Rotary Club of the Pelhams recognized PMHS seniors Samantha Bonanno, Kiran Schwaderer and Julia Powers as Marilyn Stiefer Scholars of the Month at a luncheon meeting on Nov. 5.
The four students were introduced by PMHS Assistant Principal Dr. Kerri Titone as follows:
Samantha Bonanno– udentis active in Science Research, theater, and music. In our Science Research program, she has completed internships at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine including research in the Biochemistry Department and Departments of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Samantha is also a founding member of the band 7th Avenue, performing vocals and bass, and a member of a number of musical theater companies, including Sock ‘n’ Buskin, Artistree, Sandbox, and SOOP - having performed in 19 productions over the past five years. She is a member of National Honor Society and the Science, English, and Math Honor Societies, and is founder and co-president of the PMHS Philosophy Club. Samatha has also been chosen as an alternate for two years running for NYSSMA All State Chorus.
Samantha Bonanno– udentis active in Science Research, theater, and music. In our Science Research program, she has completed internships at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine including research in the Biochemistry Department and Departments of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Samantha is also a founding member of the band 7th Avenue, performing vocals and bass, and a member of a number of musical theater companies, including Sock ‘n’ Buskin, Artistree, Sandbox, and SOOP - having performed in 19 productions over the past five years. She is a member of National Honor Society and the Science, English, and Math Honor Societies, and is founder and co-president of the PMHS Philosophy Club. Samatha has also been chosen as an alternate for two years running for NYSSMA All State Chorus.
Kiran Schwaderer- is Vice President of the National Honor Society and member of five additional academic honor societies. Kiran is Vice President of Pelham’s chapter of HOSA, which is the Health Occupations Students of America, and is active in the Biology Club, Interact Club, and No Place for Hate. She has also played on the varsity softball team. Kiran served as a research assistant at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is Executive Editor for the Pelham Examiner, teaches flute, is a Spanish tutor and is active in the Reformed Church of Bronxville, participating in Youth Group,singing in the choir, and volunteering, She also plays the harp.
Julia Powers- is a member of the National Honor Society as well as five additional academic honor societies. Julia is an accomplished student of Italian, earning a gold medal in the National Italian Exam and serving as president of the Italian Club. Julia is also active in the Do Something Club, the DIY Club, the Culinary Club, and Peer Leadership. Julia has been awarded the Yale Book Award and the Smith College Book Award, and she has been named as PMHS Student of the Month two separate times. Julia plays both basketball and soccer, and she is captain of the varsity soccer team. She also works with children, including at Tig & Me, Dani Lee’s, and for Pelham Recreation.
In addition to its Scholar of the Month program, the local Rotary club will award a $20,000 scholarship in June. All PMHS seniors are eligible for the scholarship. Applications will be available through the PMHS Guidance Department.
For more information on Rotary Club of the Pelhams, visit pelhamrotary.com
Left to right: Rotary President Bob Rendon, Scholars of the Month Kiran Schwaderer, Samantha Bonanno, and Julia Powers and PMHS Assistant Principal Dr. Kerri Titone.