Rocco Rossini- Roc It Forward Award
Buchanan High School
The Roc It Forward award is a tribute to the life and legacy of Rocco Rossini and in the way he lived his
life with strong character and loving spirit. Rocco’s peers describe him as courageous, honest, and
protective of others feelings. He respected everyone as equals and saw the best that others had to
offer. The Roc It Forward award was founded as a tribute to the memories shared by everyone who
knew Rocco Rossini (2006-2016).
We are providing a one-award between $500-$1,000 to the 12th grade student at Buchanan High School
who picks up the torch and continues Rocco’s life philosophy.
The award will be provided to that 12th grade student at Buchanan High School who based upon peer
nominations from students, demonstrates leadership, character, and compassion. A different recipient
will be selected each year. The award is a one-time payment to the recipient. The student should
exhibit at least some of the following:
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Persists in productive pursuits in athletics, the arts, social issues, or academics despite obstacles
Is strong in character and does not submit to negative influences of others
Exhibits a strong work ethic, unyielding belief in oneself, and determined spirit
Is respectful of students of various backgrounds
Confronts bullying and reflects an unbiased and consistent support of others
Nominees would be expected to attain passing grades and be an involved member of the Buchanan High
School community. It is not a requirement that the student plan to enroll in a traditional postgraduation 2 or 4-year college but would need to explain a productive use for the funds upon
application. Nominations will be accepted from February 1st- March 31st. and can be done online at
www.rocitforward.com.
Nomination form for the Roc It Forward Award
Name of Nominee
Nominee’s email
Your name
Tell us why we should consider the candidate you are nominating
*Nominations can also be made online at www.rocitforward.com
Nominations will be accepted from February 1st- March 31st and can
also be made online at www.rocitforward.com
Please provide the following information as your application for
The Roc- It Forward Award- Rocco Rossini Memorial Scholarship for
Buchanan High School
And return by March 31st, 2016
Via email as an attachment to : [email protected]
Or mail two copies of your application one to each address through
certified mail:
1. Roc It Forward c/o Sharla Deaton- 3462 Smith Ln, Clovis CA 93619
2. Roc It Forward c/o Giovanni Rossini- 523 W. Fallbrook Ave, Clovis CA 93611
Your Name___________________________________________________
Your home address_____________________________________________
Your email address_____________________________________________
Your date of birth_____________________
A- How are you involved in the Buchanan High School Community, whether
it be formally through clubs and sports or informally through your
relationship with other students?
B- What are the values you portray to the community and world and how
do you portray them?
C- How have you overcome difficulty or hardship? How did you handle
these difficulties?
D- What behavior(s) do you exhibit that is encouraging, uplifting, and/or
supportive to your class-mates?