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!

 

 

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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