Monson Savings Bank Awards $28,000 in Scholarships to Local High School Graduates
At the Monson Savings Bank scholarship reception, attending recipients were awarded their scholarships by Dan Moriarty, President & CEO (left), and Michael Rouette, EVP & COO (right).
Monson Savings Bank continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to the communities it serves by supporting the next generation of leaders in Western Mass. This year, the Bank proudly awarded $28,000 in scholarships to 14 graduating seniors from local high schools in recognition of their academic achievements and community dedication.
The 2025 Monson Savings Bank Scholarship Ceremony took place on June 10 at the Bank’s Corporate Office in Monson. Scholarship recipients and their loved ones were welcomed for a celebratory reception, where they enjoyed refreshments and had the opportunity to connect with Monson Savings Bank team members. Each student received a scholarship check along with a small gift as they prepare to embark on their higher education journeys.
As in past years, Monson Savings Bank awarded $2,000 scholarships to 14 recipients. This year’s recipients were:
East Longmeadow High School
Gabriella Illingsworth
Jacob Miller
Michael Mendrala
Minnechaug Regional High School
Isabelle Manning
Quinn Symington
Sofia Villanueva
Monson High School
Molly Szado
Nevaeh Chiacchia
Nicholas DeCasse
Olivia Chrzan
Tyler Labonte
Ware Junior/Senior High School
Chelsea Foley
Philip Orszulak
Shelby Hogan
During the event, Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty, along with EVP and COO Michael Rouette, addressed the scholarship recipients and their families. Moriarty praised the students for their perseverance and academic commitment, stating:
“Everyone at Monson Savings Bank is incredibly proud of these students. Their hard work, resilience, and enthusiasm inspire us all. We are thrilled to provide financial support to help launch them into the next phase of their journey.”
Rouette echoed Moriarty’s sentiments, emphasizing the Bank’s ongoing role in supporting local students well beyond graduation:
“This is just the beginning for these remarkable young individuals. We hope they continue to follow their dreams, and we’re always here as a trusted partner in their financial lives and beyond.”
To learn more about Monson Savings Bank’s continued commitment to the community, please visit:
www.monsonsavings.bank/connect/our-community/our-community-commitment.html
