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2020 Vince Palladino Scholarship Winners

NAPS awards Vince Palladino Memorial Scholarships annually in honor of the late NAPS president to honor his dedication to NAPS and its members. The children and grandchildren of NAPS members are eligible to participate.

This year, 10 scholarships were randomly drawn and awarded, representing two winners from each NAPS region. The winners have been notified; NAPS mailed the $1,000 scholarship checks, payable to the college or educational institution each scholarship winner is attending.

Northeast Region

Sophia Giza, daughter of Michael Giza, Branch 102. She is attending Bay Path University, Longmeadow, MA, studying interior design.

Angela Baselice, daughter of Francisco Baselice, Branch 202. She is attending Queens College, NY, studying speech pathology.

Eastern Region

Corey Chalk, son of Dawn Chalk, Branch 70. He is attending Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA, studying pre-med.

Charles Alt, son of Laureen Alt, Branch 20. He is attending Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, studying education.

Central Region

Taylor Murphy, granddaughter of Mary Kylander, Branch 104. She is attending Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, FL.

Ethan Tarian, son of John Tarian, Branch 508. He is attending Cleary University, Howell, MI, studying business.

Southern Region

Dylan Robinson, son of Roger Robinson, Branch 124. He is attending the University of North Texas, Denton, studying digital design.

Mathew McEvoy, son of Robert McEvoy, Branch 405. He is attending South Florida University, Tampa, studying physical therapy.

Western Region

Jordan Lapira, son of Joseph Lapira, Branch 159. He is attending Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, studying osteopathic medicine.

Ericka Knapp, daughter of Todd Knapp, Branch 373. She is attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, studying nutrition and exercise science.