Daniel Listmeier Memorial Scholarship

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The Clifton Education Foundation is pleased to announce they have become the administrators for the Daniel Listmeier Memorial Scholarships. The scholarships, available to two students in the Clifton High School ASPIRE program, honor Mr. Listmeier’s commitment to the students the program serves.

Danny, a former custodian in the Clifton High School Annex, was deeply invested in mentoring at-risk youth, providing guidance, friendship and often financial support. The scholarships, established and funded by his parents Lani and Jerry Pollastro after Danny’s untimely death, honor his kind and generous spirit, leaving behind a legacy not soon forgotten.

Danny’s family is deeply rooted in our school community. His mother Lani and aunt, Cathy Burke were long time teachers in the district, where his cousin Erin Burke-Saba continues to serve. Danny followed in his dad Jerry’s footsteps, who was also a beloved former custodian, as well as a mason and glazier.

We thank the Pollastro family for the honor of allowing the CEF to help keep Danny’s commitment to the students he loved alive in Clifton schools. Those wishing to contribute to the scholarships may do so by sending a check payable to Clifton Education Foundation, P. O. Box 2071, Clifton, NJ 07015. Please add a note that your donation should support the scholarship. All donations are tax deductible.

Daniel Listmeier Memorial Scholarship Requirements

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

• Must be in Grade 12

• Graduating from Clifton High School

• Earn a minimum 2.7 GPA

• Must have attended the ASPIRE Program for at least one full year.

• Must have exited ASPIRE in good standing.

• Plan to enroll in an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree program at an accredited institution of higher learning or a Technical School in the fall directly after graduating from high school.

Two $500 scholarships will be awarded annually to two ASPIRE students who have demonstrated a desire and commitment to overcome obstacles to achieve their goals.

Students will be evaluated based on:

• Individual determination to succeed

• Future goals and plans to achieve them

• The support of the ASPIRE Program faculty and administration

All ASPIRE students who meet the above criteria will be eligible for consideration. There is no need to apply. Two students will be selected by a committee determined by the ASPIRE program coordinator.