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February 9, 2017
After Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School’s annual Founders Day celebration at the end of January, where $9,000 worth of Ursuline and Marianist-related awards were presented to current students, the school gathered again for Scholarship Day.
During the all-school assembly, more than 180 students were recognized for being awarded over $300,000 in scholarships. Each of the scholarships were created to recognize the accomplishments of current Villa Angela-St. Joseph students.
View photos from the ceremony here.
The following awards were distributed during the ceremony:
Alumni Health Care Careers Scholarship. Created by alumni of the school who are involved in healthcare related careers founded the Alumni Heather Care Careers Scholarship. Dr. Holzheimer presented $500 scholarships to two students interested in a career in the healthcare field, who have above average skills in science, maintain a good conduct record and are actively involved in the school. The recipients of the $500 scholarships are:
Nikkia Schady
Aurrion StokesThe Thomas J. Brazaitis Scholarship is awarded to juniors with an interest in journalism, communications, or English. The student must maintain a good conduct record, be an above average student, and represent the true values of VASJ. The award is named after the late Tom Brazaitis, an author, Plain Dealer and Washington Bureau columnist and VASJ Hall of Famer. The recipients of a $1,000 award are:
Hailey Barnett
Shirley KennebrewThe William Breslin Scholarship is a $500 award given to a student who maintains a GPA in the upper 25% of his or her class and is an athlete who is a model of quiet humility. The recipient of this year’s scholarship is:
Delanoe Harris
The Centa Family Scholarship was established by St. Joseph High School Class of 1970 alum, William Centa, to recognize a student with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA who is involved in two or more extra-curricular or club activities. The recipients of a $500 scholarship are:
Emily Bopp
David Paus
Janessa WhiteThe Clark Blaine Clark Award was established as a memorial scholarship for three members of the St. Joseph High School Class of 1990; Steven Clark, Frederick Blaine, and Thomas Clark. The award was established to recognize a football player who shows spirit, camaraderie, and commitment to the Viking community. Steve, Fred, and Tom were members of the State Division II Championship Football team. Tom was Student Council President and one of three seniors selected to speak at graduation. Steve also wrestled at 189 pounds on the State Division I Championship wrestling team. All three were to attend college on football scholarships. The recipient of this $250 award is:
Delanoe Harris
The Dailey Family Scholarship was established by Don and Mary Jo Dailey. Don is a St. Joseph High School Class of 1970 alum. The scholarship recognizes a student who has shown leadership and dedication to the Viking community. The recipient of a $500 award is:
Collin Green
The Umberto and Mary Ellen Fedeli Family Scholarship recognizes students who are examples of living the gospel values, exhibit a strong work ethic, give service to the community and school, and are excellent role models. The $500 scholarship is awarded to:
Shawn Caruso-Taylor
The Tom L. Fink Memorial Scholarship was designated by the Fink family to go to members of the VASJ football team who have demonstrated outstanding zeal, enthusiasm, and commitment to student life, as well as passion and commitment to study, work, and sports. The recipients who will receive $500 each are:
Daniel McGarry
Nick FollettThe H.J. Jack Getler Memorial Scholarship goes to an outstanding student who has made the greatest contribution to the professionalism of the school’s literary magazine, Ventures. Candidates must maintain a 2.6 grade point average and represent the characteristics of a true Villa Angela-St Joseph High School student. The recipients who will receive $1,000 each are:
Lakeisha Kamara
William Vidmar
Gordon BoruThe Robert Gliha Memorial Award was designated by the Gliha family in memory of Robert Gliha, a St. Joseph High School graduate of the Class of 1970. Robert was the Deputy Director of Economic Development for the City of Euclid, where he dedicated a 37-year career to the development of the city and its local businesses. Recipients are students who excel academically in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math, have demonstrated leadership, and are actively involved in service to VASJ as well as their community. Selected to receive $750 each are:
Anna Radachy
William SolnoskyThe Brian Kasunic Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a senior who displays generosity toward others and exhibits leadership, character, and Viking spirit. The recipients who will receive $500 each are:
Kaylen Haynes
Caitlyn MichalskiThe Kathryn Kerver Scholarship is awarded to a current Catholic student who shows school spirit, maintains good conduct and attendance, and is willing to be of service to others. The recipient demonstrates dedication, determination, and maintains at least a 2.5 GPA. The recipient of the $500 scholarship is:
Elizabeth Gielink
The Joy Kwasniak Swanson “Live For Joy” Memorial Scholarship was inaugurated in 2008 by the family of 1991 VASJ graduate, Joy, who succumbed to cancer in 2006. This scholarship is designated for participants in the VASJ basketball program who exhibit the characteristics of a stout leader and overachiever. Receiving $2,000 each are:
Elizabeth Gielink
Elizabeth Smith
Collin Green
Anthony DinunzioThe Pat Lyons Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of the All-American scholar athlete and St. Joseph High School graduate, Pat Lyons. The scholarship recognizes two student athletes who exhibit good character and citizenship. This year’s student athletes awarded $1,000 each are:
Jerry Higgins
Malia AliThe Gloria “Mrs. M” Melaragno Scholarship is named in honor of Mrs. Melaragno who was affectionately known as “Mrs. M” by legions of St. Joseph High School students beginning in the 1960s. The scholarship awards students who are academically and spiritually solid and display the traits Mrs. M exemplified – selflessness, humor, kindness, hospitality, friendship, and sensitivity to others. The recipients who will receive $500 each are:
Kathleen O’Donnell
Christopher BoykinThe Frances Bernadette Meunier Memorial Scholarship is awarded to volleyball student-athletes who exhibit a strong work ethic, have great personal leadership, team commitment, and are actively involved in the VASJ community. The recipients of $750 each are:
Kathleen McGarry
Reilly SeagrovesThe Eugene Oberst Memorial Scholarship awards mathematics students who have shown great effort, try hard, or have made significant progress in their study of mathematics. The three students who are receiving awards of $500 each are:
Lyana Smith
Andrew Oriani
Danielle TarsitanoThe Fred & Diana Prince Science Scholarship is awarded to a junior who demonstrates excellence in science and plans to major in a science or technical field in college. The recipient also demonstrates leadership abilities in scientific activities at VASJ, has a social consciousness regarding the use of science, hopes to have a career in a science field, and is a person of strong moral character. The recipients receiving $1,000 each are:
Jerry Higgins
Loran BennThe Joseph A. Radican Scholarship is named for longtime history and social studies teacher, Speech and Debate moderator, and former principal, Joseph Radican, a member of the class of 1956 and an inductee into the VASJ Hall of Fame. Mr. Radican, who retired in 2004, passed away in May 2011. The scholarship in his name honors an exemplary social studies student who is actively involved in school life. The recipient of the 2017 award of $500 is:
Harrison McCreight
The Timothy W. Robertson Memorial Scholarship recognizes students who are outstanding academic performers and models of school spirit. The basketball court here at VASJ is named for Mr. Robertson, not just because of his devotion to the sport as the longtime statistician, photographer, and most enthusiastic fan of the basketball team, but for his steadfast loyalty to all things Viking. The highly respected math teacher and member of the Class of 1962 was a friend to all at VASJ. The recipients of a $1,000 award are:
Sasha McCracken
Nick FollettThe Amy Sambula Memorial Spirit Scholarship recognizes a female student who has spirit, drive, enthusiasm, and a love for VASJ. She is a leader and inspires moral leadership in others. The recipient of the $500 scholarship is:
Lia Campbell
The Joseph M. Scaminace Scholarship is named for St. Joseph Class of 1971 graduate Joseph Scaminace. This scholarship awards students who are academically ambitious and display a strong sense of ethics, tenaciousness, and personal responsibility. The recipient of a $500 award is:
Jamie Kundrat
The Scheidel Scholarship was established to assist students who have high aspirations, strong academic performance, and financial need. A cumulative minimum GPA of 3.25 is required. The recipients of $2,000 each are:
Janessa White
Hallie Paus
Jerome Sidley
David Paus
Caitlyn Michalski
Taliah Hughley
Trinity Johnson
Sophia TrombaThe St. Joseph Class of 1958 Scholarship honors young men who are Catholic, reside in Euclid or Cleveland, have demonstrated scholarship, and a love of learning, and must be in at least the tenth grade. The scholarship winners of $1,000 each are:
Henry Spear
Javari Hines
John AllenThe William Sopko Music Award was established by Mr. William Sopko, a 1967 graduate of St. Joseph HIgh School and VASJ Hall of Famer, to recognize a student who has shown much improvement and/or dedication to his/her music education. The recipient of the $500 scholarship is:
Maura Kinsella
The Judy and Roger Sustar Scholarship was established by Judy Sustar, Villa Angela Class of 1961, and her husband, Roger Sustar, St. Joseph High School Class of 1961. The scholarship recognizes a male and female student with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA who comes to school every day, works hard, puts forth the effort, stays out of trouble, and is involved in extra-curricular activities. The recipients of a $500 award are:
Sasha McCracken
Stefan WeemsThe Evelyn A. Svete Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established by Sandra Turner, Villa Angela Class of 1966, and her husband, Jeff, to honor Mrs. Turner’s late aunt, Evie Svete, a 1941 graduate of Villa Angela Academy. A successful businessperson, Evie Svete supported those who worked hard and demonstrated the traits of kindness, generosity, determination, and integrity. The recipients of the $500 scholarship are:
Kenneth McWhorter
Breannah Jones-ParksThe Jeff and Sandra Turner Scholarship was created to recognize a student who reflects the characteristics of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland foundress, St. Angela Merici: academic excellence and social consciousness rooted in contemplation, justice and compassion. The recipients of a $500 award are:
Antonia Furlan
Melanie MitchellThe Nicholas Valentino Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of the 1964 graduate of St. Joseph High School by longtime friend, Mark Haskell. For 26 years, Mr. Valentino was an accountant and member of the Ohio Bar Association as well as the president of Advisory Services Inc. in Cleveland. Nominated by VASJ faculty and chosen by Mr. Valentino’s family, recipients are students who maintain a minimum G.P.A of 3.0, are in good standing with the school, display a strong work ethic and moral character. The recipients of a $1,500 award are:
Mary Dirk
Sophie SitoInaugurated in 2008 in memory of Joseph Veasey, a 2003 VASJ graduate who passed away after battling Leukemia for 16 months, the Joseph P. Veasey Scholarship is designated to a junior or senior who excels in mathematics and displays strong academic curiosity. The recipient shows interest in art, architecture, or engineering, and models the Marianist family spirit by cultivating meaningful interpersonal relationships and developing a strong sense of community amongst his or her peers. The recipients of $500 each are:
Adam Stauffer
Anthony Dinunzio
Kyle ErbViking Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each recognize one student per class, as model VASJ students who demonstrate strong moral character, scholarship, and leadership. The 2017 Viking Scholarship awardees are:
Freshman: Briena Staunton
Sophomore: Kiras Kijauskas
Junior: Melanie Mitchell
Senior: Chad PorterIn Memory of Joseph M. Zlatoper, the Zlatoper Family Scholarship is offered to students who excel in math or science courses by a better-than-average grade and have demonstrated an interest in math or science as a career. The students also demonstrate the Viking character and spirit that is a VASJ tradition. Receiving $750 each are:
Patrick Bradford
Alissa DoddThe Bishop Anthony M. Pilla Scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship awarded to two Catholic students who meet the following criteria with regard to Catholicity, academics, and conduct: excellence in their school studies, active participants in their parish, good citizenship and conduct, and a strong performance on the VASJ Entrance Exam. The students selected during their freshman year are:
Grace Ann Carlson
Mary DirkThe following standing were awarded a scholarship based on their Entrance Exam Scores. Each of these students scored in the top 10 of their given year’s entrance exam and have had maintained certain levels of honors to renew their monetary award. Their combined awards total $79,250. The recipients are:
Jonathan Adkins
Vanessa Apelons
Wrigley Bailey
Eleanor Boru
Sarah Carroll
William Cartwright
Devon Crosby
Troi Dexter
Michael Doss
Rhiannan Edwards
Kyle Erb
Misrach Ewunetie
Andrew Fabo
Hannah Franczyk
Antonia Furlan
Mary Furlan
Emily Gail
Collin Green
Robert Guzzo
Kayla Harsley
Amara Hill
Rhatia Hopkins
Kaitlyn Jablonski
Zachary Jakosh
Cortez Johnson
Kiras Kijauskas
Maura Kinsella
Emily Mastalski
John Mauceri
Vincent Mauceri
John Michalski
Khalid Mitcham
Madison Mucci
Noah Newlon
Jeremy Neylon
Rachel O’Connell
Kathleen O’Donnell
John Parker
Brenton Petras
Ann Marie Radachy
Timothy Raddell
Sophie Sito
Elizabeth Smith
Henry Spear
Briena Staunton
Nina Tomaselli
Richie Trivisonno
Lucia Vidmar
William VidmarThe following students were selected for the Howley Family Scholarship as incoming freshmen. These students demonstrated high academic achievement in grade school and placed in the top 1/3 of the VASJ Placement Test. These students have maintained at least a 3.0 G.P.A. while at VASJ, participate significantly in at least one extracurricular activity, maintain good standing with the school, and submit semi-annually an outline of their progress and academic accomplishments to the Howley Family Foundation. Combined they have been awarded $123,000. The recipients are:
Marisa Apelons
Vanessa Apelons
Chelsea Appling
Hailey Barnett
Eleanor Boru
Xavier Brown
Daysha Burton
Davante Callahan
Malik Calloway
Jay’Mai Chatman
Angel Clemons
Anthony Dinunzio
Mary Dirk
Michael Doss
Paige Gangloff
Elizabeth Gielink
Briannah Hall
Chase Harden
Delanoe Harris
Jerry Higgins
Aria Jackson
Zachary Jakosh
Janae Johnson
Michaela Johnson
John Kelly
Maura Kinsella
Jalen McMillian
Sabrina Mihaila
Michaela Mitchell
Nehemiah Moore
John Parker
Nathan Pierce
Dena Pullum
Ann Marie Radachy
Iyana Smith
Elizabeth Smith
Jacob Smith
Jalia Tyner-Gaston
Isaiah White
China Williams
Monet WrightThe following students have received scholarships from sources independent of VASJ totaling $37,400. We congratulate them for their achievements:
Kyle Trickett
Zion Wallace-Banks
Loren Benn
Reilly Seagroves
Monet Wright
Voni Jones
John Michalski
Joshua Kozak
Richie Trivisonno
Madison Mucci
Alia Sealey
Aiden Dorazio
Kayla Harsley
Jamison Wells
Jonathan Cook
Jilliam DiDona
Faith Milosic
Sophia Tromba
Isaiah White
Janessa White