Centerpoint Newsletter Fall 2016

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GNYADA Awards Scholarships to Outstanding LTI Students

Scholarship winners with GNYADA Chairman Nick Toomey, at the Association’s 2016 Charity Golf Outing

On June 20, 2016, GNYADA distributed $25,000 among five U.S. military veterans who are currently enrolled in technician training at Lincoln Technical Institute. This ceremony took place at the Old Westbury Golf & Country Club, during the Association’s 11th Annual Charity Golf Outing. GNYADA began its scholarship program when it first opened the Center in 2005. Since then, they have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in student grants, which are awarded through the Center. The following individuals received GNYADA’s Automotive Education Scholarship for U.S. Veterans, worth $5,000 each: - JOSEPH ROSARIO’S service with the U.S. Army, for part of which he was stationed in Korea, earned him the Army Accommodation Medal as well as a Certificate of Achievement. One of his long-term goals is to become a franchised new car dealer himself. Joseph received this scholarship for his excellent performance at Lincoln Tech, and in honor of his distinguished military service. - YONGLIE LI spent five years as a General Mechanic in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Korea. As a skilled mechanic and a multilingual serviceman able to communicate with local forces overseas, Li’s talents earned him the Army Commendation Medal. Li then enrolled at Lincoln Tech, where he has a 3.98 GPA, in addition to achieving four ASE certifications during the first few months of 2016.

- CHRIS DELPESHE’S six years with the U.S. Army brought him to Iraq to fight the global war on terrorism, where he earned multiple army recognitions, as a field artillery specialist. These recognitions included the Army Commendation Medal, the Extra Mile Award, the Iraq Campaign Medal, and others. (He also spent 17 years as a corrections officer in a federal prison, prior to his military service.) At Lincoln Tech, Chris enjoys a perfect 4.0 GPA. - JOSEMARTINEZ served with the U.S. Marines, where he specialized in the modification and preventative maintenance of military trucks. His service earned him recognitions such as the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. At Lincoln Tech, Jose has a perfect 4.0 GPA and is also enrolled in BMW’s STEP Program for auto techs. His goal is to use his experience as a diesel tech to become an A-technician at a dealership. - ALEXANDER ZVYAGIN emigrated to the U.S. from Russia at nine years old. After graduating from Villanova University, he enlisted with the U.S. Air Force, where he worked with Air Force Intelligence. Alex was twice named Airman of the Year, in his Wing. At Lincoln Tech, Alex has a 4.0 GPA and a 98% attendance record. He is also a volunteer with the United War Veterans Council, which puts on the annual New York City Veterans Day Parade.

If you would like to recommend an individual pursuing a career in the automotive industry for a 2017 GNYADA scholarship, or apply for a scholarship yourself, please visit gnyada.com/education/scholarships.