English High School Alumni Association Announces Recipient of the First Richard Long, Esq. (’52) Scholarship in Memory of Legendary Coach Bill Stewart, Jr. ’37)
BOSTON, MASS. (Issued August 2024) —
Isabella ‘Bella’ Bittorie, EHS Class of 2024, is the first recipient of the newly-endowed Richard Long, Esq. (’52) Scholarship in memory of long-time EHS Coach Bill Stewart, Jr. (’37). The award is presented to an outstanding college-bound student-athlete. Bella starts her college career at Suffolk University and plans a career in Criminal Justice.
(In photo: Isabella is congratulated by English High School Association President Michael Thomas (’67).
Bella was a four-year member of the volleyball team and a three-year member of the softball team. She has been part of two state tournament teams for softball and one for volleyball. Her leadership on and off the court/field has been integral to her teams’ successes.
Richard Long, 72 years since his own graduation and following a distinguished career as a California attorney, says, “I’m happy to make this gift, a sort of giving back to EHS, and a gesture of thanks to Coach Bill Stewart. It brings back memories. And but for Coach Bill, where would I be?”
By Stan Hurwitz
* Boston resident Isabella ‘Bella’ Bittorie, English High School of Boston Class of 2024.
* First recipient of the newly-endowed Richard Long, Esq. (EHS ’52) Scholarship in memory of his long-time EHS Coach and mentor Bill Stewart, Jr. (’37). Mr. Long graduated 72 years ago and had a highly successful law career in California.
* Bella will soon start her college career at Suffolk University and plans a career in Criminal Justice.
* Photo: Isabella is congratulated by English High School Association President Michael Thomas (’67).
* This was the 200th graduation of America’s oldest free public high school (founded in 1821). EHS has a long tradition of preparing children of immigrant families for higher education and careers.
* Thousands of people in the area are either alumni of The English High School of Boston or have friends/relatives who attended.