The Rockland Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 awards scholarships at the end of each school year to students in Rockland County who have excelled in a particular area and demonstrate a strong ability to continue on to a successful college career.
On May 18 they presented the following awards:
- Charter Member Award for Academic Excellence: John Fasano of Clarkstown High School South, who is going on to study at Pace University.
- Michael LoRusso Award for Community Service: Julianna Violetto of Tappan Zee High School, who will attend Ithaca College.