Students of the Month Honored at Sons of Italy

From Rockland Sons of Italy: The Rockland Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 recognizes students each month who study the Italian language at area schools. The students are presented with a monetary gift at a monthly dinner for the honorees and their families hosted by the Lodge. The students also have an opportunity to thank everyone for the honor and often say their speeches in Italian first and then English; both students honored in February were no exception. To date the Lodge has honored nearly 40 students.

Two students were honored on February 28th. The students were Diane Rizzo from Tappan Zee High School and Holly March from South Orangetown Middle School. Their Italian Language teachers, Roberta Avantifiori of South Orangetown Middle School and Tricia Castelli of Tappan Zee High School, introduced each student and detailed their outstanding backgrounds.

The event took place at the Lodge location on Van Wyck Road in Blauvelt, NY. In addition to family members and Lodge members, on hand were Lodge President Michael Guzzino, Lodge member Richard Sica who is on the selection committee and Dr. Jennifer Amos, Principal of Tappan Zee High School.

The Rockland Lodge 2176 of the Order of The Sons of Italy in America was established in 1966 with the goal of enhancing the image of people of Italian descent and has grown into one of the most active organizations in the area. In addition to giving scholarship to students, funds raised through various events are donated to several charitable organizations in and around the area. For more information visit www.blauveltsonsofitaly.org or visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/blauveltsons

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