The 19th Annual John Mastronardi Memorial Scholarships were awarded on Tuesday evening, June 11, 2013. Family, friends and members of the Mastronardi Memorial Committee gathered in the library of the Abraham Lincoln Elementary School to award the scholarships to 2013 Revere High School graduates, Maggie DiPlatzi and Danielle Smith. The two recent grads were awarded scholarships in the amount of $2,500.00 and were presented with commemorative plaques in honor of their high school achievements.
In 1995, the Mastronardi Committee began awarding scholarships to deserving Revere High graduates in memory of the late John Mastronardi. Selected by the Revere Guidance Department, the scholarship recipients are chosen based on their academic success, as well as their desire to pursue a college degree in the field of Education or Special Education. Further, Mastronardi Scholarship winners are selected because they best embody the spirit of John Mastronardi, a former Special Education teacher in the Revere Public Schools.
The DiPlatzi and Smith Families on June 11, 2013
DiPlatzi, a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society, wrapped up her high school career after being enrolled in all honors and advanced placement courses. She was a three-sport varsity athlete at Revere High, running cross country, indoor and outdoor track. She was also a member of the “Friendship Club,” which pairs mentors with the special education population. Maggie will attend Lesley University in the Fall and plans to major in Education, with the hopes of eventually becoming a Special Education Teacher.
Smith graduated from Revere High ranked 11th in her class and was enrolled in honors and AP classes during her high school tenure. She is also a three-sport varsity athlete, playing soccer, basketball and outdoor track & field. Smith participated in numerous community service projects and was involved with several extracurricular clubs and activities. She will attend Emmanuel College in the Fall and plans to pursue a degree in Education.
Congratulations Maggie and Danielle!