1999-2000 - The University of Scranton

THE REV. JOSEPH A. ROCK, S.J., SCHOLARSHIP —Created in memory of Father
Rock, who served the University as professor of History, Academic Vice President and, in
1970, Acting President, this award assists students in the Academic Development Program.
THE ROBERT RYDER SCHOLARSHIP —Established in 1988 by John Diskin, ’67,
and Coopers and Lybrand as a tribute to Mr. Robert Ryder, long-time Vice President for
Finance/Treasurer, the scholarship assists local students of Scranton or the Borough of
Dunmore, Pennsylvania.
THE CHARLES V. SABATINO, SR., SCHOLARSHIP —This scholarship was established
in 1990 by Frank C. Sabatino, Esq., ’76, as a memorial to his father. The scholarship,
based on merit, is awarded to a sophomore who is studying History.
THE JOSEPHINE SARCINELLI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP —Med Science
Laboratory, Scranton, established this scholarship in 1983 to honor the memory of
Josephine Sarcinelli, the office manager of the firm for many years. The scholarship is
given to an incoming freshman from Lackawanna County who is in financial need and
intends to major in Medical Technology.
THE SCRANTON TIMES/SUNDAY TIMES/TRIBUNE SCHOLARSHIP —This
scholarship was established by the Lynett-Haggerty families to provide support to current
or former newspaper carriers attending The University of Scranton. Employees and their
family members are also eligible.
THE THOMAS J. SHEVLIN, JR., AND DR. JOHN F. SHEVLIN MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP —Established in 1989 through a bequest from Thomas J. Shevlin, Jr., of
Carbondale, Pennsylvania, this scholarship assists deserving young men and women in premedical
studies.
THE MARY AND DANA SILVON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
— Joseph T. Doyle, ’69, and his wife, Judith, established this scholarship in memory of
Mrs. Doyle’s sister and niece. The scholarship is available to graduates of Seton Catholic
High School in Pittston, Pennsylvania.
THE SPECIALTY GROUP, INC., SCHOLARSHIP —The scholarship was established
in 1988 for students of Dunmore High School or Bishop O’Hara High School, Dunmore,
Pennsylvania.
THE FRANCIS J. STAHL, ’35, MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP —This endowment
was established through the will of Mary T. Stahl and her husband Francis J. Stahl, a 1935
graduate of St. Thomas College. The scholarship assists local needy students.
THE AMELIA SURACI SCHOLARSHIP —This endowed fund was established in 1977
by the late Mr. Frank Suraci, chairman of Parodi Cigar Corporation, to honor his wife,
Amelia. After Mr. Suraci’s death, contributions from the Suraci and Keating families were
added to the endowment. Each year, income from the fund is distributed to deserving and
needy students.
THE TRL ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP —This scholarship was established by
Stephen P. Hrobuchak, Jr., president of TRL, Inc., to benefit TRL employees and their children.
THE UNICO SCHOLARSHIP—The UNICO Foundation of the Scranton Chapter of
UNICO National, a philanthropic group, established this scholarship in 1980 to offer financial
assistance to deserving students.
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