Moonjumpers Awards Leadership Scholarship to Anthony Addeo

Moonjumpers Charitable Foundation has awarded a $1,000 Moonjumpers-Kenneth A. Christensen Leadership Scholarship to Huntington High School Class of 2025 member Anthony Addeo, who plans to study finance at the University of South Carolina – Columbia.

Founded in 2011, Moonjumpers’ stated mission is “to help children, families, war veterans and charitable and not-for-profit organizations through financial assistance and the purchase of products or equipment for a better quality of life for all.”

Moonjumpers offers as many as three scholarships annually to college/trade school-bound high school seniors based on demonstrated academic standing (GPA of 75-85), financial need, and contributions to the community.

An Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor, Mr. Addeo earned top grades and played on Huntington’s varsity golf and baseball teams. The teenager helped found the high school’s The Blue Market (food pantry) & Blutique (clothing and other personal items), which was established to support Huntington families facing food insecurity and other needs. The goal is to collect and distribute supplies, food and clothing to create a free, comprehensive resource for students.

“The key to my success has been studying hard and always putting maximum effort into my coursework,” Mr. Addeo said. “With the support of my family, friends and teachers, I was able to truly excel in school.”

Mr. Christensen passed away in 2022 after a lifetime of service, beginning with the US Merchant Marine and continuing as a Town of Huntington councilman and member of the Rotary Club, Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, Huntington Township Housing Coalition, Huntington Environmental and Open Space Advisory Committee and various other local organizations and leagues that advance youth development, community revitalization and civic engagement. He played a key role in the highly regarded Leadership Huntington program.