Dr. Henry Punzi, Donna, Presley and Contessa, parishioners of POP, have established this scholarship in memory of Contessa's twin brother, Hank, who died when he was 8 days old. Hank would have graduated with Contessa from Prince of Peace School in 2024.
The scholarship awards $1,000 to a POP 8th grader for the purpose of attending an area Catholic high school next year. To apply, the student must complete the prompt below, which will be read and judged by the Punzi family:
Reflect on your time at POP and how it has been a family environment. Write an essay desripting your journey of leaving behind the familiar atmospher of POP and embracing the excitement of a new high school experience. How do you envision navigating this change, while cherishing the memories and lessons you've learned at POP, even as you anticipate the opportunities that await you in high school?
All essays must be completed by the deadline of April 11 and turned into Mrs. Carrie Stock, our 8th grade English teacher.