2019-2020 Manville High SchoolLocal Scholarship Awards

Message from Principal Dear Students from the Class of 2020,

I’d like to extend my congratulations to the winners of this year’s Local Scholarship Awards. Enclosed in this presentation, you will see years of hard work and determination rewarded with scholarships totaling $42,946. Over thirty-five students applied for thirty-six scholarships. In the pages that follow, the student recipient will be proudly listed following the name of each scholarship. Please consider the benefactor of the scholarship as well as the beneficiary and take a moment to reflect on how you will continue the benevolence in your own life. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Best Wishes,

Daniel Hemberger

ABIS PTA SCHOLARSHIP

The ABIS PTA Scholarship is awarded to:

Isabella Cano &

Donte East

AMERICAN LEGION POST #304 JOHN BUCKOVECKY MEMORIAL

SCHOLARSHIP

American Legion Post #304 John Buckovecky Memorial Scholarship is awarded

to:

Brianna Torres

ANTHONY DOGANIERI IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH ZUZA SCHOLARSHIP

The Anthony Doganieri in Memory of Joseph Zuza Scholarship is

awarded to:

Jake Sanders

ARAMARK SCHOLARSHIP

The Aramark Scholarship is awarded to:

Sara Sobkowicz&

Nia Hunter

CAROL CALIGUARI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Carol Caliguari Memorial Scholarship is awarded to:

Stacey Hernandez&

Nicholas Trilone

FRATERNAL ORDER OF THE EAGLES AERIE #2137 SCHOLARSHIP

The Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #2137 Scholarship

is awarded to:

Cole Chapkowski

“GET AFTER IT” WRESTLING SCHOLARSHIP

sponsored by Dr. Scott Alpizar

The “Get After It” Wrestling Scholarship is awarded to:

Shane Lallkissoon

A message to the recipient from “Get After It” Wrestling Scholarship:

No matter how many years you’ve wrestled so far, or how many you will wrestle in the future, your

time wrestling at MHS will always stick with you. Your coaches and teammates not only put in the

physical work right beside you every single day, but they have also shaped you into a better

person. Every drill, every step of conditioning, and every time you were pushed to what you

thought was beyond your limits wasn’t just to prepare you for a match. It was to prepare you for

what you will face after you step off of the mat. It was to prepare you for life. Take the mental

toughness that you have been taught and apply it to everything you do -- your classes in college,

your career, and your ambitions. The hard work is only just beginning, but you are ready for it.

Embrace it. Be proud of where you have come from and what you have accomplished.

Congratulations on being the first recipient of the MHS “Get After It” Wrestling Scholarship. You

are an embodiment of what this scholarship is intended to represent. Good luck with your next

stage of life, and most importantly: “Get After It”! -Scott

THE HERMAN BRUNN MEMORIAL-ACADEMIC COMPETITION AWARD

sponsored by Mayor Richard Onderko

The Herman Brunn Memorial- Academic Competition Award Scholarship is

awarded to:

Mackenzie Brown, Nicole Bak, Kaylee Pfeiffer, Piotr Bunkowski, John Sharbaugh, & Steven-Mark Datu

A message to the recipients the Herman Brunn Memorial- Award Scholarship:

The 5th annual “Herman Brunn Memorial - Academic Competition Awards” are awarded to 6

students, 3 boys, and 3 girls, who achieved academic excellence their senior year in MHS.

The scholarship awards are in memory of a great Manville educator who worked for over 40

years in our school district teaching Manville youth and making them better people. Mr. Brunn

instilled a sense of competition every single day in his classroom or while out on the

playground. He left an impression on me in 6th grade that lasted a lifetime.

Today, we all know how competitive our world is and I know these students are ready to

compete in college or in any career path they desire to pursue. I want the 6 award recipients

to know that Mr. Brunn was one of the best, most dedicated teachers to ever teach in

Manville. He was a Manville resident and a proud American who loved his students. Mr.

Brunn was also a member of the “greatest generation” serving at the end of World War II. He

was a veteran of the United States Army.

Message the Herman Brunn Memorial- Award Scholarship continued..

Since Mr. Brunn’s passing in October of 2015, I am honored to keep his memory alive

through this scholarship program. Congratulations to all the award winners and to the

entire class of 2020. The “American Dream” awaits!

Best wishes in your future endeavors,

Mayor Richard M. Onderko

PS. Pictures of this year’s award winners will hang in the Mayor’s office alongside all past

winners since 2016

ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF CANAL WALK, NJ SCHOLARSHIP

The Italian American Club of Canal Walk, NJ Scholarship isawarded to:

Nicholas Mattei

A message to the recipient from the Italian American Club of Canal Walk, NJ Scholarship:

The principal purpose of the Italian American Club of Canal Walk is to preserve, foster

and promote Italian American values. To that end, we engage in and support charitable

and educational programs. Our principal charity is in the form of annual college

scholarships awarded to deserving senior students of Italian descent from several local

high schools.

Through hard work and determination, in competition with other students, Nicholas has

proven to be a student that our Scholarship Committee has selected to be deserving of

our scholarship award. By doing so we not only recognize his past performance but hope

to encourage him in his future educational endeavors.

We congratulate Nicholas and wish him a productive and successful academic future.

JAMES CAPANO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The James Capano MemorialScholarship is awarded to:

Logan Chaya

JASON ZUJKOWSKI SCHOLARSHIPsponsored by Manville Music Organization

The Jason Zujkowski Scholarship is awarded to:

Mackenzie Brown&

Conor Hagan

JOANN D’ALESSIO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The JoAnn D’Alessio Scholarship is awarded to:

Miguel Salmeron-Martinez

JOHN ANSELMO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The John Anselmo Memorial Scholarship is awarded to:

Joel Betancourt&

Alyssa Medina

JOHN JEFFREY AND LOIS SHEPHERD MOLESKO VETERAN’S MEMORIAL

SCHOLARSHIP

The John Jeffrey and Losi Shepherd Molesko Veteran’s Memorial Scholarship

is awarded to:

Vanessa Vazquez

A message to the recipient from the John Jeffrey and Losi Shepherd Molesko Veteran’s Memorial Scholarship:

Congratulations on your significant accomplishments to date including, of course, your

graduation from Manville High School. Study in the field of Nursing is a most worthwhile

endeavor, and I have no doubt that you will do well. I and my family wish all the the best

for you.

Sincerely,

J.T. Molesko

JOSEPH RUFUS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Joseph Rufus Memorial Scholarship is awarded to:

Cooper Jelinek

KAGAN SCHOLARSHIP

The Kagan Scholarship is awarded to:

Nicole Bak

A message to the recipient for the Kagan Scholarship:

Six years ago, we started the Kagan Scholarship to award outstanding achievement to a

Manville High School student based on academic performance, community and extra-

curricular leadership, and most importantly, tenacity. As an MHS alum, I understand the

challenges you face and am incredibly proud of your accomplishments; you exemplify

what it means to be tenacious. Congratulations and best of luck – don’t ever stop pushing

and you will achieve great things!

-Scott

KAGAN CORE VALUE AWARD SCHOLARSHIP

sponsored by Synchrony Financial

The Kagan Core Value Award Scholarship is awarded to:

Nicholas Mattei

A message to the recipient Kagan Core Value Scholarship:

At the core of Synchrony is a set of values that shape the company. The values ask

that we be HONEST, PASSIONATE, DRIVEN, CARING, RESPONSIBLE, and BOLD.

Therefore, the Kagan Core Value Award is awarded to the candidate that best

embodies these values. You demonstrated an unparalleled amount of passion, which

I’m sure will serve you well in your future endeavors.

Congratulations and don’t forget to keep reaching! -Scott

LORRAINE HARRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Lorraine Harris Memorial Scholarship is awarded to:

Emily Sharbaugh

MANVILLE AREA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP

The Manville Federal Credit Union Scholarship is awarded to:

Vanessa Vazquez

MANVILLE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Manville Education Association Scholarship is awarded to:

Alyssa Medina&

Estefani Carmona-Rincon

MANVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Manville Education Foundation Scholarship is awarded to :

Yiraldo Campos-Perez, Piotr Bunkowski, Nicole Bak, Esteban Arias,

& Steven-Mark Datu

MANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Manville Athletic Booster Club Scholarship is awarded to:

Issaiah "Ike" Ruiz

A message to the recipient from the Manville Athletic Booster Club Scholarship:

The Manville Athletic Booster Club would like to congratulate the Class of 2020. During

these trying times you all have persevered and made it through to finish your senior

year. We wish you all the best of luck on your future endeavors.

MANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA SCHOLARSHIP

The Manville High School PTSA Scholarshipis awarded to:

David Echeverri&

Sara Sobkowicz

MANVILLE-HILLSBOROUGH ELKS #2119 SCHOLARSHIP

The Manville-Hillsborough Elks Scholarshipis awarded to:

Nicole Bak&

Jason Thompson

A message to the recipient the Manville-Hillsborough Elks Scholarship:

We are saddened that we cannot be with you on this special occasion, but please know

that we are thinking of you, believe in you and wish all the best! Best wishes!

-Manville-Hillsborough Elks 2119.

MANVILLE PBA LOCAL #236 SCHOLARSHIP

The Manville PBA Local #236Scholarship is awarded to:

David Echeverri

MANVILLE STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP

The Manville Student Council Scholarship is awarded to:

Greycee Urena

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE #1284 SCHOLARSHIP

The Marine Corps League #1284 Scholarshipis awarded to:

Nicole Bak&

David Gonzalez

MEMORY OF JASON ZUJKOWSKI SCHOLARSHIP

sponsored by Friends from E.A Boniakowski Insurance

This scholarship in memory of Jason's Grandmother Celeste M Stutzman.

The Memory of Jason Zujkowski Scholarshipis awarded to:

David Gonzalez

MIDDLE EARTH EXCELLENCE, ACHIEVEMENT, AND RECOGNITION

SCHOLARSHIP

These awards are given to exceptional students who excel in academics,

community service and college preparedness. In addition to participating in the

College Readiness Program, these students have shown ambition and a desire to

succeed in their chosen career path.

A message to the recipient from the Middle Earth Scholarship:

The Middle Earth Excellence Scholarship is awarded to:

Amber Kesolitz

Recipient Acknowledgement:

Amber Kesolitz is a first year participant in the Youth College Readiness Program and

the recipient of the Middle Earth Excellence Scholarship of $1,000. Since joining the

program in the fall, Amber has been an active member of our group through her contri-

butions to meetings and hard work towards her college goals. Amber will be pursuing a

National Security major at the University of New Haven in the fall, and has created an

impressive academic and extracurricular resume. She has taken 7 AP courses in high

school, received 2 gold medals in the Olympiada of Spoken Russian Competition, and

has been the class secretary for all 4 years of high school.

The Middle Earth Achievement Scholarshipis awarded to:

Mackenzie Brown

Recipient Acknowledgement:

Mackenzie Brown is also part of Manville High School’s first Youth College Readiness

Senior class, and is the recipient of the Middle Earth Achievement Scholarship for

$500. Mackenzie is a natural leader, and is the head of the Yearbook club, as well as

the Horn Sergeant in the school marching band. Mackenzie has a passion for music,

and in addition to marching band, she also takes part in the concert band, jazz band,

Easter Wind Symphony Youth band and the Drama Production Pit. Mackenzie looks to

pursue this passion further in college, and will be working towards a Music Education

major at Raritan Valley Community College.

The Middle Earth Recognition Scholarship is awarded to:

Emily Sharbaugh &

Danna Cristaldo

Recipient Acknowledgement:

Emily Sharbaugh is a part of the Manville Youth College Readiness program, and is

the

recipient of one of our Middle Earth Recognition Scholarships in the amount of $250.

Emily has been one of the most consistent and dedicated members of the Youth Col-

lege Readiness Program, and is an accomplished part of the Manville community. Emi-

ly has displayed confidence and leadership through her participation in the Future

Business Leaders of America, in which she served as both treasurer and co-president,

and has also found the time to volunteer as part of the National Honors Society and

work as an assistant softball coach. She will be pursuing a degree in Production and

Recording Arts at Mercy College, inspired by her love for live music.

Recipient Acknowledgement:

Danna Cristaldo is a senior in the Manville Youth College Readiness program, and is

the recipient of one of our Middle Earth Recognition Scholarships for $250. Since mov-

ing from North Dakota, Danna has continued her efforts to prepare herself for college

and has proven herself to be incredibly hardworking and motivated in pursuit of her

goals. In addition to taking numerous AP classes such as Computer Science and

Psychology, Danna is part of the Student Council, FCCLA and National Honors

Society. Danna is also remarkably self-sufficient, and paid for college courses taken in

her Junior year with money earned from her part time job. Danna has a bright future

ahead of her and will build on her interest in coding and STEM subjects with either a

Computer Science or Electrical Engineering degree at Raritan Valley Community

College.

NED PANFILE SCHOLARSHIP

The Ned Panfile Scholarship is awarded to:

John Sharbaughfor his academic and athletic

accomplishments.

NICHOLAS AND JEANNE ALESSANDRO SCHOLARSHIP

The Nicholas and Jeanne Alessandro Scholarship is awarded to:

Steven-Mark Datu

PETER MENZAK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Peter Menzak Memorial Scholarship is awarded to:

Greycee Urena&

Vanessa Vazquez

ROOSEVELT COLTS PTA SCHOLARSHIP

The Roosevelt Colts PTA Scholarship is awarded to:

Ivanna Maldonado

A message to the recipient the Roosevelt Colts PTA Scholarship:

A dollar and a dream and you can do anything, dream BIG!

SHINING ARMOR AWARD sponsored by Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council #657

The Shining Armor Award Scholarship is awarded to:

Jason Thompson, Nicole Bak, Piotr Bunkowski, & Greycee Urena

A message to the recipient from The Shining Armor Award Scholarship:

You are a very special class, jumping hurdles in very strange and difficult times.

From social distancing, to social disturbances, to social injustices. These are all

learning experiences early in your lives that can lead to great things. Don't be afraid,

keep your goals in your sights, love one another, and you will make the world a

better place. Congratulations and God bless. From the Manville Area Knights of

Columbus, St. Jude Council #6573 & Grand Knight Anthony Toporowski

VIRGINIA BORMAN BUTKOSKY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Virginia Borman Butkosky Scholarship is awarded to:

Valeria Mendez &

Vanessa Vazquez

WESTON SCHOOL PTA SCHOLARSHIP

The Weston School PTA Scholarship is awarded to:

Greycee Urena

A message to the recipient from the Weston School PTA Scholarship:

Congratulations Greycee! We hope your future is as bright as you! Best of

luck on all your future endeavors!