The Blauvelt Sons of Italy recently hosted a dinner to welcome 15 new members into the organization. The group also honored two Rockland County students with scholarships for their commitment and dedication to learning the Italian language. The dinner at the Sons of Italy lodge on Van Wyck Road, was attended by over 100 people including relatives and teachers of the two students.

Stephanie Sweeney, a senior at Tappan Zee High School, received one of the scholarships and attended the event with her parents, her Italian teacher Patricia Castalli, Tappan Zee High School Principal Jennifer Amos and South Orangetown School District Superintendent Ken Mitchell.

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Source: http://www.lohud.com/