24 The Courier sun • april 2, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com NEED A GETAWAY? Scheduled Bus Trips All Year Round Over 300 Tours to Choose From Five Convenient Pick Ups in NYC Call For Free Brochure 2015 Motorcoach Tours & Charters Air & Land Packages Airline Tickets Domestic & International Cruises 718-238-2284 6812 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220 www.lmtours.net [email protected] 888-238-2220 (outside NYC) • Penn Dutch Amish Trip; Lobster Feast • Philadelphia; Baltimore; Boston; Annapolis • Washington, DC Cherry Blossom • Sight & Sound Theatres - Moses & Joseph • Cape May Bird Cruise; Victorian Cape May • Florita - Key West, Miami & More • Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, RI • Niagara Falls & Toronta; Montreal & Quebec • Ottawa & 1000 Islands, Canada • Michigan; Mall of America; Chicago • Casinos, Shows, Train/Boat Rides & More 718-238-2284 6812 3rd Avenue • Brooklyn, NY 11220 www.lmtours.net • [email protected] African-American Contributions to the United States Military: from Revolutionary War to Vietnam Louise Dente, Founder and Executive Producer of Cultural Caravan Productions, Inc., will present a general introduction to Cultural Caravan Productions TV (CCPTV), an innovative weekly public television program devoted to the culture and history of Africa and its diaspora. Dr. William Seraile, Professor Emeritus of African and African-American Studies at Lehman College, CUNY, will then discuss African-American contributions to the United States military from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam. The lecture will include video footage and slides and will close with a question-and-answer session. Thursday, April 9 6:00 p.m. Douglaston/Little Neck 249-01 Northern Boulevard 718-225-8414 Train: LIRR / Bus: Q12, N20, N21 Light refreshments will be served. Holy Cross Welcomes Class of 2019 Scholarship Recipients Benefactors, parents, relatives and friends of academically gifted young men who are entering Holy Cross’ Class of 2019 gathered at the school on Monday, March 23, 2015 for a special Scholarship Ceremony and Reception. During the ceremony, six young men received the Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, a one-time award based on their outstanding elementary school report cards: Foti Michalopoulos (MS 67), Brogan Mooney (St. Luke School), Luke Papadopoulos (St. Luke School), Andrew Papalardo (Holy Family School), Thomas Romano (Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School) and Nicholas Sanso (Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School). Named partial scholarships were also presented that evening: the Paul Pope Scholarship to George Ambery (Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy); the Peter Vlakancic Memorial Scholarship and Moreau Fund award to Robert Bland (MS 74); the William Damato Scholarship and Women’s Guild Scholarship to Brandon Czechowski (St. Joan of Arc School); the Peter and Kathryn Neary Scholarship and Moreau Fund award to Anthony Evangelou (St. Kevin Catholic Academy); the Women’s Guild Scholarship to Jared Jagiello (MS 74); the Thomas A. Wylie Memorial Scholarship and Philip Spincola Scholarship to Massimo La Rosa (JHS 194); the Raymond J. Cook Memorial Scholarship and Moreau Fund award to Raymond Lavarello (Holy Trinity Catholic Academy); the Joseph Navin, Sr. Moreau Scholarship and Angelo Cozza Memorial Scholarship to Christopher Rally (Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School). Four incoming freshmen received full Academic Achievement Scholarships funded by the Alumni Scholarship Endowment, the proceeds of which are raised through the school’s annual Golf Classic: Alexander Loukopoulos (MS 67), Max Mastrototaro (IS 25), Joseph Moniz (Bell Academy) and Shane Moritz (MS 172) Seniors Jack Egan, Patrick O’Donnell and Frederic Schuler spoke briefly about their experience at Holy Cross High School and encouraged the incoming freshmen to take advantage of the incredible opportunities the school offers its students. Jack Egan, recipient of a full Academic Achievement Scholarship, explained how joining one of the many clubs or sports teams would make their time at Holy Cross even more enjoyable. Egan, who is preparing to study aerospace engineering, will continue his education at Syracuse University, Manhattan College, Purdue or Penn State after he graduates. “I am grateful to the faculty and administration at this school for instilling in me a work ethic that has enabled me to achieve this success; and also to the generous donors who gave me the opportunity to attend Holy Cross.” Schuler, who originally attended Townsend Harris for a few months before transferring to Holy Cross, said he never regretted that decision. “I was doing great in school and had a challenging series of AP courses but I was unhappy, and felt like just another number in the system with no connection to the school, faculty or student body. As a student at Holy Cross I was excited to go to school every day, even though I had to take the bus from Bellerose.” He spoke of the opportunities that were afforded him through Holy Cross, like working side by side with engineers at Skanska International. Schuler has also worked on the development of a café boat house on Governors Island and is currently participating in a project on Roosevelt Island through Cornell University. An accomplished golfer with a 10 handicap, Schuler has represented the Holy Cross golf team in statewide competition. O’Donnell, recipient of the Peter J. Vlakancic Memorial Scholarship, urged the young men in the room to maintain their high academic standards. “When you come here, be the kid taking notes and asking insightful questions; the one who strives for success and wants to get involved because it will make you an attractive candidate for colleges and you will be rewarded in the long run. My four years have flown by, and I hope that you enjoy them as much as I have.” FRIENDS NOW….BROTHERS FOR LIFE! Photo: Front Row: Academic Achievement Scholarship Recipients Alexander Loukopoulos (MS 67), Joseph Moniz (Bell Academy) and Max Mastrototaro (IS 25) with Edward Burns, Principal and Father Walter E. Jenkins, C.S.C., Ed.D., President. Not pictured: Shane Moritz (MS 172). Middle Row: Named Scholarship Recipients Raymond Lavarello (Holy Trinity Catholic Academy), Brandon Czechowski (St. Joan of Arc School), George Ambery (Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy), Christopher Rally (Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School), Massimo La Rosa (JHS 194), Jared Jagiello (MS 74), Robert Bland (MS 74), Anthony Evangelou (St. Kevin Catholic Academy). Back Row: Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence Recipients Thomas Romano (Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School), Luke Papadopoulos (St. Luke School), Brogan Mooney (St. Luke School), Foti Michalopoulos (Bell Academy), Nicholas Sanso (Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School), Andrew Papalardo (Holy Family School). 10025-2/15 Admission is free. www.queenslibrary.org This event is sponsored by the Friends of Douglaston-Little Neck Community Library in conjunction with Cultural Caravan Productions, Inc. Queens Library is an independent, not-for-profit corporation and is not affiliated with any other library system. Library Hours Mon./Thu. 12-8 Tue. 1-6 Wed. /Fri. 10-6 Sat./Sun Closed
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