THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Page 17 Vaccinated youths and adults receive $10,000 academic scholarships By Tara Vocino M Congratulating scholarship winners on their check presentation: City offi cials, including Councillors John Powers, Gerry Visconti, Anthony Zambuto, George Rotondo, Ira Novoselsky and Steven Morabito and School Committee Member Anthony D’Ambrosio, along with RHS Principal Dr. John Perella, Metro Credit Union Assistant Vice President/Member Development and Community Relations Diana Moreno, Mayor Brian Arrigo, Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly and United Way Senior Director Sarah Bartley. ayor Brian Arrigo announced the winners of the Shot at a Healthy Future Scholarship, a citywide lottery for those who have been vaccinated. Each winner received a $10,000 scholarship to further their education. The scholarships were chosen in two categories, youth and adult; adult winners awarded the prize have designated their scholarship to a Revere youth of their choice. Winners were honored at a check presentation ceremony at Revere City Hall last Monday. The winners were: • Grace Coffey – Youth Winner • Dania Hallak – Youth Winner (accepted award virtually) • Wanli Amirault – Youth Winner • Robin Brister – won on behalf of Terrell Brister • Heather Legere – won on behalf of Parker Legere Mayor Brian Arrigo said $50,000 in scholarships were awarded last Monday. Mayor Brian Arrigo congratulated Wanli and Sangboa Amirault on receiving a $10,000 academic scholarship for being vaccinated during the announcement of scholarships last week. Pictured in front are proud sister Francesca and brother Michael. In back are father Joseph, mother Dena, sophomore Grace Coff ey (a youth winner) and grandmother Peggy Vitale. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Youth winner Wanli Amirault with her mother, Sangboa. Wanli plans to attend Emerson College to major in multimedia production to become a storyboard artist. Mayor Brian Arrigo (at left) and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly (at right) are pictured with Heather and Parker Legere. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly and Mayor Brian Arrigo congratulated Terrrell and Robin Brister. Terrell Brister with his proud mother, Robin. After college graduation at Bridgewater State University, he wants to return to Revere High School to teach English. Heather Legere won on behalf of Parker Legere, who wants to teach AP music theory and education/African drumming at either Brown or Tufts University.
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