Students Win Rotary Awards For Italian Language Work

PEARL RIVER, NY - From The Rockland Sons of Italy Lodge 2176: 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 hosted by the Lodge members. To date they have honored nearly 35 students.

On October 25th, the Lodge held another dinner honoring the following students: Nicholas Piscitelli of Clarkstown South High School, Francesca Batelli of Tappan Zee High School and Casey Pupo of South Orangetown Middle school.

The event took place at the Lodge location on Van Wyck Road in Blauvelt, NY. On hand were Lodge President Michael Guzzino and Student of the Month Founder and past Lodge president Nick Sfraga.

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

Photo courtesy of The Rockland Sons of Italy Lodge 2176