As part of Walt Whitman’s annual end of the year awards ceremonies, our high school seniors and their families gathered in the Performing Arts Center for the Senior Scholarship Awards Presentation. Students were awarded by various private and community organizations and foundations that embody their ideals to the good fortune of our seniors. The Walt Whitman High School Class of 2023 is special and they have touched the lives of many in often subtle but meaningful ways. Congratulations to all on their achievements!
The Gerard "Gerry" M. Fogarty Scholarship: Angelo Kliampas
Huntington Manor Fire Department Scholarships: Frederick Steenson, Alexa Rapacciuolo, Lilyonna Morales, Ashlee Cox-Pinckney, Monica Sorto, Lorianna Mattutat
Hose Company Captains Memorial Scholarship in Honor of Firefighter Frank Groe: Gianna Vozza
American Legion Post 360 Music & Citizenship Medals: Jason Kaiser, Natalia Ortez, Anthony Maida, Kristell Sobalvarro Perez
Melville Lions Club Community Service Award: Ashlee Cox-Pinckney
Greenlawn Fire Department Scholarship: Ashlee Cox-Pinckney
SHEF: Andrew Noonan, Emily Rollman, Jefferson Hernandez Calderon
Dr. Murphy's Community Service Scholarship: Alex Bogdani
The Roberto (Bobby) Callegati Have a Heart Memorial Scholarship: Jordan Badalamenti
The Colin M. Gilmartin Scholarship: Emily, McGowan, Gavin Bermudez
Pat A. DeRosa Memorial Scholarship: Jaden Dancy
Jack Whelan Memorial Scholarship: Jonathan Matthews
The Zannia Ojibe Memorial Scholarship: Ashlee Cox-Pinckney
The Andrew J. Luebker Scholarship Fund: Christian Page, Emily McGowan, Jaylin Lawrence, Jenna Cullen, Samantha Regalado
Wallace Protass Memorial Scholarship: Elizabeth Schreiber
Leaving Your Own Legacy: Melanie Smuss, Alyssa Burke, Anthony Maida, Brittany Delao Romero, Jaylin Lawrence, Edward Pena, Jessica Adams, Angelina Blankson, Kemani Virgil
South Huntington Paraprofessionals Association Memorial Scholarship: Emily McGowan, Jaylin Lawrence, Jennifer Velasquez Sorto
Linda Cepelak Early Childhood Education Scholarship: Jennifer Velasquez Sorto
Suffolk County Chapter of the NYS School Facilities Association: Monica Sorto
The Vincent Migliore Memorial Scholarship: Andrew Torres
South Huntington Retired Teachers Association: Jordan Badalamenti
Gershow Recycling Environmental Conservation Scholarship: Frantzdy Ginaud
Andrew Garafalo Memorial Scholarship: Edilson Palma Romero
Walt Whitman High School Wildcat Marching Band Parents Association Scholarship: Madeline Franz, Victoria Pascrell, Gianna Vozza
Donn Haber Sportsmanship Award: Kaitlyn Barraco
Jordan Schumann Memorial Scholarship (Jordan's Light): Victoria Pascrell, Madeline Franz
Excellence in Theater Arts Award sponsored by WWHS Centerstage Productions: Edward Pena
Maureen Jenness Orchestral Music Award: Marc Malafronte
Tri-Community & Youth Agency Joseph A. Martone Scholarship: Monica Sorto
Janet's Loving Gifts: Priceyla Reyes Alberto
Wildcats Youth Wrestling Club - Vin Altebrando Memorial Scholarship:
Michael Sales
South Huntington Teachers Association Scholarship: Alexa Rapacciuolo, Ashlee Cox-Pinckney, Elizabeth Schreiber, Jordan Badalamenti, Lorianna Mattutat
Island Photography Community Builder Award: Alex Bogdani
The Billy Lucatuorto Scholarship: Destan Oz
Company H, 119th NY Volunteers Historical Association Richard ‘Chuck’ Heroux American History Memorial Scholarship: John Addis
“Spirit of 76” Service to the Country Scholarship: Emma Kowalczyk, Brayan Jimenez Avila, Kaiet Coraizaca
Rotary Club of Huntington Award: Alexa Rapacciuolo, Ashlee Cox-Pinckney
Donald A. Pius Memorial Scholarship: Dania Garcia Umana, Lorianna Mattutat