READING — The Reading Rotary recently recognized 11 outstanding local students as recipients of the prestigious Service Above Self scholarships at Rotary’s annual Installation and Scholarship Night, held on July 21 at Café Escadrille in Burlington.
The evening celebrated youth who exemplify Rotary’s core value of service above self through their volunteerism, leadership, and commitment to their communities. Reading Rotary awarded a total of $11,000 in scholarships at this event. Six of the recipients are 2025 graduates of North Reading High School.
“These scholarships honor students who go beyond academics and demonstrate a sincere dedication to helping others,” said Amy Walsh, president of the Reading Rotary. “It is a privilege to support their educational journeys and celebrate their community spirit.”
2025 SERVICE ABOVE SELF
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The Reading Rotary’s Service Above Self scholarship is awarded annually to graduating seniors who have made a meaningful impact through volunteerism and community engagement. The club remains committed to supporting local youth and fostering a spirit of service in the next generation.
The following students who graduated from four area high schools were awarded the Service Above Self scholarships:
North Reading High School: Ava Araniz, who will be attending Quinnipiac University; Hailey Labarge, who will be attending the University of Massachusetts Boston; Sofia Naulivou, who will be attending Ithaca College; Addison Stetson, who will be attending Wentworth Institute of Technology; Aniya Taneja, who will be attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst; and Jackson Wesley, who will be attending Providence College.
Austin Preparatory School: Brianna Ikier, who will be attending Sacred Heart University; and Colleen Simmons, who will be attending Fairfield University.
Malden Catholic High School: Devin Melly, who will be attending Saint Anselm College.
Reading Memorial High School: Caitlin Derosa, who will be attending Wesleyan University; and Jeremiah Sanford, who will be attending Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Reading Rotary is a local chapter of Rotary International, a global humanitarian service organization. The club is dedicated to community service, youth programs, and initiatives that support health, education, and peace both locally and internationally. For more information about the Reading Rotary and its programs, visit readingmarotary.org.
Reading Rotary also organizes and runs the Reading Fall Street Faire which will be held on Sunday, September 7. Preparations are in full swing and volunteers are needed to both plan and assist the Rotary on the day of the Faire. To volunteer or for more information about joining Reading Rotary, go to readingmarotary@gmail.com.
Reading Rotary awards scholarships to local students