Bridgewater Student Earns $2,500 Scholarship

A Bridgewater-Raritan High School student has been chosen as one of six to receive a scholarship from the Local 825 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, based in Springfield.

Antonella Gini was the Bridgewater student honored.

According to a release from the organization, the program is open to the children and grandchildren of Local 825 members. This year, the organization awarded six scholarships of $2,500 annually over four years, and three one-time grants of $1,500.

Gini was one of the recipients of the $2,500 annual scholarship, and she was honored for her civic-mindedness and commitment, according to the release.

“We take pride in our families and try to help our members in every way we can,” said Greg Lalevee, business manager of Local 825, in the release. “With the high cost of college education, these scholarships and grants are an important part of our programs, and we are thrilled to honor such a deserving young woman in Antonella because of her academic, extra-curricular and community service accomplishments.”

Gini is planning to attend the University of Scranton in the fall, enrolling in the five-year master of occupational therapy program. She is planning, the release said, to practice occupational therapy, specializing in pediatrics.

All the honorees were presented their scholarships at a recent awards dinner in Edison.