Westchester Student Receives Suez-NAWC Scholarship

TUCKAHOE, NY — SUEZ water company and the New York Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies announced that Vito Marcoccia of Tuckahoe High School is the recipient of a $3,000 scholarship designed to assist high school seniors who will pursue degrees related to the water industry.

“We know that it’s critically important to support bright, hard-working young people who will serve as the future leaders of the water industry,” said Chris Graziano, vice president of SUEZ operations in New York. “This program helps students gain the resources they need to pursue higher education in STEM-related fields.”

Marcoccia is a student at Tuckahoe High School where he is an outstanding scholar, according to a spokeswoman. He’s captain of the soccer team, a member of the band and he’s involved in many volunteer activities. Vito is president of the Italian Honor Society and co-founder of the debate team. He will study engineering at Manhattan College.

Photo caption: Vito Marcoccia, left, of Tuckahoe High School with Roberto Hernandez, manager of SUEZ operations in Westchester. Photo credit: Submitted.