Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship

The Criteria

Louis J. Acompora was a young man who loved life, loved lacrosse, and loved everyone who was fortunate enough to have been part of his life. He was an outstanding goalie who dreamed of one day playing for the University of Virginia. Yet Louis also understood the fundamental importance of academic achievement and active involvement in the school community. Indeed, he was an energetic and thoughtful person who always had a smile and a kind word for others.

The Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of this truly exceptional young man. Northport High School students applying for this award must exhibit the characteristics of modesty and selflessness, as well as a genuine concern for improving the human condition in the community at large. Moreover, the applicant for this scholarship should have a fundamental belief in the value of kindness and compassion with respect to those who face difficult circumstances in their daily lives.

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The 2011 Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Connor Ronan, a 2011 graduate of Northport High School.

Connor Ronan (center) accepts the 2011 Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship at Northport High School. George Searing, John Acompora, Erin Baudier, and Karen Acompora presented the award on June 7, 2011.

2010 Recipient of the Scholarship Jillian Shotwel

Jillian Shotwell (center) accepts the 2010 Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship at Northport High School from John Acompora and Karen Acompora in June 2010.

2009 Recipient of the Scholarship Mackenzie Staub

Mackenzie Staub (center) accepts the 2009 Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship at Northport High School from John Acompora and Karen Acompora in June 2009.

2008 Recipient of the Scholarship Joseph Lyons

Joseph Lyons (center) accepts the 2008 Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship at Northport High School from John Acompora and Karen Acompora in June 2008.

2007 Recipient of the Scholarship Elizabeth Giorgio

Elizabeth Giorgio (center) accepts the 2007 Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship at Northport High School from Karen Acompora, Alyssa Acompora, and John Acompora on June 7, 2007.

2006 Recipient of the Scholarship James Shelton

James Shelton (2nd from left) accepts the 2006 Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship at Northport High School from Karen Acompora, Alyssa Acompora, and John Acompora on June 8, 2006.

2005 Recipient of the Scholarship Michael Marra

Michael Marra accepts the 2005 Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship at Northport High School from Alyssa Acompora on June 2, 2005.

2004 Recipient of the Scholarship Juliet Montague

Juliet Montague (2nd from left) accepts the 2004 Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship at Northport High School. Kristine Stasiuk (2nd from right) was named a finalist for the award. John Acompora (L) and Alyssa Acompora (R) presented the awards on June 3, 2004.

2003 Recipient of the Scholarship Drew Thompson

Drew Thompson accepts the 2003 Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship next to a sculpture created in Louis' memory.

2002 Recipient of the Scholarship Thomas Baudier

Thomas Baudier (2nd from right) accepts the 2002 Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship from the Acompora Family and the Scholarship Committee. Pictured (l-r) are John Acompora, Karen Acompora, Alyssa Acompora, and George Searing.

2001 Recipient of the Scholarship Richard Dunne

Richard Dunne (3rd from left) accepts the 2001 Louis J. Acompora Memorial Scholarship from the Acompora Family and the Scholarship Committee. Pictured (l-r) are John Acompora, Michael Greenblatt, Richard Dunne, Alyssa Acompora, Karen Acompora, Erin Baudier, and George Searing.