(Sandy Giordano/Beaver County Radio)

Lauren Rocco was the first recipient of a San Rocco Foundation Scholarship in 2011 and presented a donation back to the foundation at the 98th celebration last month.  

Eugene Frioni, foundation president said the award is awarded annually to a high school senior who is well-rounded academically, is involved in the community, and presents a 400 word essay from which they can choose one of several topics.  

Lauren graduated from John Hopkins with a doctor of medicine degree in 2022. Retired Air Force Colonel Rob Rocco traveled from Ohio to make the presentation. Frioni said that they thanked the foundation for giving financial aid to Lauren in pursuit of her dream to become a doctor. 

Taylor Roberts was the 2023 recipient of the scholarship, she graduated from Hopewell High School and will attend RMU in the fall. 

The application process for the 2024  scholarship begins in January 2024.