Representing the colleges at the Staten Island Rotary Foundation Scholarship Award Luncheon, are from the left, Nick Legakis, senior director of development, St. John’s University; Michele Callahan, fellowship and scholarship advisor, College of Staten Island; Cheryl Adolph, executive director, Institutional Advancement and CSI Foundation, College of Staten Island; Nicole DeStefano, director of development & External Relations, Wagner College; John Amodio, chairman of Staten Island Rotary Foundation, and Anna Beth Hinman, corporate and foundation relations officer, Wagner College. (Courtesy/January Nuzzo)Staten Island Advance
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Rotary Foundation, the giving arm of the Rotary Club of Staten Island chaired by long-time Rotarian John Amodio, awarded scholarships totaling $14,000 to further education for students.
Review committee members include Rotarians Oluremi Cole, Matthew Scamardella and Mark Weg.
Awards were presented to St. John’s University in memory of Rotarian Gladys Schweiger, to the College of Staten Island in memory of Borough President Albert Maniscalco, and to Wagner College in memory of Rotarian Dr. William Smith.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PRESENTED WITH AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The Dr. Norbert H. Leeseberg Service Above Self Scholarship was presented to graduating senior Tara Murphy of St. Joseph Hill Academy who is attending Washington University in St. Louis this fall, for exemplifying academic excellence and community service.
The Lou DeMartino Community Service Award was presented to Taylor Russell of Tottenville High School for her volunteer work in the community.
Scholarship winners are, from the left, Christopher Dantoni, Tara Murphy, Taylor Russell with Staten Island Rotary Club Rotarians John Amodio and Staten Island Rotary Club member Remi Cole. (Courtesy/January Nuzzo)Staten Island Advance
The Louis R. Miller Community Service Award was presented to St. Peter’s Boys High School student Christopher Dantoni Jr. for volunteer work within his school and his community.
A LITTLE ABOUT THE STATEN ISLAND ROTARY FOUNDATION
The Staten Island Rotary Foundation has been the giving arm of the Staten Island Rotary Club supporting the community for nearly six decades. Since its establishment in 1962, the Foundation has awarded close to $3 million in grants and scholarships, significantly impacting the lives of individuals, organizations, and relief efforts.
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