Winter 2017-18
From the Heart Mount Pleasant — The Heart of Westchester County
The Mount Pleasant Central School District Newsletter
Volume 17, Issue 2
International Baccalaureate at Westlake Middle School One step closer to IB authorization Westlake Middle School is one step closer to becoming an authorized IB World School. This fall, WMS proudly submitted its application to be accepted into the IB Middle Years Program (MYP). After a nearly two and a half year journey, the school was praised in an “End of Consultation” report for “outstanding” preparation and was proclaimed to be fully ready to apply for IB candidacy. The IB consultant noted that the work done by WMS was a “great example for other IB MYP schools”.
Why IB? During the preparations, known as the candidacy phase, a consultant is assigned by IB to the aspiring school. Mission Statement At Westlake Middle School, we are committed to engage and develop independent, inquisitive, tenacious and open-minded students who think critically, perform innovatively and act ethically in our local and global community.
The consultant ensures that the school is working to adapt to the framework of IB standards which focus on inquiry in the classroom, interdisciplinary learning and service learning, among other features. Teachers are encouraged Every eighth grade student completes a year-long Community to apply concepts Leadership Project as part of the IB MYP program. across subjects, empowering young learners to become teacher institutes, regular professional critical thinkers, allowing them to solve development and monthly meetings problems creatively and understand with the in-house MYP coordinator complex issues and ideas. The IB (Dr. Susan Cowles), teachers meet on framework enables students to gain a a weekly basis both within their subject balanced education in all subjects and area as well as with an interdisciplinary prepares them for their lives and real team. These trainings and discussions ensure that everyone involved in the world experiences. process is invested in carrying out the mission and philosophy of IB. Dr. The Path to Authorization Transitioning to IB requires Cowles noted, “Research shows that systematic, collaborative planning and when teachers have the opportunity to reflection as well as formal training for collaborate, curriculum becomes much the administration and teachers alike. Continued on page 2 In addition to the biannual district-wide WMS presents
Important Dates Kindergarten pre-registration Parents of children entering kindergarten in September 2018 should fill out a pre-registration form, available at www.mtplcsd. org. The form should be submitted by February 9, 2018. Pre-registration forms are also available in the Hawthorne Elementary School office and the District Office.
WhS presents
Out-of-district transportation forms
Students attending an out-ofdistrict school in September, 2018 must fill out a transportation application and return it to the District Office no later than April 1, 2018. Applications are available at www.mtplcsd.org under the “Transportation” quick link on the home page.
Feb 1-3 at 7 p.m. Feb 4 at 1 p.m. March 26 at 1 p.m. J.S. Whearty Theater at Westlake High School
April 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m., April 15 at 1 p.m. J.S. Whearty Theater at Westlake High School
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Continuing to achieve
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.” - Lewis Carroll
Susan Guiney, Ed.D. Superintendent
(Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass)
January brings the start of a new year and the half way mark of the school calendar. Despite cold and sometimes snowy weather, our students are warmly engaged in learning with their classmates. The first half of the school year was filled with much success and we look forward to all that the second half of the year has to offer.
Stay Tuned: 2018/19 Budget Presentations We wish to thank those members of the Mount Pleasant school district community who volunteered to participate on the district’s annual Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC). In its 10th year, this committee represents the interests of all facets of the voting public in our school district. Community members have agreed to act as ambassadors for neighbors and the district as part of the budget creation process and will present their thoughts about the budget to the board of education in April. In addition to hearing from residents, the district also meets with staff, works with the administrative CBAC Committee team about building and district needs, and prepares presentations to keep everyone informed and to Sara Beaty gather input. In addition to supporting the excellent Karl Brunsdorf programs and services provided to over 1900 Celia Cannata Vincent D’Ambroso students in our schools, we anticipate priorities in the 18/19 budget to include class sizes, continuing Kristina Feighan facilities work and the ongoing implementation of IB Theresa Fowler Lena Ottusch at Westlake Middle and now Westlake High School. Thomas Papini The tax cap remains in place and with federal tax Kevin Smith reform legislation, once again the district will budget Linda Spedaliere carefully. I encourage you to attend the board of education budget presentations in March and learn
more through the district website or printed materials sent home about the budget. As always, if you have additional questions you can reach out to the members of the CBAC or call me directly at the District Office. Learning and Achievement: IB at Westlake During early February, a team from the International Baccalaureate will conduct a verification visit at Westlake Middle School. This visit is required prior to receiving a decision on full authorization as an IB World School. We hope to hear about this confirmation in the Spring of 2018. The Westlake Middle School faculty and staff have done a tremendous job throughout the process of becoming an IB school as well as for preparing for the visit. Westlake High School also has engaged in the process of becoming an IB World School and we look forward to continuing this great work. Wildcats on the move! I am so thrilled to share the news that 100% of the district’s Varsity athletic teams have earned the Scholar Athlete distinction from the NYS Athletic Association for the fall season. This is a great achievement as the athletes manage practices, games, homework and coursework. Please join me in congratulating these Wildcats! During the winter months, Westlake seniors begin to receive college acceptance letters. As you enter Westlake High School, notice the college banners decorating the lobby that represent the schools where Westlake seniors will be attending. Over the next few months, we’ll be celebrating the musical and theatrical talents of Westlakes’ middle and high school students in the WMS production of The Wizard of Oz and in the WHS musical “Pippin”. Buy your tickets early as the shows sell out quickly! Wishing you a very happy, healthy 2018 and I look forward to seeing you at our many events!
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more in depth. We are able to teach to all the different parts of the brain. The teachers have worked really hard and have been stellar in embracing the change.”
The Final Stage The school is now preparing for the verification visit on February 8th and 9th when independent evaluators will confirm that said changes are being implemented. The two consultants from the IB organization will meet 2 with teachers, administration, as well
as parent and student representatives, after which they will determine if Westlake Middle School’s IB MYP application will be approved. WMS Principal, Dr. Adam Bronstein explained “I think we are in a very good place to be approved. It’s really just the beginning as far as IB goes. Over time, teachers will continue to embed IB into their teaching. We will take a moment to celebrate our achievements, but we will keep going forward.”
What is an IB learner? The IB Learner Profile highlights important attributes beyond academic success. The program strives to develop students who are: • Inquirers • Knowledgeable • Thinkers • Communicators • Principled
• Open-Minded • Caring • Risk-Takers • Balanced • Reflective
for Students That Are Responsible, Respectful and Safe. The purpose of the STAR initiative is to remind children of proper ways to behave outside of the classroom and to reward their efforts for contributing to a positive school culture. Mrs. Cotrone and Mrs. Cohen have been working with students on Students decorate the tree with STAR tips for their classmates. ways to be responsible, From left: Guidance counselor Connie Cotrone, Lizzy McClusky, respectful and safe in the Sara Callaghan, Ethan Bach, Jason Kraus, Oliver Wu, JT Nichols cafeteria, the hallways, and psychologist Ilana Cohen the bathrooms, as well good behavior. as on the playground A version of the concept has also and the bus. STAR behavior includes recently been introduced at Hawthorne. following directions, playing fair, including others, keeping hands to While the younger students don’t yourself, using equipment correctly earn warm fuzzies, they are being and not playing rough. Expectations encouraged to earn STAR tickets for for these behaviors have been clearly respectful, responsible and safe behavior defined in video presentations (starring throughout the building. Once a class 5th grade students) to all classes. Posters earns ten tickets, everyone gets stickers are displayed throughout the school and gets to hear their class announced as visual reminders of building-wide on the loudspeaker praising their efforts. behavior expectations. All of the adults STAR tickets will also be given out working with the children, from the on the bus and individual buses will principal and teachers be acknowledged monthly for STAR to the recess aides and behavior. Mrs. Cotrone explains “While STARS is bus drivers, are armed still a new program, we are already seeing with warm fuzzies ready great enthusiasm from the teachers and to be passed out when students alike. Students at Columbus love they recognize a student using STAR behavior. earning warm fuzzies and we now predict Using a common even higher totals with opportunities to language throughout earn many more throughout the month. the school helps the The more students earn the more role students remember what model behaviors we will be seeing in is expected of them and both Hawthorne and Columbus, which is a great tool for the contributes to an overall positive school Jason Kraus adds a STAR to the tree outside the cafeteria. teachers to encourage culture for all.” Each STAR has a tip on how to be responsible, respectful and Good luck to all our STARS! safe.
Savvy educators know that positive reinforcement is a strong motivator for children. It increases the likelihood that the behavior being rewarded will be repeated which ideally will lead to a more productive learning environment. This has certainly been the case at Columbus Elementary School the past several years with the implementation of “warm fuzzies”. The program was introduced by school guidance counselor Connie Cotrone when she moved from Westlake High School to the elementary level in 2015. Children receive warm fuzzies when they demonstrate genuine acts of kindness to others at school which they can then add to a collection jar in the classroom. At the end of the month, the class in each grade with the most fuzzies receives a reward such as a pajama day, a no homework pass or even extra recess. Now Mrs. Cotrone and school psychologist Ilana Cohen are taking the program one step further. The new initiative, called STARS, builds upon these acts of kindness with an emphasis on how students can also be kind to others by reinforcing good behavior in the school environment. STARS stands
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Seeing STARS at Hawthorne and Columbus!
Save the Date August 15 and 16, 2018
Westlake STEAM Symposium For students currently in 6th through 9th grade For more information visit www.mtplcsd.org/steam
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Working together to improve our schools Thomas McCabe BOE President
On behalf of the Board of Education I would like to wish you a Happy New Year, and welcome our students and staff to the second half of our 2017-2018 school year. The start of this year has demonstrated to our community how great our district truly is. We can’t be more proud of all of our students’ successes on the courts, fields, stage, and in the classroom. We appreciate the coaches, teachers and all of our staff who guide and support our district. The board has been so inspired by the many events we have been at in each of our schools. At Hawthorne Elementary, we witnessed our kindergartner’s first concert as well as a whole class sing-along. At Columbus Elementary, our students welcomed veterans at a very moving ceremony. I personally had the great honor of joining our administrators in recognizing our most recent graduate and local veteran, Joe
Alaimo, by presenting him with an honorary high school diploma. At the Westlake Middle School winter concert, we had overflow audiences and at Westlake High School, we had so many talented performers that some were performing off stage in the wings. We have been at games where we experienced not only great team performance, but even better sportsmanship. To our parents and caretakers: a common theme that I will continue to push is to engage in your children’s education. Come to our coffee hours to learn about key programs, and please volunteer in one of the great volunteer organizations that support our schools. I promise, you will get more then you give. We are excited to know that there is even more to come in the second half and encourage all of our community to come out and experience the wonderful gifts our students have to offer.
Using all the tools in the box!
Dreambox in the classroom What teacher wouldn’t love another tool to help solidify the concepts being taught in class? Dreambox Learning, an online, adaptive Mathematics program implemented at the K-5 level last year, seems to be just the tool to get the job done. Students are able to work independently and at various levels to practice the lessons being introduced in class. It is aligned with the New York State Learning Standards and the district’s curriculum. Dreambox is a big hit with teachers and students alike. Students love that the interface makes it feel more like they are playing video games than doing math skills. There are hundreds of different activities to keep students’ interest when they log in. Teachers
get frequent updates on what lessons students are working on, how many minutes they have used the program and which standards have been met. Third grade teacher Cathy Moore saw first-hand how the program worked, recognized the benefits and wholeheartedly bought into the program. Her class uses Dreambox for about 20 minutes two to three mornings per week. “What I love about it is that for the highest achieving students, they can take off. Last year I had students doing sixth and seventh grade math. It doesn’t hold anybody back... it’s engaging, they’re excited.” explains Mrs. Moore. For those who need a little more help, a teacher can assign different
work in a specific area. A pop-up note appears on a student’s home page giving them guidance on what to work on. Each student works independently so it is not obvious to others when someone is moving ahead. Everyone feels comfortable progressing at their own pace. The program gives students reinforcement and extra practice when and where they need it as it is accessible anywhere there is internet access. After using it for two years, Mrs. Moore claims “I see a big difference in their excitement about math. It’s set up more like a game which they really enjoy.” A tool that makes that makes learning more fun is definitely one worth having!
Columbus teachers recognized in math journal
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Third grade teacher Cathy Moore works with a student on Dreambox.
Congratulations to Jen Rutledge, Lisa Fornara and Maryann Lulgjuraj on their inclusion in the article Digging Deeper Into Mathematics which was part of the most recent edition of the Mathematics Teachers' Journal published by AMTNYS, the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State. The article was authored by Dr. Kees deGroot and one of his graduate students based on his experiences working with the fifth grade team at CES. Director of Curriculum Mary Ellis states “We are extremely proud of the great work being done in mathematics throughout the district and are thrilled to see this team's efforts acknowledged by one of New York's highly-respected professional organizations.”
Philip Markuszewski researched the impact of a wolf education program on the public perception of wolves.
Joelle El Hamouche performed genetic sequencing of pseudomonas bacteria.
Isabelle Joseph researched the genetic basis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants.
Lee Cohen investigated fish perception and territorial behavior in the Red Sea.
Chris Bauco studied ice-rafted debris in a core sample of Atlantic Ocean sediment.
Faith Summers investigated the role of vesicles in the formation of prostate cancer cells.
Bryan Mesquita studied the genetics of the bacteria that causes lyme disease.
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How do scientists spend their time off? Researching of course!
Charles Panzarella studied an innovative vision test for non-communicative pediatric patients.
The science research program at Westlake High School is a unique three year college-level program during which students design, conduct and present original research. There are currently 23 students enrolled in the program which is overseen by science teacher Lawrence McIntyre.
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5th Grade Band
7th and 8th Grade Chorus
Each year the top elementary and intermediate level musicians in the county vie for a spot in the Westchester County School Music Association All-County Music Festival. Musicians selected for the festival have the opportunity to perform in an advanced large ensemble with other Westchester students under the direction of a guest conductor. This year’s Elementary and Intermediate All-County performances will be held in March at SUNY Purchase. At the high school level, students compete in a similar fashion for Area All-State. The Area All-State performance took place in November. Students are chosen for the All-County ensembles based on their scores at one of the hundreds of NYSSMA (NY State School Music Association) festivals held each spring. They are given a performance evaluation that involves playing a graded solo from the NYSSMA manual, playing scales and a sight reading. Those with the top scores at this festival are invited to take part in the AllCounty or Area All-State Festival, depending on their age. This year, Westlake High School will be
hosting the Up-County NYSSMA festival in April under the coordination of WHS band teacher Carlo Capano. Hundreds of students from across Westchester County will have the opportunity take part in these evaluations. The following Mount Pleasant student musicians were among the highest scorers in the 2017 evaluations and were selected to perform at the County, Area and State levels:
And kudos to … Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to senior Kathryn Ross who was awarded the 16th Aimee Chu Hung Braun Travel-Study Scholarship during the National Honor Society induction ceremony. The award recognizes students who give of themselves to others. Katie, who has served as the stage manager for the Westlake Players, has been described as having a fierce compassion and loyalty. She volunteers her time at the Cancer Center in White Plains bringing arts and crafts activities to those undergoing treatment. She plans to use her scholarship to travel to her mother’s homeland of China.
Italian Language Award
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Congratulations to Westlake senior Ariana Rich and Italian teacher Rosanna Caringi for earning special recognition as one of the Outstanding Students and Teachers of the Italian Language in Westchester County at a
Pranav Vadapalli
Samantha Karlosky, Cordelia Jannetty and Talin Bedonian
Elementary All-County Band: Isabella Alberti, clarinet - grade 6 Adam Cartano, baritone - grade 5 Samuel Kiamie, tenor sax - grade 6 Tobias McNamara, tuba - grade 6 Joseph Vulcano, alto saxophone - grade 5 Elementary All-County Chorus: Samuel Kiamie - grade 6 Daniel Spetrillo - grade 6 Intermediate All-County Band: Marco Graci, trombone - grade 7 Joseph Miele, euphonium - grade 7 Pranav Vadapalli, trombone - grade 9
ceremony in October. Ariana is currently taking Italian 5 and has maintained a grade of 102 in the class for the
past 3 years. Mrs. Caringi, who has been teaching languages for 40 years and Italian at WHS since 2005, was proud to receive one more honor in her distinguished career.
Lion’s Club Students of the Month
Cordelia Jannetty and Caroline Mooney have been chosen as Thornwood Lion’s Club Student of the Month for November and December respectively. The two seniors were nominated by their teachers and guidance counselors for their exceptional service to their school and/or community. Cordelia is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. She is an integral part of the music program at WHS, being named part of the All-State Chorus as a junior and Area AllState Chorus this year. Caroline has excelled in academics and
Intermediate All-County Chorus: Charlotte Catarina - grade 8 Kevin Kraus - grade 7 Zoe Lisa - grade 7 Jennifer Straface - grade 8 Michael Straface - grade 8 Naya Vulaj - grade 7 HS Area All-State Chorus Talin Bedonian - grade 12 Cordelia Jannetty - grade 12 Samantha Karlosky - grade 11 HS All-State Chorus: Bryan Mesquita - grade 12
the arts. She serves as the president of the photo club, the photo editor of the yearbook and the vice president of the Autism Speaks club. She was recently inducted into the National Honor Society. These students were recognized at a Lion’s Club dinner in January and received a plaque for their “service above self.”
ALUMNI CORNER
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Top musicians
Congratulations to Thomas Olszewski, class of 2017, who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Thomas, a member of Hawthorne Troop 1, chose a project to benefit the Thornwood American Legion. He filmed a documentary about the World War II veterans living in Mount Pleasant. Currently, Thomas is pursuing a degree in TV and Film Production at St. John’s University. Nationally, only 5% of scouts complete the rigorous requirements to achieve this rank.
Fifty juniors and seniors were inducted into Westlake High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society in a ceremony on January 5, 2018. Inducted students have maintained a combined minimum average of 88 percent over their high school career and have demonstrated exemplary leadership, character and service. New inductees are: Amanda Rubeo Caroline Mooney George Doulos Jeff Auquilla Thomas Rubino Victor Mora Sophia Falkenberg Christopher Bauco Lauren Sala Erin Murphy Gianni Garritano Cynthia Briggs Anthony Scaglione Olivia Muscatella Jonathan Genovese Katie Burns Sarita Servidio Brian Mynes Kylie Gottlieb Sofia Catarino Vincent Spaziante Meghan Nuccio Kyra Higgins Phoebe Chen Faith Summers Emily Pensabene Viktoria Hudd Lee Cohen Nina Thur-Ova Jamie Perfito Loren Iannucci Grace Damico Freyja Varga Jacob Petfield Samantha Karlosky Andrew DeBiase Elle Verna Richard Petrillo Rebecca Lovett Nicole Desimone Ava Zadrima Carolyn Pinchiaroli Zachary Lubart Joseph Di Liberti Kaylee Zheng Lia Poggioreale Frank Malandruccolo Angelique Diaz Bryan Mesquita Stephen Donato
Italian Honor Society welcomes 33 On November 8th, 2017, 33 new members were inducted into La Societa’ Onoraria Italica, Sezione Francesco Redi (Italian Honor Society, Francesco Redi Chapter). The goals of the Italian Honor Society are to give recognition to students who have achieved excellence in Italian studies as well as to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of Italian culture and civilization. Students must have completed two full years of Italian with a grade of 90% or better and be signed up to continue with the Level 4 Italian course. Additionally, they must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 85%. Inductees include: Jeffrey Ausiello Katie Burns Nicholas Colabatistto Angela DeFrancesco Robert DiNota Tyler Eglauf Sophia Falkenberg Michelle Flynn Gianni Garritano Estefania Gomez Charles Greco Jillian Guercio Declan Hegarty Kyra Higgins Thomas Iazzetta Isabelle Joseph Steven LaManna *Honorary Member
Erik Lara Marianna Leone Frank Malandruccolo Anthony Mastromarco Olivia Muscatella Alessia Mussolini Gianni Occhipinti Richard Petrillo Sean Powers Antonio Resciniti Sydney Roell Vincent Spaziante Alana Tully Ava Zadrima Michael Zulli Beatrice Masotti*
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Fifty new members inducted to National Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society inducts 28 The Lazarillo de Tormes chapter of the WHS Spanish Honor Society is a national high school organization which recognizes high-achieving Spanish language students in advanced level classes. Twenty-eight new members were inducted on December 20, 2017. Induction is based on Spanish scholarship, cultural leadership and integrity. New members are:
Cynthia Briggs Sophia Catarino Grace Damico Andrew DeBiase Jonathan Genovese Elizabeth Gomez Viktoria Hudd Loren Iannucci Samantha Karloski Erik Lara Rebecca Lovett Erica Lucey Isabel Mararlegos Bryan Mesquita
Victor Mora Brian Mynes Meghan Nuccio Emily Pensabene Jamie Perfito Carolyn Pinchiaroli Lia Poggioreale Tonantzin Sanchez Emily Sardo Anthony Scaglione Sarita Servidio Cole Sorby Faith Summers Tyler Tsiakaros
English Honor Society adds nine Nine new members were inducted to the prestigious English Honor Society on December 7, 2017. Inductees who have demonstrated English mastery, have had three articles published and have participated in literacy outreach are: Allison Brunetto Katie Burns Kylie Gottlieb Jennifer Hutnik Krya Higgins
Gabriella Maniscalco Daniella Maric Freyja Varga Kaylee Zheng
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Save the Dates
2017-18 Budget Presentations March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Budget Overview and Non-Instructional Budget
March 21 at 8 p.m. Instructional Budget
Both presentations will be held in the Westlake library
Mount Pleasant Central School District
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West Lake Drive, Thornwood, NY 10594
Board of Education Thomas McCabe, President Colleen Scaglione Neglia, Vice President Vincent Graci Maria Jost Laura Michalec Olszewski John Piazza Chris Pinchiaroli Superintendent Dr. Susan Guiney
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Correspondence Phone: 769-5500 • Fax 769-3733 Web: www.mtplcsd.org Editor/email contributions Alyson Walsh/awalsh@mtplcsd.org
Wildcat News … Fall Season Recap Cross Country
( 4-11 Boys, 11-2 Girls)
Scholar Athlete Team Coach: Sky Smith Post-Season/Sectional Results: Boys: 12th place in sectional meet. Girls: 4th place in sectional meet. League Champions. 1st place Division 2 Bobcat Invitational All-League: Arianna Edwards, Joelle El Hamouche, Mary Lyons, Nicole Musial, Faith Summers All League Honorable Mention: Christopher Bauco, Alexandra Leitch, Christopher Pagan, Austin You Individual League Champion: Mary Lyons Football
(8-2)
Scholar Athlete Team Coach: John Castellano, Assts. Jose St.Victor, Scott Reynolds Post-Season Results: Co-League Champions, Section 1 Finalists All-State: Rob DiNota All-State Honorable Mention: Andrew DiBiase, Jack Simon All-Section: Andrew DeBiase, Robert DiNota, Jack Simon Class B Offensive Back of the Year: Robert DiNota. Class B Offensive Lineman of the Year: Jack Simon All-League: Jeffrey Ausiello, Nicholas Colabattisto, Andrew DeBiase, Robert DiNota, Daniel Grossman, Jack Simon, Stephen Simone Boys’ Soccer
(7-10)
Scholar Athlete Team Coach: Dan Smith, Asst. Joe Callagy Post-Season Results: Advanced to 1st round of playoffs. All-Section: Liam Gibbons All-League: Liam Gibbons, Zachary Kardian, Brian Kelly
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At the end of each sports season, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) honors those teams and individuals that excel in the classroom. All seven Varsity Fall sports teams received the honor of Scholar-Athlete Team. To receive Scholar-Athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA for 75% of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90.00. For example, football, with the largest roster of the fall sports at 35, had to base their qualification on 27 students. An impressive accomplishment. Congratulations! Girls’ Soccer
(5-10-1)
Scholar Athlete Team Coach: Kurt Thomas, Claire Yergeau Post-Season Results: Advanced to 1st round of playoffs. All-Section Honorable Mention: Susan Pinchiaroli All-League: Juliana Castellano, Marianna Leone, Susan Pinchiaroli Volleyball
(18-3)
Scholar Athlete Team Coach: Carmen Bates, Asst. Gina Perino Post-Season Results: Sectional Champions All State: Antonia Perino, Sydney Roell All-Section: Antonia Perino, Laine Peterson, Sydney Roell All-Section Honorable Mention: Angelina Guarneiri All-League: Angelina Guarneiri, Antonia Perino, Laine Peterson, Sydney Roell
All-State Honors
Senior Rob DiNota had quite a season on the gridiron. Not only did he break a ten year old school record with 2,987 career rushing yards, he also scored 26 touchdowns this fall for a total of 35 career touchdowns. DiNota was recently named a First Team All State selection for the second year in a row. He was also voted Class B Offensive Back of the Year.
Section Champs
C on g r at u l at i on s to the Girls Varsity Volleyball team who were Class B Section 1 Champions for the 2nd year in a row! Senior Antonia Perino and junior Sydney Roell were named to the All State team. Girls’ Swim/Dive
(8-0-1)
Scholar Athlete Team Coaches: Anthony Pizzolla, Lauren Pizzolla, Mike Darland Post-Season Results: 2nd in Conference 1 Championships, 3rd in Section 1 Championships; Maeve McArdle swam on the 200 Freestyle Relay team which placed 1st in Section 1 and 6th at NY States All-Section: Maeve McArdle All League: Maeve McArdle Cheerleading
Scholar Athlete Team Coach: Lauren McNamara All Section: Sadie Feighan All League: Dylan Agosto, Sophia Falkenberg, Alexa Kalle UCA All American Cheerleaders: Dylan Agosto, Sophia Falkenberg, Sadie Feighan, Samantha Nocerito, Anna Sherman