Nick and Deborah Giardina

Nick and Deborah Giardina established the Johnathan Giardina Memorial Endowed Scholarship in 2004 in loving memory of their son Johnathan who was a student and graduate of the A-B Tech Emergency Medical Science (EMS) program. The purpose of this scholarship differs from others in that it is not awarded for academic achievement or financial need. It is awarded to a student based on the faculty’s recognition of the recipient’s demonstrated passion commitment and enthusiasm to work in the community as a paramedic. Endowing this scholarship has allowed my wife and I the opportunity to support the college that had such a profound positive effect on our son?s life. It helps us turn a great tragedy in our lives into something positive. It allows us the opportunity to help those who share the same goals and values as our son Johnathan.?