Joseph A. De Vito, president and CEO of The Village Bank, announced today that the Auburndale Community Charitable Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $54,000 to 19 local students.
Two $10,000 scholarships were awarded to Roaa Ben Aiad and Anika Thomas of Newton South High School. The two were chosen for their academic excellence and leadership involvement in community and charitable initiatives.
In addition, 17 students from local high schools were awarded $2,000 scholarships:
Patrick Brasco – Waltham Senior High School
Melanie Burke – Newton North High School
Alyssa Connelly – Newton North High School
Renee Frenette – Newton North High School
Dylan Henry – Arlington Catholic High School
Anhelina Ivanova – Newton North High School
Jessica Klibaner-Schiff – Gann Academy
Forest Lanciloti – Newton South High School
Averie Lee – Concord Academy
Jayden Newland – Wayland High School
Michael Quinn – Newton North High School
Sophia “Logan” Richard – Newton North High School
Lillian Santangelo – Newton North High School
Frederick Torcasio – Newton North High School
Sophia Tucker – Hudson High School
Colleen Walsh – Newton North High School
Griffin Wood – Wayland High School
“Congratulations to the class of 2026 and to this year’s recipients of the Auburndale Community Charitable Foundation scholarship! We are thrilled for the students as they embark on their next chapter. Every year, we look forward to supporting the graduating students within the community while celebrating their achievements in and out of the classroom,” De Vito said.