Prince Henry Society announces 2018 scholarship recipients

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The New Bedford Chapter of the Prince Henry Society of Massachusetts awarded $49,500 in scholarships to Greater New Bedford college-bound students. For the 38th consecutive year, the society held its annual scholarship brunch at the Century House in Acushnet on June 17.

In 1980, Milton Ferreira and the late Anthony S. Catojo, Jr. and Gabriel Moura founded the Prince Henry Society, a brotherhood of business and professional men of Portuguese descent. The goals of the society are to promote the civic, cultural, economic, educational and social betterment of persons of Portuguese descent and to be of service to the community. In order to accomplish this, they established a three-pronged plan of charities, scholarships, and service to the community.

Since 1980, Prince Henry has awarded educational scholarships totaling $943,650 to a total of 946 students from the Greater New Bedford area. Forty-eight scholarships were awarded:

Alyssa Pereira, a graduate of Bishop Stang High received the Father Fortuna Memorial Scholarship given in memory of the late Father Fortuna, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church.

Allison Pereira, a graduate of New Bedford High, received the Attorney & Rose Ferreira Memorial Scholarship made possible by Mrs. Charles Baker and Dr. Joseph and Lisa Ferreira.

Madisyn Bozarth, a graduate of Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, received the Gabriel Moura Memorial Scholarship.

Megan J. Medeiros, a graduate of Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, received the Manuel Moinheiro Memorial Scholarship. This award was made possible by Patricia Moinheiro in memory of her late husband.

Colin Bourgeois, a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School, received the Henry Rodrigues Memorial Scholarship. This award was made possible by Dolores Rodrigues in memory of her late husband.

Sydney Teixeira, a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School, received the second Henry Rodrigues Memorial Scholarship also made possible by wife Dolores Rodrigues.

Nicholas John Pereira, a graduate of Bishop Stang High, received the third Henry Rodrigues Memorial Scholarship made possible by wife Dolores Rodrigues.

Peyton Calvao, a graduate of New Bedford High School, received the Armand Fernandes, Sr. Memorial Scholarship for a student-athlete. This award was made possible by Judge Armand Fernandes in memory of his father.

Kaitlyn Bernier, a graduate of Dartmouth High School, received the James Fernandes Memorial Scholarship. This award was made possible by Judge Armand Fernandes in memory of his brother.

Olivia Nunes, a graduate of Fairhaven High School, received the Todd Christopher Pereira Memorial Scholarship made possible by a friend of the Prince Henry Society.

Emily Bock, a graduate of Old Rochester Regional, received the second Todd Christopher Pereira Memorial Scholarship made possible by the Pereira Family.

Alexander DaSilva, a graduate of Bishop Stang High School, received the third Todd Christopher Pereira Memorial Scholarship, made possible by the Pereira Family

Aidan Quintal, a graduate of Fairhaven High School, received the Rockland Trust Scholarship made possible by Rockland Trust.

Matthew Mitchell, a graduate of Fairhaven High School, received the Bristol County Savings Bank Scholarship, made possible by the Bristol County Savings Bank.

Kiera Perryman, a graduate of Old Colony Regional Tech High School, received the Bay Coast Bank Scholarship made possible by Bay Coast Bank.

Lillian Carroll, a graduate of Dartmouth High School, received the Webster Bank Scholarship made possible by Webster Bank.

Laela Rae Pepin, a graduate of Fairhaven High School, received the Michael Demakis Memorial Scholarship. It was made possible by Jocelyn Daluz, Lisa and David Wright, Chris Demakis and Vince Cragin, Nicole Demakis and Michelle and Thomas Barry.

Laurie Furtado, a graduate of Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, received the Dr. Norbert P. and Elsie Rodrigues Fraga Scholarship made possible by Mrs. Elsie Rodrigues Fraga.

Daniel Perry, a graduate of Greater New Bedford Voc-Tec, received the Raymond H. and Eleanor Aragao Teachman Memorial Scholarship given by Ronald E. Teachman in memory of his parents.

Daniella Cobb, a graduate of Wareham High School, received the Joseph M. and Rose F. Souza Memorial Scholarship made possible by daughters Pam and Elizabeth Souza.

Brittney D. Simas, a graduate of Apponequet Regional High School, received the Joseph and Lucy Bernardo Memorial Scholarship.

Audra Gracia, a graduate of Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, received the Anthony S. Catojo Jr. Memorial Scholarship is given by the Prince Henry Society.

Cassandra Santos, a graduate of Dartmouth High School received the Manuel R. And Olivia Cabral Memorial Scholarship. This award was made possible by the Cabral children, sons Oliver & Adalino and daughters Maria Galego and Dortina Marder.

Victoria Cameron, a graduate of Dartmouth High School 2017, received the Christopher Jon Souza Memorial Scholarship, made possible by Antone and Elsie Souza in memory of their son.

Meagan Sebastiao, a graduate of Dartmouth High School 2017, received the second Christopher Jon Souza Memorial Scholarship, made possible by Antone and Elsie Souza in memory of their son.

Ethan Goulart, a graduate of Dartmouth, received the DBS Dartmouth Building Supply Scholarship. This award was made possible by Joseph Delgado and family.

Bret Abreu, a graduate of Dartmouth High, received the Arnold B. Camara Memorial Scholarship, given by Michael Camara & Family of the ABC disposal service of New Bedford.

Nicole Leonardo, a graduate of Dartmouth High School, received the Salvador Fernandes Memorial Scholarship, given by member Michael Fernandes and Family of the Northern Wind Co., Inc., in memory of Michael’s father.

Meagan daCosta, a graduate of New Bedford High School, received the Carlos Pacheco Memorial Scholarship made possible by wife Hazel, daughter Judy Young and family and friends of the late New Bedford school committeeman.

Seti Pereira, a graduate of Dartmouth High School, received the Pinto’s Garage and Auto Body Inc. Scholarship by Mr. & Mrs. Gus Pinto & Family.

Austin Sa, a graduate of Dartmouth High School, received the Milton Ferreira Memorial Scholarship.

Emma Braga, a graduate of Bishop Stang High School, received the Fernando A. Gaspar Memorial Scholarship, made possible by the family of Fernando A. Gaspar.

Lance Pfeninger Racine, a graduate of Tabor Academy, received the Youth Investment Foundation Scholarship made possible by the Youth Investment Foundation.

Marisa DaCosta, a graduate of Dartmouth High School, received the Shelley A. Carvalho Memorial Scholarship made possible by the family of Shelley A. Carvalho.

Bridget Bagana, a graduate of Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, received the Everyday hero scholarship by member Barry Sylvia and BENCOR.

Jillian DeAlmeida, a graduate of Bishop Stang, received the Cameron Jeffrey Goulart Scholarship provided by Cameron’s Kids.

Sarah Vieira, a graduate of Dartmouth High School, received the Flavio S. Duarte Memorial Scholarship provided by Julianne and William Viveiros.

Kaitlyn Goncalves, a graduate of New Bedford High School, received the Jose (Joe) Helder Freitas Memorial Scholarship by Mrs. Alice Freitas and Family.

Dylan Rego, a graduate of Bishop Stang High School, received the Stoico/FIRSTFED Scholarship, made possible by the Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFEDC Charitable Foundation.

Hannah Niemi, a graduate of Fairhaven High School, received the Ernest Simmons Memorial Scholarship given by Peter Simmons and Family in memory of Peter’s father.

Selena Marie Arruda, a graduate of Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, received the Taylor Leigh Alves Memorial Scholarship. It was given by Dr.Gary Alves of the Alves Chiropractic Center and the Prince Henry Society.

Averi Soares, a graduate of Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech received the “Castelo Family Scholarship” made possible by Mr. & Mrs. Jose S. Castelo and Family.

Alexander Vazquez, a graduate of Bishop Stang High School, received the Prince Henry Society Scholarship by the PHS.

Jacob Sylvia, a graduate of Dartmouth High School received the Prince Henry Society Scholarship.

Joseph Steven Vicent, a graduate of Bishop Stang High School, received the Prince Henry Society Scholarship.

Mya Medeiros, a graduate of Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, received the Prince Henry Society Scholarship.

Kolbe Correia, a graduate of Bishop Stang High, received the Prince Henry Society State Council Founder’s Scholarship.

Liam Sivertsen, a graduate of Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, received the second Prince Henry Society State Council Founder’s Scholarship.

The Portuguese United for Education, Inc. The scholarship was presented by the Prince Henry Society of MA, New Bedford Chapter to the Portuguese United for Education, Inc. School (Discovery Language Academy), by the Prince Henry Society of MA, New Bedford Chapter.

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Served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Owner of New Bedford Guide.

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