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On Saturday May 18th Carla Cosenzi, President of TommyCar Auto Group - presented Tom Cosenzi Scholarships to three Western Mass High School Seniors. This is the third consecutive year; TommyCar Auto has offered scholarships to graduating high school students who plan to attend a two-year or four-year College, University, or Trade School. The fund is open to four designated schools that are located in the communities where the Auto Group has dealerships.
The Tom Cosenzi Scholarship looks to serve well-rounded individuals who exhibit a strong academic background, leadership skills, and a willingness to give back. Students applying for the scholarship were required to submit a one-page-minimum essay describing why they are deserving of the award and what their future plans include. Many also included academic transcripts, resumes of sports, clubs, and volunteer/community involvement, as well as letters of recommendation from teachers, guidance counselors and principals.
Three recipients were chosen this year, and they and their families attended a presentation breakfast at Cosenzi's Country Nissan dealership in Hadley, where they met with Carla and were awarded their $1,000 scholarships. Northampton High ? one of the designated schools in the program, did not submit any applications this year.
Receiving 2013 Tom Cosenzi Scholarships are Avery Klepacki of Hopkins Academy in Hadley, Jocelyn Adorno of Greenfield High School, and Liana Montiverdi of Shepherd Hill Regional High School. All have strong academic records and a history of volunteerism and community involvement.
Avery plans to pursue a bachelor's of science degree in nursing from UMASS, and then go on to become a Certified Nurse Midwife, focusing on underserved communities where expectant mothers who are most in need, do not always have access to prenatal care. Jocelyn possesses a strong ability to overcome hardships, and her positive attitude and determination should serve her well as she moves forward with the goal of pursuing a degree in engineering. Liana is very active in school, music, and her community. She plans to attend Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
"We had many deserving applicants this year, " Cosenzi said, "and we are so pleased to be able to support this group of ambitious young women as they move forward with their goals. That is what the Tom Cosenzi Scholarship Program is all about."
Hadley, MA - When Thomas E. Cosenzi passed away in 2009, it was not only ownership of the TommyCar Auto Group that passed to The scholarship, awarded each year to a graduating senior, helps students with demonstrated leadership and community involvement continue their education at either a 2-year or 4-year institution. The program has expanded to other area high schools, with last year's winners coming from not only Hopkins Academy in Hadley, but Northampton High School, Shepherd Hill Regional High School in Dudley, and Greenfield High School as well.
"My dad was not only a great business person but was also a true believer of giving back to the community," said Carla Cosenzi, co-owner with her brother of TommyCar Auto Group. "We started the Tom Cosenzi Scholarship fund to honor him and to help others achieve their dreams."
Last year's scholarship winners include Anaisa Garcia of Florence, a senior at Northampton High School who will be attending SUNY Delhi in New York and studying to become a veterinary technician; Rita Pirozhkov of Greenfield, one of nine children will attend UMass Amherst in the fall; Nicole Himebaugh of Charlton who, following graduation from Shepherd Hill Regional High School in Dudley, MA, will pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian at Clemson University; and Stephen J. Keith of Hopkins Academy in Hadley, who hopes to attend Lincoln Technical Institute and go into the automotive field, preferably as an expert in diesel technology and alternative energy systems.
All four students have stood out in their high schools not only for their academic achievements, but for involvement in sports, clubs, extracurricular activities, and service to the community.
The students and their families were present at Country Nissan on 40 Russell Street when the checks were presented on Saturday, June 2, 2012.
Carla and Tommy Cosenzi and the Tommy Car Auto group have proudly started an annual scholarship program at Hopkins Academy in Hadley. The scholarship will be donated in memory of their father, and founder of Tommy Car Auto, Tom Cosenzi. The recipient of the Tom Cosenzi Scholarship must be a graduating senior who is continuing their education at a four-year or two-year college, university or trade school.
This scholarship looks to serve well-rounded individuals who exhibit a strong academic background, leadership, and community involvement. Any student interested in applying for the scholarship is required to submit a one-page-minimum essay describing why they are deserving of the award and what their future plans include.
Sarah Kosakowski was the 2011 winner of the scholarship and is now attending Wake Forest University in North Carolina. Congratulations Sarah!