In 1995, the Mastronardi Memorial Fund Committee began awarding scholarships to deserving Revere High School graduates in memory of the late John Mastronardi.  Selected by the Revere High Guidance Department, the scholarship recipients are chosen based upon their academic success, as well as their desire to pursue a college degree in the field of Education of Special Education.  Further, Mastronardi scholarship recipients as selected because they best embody the spirit of John Mastronardi, a former Special Education teacher in the Revere Public Schools.

2014 Scholarship Recipients Brittani Napoli and Alexa Dacey

Alexa Dacey was a member of the Revere High School Student Council and played was a former varsity softball player for the RHS Patriots.  She gave up her athletic career to work at the Lincoln School in the after-school program.  Dacey will be attending Salem State University in the Fall of 2014 and plans to pursue a degree in Education.

Brittani Napoli, a member of the National Honor Society and the National Spanish Honor Society, was enrolled in advanced placement courses at Revere High. She completed a full-year teaching internship at the Lincoln School.  She is the Arts Editor for the Patriot Gazette. She sang in the Revere High Chorus and teaches dance at the Winthrop School of Performing Arts. Brittani plans to continue her love for the arts in college. She is also enrolled at Salem State University for the Fall of 2014 and will major in Elementary Education.

Over the past twenty years, the John Mastronardi Memorial Fund has awarded 24 scholarships to deserving individuals, distributing a total of over $50,000.00 in scholarship money.

Congratulations to Alexa and Brittani, the latest recipients of the John Mastronardi Memorial Scholarship!

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 11^th 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!

Each year the John Mastronardi Memorial Fund, with assistance from the Revere High School Guidance Department, awards selected graduates with scholarships in memory of John Mastronardi. The scholarship recipients are chosen because of their academic success, in addition to their willingness to pursue a career in the field of Education or Special Education.  They are also selected because they best embody the spirit of John Mastronardi, a former Special Education teacher in the Revere Public School System.

DiLiegro and Rodriguez with the Mastronardi Family

DiLiegro will attend Framingham State University this Fall and will major in Education.  Rodriguez plans to study Speical Education at Bunker Hill Community College this September.  Congratulations to Nanci and Jailyn!

A note from 2012 scholarship winner Nanci DiLiegro…

To the Members of the John Mastronardi Scholarship Committee,

I cannot begin to express my gratitude at being awarded the John Mastronardi Scholarship.  Since receiving this award I have discovered the type of teacher Mr. Mastronardi was.  It is the kind of teacher I will strive to become.  Your scholarship will help me to reach my goal and I humbly thank you from the bottom of my heart.

With sincere appreciation,

Nanci DiLiegro

Parent and Coots were joined at the award ceremony by their families. The two award winners were presented with plaques and checks for $2,500.00 in honor of their achievements. Both, Sarah Russell (Everett, Mass.) and Bill McLaughlin (Norwood, Pa.), who ran the 2011 Boston Marathon in John’s memory, were in attendance at the June 13th ceremony to present the two scholarship recipients with the money, which they trained for and ran 26.2 miles to raise. 

The guidance counselors at Revere High School selected Parent and Coots for the 2011 Mastronardi scholarship, as they feel that the duo exemplifies the passion for education, for which John was known. Parent plans to pursue her undergraduate degree at Framingham State University, while Coots will study at Salem State University this Fall.