McDonald’s of Ellwood City and the Beaver County Foundation are pleased to announce that Tessa Folino from Lincoln High School and Lucas Moody from Riverside High School will both receive the 2025 Viccari-McDonald’s of Ellwood City Scholarship.
The check presentations will take place at 4:30 pm TODAY, Tuesday, June 17 at McDonald’s of Ellwood City, 15 5th Street.
Folini will receive $1,000 towards her college tuition in recognition of her academic achievement, leadership ability and community service. At Lincoln High School, Folini participated in Varsity Tennis, Student Council and National Honor Society while also maintaining a 4.76 grade point average. In the fall, Folini will attend the PennWest Clarion University where she will study Chemistry.
Moody will also receive $1,000 towards his college tuition at Case Western Reserve University where he plans to study Aerospace Engineering. During his high school career, Moody was a member of the Track and Cross Country teams and an Advanced Placement Scholar with Honors – all while maintaining a 4.9 grade point average. For the past three years, Moody has also worked at McDonald’s of Ellwood City where he’s risen to the role of Swing Manager.
“Not only do Tessa and Lucas demonstrate academic excellence, but they also embody a dedication to community service and leadership, which honors Dom Viccari’s legacy here in Ellwood City,” said Meghan Sweeney, Owner/Operator of McDonald’s of Ellwood City and several other Golden Arches locations across western PA.
Established in 2014, the annual scholarship is named to honor the man who worked tirelessly to improve Ellwood City for all residents, first as a five-term council member and three-term council president, and later as borough manager for more than seven years until his retirement in 2013. Viccari passed away in 2022 at age 89.
Viccari graduated from Ellwood City’s Lincoln High School in1952 with high honors and was then employed by The Ellwood City Ledger for 52 years. Through his various positions of leadership and service, he made an unforgettable mark on Ellwood City.
More than 1,400 young people were eligible to apply for this year’s scholarship, which was open to high school seniors graduating from Lincoln High School or Riverside High School and planning to attend two- or four-year vocational or academic schools.
“Dom Viccari dedicated himself to improving life for all of us,” said Meghan’s father Paul Sweeney. “His efforts with local government, recreation, environmental conservation and economic vitality have made Ellwood City a better place to live, work and raise families. We’re thrilled to honor his legacy.”
ABOUT McDONALD’S
Tri County Management is a three-generation family business and McDonald’s franchise organization for more than 55 years. The company owns and operates 24 restaurants in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Clarion and Jefferson counties and employs more than 1,200 local residents.
To apply for a part- or full-time position, go to www.mcdonalds.com/careers.
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