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Branford High School Grad Sam Coppola Honored With Rotary Award
Described as "committed, goal-driven and curious," the track team captain mentored kids and was a volunteer at his church and soup kitchen.
![Sam Coppola flanked by (R-L) his father Mark, his mother Christine, his sister Lily, and Branford Rotary President Ellen Carucci.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1713316/20240816/110715/styles/patch_image/public/b-rotary-coppols-kid-___16110240816.jpg)
BRANFORD, CT — Branford High School graduate Sam Coppola was awarded a $3,000 ‘Service Above Self’ scholarship by the Branford Rotary.
Coppola, who will attend Southern Connecticut State University and plans to pursue a career in education, was one of three Service Above Self recipients, given annually to high school students from Branford who excel both in the classroom and in the community.
Described by his teachers as “committed, goal-driven and curious,” Coppola was a top student and also captain of the BHS cross-country and track teams, where he helped mentor younger athletes. He has always been an active volunteer, whether for his church, the soup kitchen, or as a camp counselor at Killam’s Point.
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“Giving (your) time and hard work to help others is a humbling and informative experience I think everyone should go through,” said Coppola.
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