Law Firm Awards Scholarships To Teens Who Give Back

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A local law firm is continuing its longtime commitment to honoring teens who give back to the community in a big way.

David Dubin and Alexandra Halsey Storch of the law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo announced the recipients of the firm's 2018 Community Service Scholarships on Thursday, June 7, at Southampton High School's senior awards ceremony.

This year’s winners were Keilyn Castillo, Stephanie Schiavoni and Joshua Reyes.

Keilyn's contributions to the community include volunteering at the teen leadership program at The Retreat, a not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence throughout Suffolk County, a release said. Keilyn also volunteers at Maureen’s Haven, the Southampton Youth Bureau, and the Special Olympics, and raises money for Heart of the Hamptons.

Stephanie, meanwhile, is one of the founding members of The Retreat’s domestic violence teen program. In addition, Stephanie participated in a service trip to the Dominican Republic, helping to build a school for poor children of the town of Constanza, the release said.

Joshua, while employed as a laboratory aide at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, "quickly impressed management and coworkers with his enthusiasm, energy and intelligence. While working full-time hours, Joshua still managed to continue his volunteer activities at the hospital, as well as volunteering at Maureen’s Haven," the release noted.

The scholarship for each recipient includes a $500 check to help with college expenses.

2018 marks the the 18th year the law firm has awarded scholarships to high school seniors in Southampton, East Hampton, Riverhead and Southold.

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