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.