2016 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND THE LOCALS THEY REPRESENTED INCLUDE :
her dream of becoming a nurse when she starts her education at DeSales University in Pennsylvania this fall . She decided to enter the medical field after her father suffered a heart attack in January 2008 and another in December 2011 , which puzzled his doctors because he was in good health . Four years later , he collapsed at his home after having a massive stoke . Allison credited the “ amazing doctors and nurses and months and months of rehab ” for her dad ’ s road to recovery and hopes she can help patients the way the medical professionals helped her father .
Josh Elkes , an attorney with Direct Title and a friend to the State PBA the past 25 years , was on hand to present Allison with her award .
“ Allison is so gracious and excited about her future ,” remarked Elkes . “ She represents her generation beautifully and has the manners , demeanor and poise that every parent would want from their daughter .”
Elkes exuded his joy for being able to participate in giving back to a community whose members put their lives on the line everyday for the public .
“ I see a lot of people who have dedicated their lives to protecting the public , and for public companies like ours to be able to provide support to them as they send their kids off to college means a lot ,” pronounced Elkes . d
Boys :
2016 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND THE LOCALS THEY REPRESENTED INCLUDE :
Christian Coia , Franklin Lakes 150 ; Christopher Fisler , Sandy Hook 48 ; Joseph Savittieri , Montclair 53 ; Matthew Martin , Kearny 21 ; Ryan Ailara , Parsippany-Troy Hills 131 ; Anthony Quatrone , Lodi 26 ; Anthony Gonzalez , Englewood 216 ; Tanner Sutton , New Brunswick 23 ; Nicholas Ferrone , Morris Township 133 ; Zachary Wolverton , Ewing Township 111 ; Liam Sweeney , Kearny 21 ; Ryan Machuga , Rockaway Township 287 ; Brandon Tubby , New Jersey State Corrections 105 ; Isiah Sams , New Jersey State Parole Officers 326 ; Daniel Feliciano , Rutherford 300 ; Thomas Kelley , Union County Police 73 ; Thomas Beeby Jr ., Wildwood 59 ; Marc Ruglio , Roxbury Township 311 ; Luke Feliciano , Rutherford 300 ; Daniel Farrell , Bayonne 7 .
Girls :
Kaitlin Rock , Montgomery Township 355 ; Alexis Dudek , Garfield 46 ; Rachel Kovar , Passaic City 14 ; Victoria Picardi , Mainland 77 ; Michelle Pitoscia , Middlesex County Sheriff ’ s Office 165 ; Julia Kasbarian , Western Bergen County 79 ; Sarah Browning , Paterson 1 ; Gianna Storrow , Howell Township 228 ; Rebecca Naprstek , River Edge 201 ; Gia Pizzano , Essex County Corrections 382 ; Anna Attardi , Federal Agents 121 ; Allison DePuyt , Pequannock Township 172 ; Amanda Banek , Union County Sheriff ’ s Office 108 ; Mia Campanella , Union County Corrections 199 ; Allysa Ryan , South Brunswick 166 ; Courtney Brunet , Bergen County 102 ; Taylor Greene , Vineland 266 ; Kristen Potter , Morris County Prosecutor ’ s Office 327 ; Mackenzie Bancroft , Hudson County Corrections 109 ; Molly McNulty , Wildwood 59 .
Special Scholarships : Mackenzie Todd , Holmdel Township 239 ; Allison Gara , Berkeley Heights 144 .
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