The Italian American Club of Venice recently named scholarships to eight Venice High School students. “As part of their charity and community outreach, the Italian American Club of Venice has awarded more than $16,000 in scholarships to very deserving members of Venice High School Class of 2020,” it said in a news release.

Scholarships went to: Michael Bielanski; Kaylee Cumbo; Skylar Sellitti; Colton Stonehouse; Hunter Szewczky. Also receiving awards were: Marina Calandra, who earned the Friday Night Worker’s Heritage Scholarship; Alexis Coleman, who earned the Mario Capecci Memorial Award; Sierra Smith, who earned the Diane Longabucco Houston Memorial Award.