The 200 Club of Morris County announced today that it would award fifteen $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors who are family members of first responders or training to become first responders.
The nonprofit continues to support local and state police, fire, and EMS personnel who protect the families in Morris County. Since 1971, The 200 Club has given more than $5 million to first responder families, either in the form of death benefits and dependent awards when a first responder dies in the line of duty or college scholarships to their family members.
“Every day, our first responders leave their homes and risk their own lives to protect our families,” said Jim Rizzo, who is the president of The 200 Club of Morris County. “We believe we should stand up for their families. Our annual scholarship awards are part of the promise we make to those who care for us.”
The 200 Club of Morris County has provided more than $2.3 million in scholarships since 1996. To date, 682 scholarships have been awarded.
Here are the 2021 scholarship recipients:
Kinnelon, NJ
Rachel D. Delaney, a senior at Kinnelon High School, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County. The Kinnelon resident has participated in many extra-curricular activities at school, including Risingville Intercommunity Service Effort (RISE), Kinnelon Swim Team, Boy Soccer Manager, Newspaper, Mind and Wellness Club, as well as Mock Trial. She has applied to Bucknell University, Penn State University and Baylor University. Agency & Affiliation: EMS (Student)
Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Priscilla Wong, a senior at Morris County School of Technology, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County.
The Lake Hiawatha resident has participated in several extra-curricular activities at school, including Parsippany Field Hockey (four-year varsity, team captain), HOSA Future Health Professionals Chapter Vice President, National Honor Society President, Parsippany Lacrosse (four-year varsity), Morris Chinese Academy Assistant Teacher and Youth Group Music Team Leader. She has applied to George Washington University, Rutgers University and the University of Michigan. Agency & Affiliation: EMS (Student)
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Kailey A. Pasquariello, a senior at Jefferson Township High School, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County.
The Lake Hopatcong resident has participated in several extra-curricular activities at school, including Jefferson Township Rescue Squad, Junior Swim Coach, Vacation Bible Camp Leader, Jefferson Township High School Swimmer, Chamber Choir Member and Morris County Swim Club Swimmer. She has applied to Seton Hall University, Caldwell University and Ramapo College of New Jersey. Agency & Affiliation: EMS (Student)
Jefferson Township, NJ
Victoria E. Richards, a senior at Jefferson Township High School, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County.
The Lake Hopatcong resident has participated in several extra-curricular activities at school, including Girl Scouts of Jefferson Township Troop 80010, Jefferson Township High School Winter Guard, Jefferson High School Marching Band, National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society (Spanish) and Art Club.
She has applied to Delaware Valley University, Penn State University and Cornell University. Agency & Affiliation: Fire (Parent)
Long Valley, NJ
Evangeline A. Veletto, a senior at West Morris Central High School, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County.
The Long Valley resident has participated in several extra-curricular activities at school, including FBLA President, Peer Tutor, Religious Education Aide, High School Soccer and High School Lacrosse. She has applied to Penn State University, the University of Connecticut and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Agency & Affiliation: Police (Parent)
Madison, NJ
Matthew R. Mauro, a senior at Madison High School, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County.
The Madison resident has participated in several extra-curricular activities at school, including Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps, National Youth Leadership Training, Order of the Arrow Woapalanne Lodge #43, Scouts BSA Troop 25 and Madison Baseball. He has applied to Penn State University, the University of Maryland and Yale University. Agency & Affiliation: EMS (Student)
Montague, NJ
Alexis M. Caffrey, a senior at High Point Regional High School, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County.
The Montague resident has participated in many extra-curricular activities at school, including the Pequannock PBA 172 Car Show, Lawrence School Summer Step-Up Program, Interact Club, Science Research Club, Tamerlaine Sanctuary and Preserve and PRIDE Club. She has applied to Sussex County Community College. Agency & Affiliation: Police (Parent)
Montville, NJ
Griffin G. Smolar, a senior at Montville Township High School, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County.
The Montville resident has participated in several extra-curricular activities at school, including Montville Township FAS Cadet (11), EMT & Cadet Captain (12), R.E.A.C.H. Activities Liaison (11, 12), Montville Theater Company Vice President (12), Snacks for Superheroes Founder, Montville Swim Team Athlete (9, 10, 11, 12) Captain (12) and Chilton Hospital Volunteer. He has applied to Binghamton University, University of Vermont and Ithaca College. Agency & Affiliation: EMS (Student)
Morristown, NJ
Maya E. Slaughter, a senior at Morristown High School, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County.
The Morristown resident has participated in several extra-curricular activities at school, including Morristown High School Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Company, MPAC Miracle Project, Key Club, Girl Scouts and American Sign Language Club. She has applied to Long Island University-Post, Marymount Manhattan College and Muhlenberg College. Agency & Affiliation: Fire (Parent)
Oak Ridge, NJ
Emily E. Schmidt, a senior at Jefferson Township High School, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County. The Oak Ridge resident has participated in several extra-curricular activities at school, including the American Red Cross Club, Municipal Alliance, Jefferson Township Community Band, R.E.B.E.L., American Sign Language Honor Society and National Honor Society. She has applied to Rowan University, Montclair University and Bloomsburg University. Agency & Affiliation: Police (Parent)
Parsippany, NJ
Rahul Makkena, a senior at Seton Hall Preparatory, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County.
The Parsippany resident has participated in several extra-curricular activities at school, including Emergency Medical Squad, Saint Clare’s Hospital, International Aayush Hospitals-Cardiologist Department, VT SEVA, International Senior Citizens Welfare Health Org, IGEA Brain, Spine, and Orthopedics Hospitals.
He has applied to Nova Southeastern University, Saint Bonaventure University and Seton Hall University. Agency & Affiliation: EMS (Student)
Rahul Patel, a senior at Parsippany High School, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County.
The Parsippany resident has participated in several extra-curricular activities at school, including The Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout), Parsippany High School Varsity Tennis, Basketball Head Coach, Parsippany Rockaway Neck Squad Junior Volunteer, Future Business Leaders of America Cub Treasurer and Parsippany Soccer Club Referee. He has applied to Ohio State University, Clemson University and the University of Miami. Agency & Affiliation: EMS (Student)
Rohan Savani, a senior at Morris County School of Technology, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County. The Parsippany resident has participated in several extra-curricular activities at school, including Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad Junior Member, HOSA-Future Health Professionals (Int’l Competitor), Multicultural Club Dance Performer, Red Cross Club Volunteer & Executive Board Member, Cooperation Act, Reginal President & Tutor Coordinator, as well as Study Buddies: Elementary & Middle School Student Tutor. He has applied to Johns Hopkins University, Duke University and Boston University.Agency & Affiliation: EMS (Student)
Washington, NJ
Walker Heller, a senior at Warren Hills Regional High School, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County.
The Washington resident has participated in many extra-curricular activities at school, including Karate, Student Government, Local Synagogue Assistant Teacher, High School and Club Soccer, National Honor Society and Drama Club/Musical. He has applied to Christopher Newport University, The College of New Jersey and Widener University.Agency & Affiliation: Police (Parent)
Whippany
Amanda P. Cortright, a senior at Whippany Park High School, has been awarded a college scholarship from The 200 Club of Morris County. The Whippany resident has participated in many extra-curricular activities at school, including Field Hockey, Whippany Park Marching Band/Wind Ensemble, Mountain T.O.P. (Tennessee Outreach Project), First Presbyterian Church of Whippany Senior High Youth, Interact, as well as Heroes and Cool Kids. She has applied to the University of Delaware, University of Maryland and Rutgers University. Agency & Affiliation: Fire (Parent)
To learn more about The 200 Club of Morris County, visit www.200ClubofMorrisCounty.com.