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