PART 2  -  AWARDS ASSEMBLY                                                  FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2007

 

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY- Appointment to the United States Air Force Academy.

Presented by;              Lt.Col. George Alston

Presented to:               John Maggs

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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIP- This four year scholarship to the college of the recipient's choice

            Presented by:              Capt. Heather l. Hayduk

            Presented to:               Richard Chapman Hall    ______________________________________________________________________________

UNITED STATES ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP- This four year scholarship is awarded for Academics, Extracurricular Activities,  Leadership, Athletes.

            Presented by:              Major Michaela Phillips

            Presented to:               Bryan Feurer

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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MATH & SCIENCE AWARD:

Presented by:              Airman Calabrese       

Presented to:               Anne E. Marsh          

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UNITED STATES ARMY SCHOLAR / ATHLETE AWARDS:

Presented by:              SSgt. Robert Monroe

            Presented to:               Eric Holm, Jr.    (male recipient)

                                      Erinn Kehoe      (female recipient)

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BAPTIST HEALTH NURSING REHABILITATION CENTER AUXILIARY AWARD-$100 Award

            Presented by:              Charlotte McAlister

            Presented to:               Edward Griffith

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DRAMA CLUB AWARD

Trophy-Given to the seniors who have shown outstanding ability in dramatics.

                        Presented by:              Deb May

Presented to:               Priscilla Bandy

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DRAMA CLUB AWARD

Trophy-Given to the seniors who have contributed to the Drama Club through work both on and off  stage

                        Presented by:              Deb May

Presented to:               Elizabeth Bennett

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PYRAMID/GIVE AWARDS :  Given to seniors who have been student directors of a GIVE program

(Students should just stand up. Award can be picked up in the GIVE office after the ceremony.)

 

Presented by:              Bruce Kohout 

Presented to:               Amanda Burns                                    Caroline King

                                    Kara Carringi                                       Sarah Kohout

                                    Ashley Ciancetta                                Kristen Kukan

                                    Kerry DeHimer                                   Maria-Victoria Miller

                                    Angela Fagg                                         Sarah Rosen

                                    Ericka Hanson                                     Danielle Schliff

                                    Maggie Howell                                    Anna Smith

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FBLA DISTRICT IV COMPETITION AWARDS

 

Presented by:              Michael Parks

Presented to:                James Kehoe -            1st place Banking and Finance System

                                    DanVanDenburgh -     5th place Business Computer Applications

                                                                        5th place Computer Applications

                                    Carolyn Laskoski -     5th place Business communications

                                    Jason DeBiase -          3rd place Computer Applications

                                    Ron Giesin -                4th place Career and Financial Management.

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION AND COLLEGE HALL OF FAME SCHOLAR ATHLETE:   As selected by the Coaches of the New York State High School Football Coaches Association.  This senior has been a significant contributor to his team, while excelling academically and exhibiting good citizenship.

           

Presented by:              Coach Michael Turgeon         

            Presented to:               Ryan Laura

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ART AWARDS

CARL STEUBING VISUAL ART AWARD:

Presented by:              Jayne Steubing           

            Presented to:               Caitlin Curcio-Ducharme                   

 

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FRAME OF MIND GALLERY AWARD:   Awarded to a student who Òembodies the creative spiritÓ.  A piece of art work is framed professionally by the Gallery and hung in a show with other winners from the area at Frame of Mind Gallery in the Clifton Commons Mall.

            Presented by:              Damian Croucher

Presented to:               Caroline Kazukenus

 

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NEW YORK STATE ART TEACHERS ASSOCIATION ART AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN VISUAL ART:

            Presented by:              Stephani Dimopoulos-DiCocco

            Presented to:               Caroline Kazukenus and Kyle Wilber

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MEDIA ARTS Show: (Participants)

            Presented by:              Stephani Dimopoulos-DiCocco

Presented to:               David Giokas

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OLYMPICS OF THE VISUAL ARTS: (Participants)

            Presented by:              Stephani Dimopoulos-DiCocco

Presented to:               Ashley Cotton

 

PTA REFLECTIONS:

            Presented by;              Stephani Dimopoulos-DiCocco

            Presented to:               Marena Mitchell

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BOCES Art Show Participants:

            Presented by:              Stephani Dimopoulos-DiCocco

            Presented to:               Caitlin Curcio-Ducharme and Caroline Kazukenus

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ROVING Art Show Participants:

            Presented by:              Stephani Dimopoulos-DiCocco

            Presented to:               Craig Holub and Marina Mitchell

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The following students are to receive awards based upon points earned for participation in school art

organizations and activities, and for representing the school in community, regional and statewide art events.

Presented by:                          Susan Fitting

 

FIRST YEAR LETTER:        Daniela Caicedo, Morgan Coryer, Caitlin Curcio-Ducharme, Caroline Kazukenus, Michael McKinnis and Elisabeth Preisinger

 

SECOND YEAR PIN:          Michael Fahey

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MUSIC AWARDS

 

CARL STEUBING MUSIC AWARD:  ($250.00-Awarded to graduating senior who plans to pursue a career in music or music education)

            Presented by:              Jayne Steubling

            Presented to:               Alexander Atchley

 

The following seniors are to receive music awards based on points earned for participation in school music organizations and activities, and for representing the school in community, regional and statewide music events.

Presented by:              Susan B. Fitting

 

FIRST YEAR LETTER:        Priscilla Bandy, Kara Carringi, Desirae Clark, Morgan Coryer, Thomas Cousineau, Kalye DeHart, Greg DeIulio, Francesca Goyette, Edward Griffith, Richard Hall, James Kehoe, Elise Koob, Jacquelyn McConkey, Kelly May, Lindsay Mead, Maria-Victoria Miller, Marena Mitchell, Genevieve Rotolo, Peter Rowell, Cara Stanton

           

SECOND YEAR PIN:          Rebecca Glock, Edward Griffith, Anthony Riggi, Jessica Snapp

           

           

THIRD YEAR PIN:   Elizabeth Bennett, Erinn Kehoe, Stephanie Reetz, Christina VanDerwerken

           

FOUR YEAR PIN:                 Elizabeth Bennett, Anne Marsh

                                               

FIVE YEAR PIN:                   Alexander Atchley, Anne Marsh

 

The following is a list of students who participated in NYMSSA competitions in May and their awards:

            Elizabeth Bennett(violin)                                Excellent

            Elizabeth Bennett (voice)                               A+ Gold

            Tamara Bruno (voice)                                     Excellent

            Anne Marsh (violin)                                       A Gold

            Anne Marsh (viola)                                        Outstanding

            Kelly May                                                      Outstanding

            Elisabeth Preisinger (voice)                             Outstanding

            Stephanie Reetz (viola)                                   A + Gold        

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The following student will receive a medal and certificate for participation in the NYSSMA All-State Conference Wind Ensemble for 2006

            Presented by :             Susan Fitting

            Presented to:               Alexander Atchley

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SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD:

                                                Presented by:              Susan B. Fitting

                                                Presented to:               Alexander Atchley     

 


NATIONAL SCHOOL CHORAL AWARD:

            Presented by:              Jessica Crisci              

            Presented to:               Anthony Riggi                       

 


LOUIS ARMSTRONG JAZZ AWARD:

            Presented by:              Allison Atchley

            Presented to:               Alexander Atchley

 

JOHN PHILIP SOUSA BAND AWARD:

            Presented by:              Allison Atchley

            Presented to:               Erinn Kehoe

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NATIONAL SCHOOL ORCHESTRA AWARD:

            Presented by:              Cheryl Ferraro

            Presented to:               Anne Marsh

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UNITED STATES MARINE CORP. HIGH SCHOOL AWARD:

            Presented by:              Mr. Robert Cosmer

 

DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE AWARD:

Presented to:   Brian Risley     (male recipient)         

                        Kayla Jackson (female recipient)

                       

                        SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD:

Presented to:   Eric Holm    (male recipient)

                        Anne Marsh  (female recipient)

 

                        ÒSEMPER FIDELISÓ AWARD:

            Presented to:   Gregory DeIulio         

PRINCIPAL'S LEADERSHIP AWARD-given for demonstrating ability to combine Academic Excellence and Exemplary leadership roles in School and Community activities.

            Presented by:              Robert Cosmer                       

            Presented to:               Ryan Laura

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MODEL VOLUNTEERS FOR 2006-07 - Certificate given to students for outstanding contribution of time and work to several school programs.  (Students should just stand up ÉÉ certificates will be distributed in homerooms).

Presented by: Robert Cosmer     Presented to:                      

Amanda Adams

Priscilla Bandy

Amanda Burns

Brittany Cameron

Ashely Ciancetta

Morgan Coryer

Victoria Farone

Joshua George

Richard Hall

Stephen Hoff

Rebecca Karr

Sarah Kohout

Cassandra Legault

Kelly May

Brittany Nash

Joseph Rider

Anna Smith

Tiffany Tatlock

Azure Verheide

John Akangbou

Elizabeth Bennett

Sarah Burns

Kara Carringi

Desirae Clark

Briana Crow

Holly Furman

Sarena Gordon

Ericka Hanson

Eric Holm

Erinn Kehoe

Elise Koob

John Maggs

Jacquelyn McConkey

Sierrha O'Neal

Sarah Rosen

Cara Stanton

Christina VanDerwerken

Kaila Wieszchowski

Cassandra Attanasio

Sarah Berghammer

Daniela Caicedo

Christina Chaplygina

Shawn Conroy

Angela Fagg

Bryan George

Edward Griffith

Savhannah Hichman

Maggie Howell

Caroline King

Kristen Kukan

Anne Marsh

Maria-Victoria Miller

Elisabeth Presinger

Danielle Schliff

Ryan Tatlock

Nicole Vaughn

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OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TRIPLE  ÒCÓ AWARD (Character, Courage & Commitment)

Given in recognition of outstanding commitment to education, to the future, demonstrating strong character and exceptional courage.

Presented by:              Robert Cosmer

Presented to:               Bridget Leonard, Rachel Kane, and Thomas Schoenfeld, Jr

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HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOOK AWARD:  In recognition of hard work and individuality, Hudson Valley Community CollegeÕs Admissions Office is proud to honor this recipient with $250 towards the purchase of books and school supplies.

Presented by:              Robert Cosmer           

Presented to:               Robert Dolezal

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ALBANY CITY LODGE #540 - Knights of Pythias Achievement Award - Given to a senior who has made the greatest progress in extra-curricular activities and/or community endeavors.

Presented by:              Robert Cosmer

Presented to:               Garrett Rockwell

 

 

 

 

THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENTÕS 2007 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE have been awarded to the following seniors:

            Presented by:              Robert Cosmer

            Presented to:

$1500 scholarship to: Anne Marsh   

$500 scholarship to:   Erinn Kehoe, Eric Holm, Kayla Jackson, Daniel Wawrzyniak, Amanda Adams, John Hutchison, Holly Furman

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PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS:                              Presented by: Robert Cosmer

Congratulations to the flowing seniors who have perfect attendance throughout their 4 years of high school:  John Akangbou and Bridget Leonard

           

We are proud to award perfect attendance for the 2006-2007 school year to the following seniors:

                        Amanda Adams,  John Akangbou, Matthew Alvord and Bridget Leonard               

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Please read: Congratulations to those receiving the 2007 President's Education Award. I applaud your dedication and enthusiasm for learning.

Education is the gateway to a bright and prosperous future. Young Americans can make a difference in our Nation by studying hard and making good choices. Since 1983, the President's Education Award has been given to students like you who are dedicated to academic excellence. By taking your schoolwork seriously today, you can attain the skills you need to succeed in life and the ability to achieve your dreams tomorrow.

I appreciate your commitment to academic achievement, and I encourage you to continue to pursue a life of learning so that you can reach your full potential. I also am grateful to parents and teachers for your hard work to build the minds and character of our country's young people. Your efforts reflect the spirit of American.

Mrs. Bush joins me in sending our best wished for your future success.

President George Bush

 

PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS  (Silver Certificate)- Students should just stand up. Certificates will be distributed in homeroom.

            Presented by:              Brian Spofford

Presented to:               Priscilla Bandy                                    Elise Koob

                                    Elizabeth Bennett                               Ryan Laura

                                    Valerie Bethka                                     John Maggs

                                    Brittany Cameron                               Molly McCann

                                    Christina Chaplygina                          Zachary O'Keefe

                                    Thomas Cousineau                             Elisabeth Preisinger

                                    Caitlin Curcio-Ducharme                    Stephanie Reetz

                                    Kerry DeHimer                                   Genevieve Rotolo

                                    Emil Dolezal                                       Robert Van Der Werken

                                    Richard Hall                                        Christina VanDerwerken

                                    Peter Hamm                                        Daniel Wawrzyniak

                                    Kayla Jackson                                     Tyler Werner

                                                Brian Jones                                         Kaila Weiszchowski

                                                Caroline King                                      Ian Wisniewski                                                                                                                                               Adam Zak

 

PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS (Gold Certificate) Ð Students should just stand up.  Certificates will be distributed in homeroom.

            Presented by:              Brian Spofford 

            Presented to:               Amanda Adams                                  John Hutchison                                  

                                                Andrew Bischoping                            Erinn Kehoe

                                                Desirae Clark                                      James Kehoe

                                                Holly Furman                                     Sarah Kohout

                                                Ericka Hanson                                     Anne Marsh

                                                Eric Holm                                            Peter Rowell

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RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS - Announced by Brian Spofford

 

NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship award is presented to a student who is involved in many areas of high school life including citizenship, community service participation, leadership skills and academics.

 

The recipient for the 2005 New York Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship has been awarded to Ryan Laura .   Ryan will receive a scholarship of $4000, which will be paid annually in $1,000 increments.

 

STUDENT SENATE ELECTION WINNERS FOR 2007-08 SCHOOL YEAR

            Announced by:  Brian Spofford

 

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS-2008

  President  -                            Katie DeVantier                                

  Vice President  -                    Emily Taft

  Secretary  -                            Alicia Lewis

  Treasurer  -                           Kelly Trepess

  Representatives-                   Paul Carmola, Dan Smith, Jared Swider, Thomas Gallant

 

JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS-2009

  President  -                            Dennis Carringi

  Vice President  -                    Gregory Dwyer

  Secretary  -                            Courtney Shaffer

  Treasurer  -                           Daniel Hartney

  Representatives-                   Nathan Crow, Daniel Stevens, Austars Schnore, Amy Counter

                                   

SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS-2010

  President  -                            Michael Saccocio

  Vice President  -                    Marissa Mahoney

  Secretary  -                            Susan Caccavale

  Treasurer  -                           Jia-Yu Huang

  Representatives-                   Alexander Culhane, Shannon Flaherty, Deanna Moran, Kerrin Sleeper

 

STUDENT SENATE

  President  -                            Jack Lewis

  Vice President  -                    Laura Osselmann

  Secretary  -                            Jenny Keane

  Treasurer  -                           Ben Wegener

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