Schettini crowned Miss Polonia
Schettini crowned Miss Polonia, three scholarships presented
The General Pulaski Parade Committee of Port Washington recently held its Miss Polonia Pageant and Dance at the Polish American Cultural Association.
The program commenced with a welcome by President Leon Jankowski followed by the presentation of colors by the Merchant Marine Academy Cadets and the singing of the Polish and American Anthems by Kim Moisa.
The mistress of ceremonies was Carol Martin who introduced the contestants escorted by the cadets. A distinguished panel of judges selected Emma Schettini as the 2019 Miss Polonia whoi was crowned by last year's Miss Polonia Emily Patysiak. Emma's attendants for the parade will be Kathryn Dobkowski and Kristen Dobkowski.
Last year's Marshal leading the Port Washington contingent in the Pulaski parade up Fifth Avenue was Matt Cordray. He relinquished his sash to this year's Marshal Carol Martin.
President Barbara Szydlowski of the Polish American Museum presented the Founders Scholarship of $500 to Julita Wiechowski who will be attending the New York State University at Farmingdale.
Also, in the absence of its president Michael Bibla, Szydlowski presented the General Pulaski Foundation Scholarship of $500 to Thomas Yamond who will be attending Sacred heart University, Connecticut.
The Polish American Cultural Association Scholarship of $1000 was presented to Kristen Dobkowski by Carol Martin. Music for the evening was by Eddie Biegaj Band.
The General Pulaski Parade Committee of Port Washington recently held its Miss Polonia Pageant and Dance at the Polish American Cultural Association.
The program commenced with a welcome by President Leon Jankowski followed by the presentation of colors by the Merchant Marine Academy Cadets and the singing of the Polish and American Anthems by Kim Moisa.
The mistress of ceremonies was Carol Martin who introduced the contestants escorted by the cadets. A distinguished panel of judges selected Emma Schettini as the 2019 Miss Polonia whoi was crowned by last year's Miss Polonia Emily Patysiak. Emma's attendants for the parade will be Kathryn Dobkowski and Kristen Dobkowski.
Last year's Marshal leading the Port Washington contingent in the Pulaski parade up Fifth Avenue was Matt Cordray. He relinquished his sash to this year's Marshal Carol Martin.
President Barbara Szydlowski of the Polish American Museum presented the Founders Scholarship of $500 to Julita Wiechowski who will be attending the New York State University at Farmingdale.
Also, in the absence of its president Michael Bibla, Szydlowski presented the General Pulaski Foundation Scholarship of $500 to Thomas Yamond who will be attending Sacred heart University, Connecticut.
The Polish American Cultural Association Scholarship of $1000 was presented to Kristen Dobkowski by Carol Martin. Music for the evening was by Eddie Biegaj Band.