Johnson College hosted its annual Scholarship Breakfast today, November 13, at Fiorelli Family Catering in Peckville. The event recognized the scholarship recipients and honored the generous donors who made scholarships available to students.
The College awarded 82 students with scholarships. Andrew Abrams, a second-year student in Johnson College’s Veterinary Nursing program and recipient of the Johnson College Presidential Scholarship and the Janie Lamberton Memorial Scholarship served as the student speaker at the event.
“I deeply appreciate the financial support these scholarships provide for me and many other students who rely on this assistance to continue their education,” Abrams said.
He stated that the generosity of the scholarship donors and the support from Johnson College allows him to pursue his studies and dream of helping pets lead long and healthy lives.
The event also featured keynote speaker, Dave Thomas, Secretary of the Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club incorporated, a club that has long supported the College and its Automotive students through scholarship opportunities.
The event was sponsored by industry partners including Cardinal LG, SIMONA, Ball, and Mesko Glass.
The breakfast concluded with the scholarship awards presentation by Katie Pittelli, Ed.D., president and CEO of Johnson College, and Jeanine Engelmann, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer of Johnson College. The presented awards included:
AAA North Penn Annual Scholarship, Isaiah Cassel;
Al Pantuso Automotive Scholarship, Andrew Adonizio;
Andrew Mazza Memorial Scholarship, Christopher Rosa;
Anthony Ploskonka Memorial Scholarship, Alyssa Nicholas and Emma Danowsky;
Bartolai Family Scholarship Fund, Nico Carter;
Chris Pambianco ’65 Vocational Education Award, Jacob Holmes and Hanaa Gohsler;
CMC Rich Vinansky Memorial Golf Tournament Scholarship, Olivia Musto;
Dr. George J. Hallesky Memorial Scholarship (Scranton Area Foundation), Ryan Boyanowski;
Islyn Thomas Achievement Award, Cameron Hedgelon;
Ed Vogel Memorial Scholarship of the NEPA Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America, Camron Mcmillan;
Edgar A. and Ida M. Alekna Foundation, Nathan Dixon, Daniel Marcus, Hunter Smith, and Michael Chapman;
F. David Mercanti Memorial Scholarship, Connor Angelo;
Frank and Jean Hubbard Scholarship, Chase Ferranti and Peter Stefanelli;
Hawk Family Foundation Scholars, Donald Church and Jordan Stine;
Irene Ploskonka Memorial Scholarship, Cole Chesna and Jarrel Johnson;
Janie Lamberton Memorial Scholarship, Andrew Abrams;
Jefferson Township Lions Scholarship, Peter Stefanelli;
John K. & Mary E. Blackledge Memorial Scholarship, Logan Rehrig and McKenzie Gavin;
John R. and Maureen J. Pesavento Johnson College Scholarship (Scranton Area Foundation), Jacob Muracco;
John T. Gerod Scholarship, Emma Shedden;
Margaret Briggs Scholarship, Jonathan Merlen and Anthony Marsico;
Moses Taylor Foundation Careers in Healthcare Scholarship, Colleen Cannon-Augustine, Adam Rosencrance, Dilyara Akhmedova, Nicholas Novak, Amari Grey, Malana Vega, Stacey Turk, and Hannah Chapman;
MotorWorld Lexus Scholarship, Hunter Landers and Bruce Kohut;
North Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association Veterinary Nursing Scholarship, Briana Kaufman;
Northeast Suicide Prevention Initiative Scholarship, Gerard Dolinsky;
P. Fricchione and Sons Scholarship, James Anderson;
Pocono Mountain Street Rod Association, Hunter Landers and Camron McMillan;
Ross Family Foundation Scholarship, Weston Nugent and Hanaa Gohsler;
Ruth Stitt Morgan Memorial Scholarship, Ashlee Coe;
Scranton UNICO Foundation Scholarship, Maximus Fitzpatrick;
Sean J. Calpin Automotive Technology Scholarship (Scranton Area Foundation), Hunter Landers;
Sebastian “Sebby” Amico Memorial Scholarship, Caiden Stancik;
Society of Broadcast Engineers, Chapter II Scholarship, Michael Novotka;
The John R. O’Hara Scholarship, Aaron Evans;
Thomas Hesser Scholarship, Robert Roa;
Thomas J. Perry Scholarship, Vincent Rinaldi;
Vernon “Terry” Decker Scholarship, Michael Novotka;
Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club, Inc. Scholarship, Camron McMillan;
Vince Bartolai Memorial Biomedical Equipment Technology Scholarship, Amari Grey;
Orlando S. Johnson Merit Award, Jordan Bowen and Liberty Graves;
Johnson College Presidential Scholarship, Andrew Abrams, Michael Andrews, Carter Mistishin, and Charlize Barhite;
Johnson College Moffat Merit Award, Dravyn Falsone and Keith Rowlands;
Johnson College Richmond Merit Award, Emma Danowsky and Holly Scielzo;
Johnson College Technology Merit Award, Ethan Gardiner and Samantha Warner;
FAA Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Program Scholarship, Matthew Alden, Benjamin Amaya, Joshua Ayala, Christopher Berroa-Mereno, Tahj Bond, Zachary Brown, Pierry Chatelain, Holsen Estime, Michael Fordham, Raphiel Garcia, Kyle Garofolo, Janitza Gonzalez-Caban, Frank Goodwin, Jaylen James-Thomas, Anthony Leombruni, Tanner Little, Logan Rehrig, Amara Rubino, Connor Steele, Amir Vernon.