Scholarships Awarded to 3 Outstanding Students by Southington Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus Presents Scholarships to Three Southington High School Students

As published in the Southington Citizen
June 1, 2012

L. to R. Danielle Macioci, Nicholas Frega
and Amanda Snow receive scholarships.

On May 9, 2012, three Southington High School students were recognized for their scholastic accomplishments at a ceremony at Mary Our Queen Church Hall.

The Isabella Council of the Southington Knights of Columbus honored the three gifted and giving students, Danielle Macioci, Nicholas Frega and Amanda Snow who received a $500.00 scholarship in the presence of their parents. 

Amanda, the daughter of James and Diane Snow, has a brother, Thomas, who is a college sophomore. Amanda’s school activities have included SHS Cross Country and Indoor & Outdoor Track, the Best Buddies Program and the Unified Sports Program. Snow ranked 13 in her class of 461. Amanda’s church service at St. Thomas included altar server, lector, Food Basket Ministry, St. Thomas Passion Play and the Children’s Music Program. She plans to attend the College of Holy Cross and is interested in becoming a medical doctor or a physician’s assistant. Snow’s interests include the study of cognitive science and international relations. She is thinking about selfless service to others in the model of Mother Theresa, possibly in the Peace Corps.

Scholarship Chairman, Craig Jones and
Dennis Kelly, Grand Knights of Isabella Council,
present check to each scholar. In this photo
the awardee is Danielle Macioci

Danielle is the youngest daughter of Michael and Joanne Macioci. Her sisters are Christine and Nicole. Macioci’s school activities included the Symphonic Band, SHS Field Hockey Team, the Key Club and the Best Buddies Program. Danielle also served St. Dominic Church as an altar server, religious education instructor and Vacation Bible School volunteer. She also participated in the St. Thomas Passion Play. Danielle plans to be a teacher and will attend Framingham State University with a major in Education with Special Education as a focal interest. 

Nick, Danielle and Amanda with K of C
Chaplain, Fr. A. Waine Kargul, center,
and Scholarship Chairman,Craig Jones, right.

Nicholas is the son of Peter and Marianne Frega. He has a sister, Ali, who is in college. Frega’s activities included: President of the National Honor Society, SHS Marching Band and the Best Buddies Program. Nick has served his church community at Mary Our Queen as an altar server, religious education instructor, Youth Ministry member and youth representative on the Parish Council.Nick also became an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America in January 2012. Frega will attend Fairfield University and plans to major in politics and religion. Nick is interested in studying political socialization and how a person’s behavior is influenced by their life experience. 

Chairman of the K of C Scholarship program, Craig Jones, said: “The Knights of Columbus believes in and recognizes young people who have achieved scholastic excellence while actively participating in other school activities and have given service to their church communities.”  Grand Knight, Dennis Kelly, congratulated the recipients of this year’s awards and commended their parents for encouraging and fostering family support of their children.



Danielle Macioci, Nicholas Frega and Amanda Snow
getting to cut the cake and share it with all.