2017 Michael J. Quill Scholarship Winners Announced

Established in 1969, the Quill Scholarship Fund provides 15 scholarships worth $4,800 to college-bound dependents of TWU members. It is paid out per year in the amount of $1,200 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four-year course of study. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s accredited college or university and may be used for tuition, college fees, or room and board while pursuing an undergraduate degree.

This year, International President John Samuelsen was joined by International Vice President and Transit Division Director Jerome Lafragola who administered the drawing, assisted by several members of TWU International staff. Several Air Division presidents were also in attendance, and TWU International Executive Secretary Tinisha Thompson managed the entire scholarship process.

TWU leadership is committed to honoring the tradition of investing in the educational goals of our members’ children and is grateful to be joined in this noble endeavor by three other scholarship sponsors—Union Benefit Planners, M3 Technology and Pitta & Giblin LLP.

The winners came from locals large and small across TWU divisions, representing some of the best and brightest students in the country, eager to continue their education. They can now do so with some financial assistance to make the journey a little easier. TWU will continue to honor our founder by investing in the next generation and to support the commitment to learning that all the Quill Scholarship applicants exhibit. Our members and their families are our greatest asset.

Michael J. Quill Scholarship Winners – $4800 ($1,200 paid out per year for 4 years)

Ariana N. Blaisdell (Liam Blaisdell), Local 507
John J. Bryant (Keith Greene), Local 234
Matthew J. Cavanaugh (John Cavanaugh), Local 2001
Gary R. Ennis (Gary Ennis Jr.), Local 2051
Tyrese J. Gaffney (Eric Gaffney), Local 100
Kiana A. Hunte (Herbert Hunte), Local 591
Fion Ma (Zhuo Ma), Local 250A
Brianna E. Mace (John Mace), Local 591
Raven V. Marsh (Renda Marsh), Local 556
Elizabeth A. Nahulak (James Nahulak), Local 591
Anna Novikova (Yuriy Novikov), Local 100
Elijah I. Philbert (Nalston Philbert), Local 100
Ariana N. Ruffin (Aaron Ruffin), Local 234
Abigail R. Sclesky (Francis Sclesky), Local 2017
Rachel E. Wimp (Robert Wimp), Local 514

Alternates – (will be selected in the following order):

Kyle D. LaVergne (Debra LaVergne), Local 556
Abbie M. Carek (Sheri Carek), Local 556
Sofi Sam (Samkutty George), Local 234
Samantha L. Vanasse (David Vanasse), Local 591
Kassandra D. Patrick (William Patrick), Local 100
Nash D. Mitchell (Stephen Mitchell), Local 555
Meagan R. Newton (Matthew Newton), Local 514
Anthony J. Roldan (Juan Roldan), Local 252
Christopher D. Ruiz (Lilian Galarza), Local 252
Terrance J. Clarke (Tjanysa Clarke), Local 100

Union Benefit Planners – $2500 each:

Sarah E. Ahmad (Mumtaz Ahmad), Local 250A
Mariam G. Appiah (Isaac Appiah), Local 100
Ashley E. Baum (Thomas Baum), Local 568
Olivia G. Billings (Donald Billings), Local 549
Maitay Cattouse (Aishah Smith), Local 100
Jamal T. Clarke (Ryonda Clarke), Local 291
Jessica R. Coia (Michael Coia), Local 555
Sarah E. Cummins (Scott Cummins), Local 514
Elizabeth E. Gabriel (Vaughn Gabriel), Local 591
Ellie A. King (Troy Anderson), Local 591
Cole A. Mesa (Scott Mesa), Local 505
Nicole A. Otton (Michael Otton), Local 100
Ishrar Shaid (Hasan Shaid), Local 513
Korbyn L. Tramel (Jack Tramel), Local 514

M3 Technology – $2000 each

Malaisha C. Davis (Eddy Eke), Local 250A
Faith C. Medina (D’Artagnan Magana), Local 100
Kizelle B. Patrice (Bruno Patrice), Local 100
Jenna N. Poropatich (Shelly David), Local 548
Kayla L. Wainright Moylan (Christine Wainright), Local 252

Pitta & Giblin – In memory of J. Brian Duggan – $2500 each

Austin D. Budhram (Prem Budhram), Local 100
Alyssa N. Squillante (William Serrano), Local 229