MOUNT CARMEL - Mount Carmel Area Junior-Senior High School released a list of awards presented to 2013 graduates:
The Frederick A. Morris Jr. Academic Achievement Award, $1,000 presented to the valedictorian - Lisa Darrup.
Salutatorian Prize, Charles J. Mannello, CPA Tax and Accounting Practices presents a $100 award to the graduate with the second highest average - Rachel Toter.
In memory of Gerald A. Beiershmitt, former superintendent of schools, his family presents a $300 award to the graduate who places third in the graduating class - Catherine Fletcher.
Nutrition Inc. presents a $100 award to the graduate who places fourth in the graduating class - Tyler Kwiatkowski.
The Mount Carmel Area PTA presents a $100 award to the graduate with the highest score on the College Boards - Catherine Fletcher.
In memory of Randy "Ziggy" Zigarski, his family presents a $500 award to a dedicated, motivated, multi-sport athlete who exemplifies the qualities of Randy Zigarski and is enrolled in an institution of higher education - Robert Beierschmitt Jr.
The Kulpmont Sportsmen Association presents a $200 award to the graduate who meets their requirements - Jayson Stellar.
In memory of Joseph M. Costello Jr., his family presents a $1,000 award to a senior football player who exemplifies the leadership traits and dedication of Joey on and off the field - Michael Scicchitano.
The estate of Marie Walsh, former elementary teacher, awards three $100 scholarships to students who meet the guidelines of the trust - Shuying Dong, Marisa Montgomery and Shelby Scott.
The Mount Carmel Area Jets and the Tri-County Midget Football Organization award $200 to a member of the high school football team who has participated in all levels of the Jets program and who has displayed citizenship and sportsmanship on and off the field - Eric Joraskie.
The Mount Carmel Area Rotary Club presents a $100 award to the graduate with the highest average in the vocational course - Miranda Green.
In memory of Dr. Joseph F. Greco, former team physician and school director, his family presents a $100 scholarship award to a deserving graduate - Tyler Kwiatkowski.
The teachers memorial scholarship fund awards four $500 scholarships to worthy students in memory of Richard Profit, John Baskera, Charles Moleski, Joanne Yakup, George McFee, Lisa Wasilewski and Sonya Hamulla - Alexandra Danilowicz, Daniel Fletcher, Tyler Kwiatkowski and Daniel Lesko.
Mount Carmel Area Education Association awards $300 in memory of all its deceased members to the senior who remains enrolled in a college to prepare for a teaching career. The student must be in the top fifth of his class and display traits desirable in a teacher - Anthony Candelora.
Michael Diminick Award, presented by the Michael Diminick Scholarship Fund, awards a $300 prize to the scholar-athlete who best exemplifies the character and traits of Michael Diminick - Robert Varano.
In memory of Mary A. Miscavige, class of 1944, her family presents an award of $400 to the graduate enrolled in a school of nursing and completing one semester - Stefanie Cimino.
The Antoni Miszkiewicz Family Foundation Award of $200 is presented to a vo-tech student who has demonstrated the most improved academic performance while enrolled in the school and who is enrolled in an institution of higher learning to further their trade/technical education - Marissa Klinger.
Citizenship Prize, two awards presented by Post 2110, Veterans of Foreign Wars, to a male and female senior who have made the best contribution in school and community leadership - Anthony Candelora and Mary Rose Latorre.
Mount Carmel Area Band Parents Association, in memory of Judy Fisher, presents a $500 award to the graduating member of the Mount Carmel Area High School Band who best exemplifies Mrs. Fisher's traits, which include motivation, perseverance and dedication to the band - Kathryn Fest.
In memory of Margaret C. (Peggy) Flowers, her family presents a $300 award to a female senior continuing her post-secondary education in business - Samantha Nevius.
Mount Carmel Township Alumni Association presents two $500 awards to graduating seniors who reside in Mount Carmel Township, are selected by the faculty, are academically in the top half of their class and who exemplify characteristics of citizenship and service - Mary Rose Latorre and Joseph Zanella.
The Hebrew Ladies Aid of Tifereth Israel Business Committee presents a $100 award to the student who ranks 18th in the graduating class. The number 18 in Hebrew signifies life - Kristen Duceman.
In memory of Eleanor Fanella Matulewicz, her family awards $500 to the graduate who enrolls in a school of nursing and fulfills the requirements of the Eleanor Matulewicz Trust. - Rachel Toter.
In memory of Louis P. DeNunzio, former mayor of Marion Heights and lifetime resident, his family awards $350 to the graduate with the highest average in chemistry and $350 to the graduate with the highest average in math - Rachel Toter and Lisa Darrup.
In memory of Michael S. Repella, a charitable trust in the amount of $500,000 established by Mildred J. Repella awards five scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each to qualified and worthy graduates who are pursuing a college education - Douglas Cole, Lisa Darrup, Daniel Fletcher, Nicole Purcell and Robert Varano.
The Mount Carmel Celebration of Special Athletes awards a $200 scholarship to a graduating student who will pursue a career in special education or a related field - Anthony Candelora.
The Class of 1948 awards a $500 prize in memory of Marie McCarthy and Mary McDevitt, former teachers, to the graduate with the highest combined average in English and biology - Lisa Darrup.
The Mount Carmel Township Alumni Association presents a $500 award to a vocational education student who resides in Mount Carmel Township and is furthering his/her education - Marissa Klinger.
Mattucci's Willow Cafe presents a $100 award to the graduate who has made outstanding contributions in instrumental music - Douglas Cole.
In memory of Francis and Catherine Daya, their family presents a $100 award to the student in the top one-third of the class, continuing his or her education in the medical field - Raymond Heromin.
In memory of Robert V. Muolo and Elizabeth A. Muolo, the family presents a $200 award to the senior who meets the requirements of the Robert V. Muolo Trust Fund - Seth Nicola.
In memory of George McFee, his family presents two $125 awards to students who made an exemplary contribution ot the television studio, WKMC - Cassandra Troutman and Joseph Zanella.
Edward Greco, solicitor of the Mount Carmel Area School District, awards $100 to a graduate who is enrolled in the business law class - Rachelle MacLaren.
Mount Carmel Area Retired Teachers Association presents a $400 award to a graduating student who plans a career in education, demonstrates academic achievment and has displayed personal traits desirable in a teacher - Luke J. Haladay.
The Marion Heightrs Fire Company, in memory of Michael Sosnoski, presents a $250 award to the highest-ranking graduate from Marion Heights - Samantha Nevius.
In honor of Betty Katona, former swimming coach, swim official and water safety instructor, her family presents an award to a deserving member of the swim team. - Michael Swatski Jr.
In memory of Nicholas Feudale, former Mount Carmel Area band member, his family presents a $500 award to a deserving senior band member - Kelsey Deitz.
Behavioral Specialists Inc. presents an outstanding achievement award of $125 for a student pursuing a degree in social work, psychology or criminal justice - Nicole Purcell.
In memory of Ruth Monkiewicz Kubacki, her husband presents an $1,100 scholarship to a student pursuing a degree in nursing - Brianna Latovich.
In honor of Joseph "Jazz" Diminick, former coach and teacher, the Mount Carmel Lions Club presents a $100 award to the varsity football player who meets the guidelines of the trust. - Elijah Duran.
The Coal Bowl presents two 4100 awards to students who participated in bowling - Seth Nicola and Bryson Purcell.
In memory of Aaron W. Ziegler, his family presents a $340 award to a football player who will further his education and who exhibits the valor, strength, determination and competitive spirit of Aaron Ziegler - Daniel Lesko.
In memory of Catherine Scicchitano, her family presents a $250 award to the graduate with the highest average in Latin - Daniel Fletcher.
In memory of Cookie Scicchitano, a $1,000 award is presented to a deserving student who is enrolled at Susquehanna University - Justin Skavery.
The class of 1957 presents $500 to a student who meets the guidelines of the trust. - Kristyn Smeal.
In memory of Anne Sebastian Alexander, class of 1971, her forever friends wish to celebrate her life by presenting a $150 award to the graduating senior who best exemplifies her spirit of friendship and her ability to bring happiness to everyone around her - Kayleen Klemas.
In memory of Randy Zigarski, Arcos Industries presents a $250 award to a deserving student who is enrolled in a technical school - Marissa Klinger.
In memory of Thomas Vernon Jr. and Thomas Vernon Sr., the Leshinski family presents a $100 award to the senior football player attending a college or university who meets the guidelines of the trust - Christopher Delbo.
In memory of Jessica Latorre, her family presents five $100 awards to students who have meaningfully contributed to the Mount carmel Area School District - Eric Joraskie, Mary Rose Latorre, Jillian Mazurkevich, Michelle Sandoval and Rosemary Sandoval.
In memory of Frank and Marcella Pachutski, Dave's Auto Body presents a $100 award to a student who will further his/her education in a technical institute - Miranda Green.
The Class of 1964 presents a $1,000 award to a senior enrolled in an institution of higher learning, who loves Mount Carmel Area, exhibits spirit and is involved in extra-curricular activities - Jayson Stellar.
In memory of Ray Pachuski, the Mount Carmel Area Rescue Squad presents a $100 award to the vocational student with the highest average in carpentry or welding - Sean McDonnell.
In memory of Ruth Startzel Ashman, an award of $150 is presented to a senior who, in the opinion of the faculty, has displayed perseverance and diligence to the best of his/her ability regardless of class rank or achievement - Ronald Lutes.
In memory of Lisa Covas Wasilewski, the class of 1981 and friends present two $100 awards to students who exemplify Lisa's attributes, which include athletics, school and community, enthusiasm, lovable sense of humor and a zest for life - Tara Demko and Daniel Lesko.
In memory of Anne L. "Annie" Sebastian Alexander and Blaise Robert (BR) Alexander, their friends and family present two scholarships to graduating seniors who will pursue higher education in a business or technical program and who best exemplify their traits and values - Ashley Docherty and Jayson Stellar.
In loving memory of Nathan McFadden, a $500 award is presented to a senior with great love for life and family, one who faces every challenge with courage, strength and faith, the lessons that Nathan taught us through his life's journey - Tyler Kwiatkowski.
Robert K. Beierschmitt presents an award of $100 to a senior band member who exhibited leadership in the band - Stephanie Cimino.
The Mount Carmel Area Elementary Wrestling Boosters Scholarship Fund presents $500 to two deserving wrestlers who wrestled in elementary school and are going on to further their education - Daniel Fletcher and Seth Stablewski.
The Robert Sowa Memorial Scholarship presents a $250 award to the highest-ranking member of the senior band - Alexandria McLeod.
In memory of Denise Niglio, Frank and Cassandra Niglio present an $100 award to the student who most exemplifies the traits of Denise - Christina Perles.
In memory of Eric Trocki, a 1992 graduate of Mount Carmel Area and a member of the Red Tornadoes football team and coaching staff, his family and friends present a $500 award to a senior member of the football team who best exemplifies "Trock's" love of the game, his hard-nosed playing style and tenacity, along with his determination, toughness, leadership and Tornado pride. - Tyler Kwiatkowski.
The Dan Ficca Award-Dan Ficca Scholarship, presented by Daniel III and Matthew in honor of their father, awards $500 to a senior football player who has played two years with the MCA Jets and Mount Carmel Area High School football teams. - Eric Joraskie.
In memory of Dorothy (Blusius) Mochulski, her friend Lorraine presents a $100 award to a student furthering his/her education. - Casey M. Lynott.
The Albert and Rosalie Ross Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to a student who will be attending Penn State and meets the guidelines of the trust - Raymond Heromin.
In memory of William J. Shannon, Nora Clayton and family present a $500 award to a graduating member of the baseball team who most exemplifies the love of the game of baseball, is quiet and self-confident, competitive and self-driven. - Daniel Lesko.
The Ann Marie (Cashmere) Brown Memorial Award of $500 is presented to a senior who has done well academically and has been accepted into a four-year college program in nursing - Tara Demko.
In memory of Joanne (Smith) Trefsgar, her friend Lorraine presents a $100 award to a student furthering his/her education - Kristen Duceman.
The Albert Gratti Scholarship awards a $400 college scholarship to a graduating senior who resides in Kulpmont. The award is presented on behalf of members of Indian Hills Golf Club and friends of the late Albert Gratti, who was a longtime member of the staff - Jared Maciejewski.
In memory of Leonard Eshmont, a 1937 graduate of Mount Carmel Township High School, a $100 scholarship is awarded to a deserving member of the football team - Nicholas Duceman.
The Robert J. "Tag" Welker Scholarship Trust awards a scholarship to the graduate who has been a member of the varsity wrestling team and has exhibited the guidelines of the trust - Daniel Fletcher.
Mark D'Angelo Memorial Scholarship Fund, awarded to a varsity wrestler who has lettered for a minimum of two years and demonstrates qualities of good character and integrity. - Daniel Fletcher.
Catawissa Lumber and Specialty Co. Inc. College Education trust Fund awards scholarships to deserving students who meet the guidelines of the trust. - Samantha Dewald, Edward Dormer and Quentin Troutman.
In memory of Joe Blase, his family awards a $300 scholarship to a graduating senior who demonstrates the same love and dedication to music and the MCA band that Joe demonstrated throughout his life. - Alyssa Bielski.