WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CHOSEN AS WINNERS OF FASNY VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP

Robert Eng and Julianna Rose Pasquarello Honored at Special Ceremony

 The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY), has awarded 2016 FASNY Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarships to Walt Whitman High School seniors Robert Eng of Huntington Station, NY and Julianna Rose Pasquarello of Melville, NY.  At a ceremony at Walt Whitman High School on May 28^th, Robert and Julianna each received a certificate as well as a check for $1,500 for their volunteer service in their community from FASNY President Robert N. McConville.

Left to Right: Robert Eng, Robert McConville, Julianna Pasquarello

Robert will graduate from Walt Whitman High School and attend Becker College this fall. He is currently involved with the Huntington Manor Fire Department Explorer Post 1650.

Julianna will also graduate from Walt Whitman High School and attend Tulane University. Although she will be entering with an undecided major this fall, Julianna is interested in pursuing a career in the Public Service industry. She is also a current member of the Junior Explorers at the Melville Volunteer Fire Department, in tandem with other members of her family.

“I joined the [Melville Volunteer] Fire Department after being inspired by my dad’s passion for fire service,” said Pasquarello. “I wanted to make an impact and do what I love just the way he does.” Julianna’s father has been a firefighter for over 20 years and her sister is also a Junior Explorer at the Melville Volunteer Fire Department.

Robert and Julianna were two of 15 students chosen for this scholarship out of a total of 115 applicants.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of an applicant’s volunteer service to his or her community, such as fire department, scouting, church, school, work with senior citizens, fire prevention and other projects, 4-H, etc. Additional criteria are demonstration of good character and completion of a written essay.