The Riverhead law firm Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo presented its Community Service Scholarships to Jillian Swiatocha and Maria Buelvas, two graduating high school seniors at Southampton High School, during the school’s Senior Awards Night on June 4.
This is the twenty-fifth consecutive year the firm has awarded scholarships in Southampton as well as East Hampton and Riverhead, and the eleventh consecutive year the Firm has awarded a scholarship in Mattituck.
Swiatocha is a student leader at The Long Island Teen Institute & Human Understanding and Growth Services, where she worked to discourage substance and relationship abuse.She is also a member of the Environmental Activism Club, where she became passionate about promoting viable, sustainable solutions regarding environmental policy.
Swiatocha will be attending Wake Forest University in the fall.
Buelvas is a member of the Art Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society and serves as the president of the Latino Cultural Club. One of the most rewarding experiences, according to Buelvas, was her participation in BOCES adult English classes. Ms. Buelvas tutored students and helped to create a comfortable learning environment, enriching the lives for those willing to learn English.
The scholarship for each recipient includes a check to help with college expenses.