Joseph A. De Vito, president and CEO of The Village Bank, announced today that the Auburndale Community Charitable Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $52,000 to 18 local students.

Aine Carey of Newton North High School and Valerie Lane of Noble and Greenough School each received a $10,000 scholarship. Both were selected for their academic achievement and their active involvement as leaders in community and charitable causes.

In addition, 16 students from local high schools were awarded $2,000 scholarships:

Brendan Cunniff – Stoneham High School
Spencer Gary – The Rivers School
Bridget Healy – Newton North High School
Meadow Jordan – Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School
Andrew Kim – Weston High School
Matthew Letourneau – Newton South High School
Samuel Letourneau – Newton South High School
Lukas Lisovski-Zic – Newton South High School
Joshua Rivers – Newton South High School
Sammy Rizza – Waltham High School
Alexander Rufo – Needham High School
Tara Sawrikar – Wayland High School
Annalia Torcasio – Waltham High School
Varun Trivedi – Newton North High School
Shane Walsh – Newton North High School
Chloe Zilembo – Wayland High School

“Congratulations to our 2025 recipients of the Auburndale Community Charitable Foundation scholarship! Every year, we are thrilled to support our graduating students within the community while also taking a moment to celebrate their outstanding achievements. Best of luck to these students as they prepare to embark on their next educational chapter,” De Vito said.