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$50K Given To Morristown H.S. Alumni In Memory Of Former Student
The award is in memory of Myles Mislavsky, a Morristown High School alumnus who lost his life at the age of 23.
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Ten former Morristown High School students were given a grand total of $50,000 from the Morris Educational Foundation in memory of an alumnus who passed away.
In 2019, the Myles Smiled on You Award was created by the Mislavsky/Martinez Family in memory of Myles Mislavsky.
In 2018, Mislavsky, Morristown High School class of 2013, fell off the top of a parking garage at Seton Hall and passed away.
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Remembered for his smile, his family now awards the Myles Smiled on You Award to Morristown High School alumni “who exemplify Myles' many positive characteristics.”
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The award is meant to help college students and graduates repay student loan debt.
“Myles was my childhood friend and growing up he was always the one making sure everyone felt included and supported,” said 2025 recipient Kelsey Barry, class of 2013. “This award, helping ease the burden of student loans for his classmates, feels like the perfect reflection of who he was and how he cared for others. I'm deeply grateful to the Mislavsky/Martinez family for creating this award and for raising someone as extraordinary as Myles. Just as this award honors his spirit, I aim to honor Myles every day by being kind to others and offering a helping hand to those who need it.”
“I cannot thank the Morris Educational Foundation and the Mislavsky/Martinez family enough for selecting me as an award recipient and establishing such a generous honor in Myles' legacy,” said another, Kisha Pinnock, class of 2011. “I will make sure to pay it forward and honor his legacy through my volunteer work and legal advocacy. I have always made it a point to be there for others and to give back to my community, so to be recognized in this way is a reminder of the power of kindness, compassion, and perseverance.”
See the full list of the 2025 Myles Smiled on You Award here:- Kelsey Barry – ’13
- Natalia Cardona-Agudelo – ’21
- Casey Flynn – ’08
- Emmi Long – ’18
- Ashley Margaritondo – ’18
- Kate Matzuk – ’19
- Kevin Mueller – ’19
- Joshua Pinnock – ’12
- Kisha Pinnock – ’11
- Aaron Silverman – ’96
Click here to learn more about the Myles Smiled on You Award.
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