2011 Scholarship Award Recipients

By   June 15, 2011

The recipients of the 3rd Annual HGCA Scholarship Awards were Janice George, Joseph Marcus and Danielle Valentino.

janic_georgeJanice George

Janice George is a graduate of Hicksville High School.

Janice has worked as an American Red Cross volunteer, a motivational leader at her church, and has supported many charitable organizations by volunteering at food drives, coat drives, and walks.

Janice will be pursuing a career in medicine and wants to be a physician so she can continue to provide needed services to all people.

Pictured left is Janice George receiving her award from HGCA President Henry Goessmann (left) and Scholarship Chairperson Ed Bossong..

joseph_marcusJoseph Marcus

Joseph Marcus is a graduate of Hicksville High School.

Joseph has spent over 2,000 hours with the Boy Scouts collecting food, working with the homeless and distributing flags on veteran’s graves.  The culmination of his efforts was his Eagle Scout project where he beautified the “Welcome to Hicksville” sign at Old Country Road and Levittown Parkway.

Joseph will be pursuing a career in graphic design, marketing and advertising.

Pictured left is Joseph Marcus receiving his award from HGCA President Henry Goessmann (left) and Scholarship Chairperson Ed Bossong…

danielle_valentinoDanielle Valentino

Danielle Valentino is a graduate of Hicksville High School.

Danielle has volunteered as a Special Olympics group leader, tutored middle and high school students, assisted with fund raising for the PTA and other community organizations, and participated in breast cancer walks, locks of love and a fundraiser for Leukemia.

Danielle received the community service scholarship sponsored by Perfect Pharmacy and will be pursuing a career in nursing.

Pictured left is Danielle Valentino receiving her award from HGCA President Henry Goessmann (left) and Scholarship Chairperson Ed Bossong…