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Anthony Carfang Award ($1,800) - Established by 36th National President Anthony Carfang

Alpha Phi Delta Foundation Inc.

Scholarship Awards 2011

www.apdscholarship.org

 

The Scholarship Fund is a division of Alpha Phi Delta Foundation Inc. a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation. Scholarship funds are maintained separately from the general funds of the foundation. In order to support an annual scholarship a fund must have received gifts of at least $10,000.00.

 

The Scholarship trustees are Richard Angelica, Anthony Barbieri, Dr. Santo Barbarino, Paul Fabrizio, Charles Fiore, Esq. (Chairman), Peter Gaudiuso (Treasurer), John Hadgkiss, Leon Panella, Ronald Sme and Anthony Thomas.


Scholarship Winners at the 2011 National Convention, Hershey Park
Jeff Sidoti, Joe Scuorzo, Angela Russo, Marc Iacovelli, Mary Elliot, Matt Pellegrine, Noel Sme, William Morris (l-r)


 

Alpha Phi Delta Award ($2,500) - Established by the Scholarship Trustees in honor of all of the members of Alpha Phi Delta who have donated so generously to scholarship.

Brandon Lentine

3.87 Grade Point Average at Pace University where he studied Cellular and Molecular Biology. Brandon will be starting Medical School at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the fall. He was the Academic Chair for Gamma Iota Chapter. Brandon spent two years selling a book written by the mother of a classmate entitled 'Raising Princess to be Kings' and used the proceeds to build a surf board for his classmate, who was unable to afford to buy one. District Governor Brian Bollettieri wrote in support of Brandon that he never missed a fraternity event and said 'one day Brandon will do something that will make all of us very proud.'

 

Anthony Carfang Award ($2,500) - Established by 36th National President and Centennial Chairman, Anthony Carfang. Anthony has served for over thirty-five consecutive years as a Scholarship Trustee and a Foundation Director. He is the all time leading financial donor to The Alpha Phi Delta Foundation.

Natalie Reizine

3.80 Grade Point Average at the University of Pittsburgh where she has a double major in Biology and History. Natalie will be attending the Loyola University School of Medicine in Chicago this fall. She is a well rounded individual who has interned at a museum in Paris, where she became proficient in French, performed in Community Theater for the last twelve years, and conducted research on muscle degeneration at the University of Pittsburgh. Natalie has vowed to use her experiences dealing with her late father's illness to make her a better physician. Her application is enthusiastically supported by her uncle, Florida area alumnus Jack Consiglio

 

Stanley Raffa Award ($2,000) - Established by the 30th National President Stanley Raffa. Stanley held virtually every top position in the Alpha Phi Delta world including National President, Vice President, Secretary, Kleos Editor and Scholarship Chairman.

Noel Sme

3.75 Grade Point Average at Roger Williams University where she is a Marine Biology major. Noel is the daughter of former National Secretary and Third District Governor Ron Sme. Her Biology professor described her as a 'meticulous student' and said that she has a level of pride in her work that is 'truly a rarity in an undergraduate student.' Noel says that her attendance of many Summer Conventions with her father taught her the importance of lasting friendships.

 

 

Brooklyn Alumni Club Award ($1,500) - The award of the Brooklyn Alumni Club.

Kenneth Brennan

3.95 Grade Point Average at St. Francis College in Brooklyn where he studied science. Kenneth was active in all of his chapter's activities and also served as a Student Senator. He will be attending The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in the fall.

 

The Ernest Coletti Award ($1,500) - Established by the Mohawk Valley Alumni Club in honor of long time Utica District Governor Ernest Coletti. Brother Coletti passed away in 2003 and made an additional gift of $10,000 to the Scholarship Fund.

Brian Hughes

3.98 Grade Point Average at Seton Hall University where he is an Accounting major. Brian is the Treasurer of Delta Xi Chapter. He organized a chapter reunion a few weeks after the chapter conducted its induction. He felt that this was an important demonstration to the new inductees of the permanency of brotherhood.

 

Pittsburgh Alumni Club Award ($1,500) - The award of the Pittsburgh Alumni Club.

John Brennan Blair

3.97 Grade Point Average at Seton Hall University where he has served as Chapter Secretary and President. John is a Sports Management and Information Technology major. He has also served as the Treasurer of the Interfraternity Council. John wants to work in the sports world in a management position after graduation.

 

Long Island Alumni Club John Pasta Award ($1,250) - Established by the Long Island Alumni Club in honor of the 7th Grand Consul John Pasta who led the fraternity from 1924 through 1926. He was a member of Eta Chapter and a graduate of The Columbia University School of Law.

Matthew Pellegrine

3.83 Grade Point Average at Pace University in Pleasantville where he is a member of Gamma Iota Chapter. Matthew was a Business Management major and will be attending Pace University Law School in the fall. His recommendation, from the professor who is Undergraduate Program Chair at Pace University states that he is one of the most engaging students she has ever taught, and has a potential for leadership that will make him a success in whatever he pursues.

 

Anthony & Stella Barbieri Award ($1,000) - Established by Brother Anthony & Rosina Barbieri in honor of his late parents.

Angela Russo

3.80 Grade Point Average at University of Pittsburgh where she is studying Communication Science. Angela is the third daughter of Kleos Editor John Russo to win an Alpha Phi Delta Scholarship. Angela is a member of the University Marching and Concert Bands. She also serves as the National Treasurer for the Student Speech Language Hearing Association.

 

Brother Camillus Casey Award ($1,000) - Established in honor of beloved former National Chaplain Brother Camillus Casey after his death by his many friends and students. Brother Camillus joined the fraternity while a faculty member of St. Francis College in Brooklyn as a founding member of Beta Sigma Chapter.

Dylan Thomas

3.50 Grade Point Average at Youngstown State University where he is Chemistry major and a pre-med student. Dylan has served as the Fundraising and Philanthropy Chairman and President of Beta Omicron Chapter and IFC Vice President. He is the son of Youngstown Alumni Club President Danny Thomas, Jr.

 

New York Alumni Club Scholarship honoring Albert E. Palazzo ($1,000) - The award of the New York Alumni Club honoring the 32nd National President. In addition to being a long time member of the alumni club Al served in almost every national office including several terms as Third District Governor. Much beloved, he was the recipient of the National Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006.

Thomas Clarke

3.97 Grade Point Average at Penn State University where he is majoring in Integrated Science and is seeking an MBA degree. Thomas served on the Finance Committee for the Penn State Panhellenic Dance Marathon which raised in excess of nine million dollars to fight pediatric cancer. During spring break for the last two years he has traveled to Nicaragua with the Bridges to Community program which builds houses for impoverished local residents. His application was enthusiastically supported by his grandfather past National President A. Joseph Creston. Thomas' mother Linda Clarke was one of the first scholarship winners over thirty years ago.

 

Richard Rau Award ($1,000) - Established in honor of the late Richard Rau who died while attending St. Francis College by his fraternity brothers from Beta Sigma Chapter.

William Morris

3.58 Grade Point Average at Wesley College where he is a Business Administration major. William has served as chapter Historian, Treasurer, Vice President and President at Delta Delta Chapter. He is a member of the school golf team and serves as the Secretary of the Inter-Greek Council. William was named as the Wesley College Fraternity Man of the Year for his leadership in his chapter and in student life at the school.

 

FIVE NEW SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2011

 

Lillian Anastasio Award ($500) - established by her son Neil Anastasio in honor of his late mother and her commitment to education. Neil is a Theta Beta alumnus and a former editor of the Kleos

Marc Iacovelli

3.52 Grade Point Average at Marist College where he is a member of Delta Theta Chapter. Marc is an accounting major and the son of Theta Beta alumnus Michael Iacovelli.

 

John J. Hadgkiss Centennial Scholarship ($500) - funded by the first Centennial gift pledge- a commitment to donate every year through the 2014 Centennial celebration- by Beta Rho alumnus John Hadgkiss, who has served Alpha Phi Delta in many positions including Scholarship Trustee and Foundation Executive Director.

Nicholas Wendel

3.64 Grade Point Average at Boston University where he is studying Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. Nicholas is the son of Beta Rho alumnus Christopher Wendel.

 

Felix Infausto Scholarship ($1,000) - established by his widow Clara Infausto in her will. Felix Infausto was inducted into Epsilon Chapter in 1929. He was a national leader in the enactment of interstate laws to protect children during his long legal career with the New York State Department of Social Services. Mrs. Infausto's gift establishing this scholarship is the largest single donation in the history of Alpha Phi Delta Scholarship

Matthew Steinhauer

3.86 Grade Point Average at Marist College where he was a Psychology major. Matthew served as Historian, Assistant Pledge Master and Treasurer of Delta Theta Chapter. He will be attending Hofstra University in the fall seeking a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.

 

Izzo Family Scholarship ($500) - created by a gift from Carl P. Izzo Sr. Carl's late father, Albert Izzo was a founding member of Pi Chapter, his late son Carl P. Izzo Jr. was a member of Chi Chapter

Amanda Rosinski

3.55 Grade Point Average at Fordham University where she is a Criminal Justice major. Amanda is the sister in law of National President Nicholas Franki

 

Rocco A. Sutera Scholarship ($500) - created by a gift in the Will of Beta Eta alumnus Rocco Sutera. Brother Rocco served as Chairman of the Long Island Alumni Club John Pasta Award prior to its merger with the National Scholarship Fund

John Carcione

3.54 Grade Point Average at Manhattan College. John is a Psychology major and the Vice President of Beta Beta Chapter

 

 

Alpha Phi Delta Resort Association of New York Award ($500) - Established by brothers who had originally collected funds to build a fraternity owned resort facility in the Catskill region of New York State where many National Conventions were held.

Peter Donaghy

3.94 Grade Point Average at SUNY Oneonta, where he is studying Adolescent Education. Peter is President of the Delta Rho Colony.

 

Frank Cavallaro Award ($500) - Established in honor of the 22nd National President and long time expansion chairman Frank Cavallaro.

Vincent Romano

3.94 Grade Point Average at Fairfield University where he is a History major. Vincent is the son of Manhattan College alumnus James Romano

 

Frank Costanzo Award (I) ($500) - One of two awards established by the 23rd National President Frank Costanzo.

Justin Bernard

3.71 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University where he is majoring in Political Science. Justin is The Public Relations Chairman for Psi Chapter.

 

Frank Costanzo Award (II) ($500) - One of two awards established by the 23rd National President Frank Costanzo.

Josh Ingeholm

3.61 Grand Point Average at Virginia Polytechnic Institute where he is studying Mechanical and Chemical Engineering. Josh is the brother of Psi brother Christopher Ingeholm.

 

A. Joseph Creston Award ($500) - Established by the 34th National President A. Joseph Creston.

Luke Belsky

4.0 Grade Point Average at Texas Woman's University where he is pursuing a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. Luke is the son of Pittsburgh Alumni Club member Rod Belsky.

 

Adam DiVincenzo Award ($500) - Established in honor of the 21st Grand Consul and long time National Secretary. Adam will always be remembered by his many friends as "Mr. Alpha Phi Delta".

Boris Pak

3.51 Grade Point Average at Pace University. Boris is a member of Gamma Iota Chapter and has served as Vice President and Treasurer.

 

Eta Chapter Memorial Scholarship/Armand DeRosa Award ($500) - Established with funds donated by the alumni of Eta Chapter from City College of the City University of New York and a donation from long time Third District Governor Armand DeRosa.

Gianpiero Carovillano

3.40 Grade Point Average at Manhattan College where he is studying Civil Engineering. Gianpiero is the Secretary of Beta Beta Chapter.

 

Fabrizio Family Award ($500) - Established by Paul Fabrizio and family. Paul is a scholarship trustee and has held many positions in Alpha Phi Delta.

Gina Lee DelGreco

3.72 Grade Point Average at Niagara University where she is a History major. Gina is the niece of Pittsburgh Alumni Club member Rocco Muffi.

 

Carmelo and Carmela Giampiccolo Award ($500) - Established by our late brother James S. Giampiccolo in honor of his late parents.

Brian Sulkies

3.78 Grade Point Average at Pace University where he is studying Finance. Brian is a member of Gamma Iota Chapter

 

James S. and Theresa Giampiccolo Award ($500) - Established by our late brother James S. Giampiccolo and his wife.

Ceaser Damon

3.82 Grade Point Average at Seton Hall University where he was a member of Delta Xi Chapter. Ceaser will be studying for his Masters Degree in Public Health at Emory University in the fall.

 

Louis J. Mauriello Award ($500) - Established by his family in 2006 shortly after his death. Brother Mauriello was inducted into Eta Chapter at The City College of New York in 1934.

Jeffrey Sidoti

3.60 Grade Point Average at Manhattan College where he studied Secondary Education. Jeffrey served as Chapter President at Beta Beta Chapter.

 

Domenic Mente Award ($500) - Established by Neumann College alumnus Joseph O'Keefe in honor of his mentor.

Joseph Scuorzo

3.74 Grade Point Average at Richard Stockton College where he is a Biochemistry major. Joseph has served as Chapter Vice President at Gamma Mu Chapter.

 

Vincent J. Muffoletto and James C. Muffoletto Award ($500) - Established by the 29th National President and his son.

Matthew Lubrano

3.71 Grade Point Average at Marist College where he serves as Secretary of Delta Theta Chapter. Matthew is an Accounting major.

 

North Jersey Alumni Club Award ($500) - Established in honor of Americo Faruolo a founding member of Beta Xi Chapter and the North Jersey Alumni Club.

Mark Syslo

3.72 Grade Point Average at Ramapo College where he is the Public Relations and Philanthropy Chairman of Gamma Pi Chapter. Marc is a Communications major and is also the President of the Inter Fraternity Council at Ramapo.

 

Panella Family Scholarship ($500) - Established by Brother Leon Panella and family. Leon is a scholarship trustee and served as a Foundation Director for many years.

Stephen Doore

3.28 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University where he is pursing a Masters Degree in Forensic Science. Stephen is a member of Psi Chapter.

 

Robert L. Polito Beta Rho Memorial Award ($500) - An exceptional athlete, teacher, principal, coach, athletic director and an inspirational leader to his fraternity brothers, students, players and colleagues who passed away at age 46 in 1993. Honored many times in life and after his death Alpha Phi Delta is honored to memorialize him with this scholarship established by his pledge brothers.

Mychal Seubert

3.72 Grade Point Average at Southwestern College of Naturopathic Medicine. Mychal is a member of Delta Kappa Chapter at Binghamton University

 

Richard Primiano Award ($500) - Established by the 38th National President and long time Scholarship Fund Treasurer.

Mary Elliott

3.72 grade Point Average at Georgian Court University where she is studying Psychology. Mary is the daughter of Beta Phi alumnus Anthony Castellano

 

Paul J Sciullo II Memorial Award ($500) - An American hero, brother Paul was killed in the line of duty on April 4, 2009 after only two years on the City of Pittsburgh Police Force. He played varsity hockey and golf at Duquesne where he was a member of Psi Chapter. Paul became a police officer at age 35 telling his mother he was leaving more lucrative employment in the private sector, because he wanted to 'make a difference.' Alpha Phi Delta is honored to be forever associated with his memory through this scholarship.

Matthew Bondi

3.76 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University where he is studying Marketing and is the President of Psi Chapter. Mid West District Governor James Miller describes Matthew as 'a model brother and great leader both at Psi Chapter and Duquesne University.'

 

Southern California Alumni Club Award ($500) - The award of the Southern California Alumni Club.

Michael Buzzetta

3.70 Grade Point Average at St. John's University where he is a Television and Film major. Michael is the Chapter Treasurer for Gamma Sigma Chapter.

 

Steubenville Alumni Club Award ($500) - The award of the Steubenville Alumni Club.

Nicholas Skivat

3.74 Grade Point Average at John Carroll University where he is a Biology major. Nicholas is the son of David Skiviat from Beta Theta Chapter at Steubenville University,

 

Steubenville Ladies Auxiliary Award ($500) - The award of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Steubenville Alumni Club.

Harold Couch

3.40 Grade Point Average at The University of Colorado where he majored in Speech Language Science. Harold was Vice President of Delta Chi Chapter.

 

Youngstown Alumni Club Donald 'Red' Nolfi Award ($500) - Established by the Youngstown Alumni Club in honor of Red Nolfi, the first Beta Omicron Chapter President and a guiding force for area alumni.

David Macek

4.0 Grade Point Average at Youngstown State University where he is an Industrial Engineering major. David is the Historian for Beta Omicron Chapter.