The ninth annual Capt. James R. Minicozzi Memorial Scholarships were awarded at his alma mater, West Scranton High School. Proceeds are raised during the Capt. James R. Minicozzi Memorial Race, through the UNICO Scranton Chapter, that takes place over Labor Day weekend, during LaFesta Italiana. Class of 2025 recipients are Grace Griffiths and Mason Bennett. Grace will attend Marywood University to pursue secondary education, while Mason will attend Wilkes University to pursue biology. Sisters of the late Capt. Minicozzi with the recipients: Theresa Mary Minicozzi Sweeney, Grace Griffiths, Mason Bennett and Leslie Minicozzi Galacci.