Scholarship Recipients

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The Council of Italian American Societies of Summit County awards scholarships to children of Italian descent

2024 Scholarship Winners

Courtney Adam

Parents-Jeff and Amy

The Ohio State University

Representing Carovillese Ladies

Zachary Gallagher

Parents-Shawn and Anne Marie

Pittsburgh School of Aeronautics

Representing St Anthony Holy Name

Natalie Kiraly

Parents-Matt and Julie

Ohio University

Representing Carovillese Ladies

Marie Hazlett

Parents-Rich and Teresa

Ashland University

Representing La Radici

Dominic Metzler

Parents-Ben and Kay

The Ohio State University

Representing Sicilian American Ladies

Isabella Tudisco

Parents-Peter and Lucia

Lake Erie College

Representing Baranello Lodge

Zoe Testa

Parents-Joel and Mary

Kent State University

Representing Carovillese Men’s

Mia Zappola

Parent-Nate and Cynthia

Kent State University

Representing Sicilian American Ladies

2023 Scholarship Winners

Tomas Conway

Parents-Shawn and Judy

Kent State University

Representing-Conversanese Society

Gabriel James

Parents-Dave and Lisa

Kent State University

Representing Holy Name Society of St Anthony

NIcholas Stanick-Iona

Parents-James Iona-Marilyn Stanick

Baldwin Wallace University

Representing Italian American Professional Businessmen’s Club

Luka Krejsa

Parents-Jeffery and Filomena

The Ohio State University

Representing Baranello Women’s

Ava Lalli

Parents-Greg and Christi

Ohio University

Representing Carovillese Society

Caden Madigen

Parents-Brian and Angela

Baldwin Wallace University

Representing Baranello Women’s

Giana Mutersbaugh

Parents-Steven and Lisa

Wheeling University

Representing Carovillese Ladies Club

Luca Ricchiuti

Parents-Rino and Nicole

The Ohio State University

Representing Carovillese Society

Maximo Sferra

Parents-Leonardo and Megan

John Carroll University

Representing Holy Name Society of St Anthony

Lino Franco Valletta

Parents-Gianni and Adelina

Baldwin Wallace University

Representing Baranello Lodge

2022 Scholarship Winners

Joseph Adams

Parents-James and Mary Adams

University of Akron

Representing-Carovillese Ladies

Allysa Capas

Parents-Samuel and Victoria Capas

Kent State University

Representing-Baranello Lodge

Francesca Cerutti

Parents-Jason and Andrea Cerutti

Attending Ohio University

Representing-Sons of Italy Akron Lodge

Grace Cerutti

Parents-Jason and Andrea Cerutti

Bowling Green State University

Representing-Sons of Italy Akron Lodge

Colin Conway

Parents-Shawn and Judy Conway

Attending Kent State University

Representing-Conversanese

Mia Gallagher

Parents-Shawn and Anne Marie Gallagher

Grove City College

Representing-Holy Name Society of St Anthony

Juliana Parisi

Parents-Edward and Christine Parisi

Bowling Green State University

Representing-Sons of Italy Akron Lodge

Adrianna Valletta

Parents-Nicola and Margaret Valletta

Undecided on University at this time

Representing-Baranello Lodge

Mario Valletta

Parents-Nicola and Margaret Valletta

John Carroll University

Representing-Baranello Lodge

2021 Scholarship Winners

Gina Bucci  

Parents-Ronald and Lynn Bucci

Presently at The Ohio State University

Representing-Italian American Professional Businessman’s Club

Guilianna Currey

Parents-David and Monica Currey

Will attend University of Toledo

Representing-Le Radici

 Jocelyn Hujar 

Parents-John and Michelle Hujar

Will attend Michigan State University

Representing  Sons of Italy Akron Lodge #685

Jacob Parisi  

Parents-Edward and Christine Parisi

Attending University of Cincinnati

Representing  Sons of Italy Akron Lodge #685

Mary Bridget Perez

Parents-Dan and Bridget Perez

Will attend Kent State University

Representing St Monica Society

Madelyn Powell

Parents-Raymond and Lorraine Powell

Will attend Kent State University

Representing Carovillese Club

Alexander Niro

Parents-Gennara and Linda Niro

Will attend The Ohio State University

Representing Baranello Lodge

Maria Signorino

Parents-Tony and Jamie Signorino

Will attend Bowling Green State University

Representing Father Duffy Ladies Auxiliary

James Tassiello

Parents-Vincent and Heather Tassiello

Will attend Flagler College,  St Augustine Florida

Representing Holy Name Society

Nicolas Tafini

Parents-Scott and Maria Tafini

Will attend The Ohio State University

Representing Le Radici

2020 Scholarship Winners


Maria Bucci
Parents-Ronald and Lynn Bucci
Will attend Case Western Reserve
Representing-Italian American Professional Businessman’s Club

Julia Carroccio
Parents- James and Mary Carroccio
Ohio University-Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Representing-Baranello Lodge

Anna Cappas
Parents-Samuel and Victoria Niro Cappas
Will attend Kent State University
Representing-Baranello Lodge

DeAngela Deputch
Parents-John and Deborah Deptuch
Will attend Kent State University
Representing -St. Monica Society

Julia Foliano
Parents- James and Alessia Maio Foliano
Continuing at The Ohio State University
Representing Baranello Women’s Auxiliary

Julia Hofacker
Parents-David and Lisa Hofacker
Will attend The University of Akron
Representing Cassanese Auxiliary

Bella Jividen
Parents-Kevin and Luana Jividen
Will attend The University of Akron
Representing Carovillese Society

Mia Latine
Parents-Michael and Marilyn Marino Latine
Will attend Clemson University Clemson, S.C.
Representing Sons of Italy Akron Lodge 685

Jenna Lee
Parents-Robert and Connie Lee
Continuing at University of Findley
Representing-Le Radici

Nathan Velotta
Parents-Mike and Cindy Velotta
Will attend Baldwin Wallace College
Representing-Baranello Lodge

Madison Wentz
Parents-Rob and Sandy Wentz
Will attend University of Mount Union
Representing-Baranello Lodge

2019 Scholarship Winners

Angelo Bucci

Parents-Ronald and Lynn Ann Bucci

Attending University of Cincinnati

Representing Italian American Professional Businessmen’s Club

Emily Carroccio

Parents-James and Mary Carroccio

Attending Loyola University Chicago

Representing Baranello Lodge

Dominic Cotugno

Parents Antonello and Jean Cotugno

Attending Kent State University

Representing Baranello Lodge

Gabriella Delprete

Parents Tony and Angela Delprete

Attending Ohio State University

Representing Baranello Lodge

Natale DeNigris

Parents Frank and Daniela DeNigris

Attending Bowling Green State University

Representing Baranello Lodge

Marina DiFranco

Parents Remo and Deanna DiFranco

Attending Kent State University

Representing Sicilian American Women’s Club

Carli DiNardo

Parents Ron and Kristen DiNardo

Attending The Ohio State University

Representing Baranello Lodge

Joshua Hofacker

Parents Richard and Beth Hofacker

Attending The Ohio State University

Representing Italian American Professional Businessmen’s Club

Becca Savarino

Parents Gino and Mary Savarino

Attending The Ohio State University

Representing Kenmore Italian Civic Club

Natalie Ann Thornton

Parents James and Vera Thornton

Attending Johns Hopkins University

Representing Sons of Italy Akron Lodge 685

Sydney Zita

Parents Vito and Rhonda Zita

Attending Bowling Green State University

Representing M.S. Conversanese

2018 Scholarship Winners

Rachael Abood  
Parents-Michael and Stephanie Abood
Representing-St Monica Society
The Ohio State University
Marissa Bowers
Parents-Mark and Lesley Bowers
Representing-Sons of Italy Akron Lodge 685
Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa
Justin Hofacker
Parents-David and Lisa Hofacker
Representing-MS Cassanese Aux
University of Akron
Amanda Huelsman
Parents-Mark and Karen Huelsman
Representing-Carovillese Ladies Club
Kent State University
Helena Krejsa  
Parents-Jeffrey and Filomena Krejsa
Representing-Baranello Lodge
Loyala University of  Chicago
Angelina Lee  
Parents-Joseph Lee(mother Sandra Lee-deceased)
Representing-Le Radici
Stark State College Akron
Angelo Mariola
Parents-Mario and Karen Mariola
Representing-Carovillese Club
The University of Akron
Jared Musci
Parents-Lawrence and Julie Musci
Representing-St Monica Society
The Ohio State University
Julie Rauhe  
Parent-Mary Monocchio Rauhe
Representing-Baranello Lodge
John Carroll University
Anna Signorino      
Parents-Tony and Jamie Signorino
Representing-Father Duffy’s Ladies Auxiliary
University of Akron
Brianna Tersigni
Parents-David and Ann Tersigni
Representing-Holy Name Society
University of Dayton
Anthony Tomaro
Parents-Anthony and Kathleen Tomaro
Representing-Baranello Lodge
University of Akron Law School
Carlo Valletta
Parents-Gianni and Adelina Valletta
Representing-Baranello Lodge
Cleveland State University
Samantha Wentz
Parents-Rob and Sandy Wentz
Representing Baranello Lodge
Walsh University (N. Canton, Oh.)
Gabrielle Zita
Parents-Vito and Rhonda Zita
Representing-MSC Conversanese
Ohio University

 

2017 Scholarship Winners

MYA CONTILLO

PARENTS: COLLEEN AND CHRISTOPHER CONTILLO

REPRESENTING: SONS OF ITALY AKRON LODGE 685

WILL ATTEND OHIO UNIVERSITY

LUCAS FRAZIER

PARENTS RICHARD AND FERNANDA FRAZIER

REPRESENTING:CAROVILLESE LADIES CLUB AUXILIARY

PRESENTLY ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

ANGELA GINELLA

PARENTS: ANDY AND SUZANNA GINELLA

REPRESENTING; M.S.C. CONVERSANSE

WILL ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

CAYLA MERCURIO

PARENTS: SALVATORE AND ROSEMARIE MERCURIO

REPRESENTING:BARANELLO MEN’S CLUB

WILL ATTEND: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

SARA MIHALIK

PARENTS :JOHN AND CAROLYN MIHALIK

REPRESENTING: KENMORE ITALIAN CIVIC CLUB

WILL ATTEND JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY

ELENA RAUHE

PARENT: MARIA RAUHE

REPRESENTING: BARANELLO LODGE

WILL ATTEND UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION

MAX STARVAGGI

PARENTS: JOHN AND RENEE STARVAGGI

REPRESENTING: ITALIAN COMMUNITY OF AKRON LA RADICI

WILL ATTEND THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

ISABELLA ROSE TASSIELLO

PARENTS: VINCENT J. AND HEATHER TASSIELLO

REPRESENTING; ST. ANTHONY’S HOLY NAME SOCIETY

WILL ATTEND KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

JULIANNA MARIE TOMARO

PARENTS: ANTHONY AND KATHLEEN TOMARO

REPRESENTING: BARANELLO LODGE

WILL ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

ROBERTO VALLETTA

PARENTS: NICOLA AND MARGARET VALLETTA

REPRESENTING:BARANELLO LODGE

PRESENTLY ATTENDING CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY

VITTORIO VALLETTA

PARENTS:NICOLA AND MARGARET VALLETTA

REPRESENTING; BARANELLO LODGE

PRESENTLY ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

MARCELLO VELOTTA

PARENTS: MARCELLO AND MARIA VELOTTA

REPRESENTING: BARANELLO LODGE

WILL ATTEND THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

2016 Scholarship Winners

James Salvatore Cairns

Parents: Scott Cairns and Nancy DiFalco-Cairns

Representing: Italian American Professional Businessmen’s Club

Presently attending: Kent State University

Rachel Caster

Parents: Brian and Valerie Caster

Representing: Father Duffy Ladies Auxiliary

Will attend: Walsh University

Vincent A. DiGiacomo

Parents:John and Marianna DiGiacomo

Representing: Kenmore Italian Civic Club

Will attend: University of Akron

Courtney Donovan

Parents: Jim and Julie Donovan

Representing: Kenmore Italian Civic Club

Presently attending: Kent State University

Montgomery Hujar

Parents: John and Michelle Hujar

Representing: St. Monica of St. Anthony’s Church

Will attend: Kent State University

Joseph Kainrad III

Parents: Joseph, Jr. (Deceased) and Lisa Kainrad

Representing: The Italian Community of Akron, Inc. “Le Radici”

Will attend: The University of Akron

Elena Marie Lewis

Parents: Joseph Lewis and Sandra Ciraco Lewis

Representing: The Italian Community of Akron, Inc., “Le Radici”

Will attend: High Point University, High Point, NC

Vincent Murdocco

Parents: Michael and Maria Murdocco

Representing: Holy Name Society of St. Anthony’s Church

Will attend:  University of Dayton

Samuel J. Parri, Jr.

Parents: Samuel J. and MJ Parri

Representing: The Italian Community of Akron, Inc., “Le Radici”

Will attend: Kings College, Wilkes Barre, PA

Jennifer Rinaldi

Parents: Joseph and Kathy Rinaldi

Representing: The Italian Community of Akron, Inc., “Le Radici”

Presently attending: Walsh University

Nicholas Rinaldi

Parents: Joseph and Kathy Rinaldi

Representing: The Italian Community of Akron, Inc., “Le Radici”

Will attend: Kent State University

Joseph Rizzo, Jr.

Parents: Joseph and Kristen Rizzo

Representing: The Italian Community of Akron, Inc., “Le Radici”

Will attend: The Ohio State University

Ross Moore

Parents:  Ken Moore and Vita Signorino-Moore

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge 685

Will attend:  University of Cincinnati

 

2015 Scholarship Winners

David Aglioti
Parents: Frank and Lisa Aglioti
Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge 685
Will Be Attending: Ohio University
Scholarship Partially Funded By:
CARDINAL MAINTENANCE & ENVIRONMENT
Hannah Caprez
Parents: Michael and Lina Caprez
Representing: Societ’a Di Mutuo Soccorso Carovillese
Presently Attending: The University of Cincinnati

Nicholas Ginella
Parents: Andrew and Suzanna Ginella
Representing: Societ’a Di Mutuo Soccoroso Conversanese
Will Be Attending: The University of Dayton
Scholarship Partially Funded By: S. A. COMUNALE CO., INC.

Christina Gorey
Parents: Patrick X. and Anne Del Medico-Gorey
Representing: Holy Name Society of St. Anthony’s Church
Will Be Attending: The College of Wooster
Scholarship Partially Funded By: THE SCALA FAMILY MEMORIAL

Dominic J. Mittiga
Parents: Robert and Ann Marie Mittiga
Representing: Cassanese Auxiliary
Will Be Attending: John Carroll University
Scholarship Partially Funded by: THE SCALA FAMILY MEMORIAL

Julia Moore
Parents: Kenneth Moore and Vita Signorino-Moore
Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685
Will Be Attending: Ohio University
Fully Funded by the Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation

Jaclyn Musci
Parents: Lawrence and Julie Musci
Representing: St. Monica Society of St. Anthony’s Church
Will Be Attending: The Ohio State University
Fully Funded by the Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation

Gabrielle N. Myatt
Parents: Daniel and Denise Myatt
Representing: Societ’a Di Mutuo Soccoroso Conversanese Auxiliary
Will Be Attending: The University of Akron

Joseph Paolucci
Parents: Thomas and Helen Paolucci
Representing: Holy Name Society of St. Anthony’s Church
Will Be Attending: The University of Akron
Scholarship Partially Funded by: WILLIAM D. EVANS II Co., LPA

Taylor Paolucci
Parents: Richard and Christine Paolucci
Representing: Holy Name Society of St. Anthony’s Church
Will Be Attending: The University of Akron

Anne Tomei
Parents: Gregory and Marianne Tomei
Representing: St. Monica Society of St. Anthony’s Church
Will Be Attending: The University of Toledo
Scholarship Partially Funded By: SCALA FAMILY MEMORIAL

Samuel Woodburn
Parents: Daniel and MaryJo Woodburn
Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685
Presently Attending: Bowling Green University
Scholarship Partially Funded By: CONTI MEMORIAL

2014 Scholarship Winners

Alec Bianchi

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685

Parents: Ernie and Allie Bianchi

Will be attending: Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio

Michaela Birti

Representing: Father Duffy Ladies Auxiliary

Parents: Karl Birti and Rhonda Birti

Will be attending: Hocking College, Nelsonville, Ohio

Marisa Conti

Representing: Cassanese Auxiliary

Parents: David and Joanne Conti

Presently attending: Kent State University

Zachary Conti

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685

Parents: John and Andrea Conti

Will be attending: The Ohio State University

Michella Dilworth

Representing: Sicilian American Women’s Auxiliary

Parent: Andrea Dilworth

Will be attending: Cleveland State University

Domenic Grosso

Representing: Sicilian American Women’s Auxiliary

Parents: James and Rita Grosso

Will be attending: Walsh University

Gabrielle Glandorf

Representing: Sicilian American Women’s Auxiliary

Parents: Terry and Denise Glandorf

Will Be Attending: The University of Akron

Richard Lovell

Representing: Father Duffy Ladies Auxiliary

Parents: Rick and Laurie Lovell

Will Be Attending: Kent State University

Matthew Mascolo

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685

Parents: John and Phyllis Mascolo

Will be attending: Cleveland State University

Rachel Starvaggi

Representing: The Italian Community of Akron, Inc. “Le Radici”

Parents: John and Renee Starvaggi

Will Be Attending: The University of Akron

Jake Tersigni

Representing: Italian American Professional Businessmen’s Club

Parents: David and Annie Tersigni

Will be attending: The University of Dayton

Erin Zita

Representing: The Italian Community of Akron, Inc. “Le Radici”

Parents: Tony and Mary Zita

Will be attending: The University of Pittsburgh

2013 Scholarship Winners

Nicholas Bavaro

Representing: Carovillese Ladies Auxiliary
Parents: Nicholas and Roberto Bavaro
Will Be Attending: Case Western Reserve University

Katherine Caprez

Representing: Societ’a Di Mutuo Soccorso Carovillese
Parents: Michael and Lina Caprez
Will Be Attending: Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Clark DeVitis

Representing: Cassanese Auxiliary
Parents: Anthony and Kathleen DeVitits
Will Be Attending: The University of Akron

Alessandro Dickos

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685
Parents: Alex and Virginia Dickos
Will Be Attending: The Ohio State University

Monica Leach

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685
Parents: John and Janet Leach
Will Be Attending: Kent State University

Natalie Leach

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685
Parents: John and Janet Leach
Will Be Attending: Kent State University

Allison Marino

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685
Parents: Charles and Laura Marino
Will Be Attending: Bowling Green State University

Holly Mariola

Representing: Carovillese Ladies Auxiliary
Parents: Marion and Karen Mariola
Will Be Attending: Kent State University

Thomas Paolucci

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685
Parents: Thomas and Helen Paolucci
Will Be Attending: The University of Akron

Angelia Scianna

Representing: Sicilian Women’s Auxiliary
Parents: Mark and Laurel Scianna
Will Be Attending: Kent State University

RosaLia Stadler

Representing: The Italian Community of Akron Inc “Le Radici”
Parents: Leo Stadler and Angela DiLullo
Will Be Attending: The University of Dayton

2012 Scholarship Winners

Marcus Carano

Representing: Societ’a Di Mutuo Soccorso Carovillese
Parents: Sergio Carano and Susan Van Vorst
Will Be Attending: The College of Wooster

Gregory A. Margida

Representing: Son of Italy, Akron Lodge #685
Parents: Dr Anthony J. and Andrea Margida
Will Be Attending: Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa

Katelyn Rose Hill

Representing: Societ’a Di Mutuo Soccoso Conversanese
Parents: Dr. Michael and Patricia Hill
Will Be Attending: Slippery Rock University – Slippery Rock, PA

Angelina Moore

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685
Parents: Kenneth and Vita Signorino Moore
Will Be Attending: Ohio University – Athens, Ohio

Lauren Hurley

Representing: Sicilian American Women’s Auxiliary
Parents: James Patrick III and Jo Ann Hurley
Will Be Attending: The University of Akron Honors College

Vincent Michalec

Representing: Cassanese Auxiliary
Parents: Larry and Rita Michalec
Will Be Attending: The University of Rochester – Rochester, NY

Lauren Gironda

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685
Parents: Robert and Kathleen Gironda
Will Be Attending: The Ohio State University

Gina Marie Scianna

Representing: Sicilian American Women’s Auxilliary
Parents: Mark and Laurie Scianna
Will Be Attending: The University of Akron

Jennah Romansky

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685
Parents: Kenneth A. and Joyce Romansky
Will Be Attending: Rutgers University – New Jersey

Jonathan D. Crabbs

Representing: Cassanese Auxiliary
Parents: Duane and Lisa Crabbs
Will Be Attending: Malone College, Canton

2011 Scholarship Winners

Cristina Dickos

Parents: Alex and Ginny Dickos
Will be attending: The Ohio State University
Representing: The Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685

Benjamin Musci

Parents: Lawrence and Julie Musci
Attending: The Ohio State University
Representing: Italian-American Professional Businessmen’s Club

Justin Julian

Parent: Mark Julian
Will be attending: The Ohio State University
Representing: Father Duffy Ladies Auxiliary

Stephanie Padula

Parents: Frank and Mary Ellen Padula
Will be attending: Bowling Green State University
Representing: Societ’a Di Mutuo Soccorso Carovillese

Marisa Tomei

Parents: Gregory and Marianne Tomei
Will be attending: The University of Toledo
Representing: St. Monica of St. Anthony Church

Alyssa Paolucci

Parents: David and Lisa Paolucci
Will be attending: Walsh University
Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685

Joseph Mong

Parent: Paula Capozzi
Will be attending: The University of Akron
Representing: Cassanese Auxiliary

Daniel Bavaro

Parents: Nicholas and Roberta Bavaro
Will be attending: Case Western Reserve University
Representing: Societ’a Di Mutuo Soccorso Carovillese

Alyssa Chiarappa

Parents: John and LeeAnn Chiarappa
Will be attending: Ohio University, Athens
Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685

Christopher O’Neil

Parents: Christopher and Rita O’Neil
Will be attending: The University of Michigan
Representing: Kenmore Italian Civic Club

2010 Scholarship Winners

Angela N. Armocida

Representing: Carovillese Ladies’ Club

Lorenzo M. Butts

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685

Marco Caponi

Representing: Italian American Professional Businessmen’s Club

David A. DiDomenico

Representing: Societe Di Mutuo Soccorso Carovillese

Michael Frascello

Representing: Kenmore Italian Civic Club

Kaila Frisone

Representing: Societ’a Di Mutuo Soccoso Conversanese Auxilliary

Cara Leach

Representing: Sons of Italy, Akron Lodge #685

David S. Lowry*

Representing: Italian-American Professional Businessmen’s Club
*Phil Palumbo Award

Benjamin C. Musci

Representing: Italian-American Professional Businessmen’s Club

Alex Spidare

Representing: Father Duffy’s Ladies’ Auxilliary