21:50Pormilli acknowledged the role of parents, teachers, and community members in the students’ successes, urging the recipients to view their scholarships as a vote of confidence in their futures and to give back to their communities.

45:25Among the many scholarships awarded, the ceremony featured notable moments, such as the presentation of the Do It for Dakota Scholarship. This scholarship commemorates the life of Dakota, a young man who tragically passed away, and was awarded to David Walter. The award reflected Dakota’s passions and the family’s wish to honor his memory by supporting future students.

28:42The evening continued with the distribution of various scholarships that recognized students across a range of disciplines and extracurricular achievements. The Arts and Music Scholarship in memory of Rita Cecilia Castano Palasi was awarded to Mariela Morales and Juliet Scaravina, while the Bernie Ryder Wrestling Scholarship recognized Dominique Lopez and Joseph Piaza. The AdLib Players Music Theater Scholarship was given to Ryan Idol, Kyla Hernandez, and Katie Urgle, celebrating their contributions to the performing arts.

01:03:18In addition to these, the Jackson School Administrator Association Scholarship was awarded to Savannah Still, and the Jackson Education Foundation recognized Teamo Bamosi and Antiggan Marberg. The Jackson Memorial Boys Wrestling Parents Club awarded William Kovac and Joseph Piaza for their accomplishments in wrestling.

39:20The event also highlighted scholarships aimed at encouraging students to pursue specific career paths. The Shadre Health Science Scholarship, presented with a personal narrative from a speaker who had once been in the students’ shoes, went to Robert Calamia, Madison Curado, Ashma Rafiki, and Olivia Wasa Graaso. These scholarships underscored the belief that education is a pathway to achieving the American dream.

48:51The ceremony’s extensive list of awards included the Eagle Scout First Responder Scholarship, which recognized Briana Matias and Gabriella Moore, and the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 898 scholarship awarded to Riley D. Gregorio, who is pursuing a career in aviation. These awards reflect the diverse interests and aspirations of Jackson students.

01:17:50Further emphasizing the community’s commitment, the Jackson Scholarship Fund awarded numerous scholarships to students, including Ashley Aloo, Barry Ardan Brewster, Samantha Capanara, and others. Several township memorial scholarships were also presented, including those in memory of Carl W. Gets and Walter Reed, recognizing Kayla Meera and Alexandra Ferarioli respectively.