It's Bobby Darin Day!!

May 14, 1999

Bobby Darin Day May 14,1999

Light up the candles ... fill up the punch bowl ... throw confetti , YEAH!!

IT'S BOBBY DARIN DAY!!

On May 14, 1936, Bobby Darin (Walden Robert Cassotto) was born and what a special day that was indeed!! In 1999 on his birthday, many special honors were given to Mr.Darin.
THE BOBBY DARIN AWARD was given at The Bronx High School of Science, Bobby's Alma Mater.
As stated on THE BOBBY DARIN AWARD Page:
"Criteria for THE BOBBY DARIN AWARD:
The scholarship will be given to that senior music student 'whose demonstrated talent, inner drive, positive ambition and individuality have made him or her stand out from the crowd and command our attention. These were the qualities exemplified by one of the world's greatest entertainers, Bronx Science alumnus, and namesake of this award, Walden Robert Cassotto, otherwise known as Bobby Darin.'"
The award was given during the Spring Concert to the senior student who was chosen at The Bronx High School of Science on May 14, 1999, Mr. Kevin Cheng.
BUT WAIT.....THERE'S MORE!!!
As stated on THE BOBBY DARIN AWARD Page:
"May 14, 1999 was proclaimed BOBBY DARIN DAY in the Bronx, by the authority of Bronx Borough President, Fernando Ferrer."
Also, as stated on THE BOBBY DARIN AWARD page:
"Congressman Jose Serrano (16th District, New York) inserted a testimonial to Bobby into the Congressional Record, i.e., making the homage an official part of our nation's history."
AND LAST, BUT NOT LEAST.....
As stated on THE BOBBY DARIN AWARD page:
"New York State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, 81st A.D. (Bronx Science alumnus, Class of '71), prepared a Legislative Resolution in honor of Bobby."

"Oh, Look At Me Now !!!"
Fundraising will be ongoing for The Bobby Darin Scholarship at Bronx Science, and it is NEVER too late to give!!
Details of all these wonderful tributes to Mr. Darin are here, as reported by the amazing Alison Passarelli, who worked so very hard to obtain these honors for Bobby. We will always be grateful to her for this!

"My goal is to be remembered
as a human being and as a great performer." --- Bobby Darin
We are very happy to say Bobby achieved his goal!!

Bobby & Dodd Darin, 1966