Second Annual Y-Zone Youth Annex Scholarship Awarded by Greater Morristown YMCA

Nicholas Pezzuti, a senior at Morristown High School, has been awarded the Y-Zone Youth Annex Second Annual Scholarship presented by the Greater Morristown YMCA.

Each year, a high school senior will be selected to receive a one-time $500 scholarship and four-year Teen or Young Adult Membership to the Greater Morristown YMCA. Eligible high school seniors must have attended Backyard Kids Camp, Richard F. Blake Children’s Center, Little Owls or the Greater Morristown YMCA/Morris Center YMCA After Care program.

A committee comprised of Y leadership selected Nicholas as the 2017 recipient of the scholarship based on his application essay. Nicholas attended the Richard F. Blake Y’s Owls program.

Nick’s essay focused on the life lessons he learned at the Blake Center. “Through experience, interaction and instruction at Y’s Owls, I was gently introduced to the basic principles that would form my foundation for success.”

Carol Armour, CEO of the Greater Morristown YMCA, said “The newly instituted scholarship program honors the Y-Zones’ dedication to Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility, which are the Y’s areas of focus.”

The Y-Zone Youth Annex is Greater Morristown YMCA’s 6,000 square foot facility nestled on a 3-acre cul-de-sac with sports fields, basketball court, ropes course and more. Year-round sports programs and Y-Zone Summer Camp is held at the Y-Zone, where children can enjoy plenty of outdoor space and fun activities.

For more information about camps or programs at The Y-Zone, please contact Ryan Deighan, Director of Youth and Sports at r.deighan@morristownymca.org at 973-267-0704 or visit greatermorristownYMCA.org.