The Ludlow Rotary Club is proud to recognize four remarkable graduating seniors as recipients of the 2025 Rotary Club Scholarships. Each student has demonstrated academic excellence, a deep commitment to community service, and leadership that reflects the Rotary motto: Service Above Self. Each recipient was awarded a $1,000 scholarship to support their higher education journey.
The 2025 scholarship honorees are:
- Ava Gabriello – A standout at Ludlow High School, Ava is known for her passion for service and her dedication to uplifting others. Through her work with the Cares Coalition, Miracle League, and Our Lady of Fatima Church, she has contributed countless volunteer hours to her community. Ava will attend Springfield College in the fall, where she has been accepted into the prestigious Physician Assistant program, pursuing her dream of working in healthcare and continuing a life of service.
- Brianna Scibelli – Moved by the loss of a close friend, Brianna became a powerful advocate for youth safety, serving three years on the Hampden County District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Board. She has spoken across the region about online safety and substance abuse prevention. Brianna will study Physical Therapy at Springfield College.
- Jack Favata – Jack’s academic strength and commitment to civic engagement earned him admission to Harvard University, where he plans to major in Government on the pre-law track. A graduate of Ludlow High School, Jack has excelled in leadership roles and consistently demonstrated a passion for community involvement.
- Logan Walsh – A record-breaking track and field athlete and co-captain of multiple teams at Ludlow High School, Logan is also a National AP Scholar and a volunteer youth coach with the Ludlow Boys and Girls Club. He’s heading to the Honors College at UMass Amherst to study Mechanical Engineering and minor in Kinesiology. He also co-founded a landscaping business, showcasing both initiative and entrepreneurial spirit.
“These students inspire us with their drive, compassion, and dedication,” said Rotary President Maria Jennings. “They exemplify the values we strive to nurture in our community’s youth.”
