Miss unico 2020-21 selected

Fiona Lenzo of Hillsborough Township has been selected as Miss UNICO Hillsborough for 2020-21.

Ms. Lenzo is a Hillsborough High School graduate and is currently attending The College of New Jersey, where she is pursuing a degree in Education. She has studied the Italian language for seven years and has received the Seal of Biliteracy.

Ms. Lenzo is an active member of the Hillsborough Community.  She has been involved with the Girl Scouts since the age of six. She has completed both her Bronze and Silver awards and participated in various service activities such as running events for younger girls, volunteering at United Way events and donation collection events  for the Hillsborough Township Community Assistance Network (bringing food to the local food pantry). She recently participated in a volunteer internship at the Hillsborough Township’s Tax Assessor’s Office.

Ms. Lenzo is passionate about art and it remains one of her favorite hobbies.  She shares that passion with her grandparents who are also artists and they enjoy doing watercolors together and going to art shows.

Ms. Lenzo traced her ancestry back to Calabria, Campania, Sicily, Apuliz, Abuzzo, Molise, Lazio and Tuscany. She is prideful and appreciative of her Italian heritage that has been shared with her by her family.

“It is an honor to be chosen and serve as Miss UNICO,” stated Miss UNICO Fiona Lenzo.

“The members of Hillsborough UNICO and I are pleased to have Miss Lenzo represent our local Hillsborough

Chapter and continue this important tradition,” stated UNICO President Nate Santaromita.

Applicants must fit the following criteria:  

• At least 50% Italian
• A resident of Hillsborough, NJ
• Plan to continue her education
• Between the ages of 18 to 25 years old
• Must be comfortable speaking in public
• Must learn the Motto and purpose of UNICO
• Attend the Hillsborough Rotary Fair Special Needs Day, Saturday, August 2019 (Date TBD)
• Attend the John Basilone Parade in Raritan
• Attend Comedy Night Fundraiser
   

Provide a biography that includes any applicable information regarding:

1. Academics

2. Community Service

3. Arts & Music

4. Sports

5. Hobbies and Interests

6. Italian Heritage

a) Information regarding your Italian heritage/lineage  - parents, grandparents, region of Italy

b) What does your Italian Heritage mean to you?

c) What are your favorite Italian American Traditions?

Past Miss UNICO Hillsborough Title Holders

2014-15 Sabrina Lombardi

2015-16 Amanda Castellano

2016 -17Alexandra Donnadio

2017-18 Kimberly Santaromita 

2018-19  Kirsten Clerico

2019-20 Alyssa Freda