ISMA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP
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June 21, 2025

ISMA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP

The Italian Society of Mutual Aid (ISMA) of Monessen named Kendra Jones as its $1,000 scholarship winner for 2025. Kendra is a Monessen High School 2025 graduate, where she was class salutatorian. She is the daughter of Erica and Jeff Jones of Monessen. Pictured with Kendra from left, are ISMA Treasurer Fred Naccarato and President Donald Smith. Submitted

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