h Gary rome to awards Holyoke High school student with Brand New Hyundai

Gary Rome, President & CEO of Gary Rome Hyundai, awarded one lucky Holyoke High School student with a brand new Hyundai Venue on May 31 at the dealership, located at 150 Whiting Farms Road in Holyoke. There were a total of 19 finalists given keys, and the one lucky keyholder, senior Mahaya Tabin, was awarded with the car. The parents and/or guardians of the finalists attended the event, as well as the principals, guidance counselors, teachers, school administrators, school superintendent, and Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia.

The Gary Rome Academic Achievement Award of a new Hyundai to a Holyoke High School Senior began in 2010. One deserving junior or senior at Holyoke High School is awarded with a new Hyundai vehicle each year from Gary Rome Hyundai. Gary works closely with the principal and guidance counselors to ensure this annual event is a success. The students that apply must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better and have fewer than six absences during the school year as well as no major disciplinary infractions. Each year, Gary and his team attend Holyoke High School North and Dean campuses for a pep rally to excite the students about the car giveaway.

“I feel strongly about empowering the youth of Holyoke and en- couraging them to strive for excellence,” said Rome. “It’s important we give the youth of our city, something to be excited about.”

The winner, Mahaya Tabin, is a graduating senior, and she will attend Holyoke Community College in the Fall and major in Criminal Justice.