Point Boro Senior Names 2021 Unsung Award Winner

POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Point Pleasant Borough High School has named senior Giavonna LoBianco as its 2021 Unsung Hero.

The Unsung Hero award is awarded at every high school in Ocean County that's overcome adversity, physical or emotional challenges, and/or has shown great improvement.

LoBianco is a member of the school’s field hockey team and takes AP and dual enrollment classes. In addition, LoBianco also volunteers with Brick Stars, an ice hockey program for people ages 5-21 with developmental disabilities.

“There is something uniquely special about Gia,” Katrina Salvatoriello, a counselor at Boro, said in a post on the school’s website.

“She is a great role model for so many with what she has overcome, and I am excited for her to continue to make a positive impact in her future.”

LoBianco came to Point Pleasant before her freshman year as her father moved her and her four siblings to Point after the passing of their mother to cancer so they could get a fresh start.

“Giavonna is an amazing young lady who exudes positivity and perseverance,” Point Pleasant Borough High School Principal Kurt Karcich said.

“She has learned a valuable life lesson that hard work and persistence are worth it in the end. This honor is well deserved!”