crafts supplies to a local daycare, raised funds for Heifer International, contributed to the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center and partnered with the nonprofit Beautiful Hearts to serve the community on a weekly basis.
Additionally, Evangeline has organized multi-location collections for the Gift of Love Toy Drive, which delivers holiday joy to hospitalized children.
“Evangeline’s leadership, compassion and relentless dedication to making a difference exemplify the spirit of this award,” said Gale Strassberg, Scholarship Committee Chair. “Her work not only impacts individuals directly but also strengthens our Staten Island community.”
North Shore Rotary Club Past President Suzanne Demetrio added, “Evangeline’s commitment to service, coupled with her core values and solid foundation, can indeed serve as inspiration for others. We are proud to support her educational journey as she builds on her already impressive record of community impact.”
Evangeline credits her passion for service to the example set by her family and the inspiration she has found through her school and church communities. She is eager to continue her mission of service as she transitions to college and looks forward to exploring new opportunities to help others.
The North Shore Rotary Community Service Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior from Staten Island who demonstrates exceptional dedication to community service and a clear intent to pursue higher education. While academic achievement is not a primary criterion, the award places a strong emphasis on service and its impact on the community.
If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 7/1/2025).
© 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us).
The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site.
YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here.
Ad Choices
