2024 Scholarship Recipients

Alaina Argiriou

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PALMER’S MARKET SCHOLARSHIP

Presented to a student who demonstrates community service.

Caroline Carlo

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PAT PARLETTE SCHOLARSHIP

Presented in memory of Pat Parlette, a Class of 1943 graduate and one of the DCA’s first scholarship recipients. Pat maintained a lifelong connection to the DCA and volunteered at our DCA Thrift Shop for over 25 years.

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION WAVE STRONG SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by the Wave Strong Foundation and presented to a student(s) pursuing a degree in mental health related fields such as counseling, sociology, psychology, nursing, psychiatry.

Brianna Cintron

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TEDDY GRAY/STEUERT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Presented in memory of Teddy Gray, a Class of 2015 graduate, to a student who believes in the importance of caring for others, diversity, equity and inclusion in the community

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION WAVE STRONG SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by the Wave Strong Foundation and presented to a student(s) pursuing a degree in mental health related fields such as counseling, sociology, psychology, nursing, psychiatry.

Bennett Cramer

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DARIEN MEN’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Presented to a student who demonstrates support for or brings enjoyment to others through community service.

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION EMMONS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Presented to a student who demonstrates/contributes to school spirit.

Amaya Suero Guerrero

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PATRICIA BUCHANAN SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by a grateful family to honor a beloved former Darien High School teacher. Presented to a student who has persevered academically, succeeded athletically, and who has a high regard for fellow classmates.

Kiara Luciano

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PJ, CAROLINE AND PHOEBE MAGLATHLIN SCHOLARSHIP

Presented to a student who fosters community spirit through volunteerism, participation in student government and/or athletic sportsmanship.

Isabella Moss

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION GLENN W. HOFFMAN INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY SCHOLARSHIP

Presented in memory of Glenn Hoffman to a student who exemplifies artistic talent and out-of-the box thinking as well as extraordinary vision, passion and work ethic.

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PATH TO THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP

Presented to a deserving and hard-working student.

Isabel (Nico) O'Connell

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION US CHEMICALS, A WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by this Darien-based business and presented to a student who would like to pursue an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math).

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION VOGEL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Presented to a student who has demonstrated perseverance, compassion for others, and an independent spirit.

Sadie Stafford

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION P. VAN DEN BROEK SCHOLARSHIP

Presented to a student(s) who has contributed to the high school community through either athletic or extracurricular pursuits.

Owen Tyler

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION JEFF SCHLACHTENHAUFEN SCHOLARSHIP

Presented in memory of Jeff Schlachtenhaufen, a Class of 1983 graduate, to a student who exhibits concern for others – as demonstrated through volunteer commitments to his/her church, school and/or the community at large.

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BRENDAN SHAY SCHOLARSHIP

Presented in memory of Brendan Shay, a Class of 2008 graduate, to a student with compassion, quick wit, and love of life.

Brian Zengo

DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION P. VAN DEN BROEK SCHOLARSHIP

Presented to a student(s) who has contributed to the high school community through either athletic or extracurricular pursuits.

2024 RETURNING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Chris Filmer Scholarship

Sofia Bender

Nielsen’s Florist Scholarship

Treasa Brown

Elizabeth and Peter Moley Scholarship

August Chickles

Anne C. Cary Scholarship

James Collins

Marie Gallagher/PepsiCo Scholarship

William Collins

Performance Optimal Health Scholarship

Madeleine Conte

DCA Path to the Future Scholarship

John Gedney

US Chemicals, A Woman-Owned Business Scholarship

Keziah Gyimah-Padmore

Elizabeth and Peter Moley Scholarship

Justin Harron

DCA Path to the Future Scholarship

Juliette Johnson 

DCA Path to the Future Scholarship

Joanna Kieran-Mendez

DCA Path to the Future Scholarship

Kiana Lee 

DCA Path to the Future Scholarship

Leena O’Connell 

Ring’s End Scholarship

Nicolas Regalado

Scott and Jane Pelley Scholarship
DCA Path to the Future Scholarship

Audrey Ridder 

DCA Path to the Future Scholarship

Sydney Roland

Anne C. Cary Scholarship

Daniela Salas 

DCA Path to the Future Scholarship

Sommer Schmidt 

Elizabeth and Peter Moley Scholarship

Ashley Trigueros

P. van den Broek Scholarship

Joclynn Tyler

DCA Path to the Future Scholarship

Osaru Uwa-Omede

P. van den Broek Scholarship

Karys Webb

Murphy Family Scholarship

Peter Zengo

DCA Thrift Shop Scholarship

George Biolsi

DCA Thrift Shop Scholarship

Lily Vosari