2025 Scholarship Winners

The Italian American Club of Mahopac presented checks to three high school graduating seniors.  Each received a five hundred dollar scholarship and certificate of recognition for their demonstrated academic achievement, extra curricular activities and contributions to both school and greater community.

The three graduating high school students are: Cade Zeolla who will be attending University of Pennsylvania and plans to major in Economics/Finance; Ryan Schluter who will be attending the University of Tennessee and plans to major in Business; and Isabella Hitchcock who will be attending Stony Brook University and plans to major in Marine Biology.

The scholarship winners and their families were invited to have dinner with the club membership and read their essay on  “How the Italian Language and Culture Have Affected My Life”, which was also part of the application criteria. 

Mr. Cefaloni addressed the students, their families and membership saying; “Individuals like these fill us with pride and hope for a brighter future. We wish them the best in their educational pursuits and challenged them to continue to study the Italian culture and language.  For additional photos visit our website italianamericanclubofmahopac.org or Facebook page.