Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • October 19, 2011 Waldwick Waldwick High School senior Ali Giordano is flying high these days. The 17-year-old, whose father is Councilman Tom Giordano, was named The Record newspaper’s Female Athlete of the Week last Tuesday. A volleyball player, she helped the Warriors to victory in three consecutive wins over Lodi, Hawthorne Christian and Emerson, garnering 61 kills, 46 digs and 25 aces. In addition, the Waldwick High School faculty members selected Ali as the September Student of the Month for her contributions in the field of athletics. And during last week’s public meeting of the Waldwick Mayor and Council, Mayor Russell “Buddy” Litchult congratulated Ali for her accomplishments. Giordano is tops Celebrating Italian heritage The Italian American Social Club of Waldwick participated in this year’s Columbus Day festivities in New York City. Above, club members sport distinctive red berets and uniforms as they parade behind their banner up Fifth Avenue. At right, IASCW member Andrea Mistretta, right, presents a gift of a book,“The Journey of the Italians in America” signed by author Dr. Vincenza Scarpaci, on behalf of The IASCW, to Italian Consul General in New York, Natalia Quintavalle. A recipient of The Distinguished Service Award by The Italian Consulate’s office in 1996, Mistretta also was a contributor of historic photos of Waldwick’s Italian heritage published in the book. The Consul General was pleased to know that the IASCW aims to instill Italian culture and heritage for future generations. Photo by Perry Quaranta.