Medicine on their minds

Vincent LaConti and Michelle Lipari, winners of St. Clare’s Auxiliary Scholarship, flank Phyllis Dizzia, a member of the hospital’s board of trustees. Both winners will be attending college this fall, studying to be physicians’ assistants. Both graduated this May from Vernon Township High school, as members of the class of 2009. Vincent is on the Vernon Ambulance Squad. Michelle volunteered her time each day in school working with special needs children. Photo provided