IACC awards scholarships

The Italian American Cultural Club awarded five $1,000 memorial scholarships at its July meeting held at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville.

The recipients were Reno Tarquino, Brianna Piergallini, Eva Balzano, Lorenzo Basil and Miranda Prayso.

"Our scholarships are in memory of past members whose families still belong to the club," explained Jane Antonucci, club president. "We ask the family member to come up and tell us about their deceased family member so the club learns about past members. The family member who speaks then awards the scholarship money and certificate to the recipient," Antonucci said.

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Franco Carapellotti and Miranda Prayso-- Contributed

Mary Ann Patrizio and Lorenzo Basil-- Contributed

Reno Tarquinio and Rene' Walsh-- Contributed

Todd Piergallini and Brianna Piergallini-- Contributed

Eva Balzano, left, and Theresa Metcalf-- Contributed

Reno Tarquinio was awarded his scholarship by Rene' Walsh, remembering her mother, Betty Tarquinio, and his great aunt.

Franco Carapellotti presented Miranda Prayso her scholarship in memory of his father, Michael B. Carapellotti.

Todd Piergallini presented Brianna Piergallini her scholarship in memory of Lucille Piergallini, his mother and her grandmother.

Eva Balzano was presented her scholarship by Theresa Metcalf in memory of Metcalf's parents, Dr. John and Lucy Smarrella.

Mary Ann Patrizio presented Lorenzo Basil his scholarship in memory of her husband, Arthur Patrizio.

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