Three New Orleans area high school students have received scholarships from the Italian American St. Joseph Society (IASJS). Selected for the honors were graduates Gabrielle LoCoco and Katherine Lorusso, both of Mount Carmel Academy in New Orleans, and Benjamin Broussard, of St. Paul's High School in Covington.

This marked the third year for the society to offer the $1,000 scholarships. More than 20 individuals of Italian descent applied. Recipients were selected based on cumulative GPA, community service, essay submissions and an interview with the selection committee.