Earlier this year, the Irv R. String Local 152 Scholarship Fund opened for members and their dependents to apply for a college scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. After careful deliberation by the Scholarship Committee, award winners were selected. Congratulations to our NINE award winners!

2024 Irv R. String Scholarship Winner Avetik Avetisyan

AVETIK AVETISYAN

Avetik Avetisyan will be attending Atlantic Cape Community College. He plans to become an electronic systems technician and start his own construction company.

Avetik was involved in Student Council and the Woodshop Club.

Avetik’s mother, Hovannes Avetisyan, is a UFCW Local 152 member at Village ShopRite in Rio Grande, New Jersey.

2024 Irv R. String Scholarship Winner Kristen Barsocchi

KRISTEN BARSOCCHI

Kristen Barsocchi plans to study graphic design and digital media to have a career in marketing.

Kristen volunteers with the Medford Youth Athletic Association and was part of varsity track, softball, Photo Club, and Spanish Honor Society.

Kristen’s mother, Helen Barshocchi, is a UFCW Local 152 member at Bevco in Edgewater Park, New Jersey.

2024 Irv R. String Scholarship Winner Nina Cardamone

NINA CARDAMONE

Nina Cardamone will attend Rutgers, New Brunswick where she plans to study Kinesiology and Exercise Science to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant.

Nina volunteers with the Washington Township Community Program, supporting students with disabilities, and the Cathedral Kitchen and St. Vincent DePaul food pantry to help feed those less fortunate. She was also part of the basketball team, field hockey and track teams, Interact Club, and the National Honors Society.

Nina’s father, Samuel Cardamone, is a UFCW Local 152 member at Acme Markets in Sewell, New Jersey.

2024 Irv R. String Scholarship Winner Angela John

ANGELA JOHN

Angela John is currently attending Penn State University and is majoring in Bio-Behavioral Health to pursue a career as a neurosurgeon.

Angela is a front desk welcome specialist at Penn State in Abington and a UFCW Local 152 member at Acme Markets in Richboro, Pennsylvania.

2024 Irv R. String Scholarship Winner Lucas Knappenberger

LUCAS KNAPPENBERGER

Lucas Knappenberger plans on attending Carnegie Mellon University to study Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering to pursue a career as a Biomedical Engineer.

Lucas volunteers with the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County and is part of the Central Bucks High School Track Team, jazz ensemble, and wind ensemble.

Lucas’s mother, Victoria Knappenberger, is a UFCW Local 152 member at Acme Markets in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

2024 Irv R. String Scholarship Winner Jazmyn Maranan

JAZMYN MARANAN

Jazmyn Maranan plans on attending Arcadia University to major in Education and become a teacher.

Jazmyn volunteers with field clean-ups, the nursery ministry in her church, Red Cross blood drives, and Earth Day cleanups. She is also part of the softball team and the National Honors Society.

Jazmyn’s mother, Maria Manalac, is a UFCW Local 152 member at Puratos in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

2024 Irv R. String Scholarship Winner Delaney Reed

DELANEY REED

Delaney Reed plans on attending Rowan University to pursue a career in Elementary Education and become a teacher.

Delaney volunteers at dance studios to assist in teaching dance and gymnastics, beach clean-ups, and the Funny Farm.  She is part of football and basketball cheer, the dance team, the peer leader program, and the National Honors Society. 

Delaney’s father, Jasper Reed, is a UFCW Local 152 member at Acme Markets in North Cape May, New Jersey. 

2024 Irv R. String Scholarship Winner Lily Robert

LILY ROBERT

Lily Robert plans on attending Atlantic Cape Community College where she will major in Art History and minor in Fine Arts and Business Management.  She also plans on pursuing a degree in Forestry to become a National Park Service Ranger.

Lily volunteers in various fundraisers, coin drives, and bake sales. She is Co-President of the Interact Club, French Club, Class Council, Volleyball, and Jazz and Pit bands.

Lily’s mother, Katherine Robert, is a UFCW Local 152 member at Acme Markets in Seaville, New Jersey. 

2024 Irv R. String Scholarship Winner Lisa Thomas

LISA THOMAS

Lisa Thomas is currently attending Penn State University where she studies Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She plans to work in a correctional facility or even potentially with the FBI as a forensic psychologist.

Lisa is part of the Academic Environmental Committee, Virtual Pennsylvania Tesoi East, National Society of Leadership and Success, Psi Chi International Honor Society, and is an intern at Bucks County Youth Center.

Lisa’s mother, Hong Hua, is a UFCW Local 152 member at Dietz & Watson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Once again, a heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Irv R. String Local 152 Scholarship Fund winners! Special thank you to our sponsors; without your support, we could not assist these deserving students.

If you’re interested in applying for the 2025 Irv R. String Local 152 Scholarship Fund, make sure to check our scholarship page for updates. Applications will open in early 2025.