The Cheshire Education Foundation will honor the winners of its 2025 scholarships at a reception June 3 at the Cheshire High Commons. The families of each honored student have also been invited. The winners were announced at the annual Cheshire High School senior awards ceremony on May 20.

In the past five years alone, the Cheshire Education Foundation has administered scholarship programs with a combined value of over $250,000. This year’s winners are:

Balso Foundation Scholarships:
Peggy Wen, Bailey Vitanza, Ava Sink and Danielle Chamberlain

Cheshire Education Foundation General Scholarship:
Jack DeJoseph

Meaghan Welch Memorial Artistic Scholarship:
Alexandra Gilson

Lombardo Family Scholarship:
Bailey Vitanza

Greg Schena Memorial Scholarship:
Alex Convertito and Lucy Dickenson

Daniel P. Martinook Scholarship:
Daniel McMahon

Chapman School Scholarship:
Kaelyn Fitzgerald

Greg J. Florio, ED. D. Scholarship:
Jillian Falcone

Don Wailonis Scholarship sponsored by the Dodd PTA:
Ali Ahamed and Jack DeJoseph

Lois Rho Memorial/ CEF Scholarships:
Patrick Marini and Javen Zhan

Committees organized by the Cheshire Education Foundation review the applicants and select winners for each of the scholarships. “One of the most important things we do each year is to help these deserving seniors continue their educations,” said Derek Gromko, chair of the CEF board of directors. “Our mission is to enhance the educational experience in the Cheshire Public Schools and to create opportunities for our students.”

“The Cheshire Education Foundation scholarships support our graduates, and they inspire our current students to pursue their dreams upon graduation from Cheshire High School,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jeff Solan. “The Cheshire Public Schools are fortunate to have such an incredible partner in supporting our students during their public-school education.”