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THE CHESHIRE HERALD, JULY 3, 2014
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Graduation 2014
Graduates
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thony Borowy, Paul William Bronke, James Francis Brown, Jessica Lynn Budd, Brandon Donald Burns, Kelsey Erin Butler-Waitkus, Philana Marie Buzimkich, Kristin Diane Cabrera, Jordan James Campbell, Steven Edward Canada, II, Jeffrey Robert Candelora, Glennith Burke Capone, Anthony Louis Carbone, Jr., Phoebe Cullen Carmichael, Charles Edward Caron, III, Bryan Joseph Carter, Theresa Mildred Cashore, Kaitlin Margaret Cavallaro, Madison Leigh Cerrone, Jacob Nicolas Cervero, Leah ElizaMichael Torelli/Cheshire Herald beth Chamberlin, Danielle Marie Members of the Class of 2014 walked out to “Pomp and Circumstance” playing. Chambrelli, Tanner Michael Chase, Anisa Z. Chaudhry, Michael Chen, Rebecca Chen, Yao laina Casidhe Adkins, Christina Marie Albini, Erin Lee Jean Andersen, Griffen David Chen, Marissa Ann Civitelli, Alexandra Gabriella Albrecht, Meghan E. Alexander, Andes, Nicholas Anthony, Mi- Bridget Veronica Clafin, Andrew Aguiar, Kashif Syed Eduardo Daniel Alvarez-Petit, chael Joseph Antoniani, Thomas Cronin Clark, Avery Gerard Ahmed, Aziza Shafq Alam, Rebecca Anne Alvarez-Petit, Carl Arisco, Timothy Joseph Attana- Clark, Kyle Jeffrey Clark, Melasio, Alexander Arthur Augusto, nie Mary Clark, Sean P. Clarke, Come Join The Summer Theatre Camp Fun! Melissa Rose Bailey, Tyler Ruel Tyler Christopher Clements, AarBailey, Tristina Balsamo, Erin on Cobbe, Thomas Philip Cody, At the Award-Winning Seven Angels Theatre Bannan, Landon Ronald Bassett, Jonathan Richard Cole, Michael Alex Michael Bauer, Alexander Philip Collins, Manole Antim Our 23rd Year! 6 Weeks! Kitty Squad John Bausch,Glam Nathan Richard Be- Constantinescu, Nicholas Hayes Saturday, April 13 at 11 AM Classes start July 7 and run through August 15, 9-3pm. audoin, AErin Caitlin Beckett, great show for the kids! Follows three Coombs, Megan Corbett-Baril, by day who, Denise Costello, Tyler James kittensLindsay One of the best theatre camps in Connecticut... Danielle mild-mannered Bellantonio, through the power of glam, become night on a crime-stopping cats by Bemis, Anna Below, Carly Grace Crawford, Kaitlyn Ann Croweak, for kids and young adults! Choose from 1 to all 6 weeks. mission to save the world. Gabrielle K. •••Berger, ••••••••Jessica ••••••••Mary •••••• Eric Stephen Cusano, Bradley Before the show from Sundae Spa: Call or stop in at the Bertenshaw, Tucker Francis Bish- Victor D'Amato, Brandi Alexis Free face-painted kitty whiskers or with Free glam Choose strands D'Amato, Daniel D. D'Amico, to glam it upBlack, Box Office to sign up! op, Jacob Cameron Ryan Ages 7-9, 10-13, 14-18 Edmund Bogrette, Jack Arnold Jessica Marie D'Andrea, Aohan Bonadies, Taylor Carlson Bond, Dang, Rebecca Adrienne Day, Cody James Borowski, Peter An- Anthony DeChello, Jeffrey Peter
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THE CHESHIRE HERALD, JULY 3, 2014
Graduation 2014
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Valedictorian’s Speech
Life Is Like A Game Of Pokémon, Dang Tells Class “Let your inner Pikachu shock those who look down on you.”
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ood evening, Dr. Florio, Mr. Solan, staff, academic adjudicators, fellow graduates except Rohan, family members, tired band students, siblings who were forced to come here, and Rohan. First off, I would like to say that it is a huge, huge honor…for all of you to be here listening to my beautiful voice. For the past few days, I have thought long and hard about what topics to include in this speech. My friends told me to make it amazing and continuously pressured me to start writing it. My parents told me to make my speech inspiring and thoughtful. So in the end, I decided to do what any good student should do: I went home, opened Microsoft Word, and immediately closed it in order to play a game of Pokémon. Most of us have had some experience with Pokémon, whether through the anime, the card trading game, or the electronic Nintendo DS version, regardless of
whether you have the skills to become the world’s greatest Pokémon master. There are many different types of Pokémon. Some, like Gyarados, live in the water, using dragon rage and bubble beam to strike down enemies. Others, like Eevee, live mainly in cities and are able to evolve into many different forms. With this great diversity, each Pokémon has its own idiosyncratic quality. Even a small, basic Pidgey can launch a fierce gust attack to win a Pokématch. There are many similarities between high school and a game of Pokémon. In both situations, we start from the bottom, work hard, and explore our opportunities in order to achieve the ultimate goal: to become the world’s greatest Pokémon masters. Like the 719 known Pokémon, all of us are unique and have different strengths. We have our theater kids, athletes, math-
letes, band geeks, academic geniuses, and those who make really good peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Most importantly, though, Pokémon have the capacity to grow. You can start as a tiny Charmander, develop into a Charmeleon, and finally evolve into a Charizard, using your mighty flare blitz attack to strike down your enemies. All of us have the opportunity to grow toward success, no matter where we begin. Mewtwo once said, “I see now that the circumstances of one’s birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.” The catchphrase “gotta catch ‘em all” is much like our school’s mission. Students satisfy their intellectual curiosity by taking a myriad of classes, catching knowledge in all subject areas. Classes are like gym battles. Sometimes, you’ll need many full restores in order to survive. Nevertheless, you train hard to meet the prerequisites, strive through the homework, and hope that the teacher does not sing like Jigglypuff and put you to sleep. As you walk along the path of life, you may encounter other trainers. They may seek to guide you, or they may fight against you. But that’s okay. Even your enemies can teach you important life lessons. You may also encounter many roadblocks such as trees and Snorlaxes. However, this is not the time to curl up into a ball like Sandshrew and give up. Instead, chop that tree down. Wake up that Snorlax and continue. Let your inner Pikachu shock those who look down on you.
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Leah Chamberlain made sure to keep two hands on her newly-received diploma after walking off the stage at the Maclary Athletic Complex.
At this time, I would like to ‘em all, and become Pokémasters thank those I hold dearest in my as we head off to battle the Elite heart: my loving family, the lov- Four: college, the military, trade ing guidance department, the school, or employment. Although we are going our doughnut-providers at math competitions, Mr. Solan, my teachers, separate ways, CHS will continue to be our connecting thread. To Burger King, and my friends. My biology teacher, Dr. Tri- the Jigglypuffs and Bulbasaurs of fone, said that there are three 2014, congratulations on a job… types of people in this world: done, and I wish you all the best those who make things happen, wherever the future takes you. those who watch things happen, Thank you. and those who have no idea what happened. As we leave for uncharted territories and enter the great I am so proud of what beyond, let us you have accomplished! be those who make things happen. Let us train, catch
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Graduation 2014
Salutatorian’s Speech
Classmates Perfect Group To Ask Question Of “Why”
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efore I start, there’s just something I need to get off of my chest. Four years ago we were in a similar situation, walking across a middle school stage to receive a piece of paper saying, “We did it!” I was, and still am, a pretty die hard Los Angeles Lakers fan. I was looking through my Dodd yearbook the other day, and noticed something strange. Nearly half of the people who signed it referenced the Boston Celtics being up 3-2 over the Lakers in the finals of the NBA championship. Unfortunately, the Lakers didn’t win game 7 and become champions until after promotion, so I wasn’t able to rub it in, until now. Although the Lakers had a pretty dismal season this year, they had a better record than the Celtics, and that’s all that really matters. Thinking back four years made me think about my entire experience in the Cheshire Public Schools System (see how I brought it back?). Sure, we’re finally done staying up late studying for math tests or waking up at 6 a.m. for double period chemistry first thing in the morning, but what exactly were the past 12 years for? As I deeply pondered this question last night, I looked to the great minds of the past. What would Isaac Newton or Albert Einstein say about our time here in Cheshire? No surprise, they didn’t say anything at all. So then I thought back more recently, to December 1, 1955. Back to the day when people were expected to give up their seats on
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the bus to someone of a superior skin color. Back to the day when a 42-year-old seamstress said, ‘to hell with your laws’, and refused to get up. That’s when it hit me. We’ve spent the last 12 years of our lives listening to our teachers and parents, accepting everything they have told us as fact, so that now, we can question the truth of everything we’ve been told. It seems a bit contradictory, that we would spend 12 years learning so that now we can go back and say, Good luck in ‘to hell with your journey! your laws!’ But think about it, only 1,000 years ago, people believed that the Earth was the center of the universe. Only 500 years ago, people Coach Drust and believed that
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“We’ve spent the last 12 years of our lives listening to our teachers and parents, accepting everything they have told us as fact so that, now, we can question the truth of everything we’ve been told.”
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life of me I don’t know how you do it. I’ve even seen you let loose, partying over the weekend so that you’re ready to get right back to work on Monday. I’ve seen you become independent thinkers, who are educated enough to make your own choices. We should take a moment to acknowledge and thank our teachers, mentors, coaches, parents, and experiences at Cheshire High School that have transformed us into the individuals we are today. There is nothing more dangerous than conforming to some-
leeching a man of his ‘bad blood’ would cure his illness. Only 10 years ago, everyone in this audience believed there were nine planets in the solar system. I bet 50 years from now, people will be laughing at the fact we still strap metal bars on our teeth to straighten them. Progress demands that we question everything around us, and rewrite the laws we’ve come to accept. I know that we are the perfect group of young adults to do that. I’m confident that each and every one of you is capable of changing this very flawed world we live in. I’ve seen how enthusiastic and passionate you are. I’ve seen you hard at work on the field, during 7 a.m. Sunday practices. I’ve seen you giving it your all, up on stage during 6 p.m. dance rehearsals. I’ve seen you helping each other out during those near-impossible chemistry labs. I’ve seen you after school, in meetings and committees. I’ve seen you before school, in meetings and committees, and for the
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thing you don’t believe in. So when someone tells you to get up and move, or to sit down and be quiet, you say, “Why should I?” When someone tells you to vote for them or buy their product, you ask, “Why should I?” Don’t be afraid of being a Lakers fan in the middle of New England. And when times get tough, stay true to yourself, put a hand over your heart, and tell it, “All is well, All is well”. My final piece of advice to you? Erase everything. Thank you, and congratulations Class of 2014.
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Richard Murphy wasted no time getting up on stage when his named was called.
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Commencement Speech
Carbone Credits CHS Community With His Success
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ow. Here we are. I I don’t know that I, or any of my peers, ever thought we would make it to this day. Four years. But here we are, our last day together here as the Cheshire High School Class of 2014! I am so thankful to be able to be here before you all today, and to be able to address not only you, my peers, all of your families, but also our faculty family here as well. I’d like to start this ceremony with a quote. Worldclass trainer Ash Ketchum once said, “I want to be the very best, that no one ever was.” And that’s the reason that we are all where we are today. We entered this high school with the desire to push ourselves to our absolute limit—to not always be the best but, rather, to be
“... Had I spent my last four years in any other place than here, in Ramland, I wouldn't be before you all in this moment.” the best that we can be. Each of the last four years has held some of the most memorable moments of our short lives. Right now, I ask that you look around you. Find that one person, anyone, that means more than life itself to you. Look to them now because I promise you they are here today, whether they're in the stands, on the field, or looking down on us from up above. Look at that person and remember ev-
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Adam Garner (above) was greeted by Principal Jeff Solan while (below) Lindsay Talbot celebrated with her father Peter and mother Carol.
ery moment they've been there. Think about every moment these past four years that they've held you up when your legs couldn't carry you, who stood by your side through every single battle, and who smiled with you when you were atop the world. We all have someone. Whether that someone is your friend, your brother, your sister, even a teacher here, remember what they've meant to you and recall how they've helped you get here today. For me? When it's all over and I stand with my diploma in hand on top of the world, my mother and father will be the first ones I find—the first ones that I thank. And then I intend to find and thank everyone else that's helped me stand here today. You all know my story and my somewhat rocky past, and I honestly and truthfully believe in my heart of hearts that if I had spent my last four years in any community other than this one.... had I spent my last four years in any other place than here, in Ramland, I wouldn't be before you all in this moment. The love and compassion that is found in this school is unique. Never forget where you came from, and never forget the people that have lifted you up along the way. I love you all, congratulations CHS Class of 2014! You made it!
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Graduation 2014
Class President Speech
Finding Your Identity Means Finding Your Freedom
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lass of 2014, congratulations on making it this far! Please allow me a little indulgence with a quick story. Like all good stories, we begin with middle school. Everyone regrets their middle school days, and I am no exception. In elementary school, everyone is more or less the same, nobody has forged their identity yet, so we were ready to find ours at Dodd. I started skateboarding. I became a skate rat. While I wasted a lot of my time, there is one important lesson that I retained. The skate park showed me that there are no truly bad people. You might not like what someone does or the choices someone makes, but that’s ok, as long as you acknowledge them as human beings. You aren’t wrong, and they’re not wrong. Just remember that everyone has a story, and sometimes you need to be a part of it to truly
“Identity is freedom. Identity gives you the chance to live a life of meaning, and a life without regrets. Don’t give in.” understand it. So high school started and, like most of you, I was still trying to figure out who I was. I decided I wanted to be cool. The only problem was that I didn’t really know what cool was. Do I start doing sports? Music? How should I talk? Who should I talk to? Unfortunately, I didn’t know the answer to any of these questions. So instead of finding the answers, I gave up—gave up on grades, gave up on friends, gave up on myself. I didn’t realize that my position was entirely my doing, that to get out of my rut I had
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Scenes From Athletics
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Top left: Ali Lamberti helped her soccer team to a successful season. Top right: Brian Johnson stood out for CHS during the swim season. Center left: Matt Hickey was safe as he slid into the bag. Center right: Selina Sampieri was a big part of her track and field team. Far left: Missy Bailey was congratulated by teammates after scoring over 1,000 points in her career. Above center: Pat Lindner was the picture of concentration as he went up for a spike. Left: Matt Weimer kicked the ball up field for his team. Above: Emma Farrel, Danielle Bellantonio, Danielle Chambrelli, and Olivia Larson celebrated the SCC girls’ lacrosse championship.
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THE CHESHIRE HERALD, JULY 3, 2014
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Scenes From Graduation
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It was a perfect night for graduating seniors to say a ďŹ nal farewell to Cheshire High School on Tuesday, June 24. The Herald was there to capture some lasting images from the ceremony. Pictured on this page are: (top left) Sam Hummel, Michael Milici and Dan Lisath; (top right) Brittany McCormick; (above left) students waiting to be seated; (above right) Sign Language class members of the Senior Ensembles; (above) Courtney Hall and Anisa Chaudhry; (right) Alicia Dunlop; (left) Tanner Chase with his grandmother Sue Foote; (below) students supporting a graduate with a sign.
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Graduation 2014
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There was a lot to celebrate on June 24 as CHS seniors received diplomas. Pictures on this page are: (above) Ashley Stanek, Allie Rosadino, Kelley Jefferis, Abby Kaczmarek; (right) Tyler Clements with his father Chris; (far right) Alexandria Otlowski; (below) Ben Finkley; (below center) Jonathan Hauser; (below right) Lucas Swan and Karl Jacobs.
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Scenes From Grad Party
The traditional All Night Grad Party was held following graduation ceremonies on Tuesday, June 24. Left: Wes Robertson tried to get through an inflatable obstacle course. Above: Morgan LaChance had some trouble on her attempt. Below left: Lori Vogeli manned popcorn machine. Below: Eric Cusano and Julia Levine raced one another. Bottom left: Principal Jeff Solan and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Greg Florio tried their hand at some putting. Below center: Brooke Mommsen and Carly Bemis posed at the “Boardwalk”. Bottom: Nathan Beandoin, Julie Gagliardi, Morgan Dent and Jason Hall played Roulette.
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THE CHESHIRE HERALD, JULY 3, 2014
Graduation 2014
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Destinations
“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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laina Adkins—Lincoln College of New England; Alexandra Aguiar—Seton Hill University; Kashif Ahmed—McGill University; Aziza Alam—Boston College; Erin Albrecht—University of Connecticut; Meghan Alexander—Fashion Institute of Technology; Rebecca Alvarez-Petit—Fordham University; Griffen Andes—Elmhurst College; Nicholas Anthony— Fairfield University; Michael Antoniani—Naugatuck Valley Community College; Thomas Arisco—Franklin Pierce University; Timothy Attanasio—Syracuse University; Alexander Augusto—Boston College; Melissa Bailey—Franklin Pierce University; Tyler Bailey—Fordham University; Erin Bannan—University of Connecticut; Landon Bassett—University of Connecticut; Alex Bauer—Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Alexander Bausch—University of Connecticut; Nathan Beaudoin—Eastern Connecticut State University; Erin Beckett—Southern Connecticut State University; Danielle Bellantonio—Boston College; Lindsay Below—Northeastern University; Carly Bemis—Central Connecticut State University; Gabrielle Berger— High Point University; Jessica Bertenshaw—University of Connecticut; Jacob Black— West Virginia University; Ryan Bogrette—University of New Hampshire; Jack Bonadies— University of Connecticut; Taylor Bond—Georgetown University; Cody Borowski—Quinnipiac University; Peter Borowy—Central Connecticut State University; Paul Bronke—Roger Williams University; Jessica Budd—Eastern Connecticut State University; Kelsey Butler-Waitkus—University of Connecticut; Philana Buzimkich—Tunxis Community College; Kristin Cabrera—Lafayette College; Jordan Campbell— University of New Haven; Steven Canada—Southern Connecticut State University; Jeffrey Candelora—Naugatuck Valley Community College; Glennith Capone— Loyola University Maryland; Anthony Carbone—Vassar College; Phoebe Carmichael—The Ohio State University; Charles Caron—University of Connecticut; Theresa Cashore—University of British Columbia; Kaitlin Cavallaro—Quinnipiac University; Madison Cerrone—Dean College; Leah Chamberlin— Quinnipiac University; Danielle Chambrelli—Lasell College; Anisa Chaudhry—American International College; Michael Chen—Stony Brook University; Rebecca Chen—Brandeis University; Marissa Civitelli—Point Park University; Bridget Claflin—Vassar College; Andrew
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Gabriella Berger, Abby Leibowitz, Courtney Hall and Brian Johnson were happy to take a few photos together after their graduation. Clark—Curry College; Kyle Clark—Central Connecticut State University; Melanie Clark—Naugatuck Valley Community College; Tyler Clements—University of Connecticut; Jonathan Cole— Sacred Heart University; Michael Collins—Marines; Manole Antim Constantinescu—University of Connecticut; Nicholas Coombs— University of Connecticut; Megan CorbettBaril—Southern Connecticut State University; Tyler Crawford— Florida Gulf Coast University; Kaitlyn Croweak— Southern Connecticut State University; Eric Cusano—Bryant University; Bradley D'Amato—Suffolk University; Brandi D'Amato—Central Connecticut State University; Jessica D'Andrea—University of Rhode Island; Joseph D'Errico—New England Institute of Technology; Aohan Dang—Cornell University; Rebecca Day—University of Connecticut; Jeffrey Deegan— Merrimack College; Sally-Ann DeLucia—The University of Alabama; Sierra Dennehy—Boston College; Morgan Dent—Lesley University; Brian Dickinson— Hamilton College – NY; Mark Dietrich—Western New England University; Alexa DiLeo—American International College; Nathalya Diosa—MCPHS - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences; Lily Dolyak— Assumption College; Eryn Dorsey—Louisiana State University; Katarzyna Drezek—Central
Connecticut State University; Patrick Duane—Naugatuck Valley Community College; Allison Dubuc—Curry College; Brett Duglenski—Keene State College; Moira Duglenski—Keene State College; Reid Duglenski—Saint Joseph's College-Maine; Alicia Dunlop—Naugatuck Valley Community College; Alison Durso—Central Connecticut State University; James Eager— Hofstra University; Jacob Ecke—Gettysburg College; Madison Edmunds— Mitchell College; Julianna E n n i s — We s t e r n New England University; Bridget Erickson—Naugatuck Valley Community College; Marissa Esposito—Pace University, New York City; Emma Farrel— Southern Connecticut State University; Cole Fava—Employment; Michelle Federico—Quinnipiac University; Matthew Feinberg—
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University; Blendi Gashi—Naugatuck Valley Community College; Alexandra Gessman—University of Vermont; Stephanie Gieseler—University of Connecticut; Kathleen Giles—Georgia Institute of Technology; Regina Godino—Franklin Pierce University; Courtney Goggin—Lesley University; Joseph Goncalves— University of Connecticut; Jessica Goodwin—Salve Regina University; Isabella Gozzo—Suffolk University; Alison Grabarz— University of Connecticut; Jacob Green—King's College; Kimberly Grove—University of New Hampshire; Jamie Guerra—University of Connecticut; Natalie Hackett—University of Toronto, St. George; Colin Haensel—Roger Williams University; Trenton Hager—Military; Alyssa Hajjar—East Carolina University; Courtney Hall—Marist College; Jason Hall—University of Connecticut; Benjamin Hamel—Assumption College; Kathleen Hastie—Eastern Connecticut State University; Jonathan Hauser—Boston University; Brian Hickey—Keene State College; Matthew Hickey—Assumption College; Jillian Hissick—Merrimack College; David Holtman—Louisiana State University; Madeleina Horgan—Emerson College; Salvatore Ippolito— Naugatuck Valley Community College; John Jacaruso—Wheelock College; Karl Jacobs— continued to page 14
We’re so proud! You bring much joy and laughter to our lives. Looking forward to this next chapter, enjoy the journey.
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THE CHESHIRE HERALD, JULY 3, 2014
Twelve
Scholarships
Graduation 2014
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” –Anne Frank
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lexandra Aguiar— Cheshire High School Band Parents' Association Jazz Studies Scholarship; Cheshire High School Band Parents’ Association, Pete Gode Memorial Scholarship; Kathy Mordente Solli Foundation Scholarship: Aziza Alam—Damian T. Romano Memorial Scholarship: Erin Albrecht—Cheshire Soccer Club Scholarship: Rebecca Alvarez-Petit— RHMC/HACER Scholarship: Nicholas Anthony—Douglas Chase Memorial Scholarship; Michael J. Pintek, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: Thomas Arisco—Jon Rodgers Memorial Scholarship: Alexander Augusto—Don Wailonis Dodd PTA Scholarship; Landon Bassett—Cheshire Junior Women's Club, Jeannette Richardson Memorial Scholarship; Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship; St. Thomas Becket Women's Club Scholarship: Danielle Bellantonio—Friends of Field Hockey Scholarship: Gabrielle Berger—Meaghan Welch Memorial Artistic Scholarship: Jessica Bertenshaw—Alexion Life Sciences Scholarship; BALSO Foundation Scholarship: Taylor Bond—Alphonse M. Grasso Memorial Scholarship; Cheshire's Lights of Hope Scholarship; Dr. Lois M. Bernier Memorial Scholarship: Peter Borowy—St. Bridget's
Guild Scholarship: James Brown—Greg Schena Memorial Scholarship: Kelsey Butler-Waitkus— Cheshire High School Band Parents' Association Jazz Studies Scholarship; Cheshire High School Band Parents’ Association, Ray Mancinelli Scholarship; Henry E. (Hank) Carson V.F.W. Memorial Scholarship; Michael Pulisciano, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: Anthony Carbone—Alphonse M. Grasso Memorial Scholarship; Michael J. MacCallum Class of 2002 Memorial Scholarship: Leah Chamberlin—Jon Rodgers Memorial Scholarship: Danielle Chambrelli—Delta Kappa Gamma Society Lambda Chapter Scholarship; Education Association of Cheshire Scholarship; Victoria D'Addio Memorial Scholarship: Anisa Chaudhry—Ray Delouise Friends of Softball Scholarship; Denise Costello—Cheshire Lions Club Scholarship: Jessica D'Andrea—Cheshire Lions Club Scholarship; John E. Delane Memorial Scholarship: Aohan Dang—Alexion Chemistry Scholarship: Rebecca Day—John E. Delane Memorial Scholarship: Jeffrey Deegan—Cheshire
Police Benevolent Association Community Foundation - Chief's Memorial Scholarship: Joseph D'Errico—Cheshire High School Hockey Parents' Association Scholarship: Alexa DiLeo—Ray Delouise Friends of Softball Scholarship: Nathalya Diosa—Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Scholarship: Lily Dolyak—Cheshire High School Girls Soccer Parents’ Association Scholarship: Brett Duglenski—Highland School Scholarship: Monica Finkle—BALSO Foundation Scholarship: Erica Frisco—Cheshire Garden Club Scholarship; Cheshire High School Band Parents' Association Scholarship: Julie Gagliardi—One-Acts Scholarship; Ryan Farley Memorial Student Senate Scholarship: Kimberly Grove—Booster Club Athletic Scholarship; Christopher Wilby Memorial Fund for the Arts Scholarship: Colin Haensel—Church of the Epiphany Scholarship: Courtney Hall—Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship in Memory of Richard W. Conrad - Silver Recipient: Jonathan Hauser—Booster Club Athletic Scholarship; Chapman School Scholarship;
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Timothy Attanasio was congratulated as he received his diploma. Cheshire Coalition to Stop Underage Drinking Scholarship; Cheshire High School Hockey Parents' Association Scholarship; Greg Schena Memorial Scholarship; Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship: Madeleina Horgan— Cheshire High School Band Parents' Association Scholarship; One-Acts Scholarship: Patrick Kaplita—Class of 1996 Scholarship in Memory of Melissa Buono; John E. Delane Memorial Scholarship: Brigitte Kenny—Cheshire Community Theater, Alvah I. Root Memorial Scholarship: Meaghan Kirby—Booster Club Athletic Scholarship; Cheshire Junior Women's Club, Jeannette Richardson Memorial Scholarship; Cheshire's Lights of Hope Scholarship; One-Acts Scholarship; Parent Teacher Organization Student Spirit Aw a r d ; Rotary Club of Cheshire Scholarship; Ryan Farley Memorial Student Senate Scholarship; St. Thomas Becket M e n ' s
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Club Scholarship: Lian Kish—Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Educational Assistance Grant, Sponsored by MidState Medical Center; Phyllis K. Clouse Scholarship, Sponsored by the Democratic Women’s Club of Cheshire: Hyeonju Kwon—Norton School PTA Scholarship: Morgan LaChance—Doolittle School Scholarship: Alessandra Lamberti— Cheshire High School Girls Soccer Parents’ Association Scholarship: Patricia Larson—Education Association of Cheshire Scholarship; Jon Rodgers Memorial Scholarship; Osterman Community Foundation Scholarship; William A. Frei Memorial Scholarship: Paul LePere—Lois Rho Scholarship: Madeline Levy—Booster Club Athletic Scholarship: Ethan Lonardelli—Baseball Parents’ Association of Cheshire Scholarship: BryAnna McIntosh—Ray Delouise Friends of Softball Scholarship: Michael Milici—Booster Club Athletic Scholarship; Jon Rodgers Memorial Scholarship; Kiwanis Club of Cheshire Scholarship; Lombardo Family Scholarship; Michael Pulisciano, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: Tyler Mowers—Church of the continued to page 14
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Graduation 2014
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“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” –Joshua J. Marine continued from page 2
Jr., Samuel Locke Latina, Michael Edward Lauria, Jared Patrick Lawson, Ju Hoh Lee, Abby Brennan Leibowitz, Paul Robert LePere, Nicole Amber Lessard, Joshua Adam Leventhal, Claire Anne Levier, Julia Ruth Levine, Madeline Elizabeth Levy, Ted Li, Rebecca Nicole Ligi, Katelyn Nicole Limata, Patrick Joseph Lindner, Dan Lisath, Morgan Elizabeth Livingston, Ethan S u n Wo o Lonardelli, Yaroslav Alexseevich Lukashenko, Katherine Elizabeth Lynch, Tarah Reinhard MacMeekin, Tyler Garrett Mahoney, Shirley Mai, Caitlin Leanne Mandela, Lucas Daniel Marcouiller, Nicholas Vincent Marotta, Bianca Sofa Martone, Kristina Marie Mauriello, Brittany Ann McCormick, Brian Patrick McGrath, Conor Liam McGuffn, Matthew Joseph McHugh, BryAnna Delore McIntosh, Ava Christine Melillo, Joseph Richard Mellitt, Jason J. Menchetti, Graeson Michaud, Michael Joseph Milici, Jr., Emily Briggs Mills, Peter Carl Mirando, Brooke Elizabeth Mommsen, Laura Marie Mongillo, LeAnn Nicole Mongillo, Nicholas James Monllos, Olivia Marie Monroe, Patrick Joseph Morley, Tyler Whyte Mowers, Christopher Michael Mullen, Samantha Patricia Mullen, Rachel Jade Mullins, Alanna Rae Murphy, Richard Christopher Murphy, Hevin Na Michelle, Marie Nadeau, Jordan Neff, Jaime Lee Nichols, Liam Munroe Nicoll, Ansa Bibi Nisar, Adam John Nizich, Chibueze Derek Njoku, Joseph Thompson Noel, Ericka Jeanne Norberg, Nina Olivia Orm, Alexandria Taylor Otlows-
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“Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.” –Dalai Lama continued from page 12
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Epiphany Scholarship: Samantha Mullen—Maureen C. Hall Memorial Scholarship; Alexandria Otlowski— Cheshire Junior Women's Club, Jeannette Richardson Memorial Scholarship; Henry E. (Hank) Carson V.F.W. Memorial Scholarship; Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship: Aaron Parlier—BALSO Foundation Scholarship; Cheshire Newcomers & Neighbors Club Scholarship; Jon Rodgers Memorial Scholarship; Kiwanis Club of Cheshire Scholarship; Rotary Club of Cheshire Scholarship: Catherine Perdion—Cheshire High School Band Parents' Association Scholarship; Tyler Philcox—Lois Rho Scholarship: Joseff Phillips—Booster Club Athletic Scholarship; Cheshire High School Boys Soccer Parents' Association Scholarship: Jeremy Reichentahl—Douglas Chase Memorial Scholarship: Hannah Rojas—Cheshire High School Band Parents' Association Scholarship: Rohan Roy—BALSO Foundation Scholarship: Benjamin Saccoccio— Cheshire Community Theater, Alvah I. Root Memorial Scholarship; Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship in Memory of Richard W. Conrad - Gold Recipient; Rotary Club of Cheshire Scholarship: Selina Sampieri—Katherine Power Toce Memorial Scholarship: Paige Schwartz—Kathy Mordente Solli Foundation Scholarship: Sydney Senior—Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship: Zoe Sheehan—Cheshire Women's Club Josephine Banach Scholarship; One-Acts Scholarship: Alison Sklanka—Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Educational Assistance Grant, Sponsored by MidState Medical Center; Mary S. Bates Memorial Scholarship: Natasha St. Martin—Daniel
P. Martinook Memorial Scholarship: Christopher Stevens— Cheshire High School Hockey Parents' Association Scholarship: Joseph Strollo—Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship: Sarah Sullivan—Bruce B. Humphrey Memorial Scholarship; Cheshire High School Band Parents' Association Scholarship: Lindsay Talbot—Lois Rho Scholarship: Ashley Tartaglia—Cheshire Fire Department, William M. Grove II Memorial Scholarship; Jon Rodgers Memorial Scholarship: Kelsey Uguccioni—Calcagni Associates Scholarship; Cheshire Community Chorus Scholarship; Cheshire High School Friends of Choral Music Scholarship; Cheshire Women's Club Jane Richards Scholarship; Christo-
Destinations Continued ... continued from page 11
Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus; Kelley Jefferis—Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Brian Johnson—Temple University; Connor Johnson—Mitchell College; Collin Jordan—Eastern Connecticut State University; Abigail Kaczmarek— Quinnipiac University; Benjamin Kaplan—Yale University; Patrick Kaplita—University of Connecticut; Anirudh Katipally—Northeastern University; Brigitte Kenny—University of Rhode Island; Meaghan Kirby— American University; Lian Kish— University of Connecticut; Julia Kolowski—Nova Southeastern University; Elana Korman—Lasell College; Larisa Kowaleski— Central Connecticut State University; Hyeonju Kwon—Boston University; Morgan LaChance— Lesley University; Alessandra Lamberti—Bentley University; Abigail Lange—St. Lawrence University; Olivia Larson—Endicott College; Patricia Larson—Southern Connecticut State University; Stephen Larson—New England Institute of Technology; Michael Lauria—Gateway Community College; Jared Lawson—Boston University; Ju Lee—University of MichiYou go girl... to Sacred gan; Abby Leibowitz—UniHeart University, that is.. versity of New Hampshire; So very proud of you and Paul LePere—Keene State College; Nicole Lessard— wishing you luck! Naugatuck Valley CommuLove nity College; Claire Levi, Mom er—University of Vermont; , Da Julia Levine—University of Aria d & Vermont; Madeline Levy— nna University of Rochester; Ted
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Li—McGill University; Rebecca Ligi—Fairfield University; Katelyn Limata—Emmanuel College; Patrick Lindner—Johnson & Wales University (Providence); Dan Lisath—Dean College; Morgan Livingston—University of Connecticut; Ethan Lonardelli— S a cred Heart University; Yaroslav Lukashenko—Central Connecticut State University; Katherine Lynch— University of Connecticut; Tarah MacMeekin—Del Mar College; Tyler Mahoney—Military; Shirley Mai—Central Connecticut State University; Caitlin Mandela—Mitchell College; Lucas Marcouiller—University of Connecticut; Nicholas Marotta—Marywood University; Brittany McCormick—Southern Connecticut State University; Brian McGrath—Military; Conor McGuffin—Temple University; Matthew McHugh—Post University; BryAnna McIntosh—Southern Connecticut State University; Ava Melillo—Meredith College; Joseph Mellitt—Xavier University; Graeson Michaud—Ithaca College; Michael Milici—Johnson & Wales University (Providence); Emily Mills—Fordham University; Peter Mirando—Gap Year; Brooke Mommsen—Quinnipiac University; Laura Mongillo—Iona College; LeAnn Mongillo—Endicott College; Nicholas Monllos—Ramapo College of New Jersey; Olivia Monroe—Cazenovia College; Patrick Morley—Iona College; Tyler Mowers—Quinnipiac University; Christopher Mullen—University of Connecticut; Samantha Mullen—University of Saint continued to page 15
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Fifteen
Destinations
“You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” –Christopher Columbus
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The traditional throwing of caps marked the end of graduation for the Class of 2014. continued from page 14
Joseph; Alanna Murphy—University of Vermont; Richard Murphy—Naugatuck Valley Community College; Hevin Na—United States Military Academy; Jaime Nichols— Sacred Heart University; Liam Nicoll—Bowdoin College; Ansa Nisar—Newbury College; Adam Nizich—University of Hartford; Chibueze Njoku—University of Hartford; Joseph Noel—Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Ericka Norberg—Quinnipiac University; Nina Orm—State University of New York at Albany; Alexandria Otlowski—Quinnipiac University; Elisa Palumbo—Sacred Heart University; Aaron Parlier—Liberty University; Alec Pasinski— Loyola University Maryland; Samuel Pattison—Quinnipiac University; Caroline Peck—University of Rhode Island; Katelyn Pedbereznak—East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania; Nadja Pejovic—University of Connecticut; Pedro Pena—Post University; Catherine Perdion— Sacred Heart University; Tyler Philcox—Naugatuck Valley Community College; Brooke Phillips—Central Connecticut State University; Joseff Phillips—University of Connecticut; Rafael Phillips—Central Connecticut State University; Elliott Ptaszynski—University of Rhode Island; Adriana Pulit—Assumption College; Daniel Purslow—Central Connecticut State University; Jonathan Qian—University of Virginia; Emily Radasch—University of Toronto, St. George; Nicholas Ragusa—Southern Connecticut State University; Sanjana Rahman—Stony Brook University; Jeremy Reichentahl—Southern New Hampshire
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