It was assigned to Giulia Gallina of the fifth B linguistic address of the Archimede high school the annual scholarship entitled ad Antonio Anastasi The nuclear physique disappeared in 2020, at just 30 years of age, for a myeloma. The recognition, now in its fourth edition, was established by the will of the young man’s family, who graduated in the historic scientific high school and then graduated in Physics from the University of Messina and continue his studies from the National Institute of Nuclear Physics in Pisa. Antonio, in love with life, had promoted values such as kindness, cooperation, listening ability, today more than ever indispensable in the path of growth of young people.
The scholarship was assigned during a ceremony chaired by the manager Laura Cappuccio In which, together with the school community and the family of Antonio, the representatives of the National Association of Physics and the prof. Giuseppe Mandaglio Associate of nuclear and particle physics of the University of Messina, which recalled the young professional and human qualities of the young man.
“During my scientific career – said Mandaglio – I met many talented people, but the kindness of mind that belonged to Antonio was, and it is really rare. His was not simple courtesy: Antonio managed to touch the hearts of people, establishing profound, sincere relationships. Even those who initially appeared more closed or distant ended up getting involved in his authentic way and respectful”. “I am proud to receive this bag named after a special man, the researcher Antonio Anastasi.
His life was an example of dedication to science and humanity and this recognition represents a means of allowing other young fans to cultivate their dreams and make reality, with resilience, empathy and courage. That his fuse can still continue to set fire to wood that would otherwise remain dry, destined to break under the weight of the contemporary plague of the patient individualism, “said Giulia Gallina.
During the ceremony, the recently rearranged physics laboratory was inaugurated and the “Archimedes” scholarships have been assigned to students and deserving students: to be rewarded Maria Elena Duci, Giuseppe D’Angelo, Andrea Verde and Chiara Corradone. “These scholarships – said the Cappuccio manager – represent the recognition of the talent and commitment of the high school children through an economic contribution that supports them in the realization of one of their dreams”.