2013 Alpha Phi Delta Scholarship Winners
Frank Cavallaro Award ($500) - Established in honor of the 22nd National President and long time expansion chairman Frank Cavallaro.
Bret Dorfman
3.70 Grade Point Average at St Joseph’s College where he is an Accounting major and a member of Epsilon Gamma Chapter.
Frank Costanzo Award (I) ($500) - One of two awards established by the 23rd National President Frank Costanzo.
Eric Formato
3.48 Grade Point Average. A member of Psi Chapter majoring in Modern Language and International Relations. Eric is the current Chapter President and held several other positions at the chapter.
Frank Costanzo Award (II) ($500) - One of two awards established by the 23rd National President Frank Costanzo.
John Pinkerton
3.87 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University.He is a Finance Major and son of Richard Pinkerton a Psi alumnus.
A. Joseph Creston Award ($500) - Established by the 34th National President A. Joseph Creston.
John Vittozzi
3.68 Grade Point Average at Ramapo College where he is studying History. John has held several offices at Gamma Pi Chapter.
Adam DiVincenzo Award ($500) - Established in honor of the 21st Grand Consul and long time National Secretary. Adam will always be remembered by his many friends as "Mr. Alpha Phi Delta".
Cecilia Iole
3.81 Grade Point Average at The University of Arizona where she majors in Musical Theatre. She is the granddaughter of Pittsburgh Alumni Club member Anthony Iole.
Fabrizio Family Award ($500) - Established by Paul Fabrizio and family. Paul is a scholarship trustee and has held many positions in Alpha Phi Delta.
Matthew Pellegrine
3.61 Grade Point Average at Pace University School of Law. Matthew is an alumnus of Gamma Iota Chapter.
Carmelo and Carmela Giampiccolo Award ($500) - Established by our late brother James S. Giampiccolo in honor of his late parents.
Anthony Fanelli
3.75 Grade Point Average at Pace University where he is a member of Gamma Iota Chapter. He is majoring in Accounting, and serves as the chapter Scholarship Chair.
James S. and Theresa Giampiccolo Award ($500) - Established by our late brother James S. Giampiccolo and his wife.
Richard Soogrim
3.35 Grade Point Average at New York University where he is a member of Theta Beta Colony. He is majoring in Actuarial Science and Finance.
Izzo Family Scholarship ($500) - created by a gift from Carl P. Izzo Sr. Carl’s late father, Albert Izzo was a founding member of Pi Chapter, his late son Carl P. Izzo Jr. was a member of Chi Chapter.
Michelle Rahtelli
3.23 G.P.A. at Marist College where she is a Criminal Justice major. Michelle is the daughter of Past National President Joseph Rahtelli.
Louis J. Mauriello Award ($500) - Established by his family in 2006 shortly after his death. Brother Mauriello was inducted into Eta Chapter at The City College of New York in 1934.
Dennis O’Leary
3.56 Grade Point Average at St Joseph’s College where he is an Accounting major. He has served as chapter Pledge Master and Treasurer.
Domenic Mente Award ($500) - Established by Neumann College alumnus Joseph O’Keefe in honor of his mentor.
Gayle Levinson
3.71 G.P.A. at The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in the Nursing program. She is the sister of Past National President Glenn Small.
Vincent J. Muffoletto and James C. Muffoletto Award ($500) - Established by the 29th National President and his son.
Amanda Rosinski
3.67 Grade Point Average at Fordham University where she is a Criminal Justice major. Amanda is the sister-in-law of National President Nicholas Franki.
North Jersey Alumni Club Award ($500) - Established in honor of Americo Faruolo a founding member of Beta Xi Chapter and the North Jersey Alumni Club.
Theresa Fafara
3.80 G.P.A. in Interior Design at Kean University. She is the daughter of Past National President Al Fafara, Jr. from Beta Xi. Chapter.
Panella Family Scholarship ($500) - Established by Brother Leon Panella and family. Leon is a scholarship trustee and served as a Foundation Director for many years.
Michele Rezine
Anthony Carfang Award ($3,000) - Established by 36th National President and Centennial Chairman, Anthony Carfang. Anthony has served for over thirty-five consecutive years as a Scholarship Trustee and a Foundation Director. He is the all time leading financial donor to The Alpha Phi Delta Foundation.
Natalie Reizine
Natalie attends the Loyola University School of Medicine in Chicago. She was graduated from The University of Pittsburgh with a double major in Biology and History where she attained a GPA of 3.80. She is a well rounded individual who has interned at a museum in Paris, where she became proficient in French, performed in Community Theater for the last twelve years, and conducted research on muscle degeneration at the University of Pittsburgh. Natalie has vowed to use her experiences dealing with her late father’s illness to make her a better physician. Her application is enthusiastically supported by her uncle, Florida area alumnus, Jack Consiglio.
Stanley Raffa Award ($2,000) - Established by the 30th National President Stanley Raffa. Stanley held virtually every top position in the Alpha Phi Delta world including National President, Vice President, Secretary, Kleos Editor and Scholarship Chairman.
Nicole Torchia
4.0 Grade Point Average at Northeastern University where she is a Health Science major. Nicole served as a volunteer Senior Health Educator in Boston public schools which provides health education through a Peer Health Exchange. She is also active with the Girl Scouts of America and plays on a travel softball team. Nicole wants to become a Physician's Assistant and work with the underserved. She is the daughter of Anthony Torchia a graduate of SUNY Rome Campus where he was a member of Beta Chi Chapter.
Brooklyn Alumni Club Award ($2,000) - The award of the Brooklyn Alumni Club.
Thomas Clarke
3.95 Grade Point Average at Penn State University where he is majoring in Integrated Science and is seeking an MBA degree. Thomas served on the finance committee for the Penn State Panhellenic Dance Marathon which raised in excess of nine million dollars to fight pediatric cancer. During college spring break he has traveled to Nicaragua with the Bridges to Community program which builds houses for impoverished local residents. His application was enthusiastically supported by his grandfather Past National President A. Joseph Creston. Thomas’ mother Linda Clarke was one of the first scholarship winners over thirty years ago.
The Ernest Coletti Award ($1,500) - Established by the Mohawk Valley Alumni Club in honor of long time Utica District Governor Ernest Coletti. Brother Coletti passed away in 2003 and made an additional gift of $10,000 to the Scholarship Fund.
Vincent Romano
3.98 Grade Point Average at FairfieldUniversity where he is a History major. Vincent is the son of ManhattanCollege alumnus James Romano.
Pittsburgh Alumni Club Award ($1,500) - The award of the Pittsburgh Alumni Club.
Joseph Scuorzo
3.79 Grade Point Average at Stockton College where he was a member of Gamma Mu Chapter. He is currently studying to become a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Joseph served as Vice President of his chapter and volunteered for the Field Of Dreams program which serves handicapped children.
Long Island Alumni Club John Pasta Award ($1,000) - Established by the Long Island Alumni Club in honor of the 7th Grand Consul John Pasta who led the fraternity from 1924 through 1926. He was a member of Eta Chapter and a graduate of The Columbia University School of Law.
Justin Bernard
3.64 Grade Point Average at DuquesneUniversity where he is majoring in Political Science. Justin is the Chairman of Public Relations for Psi Chapter.
Lillian Anastasio Scholarship ($1,000) - Established by her children including her son Theta Beta alumnus Neil Anastasio who served as Kleos Editor and Vice President for Good and Welfare.
Paige Passatore
3.96 Grade Point Average at Duquesne University where she is studying Early Childhood Education. She is the granddaughter of Anthony Scotti an alumnus from The University of Pittsburgh.
Anthony & Stella Barbieri Award ($1,500) - Established by Brother Anthony & Rosina Barbieri in honor of his late parents.
Taylor Picillo
3.76 Grade Point Average at Rutgers University where he is majoring in Materials Science and Engineering. His mother is disabled by illness and his family has incurred catastrophic medical expenses in recent years. His application is enthusiastically endorsed by his grandfather New York University alumnus Frank Leanza who has been a brother for nearly seventy years.
Brother Camillus Casey Award ($1,000) - Established in honor of beloved former National Chaplain Brother Camillus Casey after his death by his many friends and students. Brother Camillus joined the fraternity while a faculty member of St. Francis College in Brooklyn as a founding member of Beta Sigma Chapter.
Dylan Thomas
3.40 Grade Point Average at YoungstownStateUniversity where he is Biology major and a pre-med student. Dylan has served as the Fundraising and Philanthropy Chairman and Presidentof Beta Omicron Chapter and IFC Vice President. He is the son of Youngstown Alumni Club President Danny Thomas, Jr.
John J. Hadgkiss Centennial Scholarship ($1,000) - Funded by the first Centennial gift pledge- a commitment to donate every year through the 2014 Centennial celebration - by Beta Rho alumnus John Hadgkiss, who has served Alpha Phi Delta in many positions including Scholarship Trustee and Foundation Executive Director.
Michael Belsky
4.0 Grade Point Average at Penn State University where he majors in Bioengineering. He plans on attending medical school upon graduation. He is the son of Psi Alumnus Mark Belsky.
Felix Infausto Scholarship ($1,000) - Established by his widow Clara Infausto in her will. Felix Infausto was inducted into Epsilon Chapter in 1929. He was a national leader in the enactment of interstate laws to protect children during his long legal career with the New York State Department of Social Services. Mrs. Infausto’s gift establishing this scholarship is the largest single donation in the history of Alpha Phi Delta Scholarship.
Chad Bomberger
4.0 Grade Point Average at Robert Morris University where he is a member of Delta Upsilon Chapter. Chad is majoring in Actuarial Science and Finance. He is the Community Service Chair for his chapter and is one of the founders of the reactivation colony at Robert Morris University.
New York Alumni Club Award honoring Albert Palazzo ($1,000) - The award of the New York Alumni Club.
Nicholas Marter
3.60 Grade Point Average at St Joseph’s College where he is majoring in History and Secondary Education. He has served as Vice President of his chapter.
Richard Rau Scholarship Award ($1,000) - Established in honor of the late Richard Rau who died while attending St. Francis College by his fraternity brothers from Beta Sigma Chapter.
Michelle Mellick
4.0 Grade Point Average at Seton Hall University where she is studying Psychology. Michelle is the daughter of Richard Mellick, Sr. a Psi Chapter alumnus.
Paul J Sciullo II Memorial Award ($1,000)- An American hero, brother Paul was killed in the line of duty on April 4, 2009 after only two years on the City of Pittsburgh Police Force. He played varsity hockey and golf at Duquesne where he was a member of Psi Chapter. Paul became a police officer at age 35 telling his mother he was leaving more lucrative employment in the private sector, because he wanted to "make a difference.” Alpha Phi Delta is honored to be forever associated with his memory through this scholarship.
Angela Russo
Angela attained a 3.89 Grade Point Average at The University of Pittsburgh where she received her undergraduate degree in Communication Science. She is pursuing her Doctorate at the University in Audiology this year. Angela is the daughter of Kleos Editor John Russo.
NEW AWARDS FOR 2013
Santo J. Barbarino, Beta Sigma ’65 (1946 – 2012)
Alpha Phi Delta suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Brother Santo a few short weeks after attending the 2012 convention. Prominent in the announcement of his passing was that he served as National President from 1978 to 1980. In addition, he had served as District Governor and editor of the Kleos. But his tenure as a trustee of the Alpha Phi Delta Scholarship Foundation is really quite significant as he served from its founding in 1974 until his death in 2012. In the near 100 year history of our fraternity no one has, nor likely will, serve our brotherhood in an official capacity for 38 years!
Throughout those years, Brother Santo taught chemistry and was chairman of the science department at three schools before being principal of Lynbrook High School for 20 years and finally serving as Superintendent of Schools for the Lynbrook School District. No one with such strong educational credentials has served as a scholarship trustee. For his extraordinarily long tenure as a trustee, his great experience in the field of education, and above all, his uncompromising devotion to Alpha Phi Delta, which he shared with us all, the trustees of the Scholarship Foundation have created a special financial award in honor of our brother, Santo J. Barbarino, to be presented annually to that undergraduate brother who has successfully overcome significant challenges to his academic career. This award is in addition to any other awards received.
Scholarship awarded to Brett Dorfman St Joseph’s College ($500)
Daniel Creston Award ($500) - Daniel is the son of Past National President A. Joseph Creston.
Marc Iacovelli
3.51 Grade Point Average at Marist College where he is a member of Delta Theta Chapter. Marc is an Accounting major and the son of Theta Beta alumnus Michael Iacovelli.
Modica Family Award ($500) - Created by Theta Beta Alumnus Thomas Modica and his family.
Anthony Averso
3.41 Grade Point Average at St Joseph’s College where he is a Child Study major and a member of Epsilon Gamma Chapter.
Raymo Santilli Award ($500) - Created by Psi Chapter Alumnus Raymo Santilli.
Jacqueline Minutello
3.30 Grade Point Average at Penn State where she is an Economics major. She is the granddaughter of Lou Minutello from Pittsburgh.
The Scholars Award ($500) - Established by the generous contributions of past Alpha Phi Delta Scholarship recipients and their sponsors.
Christopher Curanaj
3.48 Grade Point Average at Pace University where he majors in Information Technology. He is the Chapter Vice President and President of his school’s IFC.
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Alpha Phi Delta Resort Association of New York Award ($500) - Established by brothers who had originally collected funds to build a fraternity owned resort facility in the Catskill region of New York State where many National Conventions were held.
Matthew Steinhauer
3.82 Grade Point Average at Hofstra University and a member of Delta Theta Chapter. Matthew is a Clinical Psychology major.
3.14 G.P.A. inIndustrial Engineering at The University of Pittsburgh. She is the niece of Florida area alumnus Jack Consiglio.
The Pittsburgh Ladies Auxiliary of Alpha Phi Delta Alumni Award ($500).
Nicole Giordano
3.62 Grade Point Average at High Point University in North Carolina. She is a Biochemistry and Exercise Science major and the granddaughter of Beta Beta Alumnus Gaspar Tiranno.
Robert L. Polito Beta Rho Memorial Award ($500) - An exceptional athlete, teacher, principal, coach, athletic director and an inspirational leader to his fraternity brothers, students, players and colleagues, who passed away at age 46 in 1993. Honored many times in life and after his death Alpha Phi Delta is honored to memorialize him with this scholarship established by his pledge brothers.
Mychael Seubert
3.73 Grade Point Average at Binghamton University where he was a member of the Delta Kappa Chapter. He is attending The Institute of Herbal Medicine for a post-graduate degree.
Richard Primiano Award ($500)- Established by the 38th National President and long time Scholarship Fund Treasurer.
Christopher Letson
3.41 Grade Point Average at Ramapo College where he is a Business Administration and Management major. Christopher has served as chapter President at Gamma Pi Chapter.
Russo Family Scholarship ($500) - Brothers John (Psi 1972) and Paul (Beta Omicron 1988) Russo and their families honor the memory of their parents, Anthony and Marie Russo. John has served the fraternity as Kleos Editor among other positions, and Paul is a past district governor. John's three daughters have been recipients of Alpha Phi Delta scholarship awards and would like to pay it forward for others to receive assistance for college. Anthony and Marie instilled in John and Paul a strong Italian heritage and a desire to achieve a college education.
Jose Arcos
3.42 Grade Point Average at Delta Epsilon at John Jay College of The City University of New York where he is a member of Delta Epsilon Chapter and an Economics Major.
Southern California Alumni Club Award ($500) - The award of the Southern California Alumni Club.
Marco Fuentes
3.67 Grade Point Average at St Joseph’s College where he is an Accounting major. Marco plays on the school’s NCAA Division III Soccer team and is a member of the NCAA All Academic Team. He has served as chapter Secretary and Treasurer.
Steubenville Alumni Club Award ($500) - The award of the Steubenville Alumni Club.
Ian O’Hagan
3.55 Grade Point Average at Benedictine College where he is a History and Theology major. Ian is the son of Beta Theta Alumnus Hugh O’Hagan.
Steubenville Ladies Auxiliary Award ($500) - The award of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Steubenville Alumni Club.
Jacob Sullivan
3.25 Grade Point Average at Youngstown State University where he is a member of Beta Omicron Chapter and a Business Major. He has held many chapter offices.
Rocco A. Sutera Scholarship ($500) - created by a gift in the Will of Beta Eta alumnus Rocco Sutera. Brother Rocco served as Chairman of the Long Island Alumni Club John Pasta Award prior to its merger with the National Scholarship Fund.
Alexandra Black
3.81 Grade Point Average she is the Granddaughter of Robert Rini a member of the CCNY Class of 1951. Alexandra is a Public Relations and Marketing major at Jacksonville State University in Alabama.
Youngstown Alumni Club Donald "Red” Nolfi Award ($500) - Established by the Youngstown Alumni Club in honor of Red Nolfi, the first Beta Omicron Chapter President and a guiding force for area alumni.
David Macek
3.69 Grade Point Average at Youngstown State University where he is an Industrial and Systems Engineering major. David has served as the Historian and Secretary for Beta Omicron Chapter.
