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1998 Recipients

Congratulations to our
YEAR 2007 Scholarship Winners!

Andrew J. Gervasini

Kaitlin M. Rychlec

Laura A. Servedio

James B. Gancarz

Joshua S. Rowland

Jason M. Wadecki

Marine Draftsmens Association/United Auto Workers Local 571 has awarded six John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville scholarships totaling $12,000 to children of its members.

This year's scholarship recipients are: Andrew J. Gervasini and Kaitlin M. Rychlec, both graduates of Westerly High School who will attend Saint Anselm College and the University of Rhode Island, respectively; Laura A. Servedio, a graduate of Ledyard High School who will attend Quinnipiac University; James B. Gancarz, a graduate of Holy Name Central Catholic Jr/Sr High School who will attend the University of Massachusetts at Lowell; Joshua S. Rowland a graduate of the Norwich Free Academy who will attend Oberlin College; and Jason M. Wadecki, a graduate of The Williams School who will attend Eastern CT State University.

Named for two former presidents of the union, the scholarships are awarded on merit to graduating high school students who have a parent or legal guardian who are members in good standing in UAW Local 571.

Congratulations to our
YEAR 2006 Scholarship Winners!

Kayla L. Garceau

Alexander W. Lew

Nathan S. Lloyd

Sarah R. Pellegrino

Rebecca A. Rioux

Daniel J. Perrotta, Jr.

Selected from an admirable pool of candidates, recipients of the 2006 John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship are off to colleges in Connecticut, Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania: Kayla L. Garceau, a Westerly High School graduate, is attending the University of Maryland; Alexander W. Lew, a graduate of Ledyard High School, attends the University of Connecticut; Nathan S. Lloyd, a Robert E. Fitch Senior High School graduate, attends Cornell University; Sarah R. Pellegrino, a Stonington High School graduate, is attending the College of Mount St. Vincent; Daniel J. Perrotta, Jr., a graduate of Robert E. Fitch Senior High School, attends York College of Pennsylvania; and Rebecca A. Rioux, who graduated from Plainfield High School, is attending St. Joseph College.

Congratulations to our
YEAR 2005 Scholarship Winners!

Continuing a tradition that dates back to the early 1970's, scholarships have been awarded this year by our union to children of its members. The scholarship program has evolved from the granting of one $500 award by the Marine Draftsmen's Association, Port of New London, to its current total of six John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville awards of $2,000 each.

Selected from a commendable pool of candidates, recipients of the 2005 scholarships will attend various colleges in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Georgia: Julie R. Comforti, a Westerly High School graduate, will attend the Savannah College of Art and Design; Stephanie A. Edwards, a graduate of Waterford High School, will attend the University of Connecticut; Zachary T. Henry, a Wheeler High School graduate, will attend the New England Institute of Technology; Jill A. Holman, a Robert E. Fitch Senior High School graduate, will attend Fairfield University; Alexander V. Melesko, a graduate of East Lyme High School, will attend the University of Connecticut; and Stephanie E. Sammataro, who graduated from Stonington High School, will attend the University of Connecticut.

Best wishes to all who applied and plan to pursue a higher education. As with most aspects relating to college, a selection process is involved. In the awarding of scholarships a limited number of students will prevail but, nevertheless, many of those applying are definitely worth of the recognition. While everyone can't win, it is still wise to apply. Congratulations to our recipients and our very best wishes to all for continued success at school.

Congratulations to our
YEAR 2004 Scholarship Winners!

Continuing a tradition that dates back to the early 1970's, scholarships have been awarded this year by our union to children of its members. The scholarship program has evolved from the granting of one $500 award by the Marine Draftsmen's Association, Port of New London, to its current total of six John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville awards of $2,000 each.

Selected from a commendable pool of candidates, recipients of the 2004 scholarships attend various colleges in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts: Brittany M. DeWolf, a Waterford High School graduate, attends Lesley College; Kyle G. Felciano, a graduate of Bacon Academy, is attending the University of Connecticut; Patrick S. Knight, a Stonington High School graduate, attends Boston College; Katelyn E. Peckham, a Ledyard High School graduate, attends Endicott College; Joseph A. Pisaturo, a graduate of LaSalle Academy, is attending Providence College; and Zachary J. Shedlock, who graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School, attends Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Best wishes to all who applied and plan to pursue a higher education. As with most aspects relating to college, a selection process is involved. In the awarding of scholarships a limited number of students will prevail but, none-the-less, many of our applicants are certainly worthy of the recognition. While everyone can't win, it is always wise to apply. Best of luck to all.

Congratulations to our
YEAR 2003 Scholarship Winners!

Thanks to the generosity of UAW Local 571 six young adults have some help in tackling their first-year college bills. The John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship is made available to graduating high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is a Local 571 member in good standing.

The scholarship program has been in existence for many years and scores of applicants have applied for the merit-based scholarships over the years. Both the number of scholarships offered and the value of them have increased steadily since its inception. Recipients for the 2003 awards come from Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Meghan B. Chappell, a graduate of South Kingstown High School in Wakefield, RI won an award and attends Manhattanville College. Jeremy F. Dambach is a graduate of Ella T. Grasso-Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical School and is continuing his studies at Temple University. Adam M. Fiske, a graduate of Chariho Regional High School in Wood River Junction, RI attends Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Wheeler High School graduate, Perrilea Phoenix, is continuing her education at Eastern Connecticut State University. Lauren E. Schultz, who graduated from St. Mary Academy-Bay View in Riverside, RI attends Seton Hall University. Recipient Kerri E. White, a St. Bernard High School graduate, is furthering her education at Villanova University.

The John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship, named for two former presidents of the Marine Draftsmen's Association, is awarded on merit by a panel of three judges from the local academic community.

Congratulations to our
YEAR 2002 scholarship winners!

Six young adults, children of our union members, received financial assistance this summer in tackling their first-year college bills thanks to the generosity of Local 571.  The John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship is made available to graduating high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is a Local 571 member in good standing.  Recipients for this year's awards come from Connecticut, Rhode Island and Maine.

Christopher M. Antoszek, a graduate of East Lyme High School, won an award this year and attends the University of Connecticut.  Christa Cozzolino is a graduate of the Royal Academy in Gray, Maine, and is pursuing a higher education at Syracuse University.  Amanda Nadeau, a graduate of Coventry High School in Rhode Island, attends Rhode Island College.  Montville High School graduate, Dawn M. Pedro is continuing her education at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst this fall.  Tracy L. Rappoport, who graduated from Cranston High School West in Rhode Island, attends the University of Rhode Island.  Recipient Sarah M. Servedio, a Ledyard High School graduate, is furthering her education at the University of Connecticut.

The John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship, named for two former presidents of the Marine Draftsmen's Association, is awarded on merit by a panel of three judges from the local academic community.

Congratulations to our
YEAR 2001 scholarship winners!

Six young adults, children of our Union members, received financial assitance this summer in tackling their first-year college bills thanks to the generosity of the Local 571.  The John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship is made available to graduating high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is a Local 571 member in good standing.  Recipients for this year's awards hail from Connecticut, Rhode Island and Maine.

Jean E. Allbee, a graduate of Chariho Regional High School in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island, won an award this year and attends Rhode Island College.  Ponaganset High School graduate Matthew A. Clemence is continuing his education at Roger Williams University this fall.  Meagan DeWolf, who graduated from Waterford High School, is continuing her studies at Wheelock College in Boston.  Recipient Amanda Grady, a Williams School graduate, attends Fordham University.  Stonington High School graduate Karen M. Knight is furthering her education at the University of Connecticut.  Award recipient Thomas M. Nisbet, III is a graduate of Mount View High School in Thorndike, Maine, and is pursuing a higher education at Thomas College in Waterville, Maine.

The John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship, named for two former Presidents of the Marine Draftsmen's Association, is awarded on merit by a panel of three judges from the local academic community.

Congratulations to our
YEAR 2000 scholarship winners!

Shown (L-R) are scholarship recipients Jill V. Wiles, Karlee R. Markovich,
Luke Peng, UAW Local 571 President Mel Olsson, Andres L. Peckham and
Margaret E. Hayn.  Missing from the photo is recipient Clyde T. Britt, III.

Six young adults, children of MDA-UAW Local 571 members, won scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each this year to assist them in their pursuit of a higher education.  The John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship is made available to graduating high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is a Local 571 member in good standing.  Recipients for this year's awards hail from Connecticut and neighboring Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Clyde T. Britt, III, a graduate of Chariho Regional High School in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island won a award this year and attends Clemson University.  Norwich Free Academy graduate, Margaret E. Hayn, is continuing her education at Three Rivers Community-Technical College.  Karlee R. Markovich, who graduated from South Kingstown High School, is attending the University of Rhode Island.  Ledyard High School graduate, Andrea L. Peckham, chose Suffolk University to further her education.  Luke Peng, who graduated from Stoneham High School in Stoneham, Massachusetts, is attending Brown University.  Award recipient Jill Wiles is a graduate of Westerly High School and is a student at Roger Williams University this Fall.

The John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship, named for two former Presidents of the Marine Draftsmen's Association, is awarded on merit by a panel of three judges from the local academic community.

We congratulate each of our winners and wish them, as we do all our applicants, abundant success in their educational pursuits.  Best wishes to all.

UAW LOCAL 571 GIVES $12,000
IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 1999

The Marine Draftsmen's Association, UAW Local 571 awarded six (6) $2,000 scholarships to children of six of its members this year. The John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship is made available to graduating high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is a Local 571 member in good standing. Recipients of the $2,000 awards this year hail from Connecticut and neighboring Rhode Island.

Rachel A. Brown, a graduate of Windham Regional Vocational-Technical School, won an award this year and is attending Johnson and Wales University. Waterford High School graduate Margaret B. Downie, has begun her studies at Drew University in New Jersey. Nicholas Langlois, who graduated from East Providence Senior High School in Rhode Island, has chosen to continue his studies at the University of Rhode Island. Recipient Morgan L. Main, a graduate of Chariho Regional High School in Wood River junction, Rhode Island, is pursuing a higher education at the University of Rhode Island. Ledyard High School graduate Amanda L. Servedio, is continuing her education at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. Award recipient Alison M. Vachon is a graduate of Griswold High School and presently attends Providence College.

The John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship, named for two former presidents of the Marine Draftsmen's Association, is awarded on merit by a panel of three judges from the local academic community. Joan Evans-Hunter of Connecticut College, Dr. David P. Madacsi of the University of Connecticut, and Elaine Solinga of Connecticut College fulfilled the task of selecting this year's scholarship winners.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 1998 SCHOLARS!

At a gathering of scholarship winners and their proud parents, Mel Olsson, President of UAW Local 571 offered his congratulations to the recipients on behalf of the memberships.

From left to right: Mrs. Clyde Britt, Clyde Britt, Laura Benson (recipient), Marc Benson, Kiana Scruggs (recipient), Brenda Scruggs, Russell Shaw, Elliott Shaw (recipient), Dylan Hayn (recipient), Brett Hayn, Eli Peng (recipient), James Peng and President Mel Olsson.  Missing from the photo is recipient Candice Britt.

Six outstanding young adults will find it a little easier to face their college bills thanks to the generosity of UAW Local 571. In keeping with the longtime tradition of inviting fourth-year high school children of Local 571 members to compete for the John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship, the Local has awarded a total of $12,000 in scholarships this year.

The merit-based scholarship is named for two former Local 571 union presidents and over the years has given an opportunity to many young people to continue their educations. As in the past, our three judges, members of the academic community, had the difficult task of selecting the winners from a large pool of qualified applicants.

Recipients of this year's awards hail from Connecticut as well as two neighboring states. Laura J. Benson, a graduate of Ledyard High School, received a scholarship and will attend Boston College in the fall. Candice J. Britt, a graduate of Chariho Regional High School in Wood River Junction, RI has begun her studies at Pennsylvania State University. Dylan C. Hayn graduated from Norwich Free Academy and will attend Merrimack College in the fall. Recipient Eli Peng is a Massachusetts native who graduated from Stoneham High School in Stoneham, MA and will continue his education at Tufts University. Winner Kiana L. Scruggs, who graduated from The Williams School in New London, is enrolled at Connecticut College. Award recipient Elliott R. Shaw graduated from Stonington High School and will attend Seton Hall University in the fall. Scholarship checks are sent directly to the college each student will attend.

The six winners are an impressive group of young people. and we wish each of them, as we do all our applicants, abundant success in the future. Best wishes to all!

UAW Local 571
P.O. Box 7275
Groton, CT 06340

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