The Pasquino-Lavoie Scholarship
Anne D. Pasquino lived much of her life in Westfield. Born in Franklin, MA on December 28, 1938, she was raised and educated in Franklin, and graduated Franklin High School class of 1956. She continued her education at Emmanuel College in Boston where she graduated in 1960. From there it was on to Brown University in Providence where she obtained her Masters Degree in 1964. She is also a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and obtained a Doctorates Degree in Education at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. For more than 32 years and until her retirement, Miss Pasquino taught math and computer science at Westfield State College. She enjoyed; traveling, skiing, kayaking, hiking, sailing, and the outdoors.
Impact
“I look forward to continuing to achieve my academic goals and I thank the Pasquino-Lavoie Scholarship for helping me do so.”
-Christian Biseinere ’18, Computer Science
“I am thankful that the Pasquino-Lavoie Scholarship opted to invest in my continued attendance at WSU and encouraged me to work towards my degree. I will give my best effort to maintain my standing as a student, and look forward to the productive year to come.”
-Joshua Allen ’21, Computer Science
“The world is a much better, brighter place when there are people who do good for its own sake and it is encouraging to know that there are people out in the world who are rooting for my success.”
-Vladislav Sereda ’20, Computer Information Systems
“I have worked really hard to focus on my education and this opportunity will keep me on track. I have so much gratitude for someone willing to take a chance with me, and I want nothing more than to make them happy with their decision.”
-Jerid Deprey ’22, Computer Information Systems