PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School Senior Awards Assembly was held on Thursday, June 11. Hundreds of Scholarships and Awards were presented to the Graduating Seniors.
PS holds this annual event held a few weeks before the end of the school year. It is an event to showcase the awards, honors, and scholarships received, colleges/universities the seniors will be attending, and community services performed by the senior student.
During this inspirational evening, many hard-working and talented seniors were honored for outstanding academic and extracurricular performance, and for service to the school and community. The awards were a surprise to the seniors. Recognition was given for a wide variety of scholarships, prizes and commendations awarded to PHS students by the school, local businesses and non-profit groups.
PHS Salutatorian Award was presented to Emily Weng and PHS Valedictorian Award was presented to Elizabeth Tu.
Mr. Thomas Rizk, Dr. Gretel Perez and Dr. Denis Mulroony presented the “Outstanding Academic Achievement” Silver Cup Awards to Elizabeth Tu, Emily Weng, Phyllis Chou, Parth Chokshi, Viren Lad, Aleena Kazmi, Kentaro Hansen, Jonathan Di Pippa, Sarah Chen, Zachary Kovacs, Regina Jung, Josh Fortes, Sam Wu, Jordan Imp, Varun Chopra, Shrecvidya Nallan, Parth Chokshi, Jennifer Atherton, Niharika Mamillapal II, Katie Lau, Amanda Chan, Taylor Lewis, Nikhil Jiju, Lilian Peng, Joshua Wong and Jenna Chung.
National Merit Finalist was Emily Weng and National Merit Commended Students Vanm Chopra, Phyllis Chou, Aleena Kazmi, Katie Lau, Joon Lee, Lilian Peng, Elizabeth Tu and Samuel Wu.
The Joe Windish Parsippany Education Foundation Scholarship was presented to Victoria Rossi.
Ms. Kathy Williams presented the “Dr. Vincent Aniello Peer Buddy Scholarships to Brittany Birth Emily Fales, Gabriella Davino, Marla Jamna, John Loaiza, Kristina Ollo, Maya Rudolph, William Snell and Elizabeth Stumpf.
Hebberds Heroes was presented by the Family and Friends of Peter Hebberd to Aarin Feliz and Michelle Burdick.
George P. Johnson Memorial Scholarship was presented to Michelle Burdick.
Mr. Andrew Ladas presented the “Tom Ladas Memorial Scholarship: to Erin Hoffman and Andrew Massefski.
Jordan Imp received the Actavis, Inc. Scholarship.
Parsippany Indian Association Scholarship was awarded to Varun Chopra.
Mrs. Angela Calabria presented “The Dr. Frank A. Calabria Memorial Scholarship” to Katie Lau.
Mrs. Carmella Foehner and Mrs. Judy Kret presented the “Patricia Ann Behnke Memorial Scholarship” to Kyle Ting.
Sunrise Shoprite, Inc. “Continuing Education Grant” was presented to Lilian Peng by Mr. Andrew Leaman.
Mr. Joe Kyle presented the “John ‘Cap’ Capsouras Memorial Award to Lauren Durborow.
Joseph Kloss received the “Police Benevolent Association Scholarship.”
Councilman Michael J. dePierro presented Andrew Massefski with the “Parsippany Republican Club Scholarship.”
Councilman Michael J. dePierro presented the “Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarship” Sons of Italy to John Bucciarelli, Giancarlo Colasuonno, Danielle Jannarone, Kaila Migliazza, David Patracuolla, Victoria Rossi and Matthew Ruggiero.
Samuel Kaplan American Legion Americanism” Scholarship Award was presented to Aarin Feliz.
George Bohr Achievement Award American Legion was presented to Brett Mc Lean and Antonio Ybanez.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Scholarship was presented to Aleena Kazmi and Elizabeth Tu by Ronald Orthwein.
Troy-Hills Memorial Post #101 84 VFW Scholarship was presented to Jacob Helmlinger.
Blue Collar Workers of Parsippany-Troy Hills presented to Elizabeth Tu
Jacqueline Scura “Chance for Success Scholarship” was presented by Mr. Bennett Epstein to Amber Moore.
Mr. Bill Wall presented the Parsippany Elks #2078 Most Valuable Student Award to Viren Lad.
The Valori Family Scholarship was presented to Zachary Kovacs and Danielle Jannarone by Dr. Louis Valori.
Northern NJ Chinese Association Scholarship was presented to Phyllis Chou.
Stephen S. Martino Memorial Scholarship was received by Michele Burdick and Matthew Ruggiero.
Women’s Club of Parsippany Scholarship was presented to Jennifer Atherton, Erin Hoffman and Nicole Scarmazzo by Ms. Penny Radosin.
Mary Ann Augusta Memorial Scholarship was presented to Julianna Kadian.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Senior Citizens Scholarship was awarded to Danielle Jannarone.
Morris County College Fair Committee presented to Brianna D’ Alessio and Nicolas Galvis by Mrs. Aimee Letsch.
Central Middle School Faculty Scholarship was presented to Samir Gandhi, by Ms. Aimee Doyle.
Parsippany High School Faculty Scholarship was received by Joshua Lustig and Malcolm Udoh.
The Dora B. Stolfi Memorial Scholarship was presented to Jenna Chung.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Rotary Club Scholarship was presented to Zachary Kovacs by Bruce Downing.
Project Graduation Slogan & Artwork was won by Michelle Burdick.
Vidyalaya, Inc. Scholarship was presented to Katie Lau by Ms. Asmita Mistry and Mr. Anurag Rochlani.
Gard and Anne O’Harra Scholarship was presented by Ms. Jennifer Hrobuchak to Joseph Kloss.
Joshua Lustig and Aarin Feliz was presented with “The Dr. Rudolph L. Schonfeld Scholarship.”
The Belleville Political and Social Club Award was presented to John Bucciarelli.
Air Force Academy Scholarship was presented to Joshua Fortes.
Board Member Nicolas Limanov and President Robert Peluso presented the “Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Award” to Andrew Massefski.
Student Council Awards were presented to Erick Abinader, Brittany Birth, James Brennan, Michelle Burdick, Jessica Chapman, Aarin Feliz, Danielle Jannarone, Zachary Kovacs, Andrew Massefski and Kaila Migliazza.
PGT Scholarship Parents of the Gifted & Talented was presented to Lilian Peng by Mrs. Barbara Sirvastava.
Troy Hills School Aluni Scholarship was received by Lauren Durborow.
“Lake Hiawatha School Alumni Scholarship” was given to Lilian Peng.
Northvail School Alumni Scholarship was presented to Julianna Kadian.
Rockaway Meadow School Alumni Scholarship was received by Zachary Kovacs.
Knollwood-Melvin Roth Memorial Scholarship was received by Andrew Massefski.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Parent/Teacher Student Association (PTSA) was received by Jennifer Atherton, James Brennan, Michelle Burdick, Lauren Calabrese, Julianna Kadian, Joseph Kloss, Katie Lau, Andrew Massefski, Victoria Rossi and Jenna Scalzo.
Emil Johnson Vocational Scholarship Parsippany Senior Citizens was presented to Ronald Tudorache.
Rocco A. Cerbo Memorial Scholarship was received by Kishan Patel.
Red Hawk Awards were to students with a 3.0 GPA, minimum of three varsity letters from Athletic participation and community service oriented were David Aloisio, Amanda Angulo, Jennifer Atherton, Brinany Birth, Omari Bokhari, John Bucciarelli, Alexis Cavaluzzo, Phyllis Chou, Giancarlo Colnsuonna, Joshua Crawford, Emily Davis, Emily Fales, Aarin Feliz, Joshua Fortes, Malik Francis, Skylar Gohn, Zachary Kovacs, John Lips, Katherine Lips, Andrew Massefski, Kaila Migliazza, Jane Ooi, David Patracuolla, Nicole Polak, Gabriela Rachmaciej, Brian Rodriguez, Victoria Rossi, Maya Rudolph, Matthew Ruggiero, Veronica Shaw, Andrew Smith, Christopher Tang and Ronald Tudorache.
The academic awards are:
MUSIC:
High Note Awards: Maire Burder; William Leys PHS Choral Parents Association Scholarship: Matthew Marinelli; Sarah Ferguson PHS Band Boosters Association Scholarship: Brian Carter, Jenna Chung, Sarah Ferguson, Kentaro Hansen, Joshua Lustig, Samantha Natoli, Henry Shen, Kyle Ting, Joshua Wong and Christopher Yang; Eddie Jackson Memorial Scholarship: Kyle Ting; Mt. Tabor Outstanding Music Award: Joshua Lustig; Alice S. Windish Music Award: Joshua Lustig.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Civics Award: Jenna Chung and Joon Lee; Excellence in Writing Award: Jonathan Di Pippa;
“Theodore Roosevelt Award” Kentaro Hansen;
WORLD LANGUAGES:
Excellence in French: Nicolas Galvis; Excellence in Italian: Nicole Scarmazzo; Excellence in Spanish: Jonathan Di Pippa
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Outstanding Physical Education: Andrew Ybanezefski; Students of the Year: Victoria Rossi.
ATHLETIC AWARDS
Blue Collar Workers of Parsippany-Troy Hills: Kaila Migliazza; Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarship: Brittany; Birth Par-Troy Little League East Scholarship: John Bucciarelli, Giancarlo Colosuonno, Zachary Kovacs, Kaila Migliazza, Ryan Orr, Victoria Rossi, Matthew Ruggiero and Andrew Smith; U.S. Anny Reserve National Scholar: Jennifer Atherton; Athletes Award: Andrew Smith; U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award: Emily Davis and Nikolajs Grinvalds; Northwest Jersey Athlete Conference Award: Joshua Fortes and Katherine Lips; NJSIAA Scholar Athlete: Aaron Feliz; The Michael R. Codella Female/Male MVP Trophy: Andrew Massefski; Victoria Rossi Morris County Scholar/Athlete Award: Gabriela Rachmaciej and Joshua Crawford.
