New Rochelle High School Student Receives $3,000 SUEZ Scholarship

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A New Rochelle High School student has been awarded a $3,000 scholarship to pursue a degree related to the water industry. The water company SUEZ and the New York Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies announced that the scholarship will go to Robert Castellitto of New Rochelle High School.

The scholarship is designed to assist high school seniors who who want to pursue degrees related to the water industry and the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. The winners were honored at an awards dinner at the Hotel Thayer in West Point, according to a SUEZ spokeswoman.

“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.”

“We are very pleased to provide these scholarships and would like to congratulate Robert on his accomplishments thus far,” he said. “We know the future looks bright for him.”

Robert Castellitto attends New Rochelle High School where he is a member of the National Honor Society and the Philosophy Club. He had a summer internship at Iona College where he worked on a water research project.

Castellitto holds a black belt in Tai Kwon Do and volunteers with several conservation programs. He will be attending SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry where he will major in environmental science and conservation biology.

SUEZ serves approximately 500,000 people in Rockland and Westchester counties.

Photo caption: Scholarship winner Robert Castellitto of New Rochelle High School with Chris Graziano, vice president of SUEZ operations in New York. Photo credit: Submitted.