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2023
Seated (L-R) Mia Novais, Alysa Cayer, and Alyssa Teixeira Standing (L-R) Luke Pacheo, Danthy Nguyen, and Brennan Fitch
| Scholarship | Amount | Recipient |
| Derby HS 4 year | $8,000 | Brennan Fitch – Derby |
| President (Derby) | $1,000 | Alysa Cayer – McCarthy – Derby |
| Technology & Arts | $1,500 | Danthy Nguyen- Derby |
| Deceased | $1,500 | Mia Novais – Shelton |
| Shelton HS 4 year | $8,000 | Luke Pacheco – Shelton |
| President (Shelton) | $1,000 | Alyssa Teixeira – Shelton |
| Sporting Activity | $1,500 | Lexa Fernandes – Shelton |
President’s Scholarships ($1,000) each
Bridget Wright (Derby)
Karolina Martins (Shelton)
Derby-Shelton Rotary Scholarship – Technology & Arts ($1,500) – Lily Lane (Derby)
Derby-Shelton Rotary Scholarship – Sporting Activity ($1,500) Joseph Giovannini (Shelton)
Scholarship in Memory of Deceased Rotarians ($1,500) Caroline Richmond (Shelton)
Four Year Rotary Scholarship ($8,000 – distributed as $2,000 per year for four years of college)
Brook Uleano (Derby)
Daniel Connolly (Shelton)
Ed Sheehy, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, has announced the winners of the 2021 Derby-Shelton Rotary Club Scholarships:
Chromik/Turaj Scholarship ($8,000 over four years) – Destiny Lewis – Derby High School
Tierney/Fowler Scholarship ($8,000 over four years) – Maliya Reid – Shelton High School
Handi Scholarship ($1,500) Isabelle Chevarella – Derby High School
Deceased Rotarians Scholarship ($1,500) – Kyle St. Pierre – Shelton High School
Dickgiesser Scholarship ($1,500) – Korey Barber – Shelton High School
President’s Scholarship ($1.000) – Michael Melendez – Derby High School
President’s Scholarship ($1.000) – Brandon Acervida – Shelton High School
Even during a pandemic, the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club was pleased to announce the 2020 winners of Rotary scholarships. There were seven awards this year to students at Derby and Shelton High Schools. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, we were not able to get a group picture. The recipients were:
Chromik/Turaj Scholarship ($8,000 over four years) – Kaitlyn Gerckens – Derby High School
Tierney/Fowler Scholarship ($8,000 over four years) – Michael Brown – Shelton High School
Handi Scholarship ($1,500) Gladiola Teodori – Shelton High School
Deceased Rotarians Scholarship ($1,500) – Arthur Newberg – Derby High School
Dickgiesser Scholarship ($1,500) – Spencer Hatfield – Shelton High School
President’s Scholarship ($1.000) – Jamie Santiago – Derby High School
President’s Scholarship ($1.000) – Jake Oddo – Shelton High School
2019 Winners (L-R) Zachary Kozlowski, Logan Flanigan, Angelica Sampson, Ambarlyn Angeletti, Stephanie Schofield and Andrew Connelly
| Derby High School | ||
| Chromik/Turaj Scholarship | Angelica Sampson | $8,000 over four years |
| President’s Scholarship | Xavier Ibrahim | $1.000 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| Tierney/Fowler Scholarship | Andrew Connelly | $8,000 over four years |
| President’s Scholarship | Zachary Kozlowski | $1,000 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded strictly by school | ||
| Handi Scholarship | Ambarlyn Angeletti (Derby) | $1,500 |
| Dickgeisser Scholarship | Stephanie Schoifield (Shelton) | $1,500 |
| Deceased Rotarians Scholarship | Logan Flannigan (Derby) | $1,500 |
2018 winners with Rotary President Silvia Rodriguez and Scholarship Chairman Ed Sheehy – (L-R) Alexis Klimaszewski, Russell Blakeslee, Nicholas Gruttadauria, Nicole Rizzo, Raven Evon and Jessalyn McGovern
The Derby Shelton Rotary Club is pleased to announce the winners of its 2018 Scholarship Program.
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | Nicholas Guttadauria | $10,000 |
| President’s Scholarship | Jessalyn McGovern | $1,000 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| President’s Scholarship | Raven Evon | $1,000 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded strictly by school | ||
| Deceased Rotarians Scholarship | Alexia Klimazewski (Shelton) | $2,000 |
| Robert W. Dickgeisser Scholarship | Russell Blakeslee (Shelton) | $2,000 |
| Edward Handi Scholarship | Nicole Rizzo (Derby) | $2,000 |
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Deceased Rotarians Scholarship | Kimberly Robinson | $2,000 |
| President’s Scholarship | Collin Gartland(Derby) | $1,000 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| President’s Scholarship | Jaylan Leon(Shelton) | $1,000 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded strictly by school | ||
Robert W. Dickgeisser Scholarship |
Michael Leone (Shelton) | $2,000 |
| Dr. Edward Bednar Scholarship | Bianca Abel (Derby) | $2,000 |
| Edward Handi Scholarship | Kiarah Souffront (Derby) | $2,000 |
2016
The Derby/Shelton Rotary Club is pleased to announce the 2016 winners of the Club’s scholarships. This is the third year that the Rotary Club has implemented a new program where four of the scholarships have been changed to $10,000 scholarships with $2,500 being awarded for each of four years in school. This year’s four year scholarship is the Cas Turaj Scholarship.
Club President Drew Scott is pictured with (L-R) Celine Chapman, James Butler, and Brittany Santiago
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship 2016 | Brittany Santiago (Derby) | $10,000 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Zack Johnson (Shelton) | $2,000 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded strictly by school | ||
| Dr. Edward Bednar Scholarship | Anthony Gonzalez (Derby) | $1,750 |
| Edward Handi Scholarship | Celina Chapman (Shelton) | $2,000 |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | James Butler (Derby) | $2,000 |
2015
The Derby/Shelton Rotary Club is pleased to announce the 2015 winners of the Club’s scholarships. This is the second year that the Rotary Club has implemented a new program where four of the scholarships have been changed to $10,000 scholarships with $2,500 being awarded for each of four years in school.
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | ||
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | ||
| Deceased Rotarian (Thomas Nickse) Scholarship | Andrea Albarella | $1,750 |
| Deceased Rotarian (Robert Brennan) Scholarship | Ardita Sulejmani | $1,750 |
| Deceased Rotarian (Howard Russell) Scholarship | Benjamin Slowik | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | Valentina Tran (Shelton) | $10,000 |
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | ||
| Deceased Rotarian (Frank Pagliaro) Scholarship | Deminika Marczak | $1,750 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded strictly by school | ||
| Dr. Edward Bednar Scholarship | Gina Ciambriello (Shelton) | $1,750 |
| Edward Handi Scholarship | Abbrianna MacGregor (Derby) | $2,000 |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | Courtney MacDonald (Shelton) | $2,000 |
2014
Scholarship Luncheon 2014
The Derby/Shelton Rotary Club is pleased to announce the 2014 winners of the Club’s scholarships. This is the first year that the Rotary Club has implemented a new program where four of the scholarships have been changed to $10,000 scholarships with $2,500 being awarded for each of four years in school.
The winners were recognized at the Rotary Scholarship Luncheon on June 26.
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | Kyle Bartone | $10,000 |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | ||
| Deceased Rotarian (Howard Russell) Scholarship | Melissa Fico | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | ||
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | ||
| Deceased Rotarian (Anthony Della Monica) Scholarship | Michelle Kellett | $1,750 |
| Deceased Rotarian (Frank Pagliaro) Scholarship | Christopher Pawlowski | $1,750 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded strictly by school | ||
| Dr. Edward Bednar Scholarship | Brianna Feola (Derby) | $1,750 |
| Edward Handi Scholarship | Fred Dapp (Shelton) | $2,000 |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | Liam Fama (Shelton) | $2,000 |
2013
The Derby/Shelton Rotary Club is pleased to announce the 2013 winners of the Club’s nine scholarships. The students were honored for their scholarships at a special luncheon on June 6, 2013.
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | Zachary Volo | $1,750 |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | Justin Olenoski | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Robert Holt | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | Angelo Ciambriello | $1,750 |
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | Charles Mojcik | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Samantha Krajcsik | $1,750 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded strictly by school | ||
| Dr. Edward Bednar Scholarship | Priyal Bhargarva (Shelton) | $1,750 |
| Edward Handi Scholarship | Shenell Griffiths (Derby) | $1,750 |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | David Ahearn (Derby) | $1,750 |
2012
Alexander Oppel, Stephen Arena, Nicole Hansen Brianna Wood, Mary Ellen Samatulski, Samantha Kalafut, Abbey Monaco and Colin Haydu are all smiles at the Rotary Scholarship Luncheon.
The Derby/Shelton Rotary Club is pleased to announce the 2012 winners of the Club’s nine scholarships. The students were honored for their scholarships at a special luncheon on January 3, 2013 after they had completed their first semester in college.
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | Samantha Kalafut | $1,750 |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | Stephanie Dytko | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Abbey Monaco | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | Stephen Arena | $1,750 |
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | Brianna Wood | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Sarah Jose | $1,750 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded strictly by school | ||
| Dr. Edward Bednar Scholarship | Nicole Hansen (Shelton) | $1,750 |
| Edward Handi Scholarship | Colin Haydu (Derby) | $1,750 |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | Alexander Oppel (Shelton) | $1,750 |
2011
Leann Miscenik, Samanta Heins, Jonathan Haydu, James Phan, Victoria Lazowski, Joanna Oko and Joshua Hahn are all smiles after Rotary President Shawn Fields presented them with their scholarship awards!
The Derby Shelton Rotary Club presented the winners of its 2011 scholarships with their awards at a club meeting held on January 5, 2012. The Club awarded a total of $14,250 to nine students from Derby and Shelton High Schools. Each school is awarded three scholarships annually while there are three scholarships awarded to students from either school. Click on the links below to learn more about each of the scholarships.
2011 marked the first year that the Club awarded the Dr. Edward Bednar Scholarship. Dr. Bednar was particularly interested in Rotary’s student exchange programs, and his daughters all participated in the program. Dr. Bendnar’s wife Peggy and three of his daughters were on hand to present the very first award to Samanta Heins.
The 2011 winners are:
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | Jonathan Haydu | $1,750 |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | Joshua Hahn | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | James Phan | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | Leann Miscencik | $1,750 |
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | Amanda Beam | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Priya Mohan | $1,750 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded strictly by school | ||
| Dr. Edward Bednar Scholarship | Samantha Heins (Shelton) | $1,750 |
| Edward Handi Scholarship | Victoria Lazowski (Derby) | $1,750 |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | Johanna Oko (Derby) | $1,750 |
2010
The Derby Shelton Rotary Club has announced the winners of the Club’s annual scholarships. The Club awarded a total of $13,500 to eight students from Derby and Shelton High Schools. Each school is awarded three scholarships annually while there are two scholarships awarded to students from either school. The 2010 winners are:
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | Ryan Skelly | $1,750 |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | Colleen Holt | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Crystal Nguyen | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | Kenny Chan | $1,750 |
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | Georgina Fatibene | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Leah Slater | $1,750 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded strictly by school | ||
| Edward Handi Scholarship | Hong Vi Phan (Derby) | $1,750 |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | Ryan Roussel (Shelton) | $1,750 |
2009
Scholarship Luncheon 2009
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2008
Linda Holmes-Hannon presented checks to scholarship winners Nicole Miencik, Kimberly Rogers, Caitilin Youngquist and Justin Mbaswa at Rotary’s Janary 8, 2009 meeting in Shelton.
Derby/Shelton Rotary Club has presented checks to the winners of the Club’s Scholarships for 2008. The students were informed of their awards in June, 2008, but the awards are presented after the successful completion of their first semester at college.
The Club awards scholarships to eight students from Derby and Shelton High Schools every year. Each school is awarded three scholarships annually while two other scholarships are awarded to a student from either school. Students are presented their awards following the successful completion of their first semester at school. The 2008 winners are:
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | Sarah Timpko | $1,750 |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | Emily Kane | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Kimberly Rogers | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | Shannon Beach | $1,750 |
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | Justin Mbaswa | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Caitlin Youngquist | $1,750 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded by school | ||
| Edward Handi Scholarship | Michel’le Soto (Shelton) | $1,750 |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | Nicole Misencik (Shelton) | $1,750 |
2008 Scholarship Committee
2007
Rotary presented 2007 scholarship winners with their awards at the annual Scholars Luncheon. (L_R Charlie Priddle, John Scott, Krzysztof Fus, Shana Wickett, Joann Zadrozny, Kristen Smith, Melissa Argraves, Amanda Telo, Sharon Oates, Britany Najarian and Rotary President Kate Marks.
The Derby/Shelton Rotary Club presented its 2007 scholarship awards to the winners at a special Scholars Luncheon held on January 10, 2008. The Club awards scholarships to eight students from Derby and Shelton High Schools every year. Each school is awarded three scholarships annually while two other scholarships are awarded to a student from either school. Students are presented their awards following the successful completion of their first semester at school. The 2007 winners and their colleges are:
| Derby High School | Winner | College | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | Sharon Oates | Southern Connecticut | $1,750 |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | Kristen Smith | University of Connecticut | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Amanda Telo | University of Connecticut | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | |||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | Melissa Argraves | University of Connecticut | $1,750 |
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | Britany Najarian | Villanonva | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Joann Zadrozny | Southern Connecticut | $1,750 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded by school | |||
| Edward Handi Scholarship | Shana Wickett (Shelton) | School of Visual Arts | $1,750 |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | Krzysztof Fus (Derby) | Emerson College | $1,750 |
2006
2006 Scholarship Winners
The Club awarded scholarships to eight students from Derby and Shelton High Schools at a meeting on January 4, 2007. Each of the students had already completed their first semester and were registered for their second. Each was presented with a check after informing club members about their schools and their majors. Many of the students were accompanied by their parents for the presentation.
Each school is awarded three scholarships annually while two other scholarships are awarded to a student from either school. The Edward Handi Scholarship was presented for the first time in 2005. Click on the links to learn more about each of the scholarships. The 2006 winners are:
| Derby High School | Winner | School | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | Joshua August | Boston University | $1,750 |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | Justin Joel | Bentley College | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Heather Czajkowski | University of Vermont | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | |||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | Sean Ghassem-Zadeh | University of Connecticut | $1,750 |
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | Lindsay Richard | $1,000 | |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Katherine Jacob | University of Massachusetts | $1,750 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded by school | |||
| Edward Handi Scholarship | Amanda Haller (Shelton) | Simmons College | |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | Kelly Raye Kutash (Shelton) | Western New England College | $1,750 |
2005
The Club awarded scholarships to eight students from Derby and Shelton High Schools. Each school is awarded three scholarships annually while two other scholarships are awarded to a student from either school. The Edward Handi Scholarship was presented for the first time in 2005. The 2005 winners are:
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | Christine Matosian | $1,750 |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | Brian Dargiewicz | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Alicia Kern | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | Emily Rollinson | $1,750 |
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | Alysse Rossner | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Shannon Burke | $1,750 |
| Other Scholarships not awarded by school | ||
| Edward Handi Scholarship | Sharon Dietzel | |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | Michael Levine (Shelton) | $1,750 |
2004
Scholars and parents with Rotary President Charlie Priddle.
In June, 2004, President Ed Sheehy and the Derby Shelton Rotary Club announced the winners of the Club’s annual scholarships. On January 6, 2005 new Rotary President Charlie Priddle had the pleasure of presenting checks to five of the winners who were able to attend the annual scholarship luncheon despite some miserable weather conditions.
The students, who are now in their second semester at their respective schools of higher education, received their checks and were introduced to the Rotarians for brief remarks. Those in attendance included:
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Marci Minolaio – Naugatuck Valley Community College
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Stevie Lynn D’Andrea – Fashion Insitute of Technology
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John Crowley – University of Bridgeport
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Jenna Horton – University of Richmond
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Ashley Antosh – Central Connecticut State University
The Club awarded a total of $10,750 to seven students from Derby and Shelton High Schools. Each school is awarded three scholarships annually while a seventh scholarship is awarded to a student from either school. The 2004 winners are:
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | William H. Zaleha III | $1,750 |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | Marci Minolaio | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Stevie Lynn D’Andrea | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | Jenna Horton | $1,750 |
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | Kathleen Goldman | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Ashley Antosh | $1,750 |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | John Crowley (Shelton) | $1,750 |
2002
President Bill Ostrum and the Derby Shelton Rotary Club are pleased to announce the winners of the Club’s annual scholarships. The Club awarded a total of $10,750 to seven students from Derby and Shelton High Schools. Each school is awarded three scholarships annually while a seventh scholarship is awarded to a student from either school. Click on the links to learn more about each of the scholarships. The 2002 winners are:
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | Corrie Davies | $1,750 |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | Melissa Constantini | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Liliana Alexandra Alvarez | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | Michael Quartuccio | $1,750 |
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | Karen Mason | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Elisha B. Root | $1,750 |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | Scott M. Atkin (Shelton) | $1,750 |
2001
The Derby Shelton Rotary Club presented its seven 2001 scholarship award winners with their checks at a special Rotary luncheon program on Thursday, January 3, 2001 while the students were on their semester break and home for the holidays. The Club awarded a total of $10,750 to seven students from Derby and Shelton High Schools. Each school was awarded three scholarships while a seventh scholarship is awarded to a student from either school. The winners include:
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | Anthony Smith | $1,750 |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | Jennifer Jadach | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | James Norman | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | Rola E. Alkhatib | $1,750 |
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | Rich Lind | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Deborah Fressola | $1,750 |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | Alex Faulkner (Shelton) | $1,750 |
2000
Andres Lazowski, Tim Marciniak, Anna Polanski, Royce Satkowski, Rajani Shenoy and Dominc Amaturo flank Rotary Club President Bev Brown after receiving their checks.
The Derby Shelton Rotary Club awarding a total of $10,750 to seven students from Derby and Shelton High Schools in 2000. Each school is awarded three scholarships while a seventh scholarship is awarded to a student from either school. Click on the links to learn more about each of the scholarships. The winners include:
| Derby High School | Winner | Amount |
| Martin Chromik Scholarship | Andrew Lazowski | $1,750 |
| Cas Turaj Scholarship | Tim Marciniak | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Anna Polanski | $1,750 |
| Shelton High School | ||
| George H. Tierney Scholarship | Laura Marciano | $1,750 |
| Harry Fowler, Jr. Scholarship | Rajani R. Shenoy | $1,000 |
| Deceased Rotarian Scholarship | Royce Satkowski | $1,750 |
| Robert Dickgiesser Scholarship | Dominic Amaturo (Shelton) | $1,750 |