WILDWOOD – The Greater Wildwood Democratic Club, through its scholarship committee, awarded two $500 scholarships to graduating seniors of island high schools. Recipients were Alessia Piccitto, Wildwood Catholic High School and Justin Smith, Wildwood High School. The primary criteria for the award is the graduate be active in school sponsored and non-school sponsored volunteer activities, displays leadership qualities, is civically engaged, and is a good student that will be attending an accredited college or vocational/trade school.
“Part of our mission as the Greater Wildwood Democratic Club is to engage in activities and promote democratic principles and ideals in the Greater Wildwood area, and what better way to do that then by helping two of our nation’s most precious resources further their education. We wish Alessia and Justin much success in their college careers and beyond.” stated Club President Justin Mark O’Leary.
In the fall, Alessia will be attending The College of New Jersey, while Justin has enrolled at Drexel University. Both students also received a Joint-Legislative Commendation from the Office of Senator Van Drew, Assemblyman Bob Andrzejczak and Assemblyman Bruce Land, acknowledging their achievement.
