June 3, 2009, Vineland, NJ – When it comes to outstanding youth, 17 of Vineland’s finest were the honored recipients of more than $17,000 in scholarships at the Rotary Club of Vineland’s Annual Scholarship and Recognition event. Held at the Ramada Inn, the ceremony included the presentation of 12 different scholarships, many named in honor of long-time Rotarians who dedicated themselves to furthering the dreams of area students.

“Tonight’s event is one of our club’s favorites as it exemplifies our reason for being,” says Betsy Frank, President, Rotary Club of Vineland. “Our club members work very hard all year long to raise funds, volunteer in the community and create and implement programs for people and organizations in need. Seeing these students here tonight makes it all worthwhile. We congratulate this year’s award recipients and look forward to even greater things from them in the years ahead.”

The 2009 Vineland Rotary Scholarship Recipients include: Monica C. Chieffo (Harry D. Doerr Scholarship, Temple University); Sheyda Karvar (Harry D. Doerr Scholarship, Vineland High School); Brigid C. Wallace (Harry D. Doerr Scholarship, Vineland High School); Gina M. Ridolfo (John Spoltore/Matt Blatt Most Inspirational Scholarship, Vineland High School); Janeirys Velazquez (Harry Kejzman Scholarship, Vineland High School); Christopher G. Castellini (William F. Dudley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, Vineland High School); Jessica R. Dzindzio (Otto Schwabe Memorial Scholarship, Vineland High School); Michael V. Greico Jr. (Msgr. Joseph G. Stoerlein Scholarship,

Sacred Heart High School); Rebecca D. Wiberg (Rev. S. Ross Collins Scholarship, Cumberland Christian School); Jesse V. Dondero (Leslie N. Kotok Scholarship, St.
Augustine Prep); Victoria C. Druziako (Shaye Kotok Scholarship, Vineland High School); Sarah L. Bernhardt (Grapevine’s Hometown Heroes Scholarship, Vineland High School); Carli A. Cherwien (Grapevine’s Hometown Heroes Scholarship, Vineland High School); Priscilla Vera (Grapevine’s Hometown Heroes Scholarship, Vineland High School); Vaunique R. Brown (Grapevine’s Hometown Heroes Scholarship, Vineland High School); Paul M. Cohen (Kimball Cup Award, Vineland High School); Christina I. Krawiec (Kimball Cup Award, Sacred Heart High School).