Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions Club Presents Community Service Awards to High School Seniors
Harrison Delaney, Rye Neck High School; Emilia Boccini, Blind Brook High School; Sofia Rangel, Leonardo Jimenez, and Aitana Gomez, Carver Center; and Ella Ray, Mamaroneck High School were recipients of the Larchmont Mamaroneck (LM) Lions 2026 High School Community Service Awards.
Sofia Rangel, Leonardo Jimenez, and Aitana Gomez received their awards at the May Award event at the Carver Center in Port Chester. All were selected for this honor by the Carver Center Board. Harrison Delaney and Emilia Boccini received recognition at their High School Award Ceremonies in June. Ella Ray was honored at the LM Lions June lunch meeting on at Orienta Beach Club in Mamaroneck. Awardees were chosen by the LM Lions Selection Committee – Lina Pasquale, Chair, Michael Nicoletta, and Nancy Joselson, based on their submitted essays describing their charitable work, its impact on the local community, and how community service has made an impact on them. All essays were rated based on the applicant’s breadth and depth of service and how that service embodied the Lions’ motto “We Serve.”
In reflecting on the winners, Pasquale said, “Reading this year’s essays was both inspiring and hopeful. These students have demonstrated that service is not simply about volunteering but also about recognizing others’ needs, building meaningful relationships, and taking action to create positive change. Their humility and commitment to their communities embody the spirit of ‘We Serve,’ and give us great confidence in the next generation of civic leaders.”