Alpha Phi Delta Foundation Inc.
Scholarship Awards 2012
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.
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.
Joel Tejada
3.80 Grade Point Average at La Salle University
where he earned a double major in Italian and Spanish. He served as President, Pledge Master and
Philanthropy Chair of his chapter. He is
the oldest of four children who was raised by his single mother. He has volunteered at the New Jersey Aquatic
Science Academy
for eight years where he developed a website designed to train volunteers and a
data base for the youth mentoring program which serves children from Camden New Jersey. Joel is now attending the University of Kent
in the United Kingdom
where he is seeking a Masters Degree in Comparative Literature. His career goal is to be a professor of
foreign language at the university level.
Joel Tejada and Andrew Levesque, Epsilon Beta.
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
Natalie attends the Loyola University School of
Medicine in Chicago. She was graduated from The University of
Pittsburgh with a double major in Biology and History where she attained a GPA
of 3.80. 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.
Natalie Reizine with her family Yara and Jack Consiglio (her uncle and sponsor from Psi Chapter), her cousin Paolo, and her mother Janet.
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.
Michael Belsky
4.0 Grade Point Average at Penn State University where he majors in
Bioengineering. He plans on attending
medical school upon graduation. He is
the son of Psi Alumnus Mark Belsky.
Mark Belsky, Michael Belsky, Ross Alessandro (l-r)
Brooklyn Alumni Club Award ($1,500) - The award of the Brooklyn Alumni Club.
Noel Sme
She attained a 3.79 Grade Point Average at Roger Williams
University where she earned
a degree in Marine Biology. Her Biology
professor has used her Honor Thesis, based on DNA
bar-coding of fish eggs and larvae to document species identity at professional
conferences causing the audience to be taken aback by the sophistication of the
work of an undergraduate student. She
will be pursuing a Masters Degree at the University of Alaska
this year where she will be continuing her molecular focused research. Noel is the daughter of former National
Secretary and Third District Governor Ron Sme.
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.
Gina Lee DelGreco
3.73 Grade Point Average at Niagara University
where she is a History major. Gina is
the niece of Pittsburgh Alumni Club member Rocco Muffi.
Pittsburgh Alumni Club Award ($1,500) - The award of the Pittsburgh Alumni Club.
Thomas Clarke
3.94 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 college spring break 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.
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.
Vincent Romano
3.97 Grade Point Average at Fairfield University
where he is a History major. Vincent is
the son of Manhattan
College alumnus James
Romano.
James and Vincent Romano
Lillian Anastasio Scholarship ($1,000)
- Established by her son, Theta Beta alumnus Neil Anastasio who served as Kleos
Editor and Vice President for Good and Welfare.
Taylor Picillo
3.70
Grade Point Average at Rutgers
University where he is
majoring in Materials Science and Engineering.
His mother is disabled by illness and his family has incurred
catastrophic medical expenses in recent years.
His application is enthusiastically endorsed by his grandfather New York University alumnus Frank Leanza who has
been a brother for nearly seventy years.
Anthony
& Stella Barbieri Award ($1,000) - Established by Brother Anthony &
Rosina Barbieri in honor of his late parents.
Anthony Galli
3.73 Grade Point Average at New York University
Stern School of Business where he majors in Finance and Accounting. He is the President and founder of the new
Theta Beta Colony and the President of the Commuter Student Council. Anthony is also a member of the Student Life
Committee and Student Budget Allocation Committee.
Anthony Galli
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.
Brian Sulkies
3.78 Grade Point Average at Pace University
where he is studying Finance. Brian is a
member of Gamma Iota Chapter.
John J. Hadgkiss Centennial Scholarship
($1,000) - 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.
Jameyan Miller
4.0 Grade Point Average at Clarion University of
Pennsylvania where she is completing her graduate degree in Speech Language
Pathology. She is the daughter of
Midwest District Governor James Miller.
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.
Mary Elliott
3.62 grade Point Average at Georgian Court
University where she is
studying Psychology. Mary is the
daughter of Beta Phi alumnus Anthony Castellano.
New York Alumni Club Award honoring Albert Palazzo ($1,000) -
The award of the New York
Alumni Club.
Kyle Sheerin
3.90 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University
where he is pursuing a nursing degree.
Kyle is the President of Psi Chapter.
Richard
Rau Scholarship 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.
Andrew
Levesque
3.81 Grade Point Average at La Salle University
where he is a Criminal Justice major and a member of Epsilon Beta Chapter.
Paul
J Sciullo II Memorial Award ($1,000) - 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.
Angela Russo
Angela attained a 3.86 Grade Point Average at The
University of Pittsburgh where she received her undergraduate degree in
Communication Science. She is pursuing
her Doctorate at the University in Audiology this year. Angela is the daughter of Kleos Editor John
Russo.
NEW AWARDS FOR
2012!
The
Pittsburgh
Ladies Auxiliary of Alpha Phi Delta Alumni Award ($500).
Jessica
Steiner
3.71 Grade Point Average in Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. She is the granddaughter of Psi alumnus
Anthony Iole.
Russo Family Scholarship ($500).
Brothers John (Psi 1972) and
Paul (Beta Omicron 1988) Russo and their families honor the memory of their
parents, Anthony and Marie Russo. John
has served the fraternity as Kleos Editor among other positions, and Paul is a
past district governor. John's three
daughters have been recipients of Alpha Phi Delta scholarship awards and would
like to pay it forward for others to receive assistance for college. Anthony and Marie instilled in John and Paul a
strong Italian heritage and a desire to achieve a college education.
Marc Iacovelli
3.49
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.
Paul Russo, Marc Iacovelli, John Russo (l-r)
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.
Rizwan Kermaly
3.54
Grade Point Average at Baruch
College where he is Finance
major. He is a member of Gamma Rho
chapter where he has served as Social Chairman, Rush Chairman and Philanthropic
Chairman.
Frank
Cavallaro Award ($500) - Established in honor of the 22nd National President
and long time expansion chairman Frank
Cavallaro.
Benedict
TieniberII
3.16
Grade Point Average at St Joseph's
College. He is a member of the founding
colony at St Joseph's. Benedict is pursuing a doctorate in education
at Dowling College.
Frank
Costanzo Award (I) ($500) - One of two awards established by the 23rd National
President Frank Costanzo.
Matthew Pellegrine
3.62
Grade Point Average at Pace
University School
of Law. Matthew is an alumnus of Gamma
Iota Chapter.
Frank
Costanzo Award (II) ($500) - One of two awards established by the 23rd National
President Frank Costanzo.
Daniel Turner
3.49 Grade Point Average at Marist College
where he is majoring in Communications and Spanish. Daniel is a member of Delta Theta Chapter.
A.
Joseph Creston Award ($500) - Established by the 34th National President A.
Joseph Creston.
Justin Bernard
3.66 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University
where he is majoring in Political Science.
Justin is the Chairman of Public Relations for Psi Chapter.
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".
Joseph Foreman
3.78
Grade Point Average at the College
of Staten Island of The
City University of New York where he is a Business major. He is the brother of Beta Omega Chapter
alumnus Kenneth Foreman.
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.
Arthur Pizza
2.95 Grade Point Average at Cornell University
where he is majoring in Hotel Administration.
Arthur is the President of the reactivated Mu Chapter at Cornell. He is a third generation Alpha Phi Delta
member the son of Beta Xi alumnus Arthur Pizza,
and the grandson of Past National President Albert Palazzo.
Fabrizio
Family Award ($500) - Established by Paul Fabrizio
and family. Paul is a scholarship
trustee and has held many positions in Alpha Phi Delta.
Matthew Bondi
3.68 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University
where he is studying Marketing and has served as President and Treasurer of Psi
Chapter.
Paul and Charlene Fabrizio, and Matt Bondi
Carmelo
and Carmela Giampiccolo Award ($500) - Established by our late brother James S. Giampiccolo in honor of his late parents.
Michael
Buzzetta
3.72 Grade Point Average at St. John's University
where he is a Television and Film Studies major. Michael has served as Treasurer and Secretary
for Gamma Sigma Chapter.
James
S. and Theresa Giampiccolo Award ($500) - Established by our late brother James
S. Giampiccolo and his wife.
John Vittozzi
3.57 Grade Point Average at Ramapo College
where he is studying History. John has
held several offices at Gamma Pi Chapter.
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.
Paul
DiBiasi
3.22
Grade Point Average at Marist
College where he is Finance
and Public Administration major. He has
served as Vice President of Delta Theta Chapter.
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.
Amanda Rosinski
3.59
Grade Point Average at Fordham
University where she is a
Criminal Justice major. Amanda is the
sister-in-law of National President Nicholas Franki.
Domenic Mente
Award ($500) - Established by Neumann
College alumnus Joseph
O'Keefe in honor of his mentor.
Christopher Letson
3.55 Grade Point Average at Ramapo College
where he is a Business Administration and Management major. Christopher has served as chapter President
at Gamma Pi Chapter.
Vincent J. Muffoletto and James C.
Muffoletto Award ($500) - Established by the 29th National President
and his son.
Kathleen
Giordano
3.69 Grade Point Average at George Washington
University where she is a
History major. She is the granddaughter
of Beta Beta alumnus Gasper Tiranno.
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.
Raymond Rokicki,
Jr.
4.0
Grade Point Average at Columbia Southern University where he is pursuing his
doctorate in Business Administration. Raymond is an alumnus of William Paterson
College. He is a past District Governor.
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.
Matthew Silva
3.5 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University where
he is a member of Psi Chapter majoring in Supply Chain and Information Systems
Management. Matthew is a member of the
Duquesne Track and Field Team. He was a
member of the 4 x 100 Meter Relay team which set a new school record this year.
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.
Christopher LaCivita
3.65
Grade Point Average at Florida
Atlantic University
where he is an Accounting major. His
Grandfather Ralph La Civita and Uncles John Roncone and Stephen LaCivita are
all alumni of Beta Omicron Chapter at Youngstown State
University.
Richard
Primiano Award ($500) - Established by the 38th National President
and long time Scholarship Fund Treasurer.
Nicholas Marter
3.55 Grade Point Average at St Joseph's College where he is majoring in
History and Secondary Education. He has
served as Vice President of his chapter at St Joseph's.
Southern California Alumni Club Award ($500) - The award of the Southern California Alumni Club.
Dennis O'Leary
3.47 Grade Point Average at St Joseph's College where he is an Accounting
major. He has served as chapter
Treasurer.
Steubenville Alumni Club Award ($500) - The award of the Steubenville Alumni Club.
David Macek
3.70 Grade Point Average at Youngstown State
University where he is an
Industrial and Systems Engineering major.
David has served as the Historian and Secretary for Beta Omicron
Chapter.
Steubenville Ladies
Auxiliary Award ($500) - The award of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Steubenville Alumni Club.
Ian O'Hagan
3.57 Grade Point Average at Benedictine College
where he is a History and Theology major.
Ian is the son of Beta Theta
Alumnus Hugh O'Hagan.
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.
Kevin Hunker
3.66 Grade Point Average at Marist College
where he is a Business Administration major.
He has served as Delta Theta Chapter Treasurer.
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.
Dylan Thomas
3.36 Grade Point Average at Youngstown State
University where he is Biology
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.
Dylan Thomas, Red Nolfi, and Danny Thomas
