Walt Whitman Stories

2023 Senior Awards Ceremony

Written by Liz DeMonte | Jan 18, 2024 8:15:11 PM
As part of Walt Whitman’s annual end of the year awards ceremonies, our high school seniors and their families gathered in the Performing Arts Center for the Senior Scholarship Awards Presentation. Students were awarded by various private and community organizations and foundations that embody their ideals to the good fortune of our seniors. The Walt Whitman High School Class of 2023 is special and they have touched the lives of many in often subtle but meaningful ways. Congratulations to all on their achievements!
 
 
 
The Gerard "Gerry" M. Fogarty Scholarship: Angelo Kliampas
 
 
Huntington Manor Fire Department Scholarships: Frederick Steenson, Alexa Rapacciuolo, Lilyonna Morales, Ashlee Cox-Pinckney, Monica Sorto, Lorianna Mattutat
 
 
 
Hose Company Captains Memorial Scholarship in Honor of Firefighter Frank Groe: Gianna Vozza
 
 
American Legion Post 360 Music & Citizenship Medals: Jason Kaiser, Natalia Ortez, Anthony Maida, Kristell Sobalvarro Perez
 
 
Melville Lions Club Community Service Award: Ashlee Cox-Pinckney
 
 
Greenlawn Fire Department Scholarship: Ashlee Cox-Pinckney
 
 
SHEF: Andrew Noonan, Emily Rollman, Jefferson Hernandez Calderon
 
 
Dr. Murphy's Community Service Scholarship: Alex Bogdani
 
 
The Roberto (Bobby) Callegati Have a Heart Memorial Scholarship: Jordan Badalamenti
 
 
 
The Colin M. Gilmartin Scholarship: Emily, McGowan, Gavin Bermudez
 
 
Pat A. DeRosa Memorial Scholarship: Jaden Dancy
 
 
Jack Whelan Memorial Scholarship: Jonathan Matthews
 
 
The Zannia Ojibe Memorial Scholarship: Ashlee Cox-Pinckney
 
 
The Andrew J. Luebker Scholarship Fund: Christian Page, Emily McGowan, Jaylin Lawrence, Jenna Cullen, Samantha Regalado
 
 
Wallace Protass Memorial Scholarship: Elizabeth Schreiber
 
 
Leaving Your Own Legacy: Melanie Smuss, Alyssa Burke, Anthony Maida, Brittany Delao Romero, Jaylin Lawrence, Edward Pena, Jessica Adams, Angelina Blankson, Kemani Virgil
 
 
South Huntington Paraprofessionals Association Memorial Scholarship: Emily McGowan, Jaylin Lawrence, Jennifer Velasquez Sorto
 
 
Linda Cepelak Early Childhood Education Scholarship: Jennifer Velasquez Sorto
 
 
Suffolk County Chapter of the NYS School Facilities Association: Monica Sorto
 
 
The Vincent Migliore Memorial Scholarship: Andrew Torres
 
 
South Huntington Retired Teachers Association: Jordan Badalamenti
 
 
Gershow Recycling Environmental Conservation Scholarship: Frantzdy Ginaud
 
 
Andrew Garafalo Memorial Scholarship: Edilson Palma Romero
 
 
 
Walt Whitman High School Wildcat Marching Band Parents Association Scholarship: Madeline Franz, Victoria Pascrell, Gianna Vozza
 
 
Donn Haber Sportsmanship Award: Kaitlyn Barraco
 
 
Jordan Schumann Memorial Scholarship (Jordan's Light): Victoria Pascrell, Madeline Franz
 
 
Excellence in Theater Arts Award sponsored by WWHS Centerstage Productions: Edward Pena
 
 
Maureen Jenness Orchestral Music Award: Marc Malafronte
 
 
Tri-Community & Youth Agency Joseph A. Martone Scholarship: Monica Sorto
 
 
Janet's Loving Gifts: Priceyla Reyes Alberto
 
 
Wildcats Youth Wrestling Club - Vin Altebrando Memorial Scholarship:
 
Michael Sales
 
 
South Huntington Teachers Association Scholarship: Alexa Rapacciuolo, Ashlee Cox-Pinckney, Elizabeth Schreiber, Jordan Badalamenti, Lorianna Mattutat
 
 
Island Photography Community Builder Award: Alex Bogdani
 
 
The Billy Lucatuorto Scholarship: Destan Oz
 
 
Company H, 119th NY Volunteers Historical Association Richard ‘Chuck’ Heroux American History Memorial Scholarship: John Addis
 
 
“Spirit of 76” Service to the Country Scholarship: Emma Kowalczyk, Brayan Jimenez Avila, Kaiet Coraizaca
 
 
Rotary Club of Huntington Award: Alexa Rapacciuolo, Ashlee Cox-Pinckney
 
 
Donald A. Pius Memorial Scholarship: Dania Garcia Umana, Lorianna Mattutat
 
 
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