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SOUTH FALLSBURG — Sixty-five seniors graduated from Fallsburg High School Sunday afternoon, and much like the school’s mascot, the comet, will continue to blaze. Fallsburg High School Principal Michael Williams provided the ceremony’s opening remarks, relating that the graduating class was the “first class of students I have taken from seventh grade through twelfth grade as principal in this building ... so they will always have a special place in my heart. “You’re going to get more education and you’re going to get more life experience, but only you will determine the next step in your journey,” continued Williams. Offering food as a metaphor for the occasion, Williams added, “Life is like a spice. It can be benign like salt or oregano, or it can be hot and spicy like a habanero [pepper]... While the habanero might burn and you might cry a little, you’ll keep coming back for more. I recommend the habanero...” Williams then went on to thank the Fallsburg Class of 2014 for, as he said, “You’ve
Salutatorian Adam Hurwitz speaks during Fallsburg High School's commencement exercise. SEE PAGE 8G
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FALLSBURG CLASS OF 2014 SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS VALEDICTORIAN - Rafael Olan SALUTATORIAN - Adam Hurwitz MATHEMATICS: Arthur Townsend, Abe Wasserman Award for Excellence in Mathematics - Rafael Olan ENGLISH: Eugene Feldman, Sandra Williams Award for Excellence in English - Rafael Olan SOCIAL STUDIES: Trudy Kapito, Award for Excellence in Social Studies -
Rafael Olan SCIENCE: Samuel Beytin Award for Excellence in Science - Adam Hurwitz ART: Alisha Young SPANISH: Amado Gallo DRAMA: Logan Mednick, Ilyssa
Weiner GIRL’S PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Tiffani
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Shea, Tiffani Suhm, Cody Vegliante, Ilyssa Weiner, Samantha Wiles
Fallsburg Class of 2014 Valedictorian Rafael Olan Jr. gets his New York State Advanced Regents Diploma SEE PAGE 8G with honors, from Fallsburg School Board President Joe Collura. made me a better principal and a better person for knowing each and every one of you.” Class salutatorian Adam Hurwitz talked about the unique stories each of Sunday’s graduates will carry through life from their experiences at Fallsburg High School, later offering to his classmates, “We all go through personal experiences which prove challenging, but hopefully we are able to rise above them as well as learn from them. There may be family or financial difficulties, the death of someone close or the loss of a friend. The fact that you sit on this stage with me today shows that you’ve been able to persevere over whatever life has thrown at you thus far.” Valedictorian Rafael Olan Jr. talked about his vision upon entering Fallsburg High School to graduate at the top of his class: “The infinite projects, essays, tests and homeworks weren’t simply for the achievement and cliché that comes with the status of ‘scholar,’ ” he explained. “Rather, I completed
these tasks to create a window of opportunity for myself to walk away the very first male in my family to graduate high school.” And where Principal Williams chose food as a metaphor, Olan opted for war as his: “We are like soldiers, in that we are headed for an assault for which we’ve been armed to secure our future,” he said. “Not in the grand scale of war, but nonethe-less the battle of our lives. We are warriors here today because we withstood adversity, but are we prepared for the uncertainty of the university? “High school has been our basic training as we depart into the real world,” continued Olan. “Life will come at us armed with hard times and tough choices. Our mind is the weapon, our voice the ammunition and we’ve spent our entire lives arming our most important weapon, our minds, for warfare.” Bilingual, Olan would address and thank his family from the stage in Spanish. After Senior Class Counselor Joe Levner handed out a
raft of awards, it was class of 2014 President Samantha Wiles’ turn to speak, and she took the opportunity to thank teachers, administrators and even the School Board, because, as she said, “We wouldn’t be experiencing this amazing sense of accomplishment and satisfaction today if it wasn’t for the love and dedication of all of you.” Fallsburg Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ivan Katz, then inducted just the second ever member of the Fallsburg Hall of Fame, Mr. Joseph LaRuffa. After three honorable years of service with the U.S. Army during the second World War, LaRuffa would go on to study music education, garnering degrees from both New York University (NYU) and Columbia University. LaRuffa would then, in 1954, begin a 30-year career as a music teacher and band director at Fallsburg High School. “Joseph LaRuffa brought local, state and national recognition to this school district via his high school band,” offered Katz.
EDWARD BRYAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Justin Cohen CANDY GOLD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Logan Mednick ESTHYR MINTZ-FLANAGAN SCHOLARSHIP - Rafael Olan SEYMOUR AND MINNIE FELDMAN SCHOLARSHIP - Rafael Olan BLOSSOM COHEN MEMORIAL AWARD - Courtney Stack MILTON BRIZEL SCHOLARSHIP -
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Eldred graduates 28 LEFT: Thoughtful boys helped each other with adjusting their graduation gowns and caps correctly. From left, Jake Willoughby, Christian D'Angelo, Julian Gottlieb, and Peter Vorstadt.
RIGHT: Graduates-to-be show their happiness during the processional. In the front from left are Shannon Brucher, Jennifer Hickey, Hannah Zuckerman and Danielle Russell. The boys, from left, are Max Ginesin, Mike Stegmann, Brandon Suppa, Koty Kurtz and Andrew Kougher. Getting the cap just right. Brandon Suppa is aided by Honored Teacher Mary Ellen Sutherland. STORY AND PHOTOS BY ANYA TIKKA
ELDRED — It was with mixed emotions that Eldred Class of ’14 graduates looked toward the future. Many of the graduates the Democrat spoke to seemed sad leaving their friends and school behind, while others were simply thrilled that school was finally over, feeling it was time to move to the next stage of their lives. Superintendent Robert Dufour also talked about the importance of time, quoting Ecclesiastes’ “There’s a time for every purpose under heaven” and J.R. R. Tolkien’s Gandalf from “Fellowship of the Rings”: “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. Time defines our lives… There’s no time like the present.” After the Key Notes singers performed, and congratulatory speeches and awards to teachers, assistants, and honorees were made, jubilant new graduates were free to go their own way to their
families and friends, who’d gathered en mass on the outside lawn specially set up for the day. Before the ceremonies, the graduates-to-be spoke of their future plans and aspirations. Jacob Willoughby said, “The feeling of this graduation is bittersweet. It’s nice, but it’s also sad to see all the people you’re graduating with – you won’t see them very much, most of them you won’t see at all afterwards. But that’s just how life is. You’ve just got to move on with your life.” Jacob has already joined the military. Christian D’Angelo said he wants to become an oral surgeon. “I’m going to Geneseo to study biology with the intention of going to medical school,” he said, and was looking forward to the future, while at the same time being sad at leaving friends behind. Jared DeLeon has his future, or at least his career mapped out. “I’m going to be a mechanical engineer,” he said with confidence, while
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RIGHT: Getting changed into graduation gowns and having a flower pinned by teachers and assistants in the gym before the ceremony is a tradition in Eldred High School. From left, Jessica Schips, Virginia Krzysztofowicz, Gweneth Loughman, Nicole Elvin and Samantha Banghart (in foreground).
NYS Assembly Certificate of Merit & Senator Bonacic Cert. of Merit Scholarships - Samantha Benjamin, Samantha Banghart, Ashlynn Barbarite, Eric Baumgardner, Attila Benke, Hannah Bisland, Cassandra Boehm, Patrick Boyce, Shannon Brucher, Astri Corchado, Bray Curreri, Christian D’Angelo, Jared DeLeon, Julian DeLeon, Nikolas Dilles, Samantha DiPalma, Alyssa Donnelly, Erin Donnelly, Nicole Elvin, Taylor Frank, Max Ginesin, Julian Gottlieb, Jacob Halter, Dayna Herling, Edward Herling, Jennifer Hickey, Brian Jasper, Brendan Kelly, Gary Klopchin, Andrew Kougher, Virginia Krzysztofowicz, Koty Kurtz, Gweneth Loughman, Kevin Maas, Hans McCarthy, Logan McDonnell, Jake Miller, Rebecca Morgan, Alexander Negulici, Amanda Nieke, Shana Pearson, Danielle Russell, Angie Schadt, Jessica Schips, Matthew Skowron, Michael Stegmann, Brandon Suppa, Daniel Taylor, Peter Vorstadt, Dylan WilliamsJacob Willoughby, Lauren Wood, Timothy Worzel, Theresa Zonin, Hannah Zuckerman, Zoe Zuckerman
Colorfully decorated caps declare their owners' personalities. Facing the camera are, from left, Amanda Nieke, and Jennifer Hickey.
ABOVE: Waiting for the processional are, from left, Jake Willoughby, Julian DeLeon, Matthew Skowron and Mike Stegmann. LEFT: Waiting to go outside for the ceremony. The seriousness of the moment made the girls pause. From left, with visible faces, are Astri Corchado Rivera, Shana Pearson, Erin Donnelly, and Samantha DiPalma.
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Samantha Banghart - Presidential Scholarship for SCCC: Full Tuition; ECS Faculty Association Arts Award – Chorus: $75 Ashlynn Barbarite - Fred & Francis Ihlo Memorial Scholarship: $500; Andrew Parker Memorial Scholarship: $250; ECS Faculty Association Arts Award Visual Arts: $75 Eric Baumgardner - Beaver Brook Rod & Gun Club Scholarship: $200 Hannah Bisland - Knights of Columbus Scholarship: $500; Town of Highland Lions Club Scholarship: $500; Stanley Naumovitz Memorial Scholarship: $400; Town of Lumberland Lions Club Scholarship: $300 Cassandra Boehm - American Legion Post 1363 Health Care Scholarship: $200 Shannon Brucher - Knights of Columbus Scholarship: $500 Bray Curreri - Athletic Scholarship to St. Rose College Christian D’Angelo - Sheila Birkett Gift of Life Scholarship: $500; American Red Cross Scholarship: $300 Jared DeLeon - Hartford Regents Scholarship: $17,700 Per year; Town of Lumberland Lions Club Scholarship: $400; ECS Faculty Association Band Award – Band: $75; The Alan Sclawy Citizenship Award Julian DeLeon - Raymond Bryon Clouse Scholarship: $250 Samantha DiPalma - American Legion Post 1363 Outstanding Senior School Award: $100 Alyssa Donnelly - Knights of Columbus Scholarship: $500; Town of Highland Lion’s Club Scholarship: $500; Port Jervis Youth Football/Cheerleading Scholarship: $500; American Red Cross Scholarship: $300; Town of Lumberland Lions Club Scholarship: $250 ; CSEA Scholarship: $250 Erin Donnelly - Fred & Francis Ihlo Memorial Scholarship: $500; Knights of Columbus Scholarship: $500; Town of Lumberland Lions Club Scholarship: $250; Beaver Brook Rod & Gun Club Scholarship: $200; Billy Gunther Memorial Scholarship: $100; ECS Faculty Association Kenneth Bjorn Memorial Scholarship: $100 Nicole Elvin - Chrissy Bertolino Memorial Scholarship: $500; Town of Highland Lion’s Club Scholarship: $500; Jane Heisler Memorial Scholarship: $300; Peck’s Market Achieve-
ment Award: $200 Taylor Frank - New York State Attorney General Triple “C” Award Max Ginesin - The New School BFA Scholarship: $22,100; The New School Dean’s BFA Scholarship: $10,000; ECS Faculty Association Award Visual Arts: $75 Julian Gottlieb - ECS Faculty Association Kenneth Bjorn Memorial Scholarship: $100; NYS Senator Bonacic Scholar Athlete Award Jacob Halter - Raymond Bryon Clouse Scholarship: $250 Dayna Herling - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Tuition Scholarship: $20,000 per year; Local 94 International Union of Operating Engineers Scholarship: $2,000 per year; NYS Award of Academic Excellence: $1500; ECS Faculty Association Award Valedictorian: $600; Town of Lumberland Lions Club Scholarship: $400 Jennifer Hickey - Peck’s Market Achievement Award: $200 Brian Jasper - Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce Community Scholarship: $500; Peck’s Market Achievement Award: $200 Gary Klopchin - CSEA Scholarship: $250; Peck’s Market Achievement Award: $200; New York State Attorney General Triple “C” Award Virginia Krzysztofowicz - Port Jervis Police Department P.B.A. Scholarship: $500 Koty Kurtz - Presidential Scholarship for SCCC: Full Tuition; ECS Faculty Association Award to the Salutatorian: $500; NYS Award of Academic Excellence: $500; ECS Faculty Association Student Showing Greatest Effort Award: $200 Kevin Maas - Knights of Columbus Scholarship: $500; Town of Lumberland Lions Club Scholarship: $250 Hans McCarthy - Presidential Scholarship for SCCC: Full Tuition; Sulzbach Memorial Scholarship: $400 Rebecca Morgan - Dr. J. A. Colombo Scholarship: $500 Amanda Nieke - Rodney Nieke Memorial Scholarship: $100 Shana Pearson - American Legion Post 1363 Health Care Scholarship: $200 Angie Schadt - ECS Faculty Association Kenneth Bjorn Memorial Scholarship: $100 Jessica Schips - Town of Lumberland Lions Club Scholarship: $300; NYS Senator Bonacic Scholar Athlete Award; Herff Jones Believe in You Principal’s Award Certificate Michael Stegmann - ECS Faculty Association Arts Award – Performing Arts: $75 Peter Vorstadt - York College of Pennsylvania Heritage Award: $24,000; Greater Chamber of Commerce Community Scholarship: $2000; Port Jervis Rotary “Self Above Self” Scholarship: $500; Knights of Columbus Scholarship: $500; Town of Lumberland Lions Club Scholarship: $400; Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Scholarship: $100; ECS Faculty Association Kenneth Bjorn Memorial Scholarship: $100; New York State Comptroller’s Achievement Award Certificate Lauren Wood - American Legion Post 1363 Health Care Scholarship: $200 Timothy Worzel - Brockport State University of New York Dean’s Scholar-in-Residence Scholarship: $9,000; Tri-State Youth Soccer League Scholarship: $1000; Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce Community Scholarship: $1000; Town of Highland Lion’s Club Scholarship: $500; Sullivan County Association of Town Highway Superintendents Scholarship: $500; Town of Lumberland Lions Club Scholarship: $400; Peck’s Market Achievement Award: $200
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LIVINGSTON MANOR –– Graduates of Livingston Manor know that the journey is only just beginning after high school. The traditional “Pomp and Circumstance” played to beaming smiles as the 41 graduates made their way past family, friends and the Livingston Manor community to take their place on the dais. The focus on the graduating class extended to its members’ maturity and preparedness to step into the real world. Livingston Manor Principal Sandra Johnson’s opening remarks included a reflection on the senior class’s last day of school, where they “unwillingly rolled their entire school year into one day.” The class had decorated the outside sidewalk with chalk reminiscent of Kindergarten depicting “Seniors
2014!” and organized an entire day’s celebration including food in the senior lounge illustrating their maturity- not one senior missed a class that day and only celebrated during their free time. Salutatorian Brandon Sparkman reminded his classmates of high school’s importance, “High school taught us to learn. Nobody has enjoyed taking notes or studying while in high school. At least nobody I know. But it is so helpful later in life...Learning to learn is a necessity.” Sparkman also credited band director Daniel Smith with a piece of advice that stuck, “Graduating high school is not a huge change but simply a new beginning.” Valedictorian Farrah Mills’ focus was on her class’s diversity and uniqueness, “Based on our diverse personal talents I know we’ll grow up to do great things. Do what you want. As clichéd as it sounds, life’s too short to Members of the LMCS class of 2014 toss off their caps as they start a new chapter of their lives. be unhappy.” Guest speaker Karl Bressler, a 1997 LMCS graduate, advised students to take chances and make decisions that may be hard to make. Bressler likened life’s choices to those in the old Choose Your Own Adventure books. “They call it graduation, but they also call it commencement,” Bressler said, “I like commencement better. The fact is the exciting
stuff is just beginning. This is not an author’s story, this is the start of your own choose your own adventure. So take this time to make memories, take pictures and have a party. And after that go out there and slay that dragon.” “Enjoy the journey,” Superintendent Deborah Fox said to the class, “It has been an honor to be your superintendent and I hope you have the time of your life.”
Valedictorian Farrah Mills summed up her hopes for her classmates with an F. Scott Fitzgerald quote, “I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again.”
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Stephanie Acevedo
Rachel Barnhart
Kaitlyn Bischert
Cassie Blume
Ami Calo
Brent Carlson
Toni-Ann Chianese
Caitlyn Cillis
Austin Decker
Dallas Diescher
David Dutcher
Avi-Eli Castro
Brian Eskridge
Rheanna Fiddle
Brittany Fuller
Kassie Gugliotta
Matthew Heintz
Devan Jurgens
Krystal Lugo
Jason Marrero
Farrah Mills
Cynthia Roser
Jessica Roser
William Roser
Destiny Shaver
Brandon Sparkman
Amy Stuhlmiller
Evan Taggart
Brandon Williams
Doug Williams
Eugene Wolcott
Tyler Young
Above: Eugene Wolcott’s mom Alisia fixes his gown’s collar minutes before the start of graduation. Left: Salutatorian Brandon Sparkman, Matthew Heintz and Tyler Young adjust their caps and gowns. Right: Salutatorian Brandon Sparkman encourages his classmates to pave their own paths in the future after spending 15,795 hours in school during the past 13 years. LIVINGSTON MANOR CLASS OF 2014 GRADUATION AWARDS
Don R. Zeininger Memorial Award for Industrial Arts - Ruben David Dr. Lewis G. Denman Memorial Scholarship Fund - Dallas Monique Di-
escher Adam Lasky Memorial Award - Dou-
glas Thomas P. Williams Agudas Achim Society Award for Highest Regents Average - Farrah
Anne Mills American Legion Award for highest average in Social Studies - Farrah
Anne Mills American Red Cross Life Shares High School Scholarship Program -
Rachel Irene Barnhart American Red Cross Life Shares High School Scholarship Program -
Rheanna Elizabeth Fiddle Art Scholarship Award - Farrah Anne
Mills Avery Foundation Scholarship Awards - Brandon Jackson Sparkman,
Matthew Ryan Heintz, Rachel Irene Barnhart, ToniAnn Chianese Beaverkill Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution - Danisha Lazette
Raethka Betty Kehrley Award for Communications - Brandon Jackson Spark-
man Board of Education Award for the student who ranks 3rd in class standing - Rachel Irene Barnhart Board of Education Award for the student who ranks 4th in class standing - Kara Spencer Catskill Shopper - Advertiser Sponsor Award - Tyler Young Certificate of Merit - Ami Jo Calo,
Dallas Diescher and Kara Spencer show off their decorated mortarboards.
Amy Stuhlmiller, Antonio Serrano, Austin Decker, Avi-Ell Castro, Brandon Jackson Sparkman, Brandon Nelson P. Williams, Brent Carlson, Brian Eskridge, Brittany Fuller, Caitlyn R. Cillis, Cassie Blume, Cynthia Roser, Dallas Monique Diescher, Danisha Lazette Raethka, David Clark, David Meade II, David Michael Dutcher, Destiny Hope Shaver, Devan Christopher Jurgens, Dimetrius Miranda, Douglas Thomas P. Williams, Ebidiah U. Chapman, Eugene F. Wolcott, Evan Anthony Taggart, Farrah Anne Mills, Jason A. Marrero, Jessica Marie Roser, Kaitlyn Ashley Bischert, Kara Spencer, Krystal Marie Lugo, Matthew Ryan Heintz, Michael D'Auria, Rachel Irene Barnhart, Rheanna Elizabeth Fiddle, Richie Shaver, Ruben David, Samantha Marie Gould, Stephanie Ariel Acevedo, ToniAnn Chianese, Tyler Young, William Andrew Roser Craig R. Sturdevant Memorial Award -
Brandon Jackson Sparkman Custodial Staff Award for Outstanding Attendance during the four High School Years - Brent Carlson Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award - Rachel
Irene Barnhart
From left: Eugene Wolcott, William Roser, David Clark and Brian Eskridge are all smiles before they become LMCS graduates.
David Pollack Award for Class Salutatorian - Brandon Jackson Spark-
man David Pollack Award for Class Valedictorian - Farrah Anne Mills
Elinor E. Decker Memorial Award -
Brandon Jackson Sparkman Frank A. & Lulu Rose Foundation -
Brandon Jackson Sparkman Frank A. & Lulu Rose Foundation -
Farrah Anne Mills Frank and Lois Gibson Boys' Athletic Achievement Award - Michael
D'Auria Frank and Lois Gibson Girls' Athletic Achievement Award - Farrah Anne
Mills Grad Program Cover Design Award -
Destiny Hope Shaver, Farrah Anne Mills Hilda M. Neild Scholarship Fund -
Rheanna Elizabeth Fiddle Jamie Bertholf Memorial Scholarship -
David Meade II Jamie Lyn Ford Memorial Award -
Dallas Monique Diescher John DuMond Memorial Scholarship -
Farrah Anne Mills John Hundley III & Josh Hundley Memorial Scholarship Fund -
Dimetrius Miranda Kenneth Hobbs Memorial Award for Technology, given by Cradle Rock Ridge Hunting Club - Brandon Nel-
son P. Williams Knoll Scholarship Fund - Brittany
Fuller, Jessica Marie Roser, William Andrew Roser Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation - Farrah Anne Mills, Bran-
don Jackson Sparkman, Brittany Fuller, Douglas Thomas P. Williams, Ebidiah U. Chapman, Jessica Marie Roser, Kara Spencer, Matthew Ryan Heintz, Rachel Irene Barnhart, Rheanna Elizabeth Fiddle, Ruben David, ToniAnn Chianese, William Andrew Roser Liberty Elks Lodge # 1545 Awards for Citizenship and Service - David
Michael Dutcher, Kara Spencer Livingston Manor Community Center Service Award - William Andrew
Roser Livingston Manor Lion's Club Tony and Kelly Lackey Memorial Award -
Devan Christopher Jurgens, William Andrew Roser Livingston Manor Lodge #791 F.&A.M Award for Individual Growth - Tyler
Young Livingston Manor Rotary Club Service Award - Dallas Monique Di-
escher Livingston Manor Teachers' Assoc. Awards for Higher Education - Brit-
tany Fuller, Farrah Anne Mills, Rheanna Elizabeth Fiddle LMCS "Plaque of '39" given by the 50th Anniversary Alumni Association - Rheanna Elizabeth Fiddle LMCS 50th Anniv. Alumni Award Student who ranks 1st in class standing - Farrah Anne Mills LMCS 50th Anniv. Alumni Award Student who ranks 2nd in class standing - Brandon Jackson
Sparkman LMCS School-Related Professionals' Association Graduation Award - Jes-
sica Marie Roser Lorna B. Hoag Perseverance Award -
Brian Eskridge
Louis A. & Rita Hick Smith Memorial Fund - Brandon Jackson Spark-
man Marjorie B. Siegel Memorial Music Award (The John Philip Sousa Band Award) - Brandon Jackson
Sparkman Maureen J. Reisner Memorial Award for Music - Brandon Jackson
Sparkman Mecky Schwartz Award - Brandon
Nelson P. Williams Michael Dolgas Environmental Award - Ami Jo Calo Misner Agency Award for Greatest Improvement in High School English - ToniAnn Chianese National School Choral Award -
Brandon Jackson Sparkman NYS Attorney General's Triple "C" Awards - Devan Christopher Jur-
gens, Evan Anthony Taggart, William Andrew Roser NYS Comptroller’s Achievement Award - Brandon Nelson P.
Williams, Destiny Hope Shaver, Dimetrius Miranda, Ebidiah U. Chapman, Jessica Marie Roser NYS Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Assoc. Inc. Scholarship -
Dallas Monique Diescher, Devan Christopher Jurgens, William Andrew Roser NYS Education Department Scholarship for Academic Excellence -
Brandon Jackson Sparkman, Farrah Anne Mills NYS School Music Association Award - Brandon Jackson Sparkman Peck's Market Citizenship Awards -
Brian Eskridge, Cassie Blume, David Clark, Jason A. Marrero, Ruben David PTSO Service Scholarship Award -
Brittany Fuller, William Andrew Roser Rolling V. Academic Improvement Award - ToniAnn Chianese Rose & Kiernan, Inc. Scholarship Fund - Matthew Ryan Heintz Stanley Segal Scholarship for the Visual Arts, administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance - Far-
rah Anne Mills Sullivan/St. Tammany Chapter 298 Order of Eastern Star - Dallas
Monique Diescher SUNY Presidental Scholars Award -
Brittany Fuller, Ebidiah U. Chapman, Jessica Marie Roser, Kara Spencer, Michael D'Auria, Rheanna Elizabeth Fiddle Tau Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society - Brittany Fuller Tech Scholarship Award - Brandon
Nelson P. Williams Teddy Winchester Memorial Scholarship Fund - Amy Stuhlmiller Theodore Gordon Fly Fishers' Science Award - Douglas Thomas P.
Williams Trevor Simpson Memorial Award -
Ruben David, William Andrew Roser Van Etten Oil Co. Award for Excellence in Language - Farrah Anne
Mills Will Hardware - Industrial Arts Award - Michael D'Auria William Kelly Scholarship Award given by the Kelly family, in memory of Billy - Evan Anthony Taggart
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Clockwise from right: Band director Daniel Smith conducts band members of the senior class for the last time during the band’s performance of “Firedance.” Cynthia Roser helps friend Richie Shaver straighten his graduation cap. Some of the Livingston Manor graduates pose for a photo. From left: Brittany Fuller, Jessica Roser, Cassie Blume, Krystal Lugo, Avi-Ell Castro, Destiny Shaver, Cynthia Roser and Caitlyn Cillis. Amy Stuhlmiller and Toni Chianese took a moment to pose for a picture. Stuhlmiller inscribed on her mortarboard: “Every dream starts with a dreamer, class of 2014.” LMCS Senior choir members joined the LMCS chorus for the last time singing Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).” Valedictorian Farrah Mills (left), and friends Rachel Barnhart (center) and Ami Calo (right).
FALLSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL
Fallsburg High School Principal Michael Williams attributed his growth as an administrator to knowing the Class of 2014.
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Fallsburg senior Shakree Gibson receives his New York State regents diploma from Fallsburg School Board President Joe Collura.
Senior Class Advisor Danielle Hartman presented Samantha Wiles (center) and Sean Cruz with the prestigious Howard T. Scholefield Citizenship Award.
R I G H T: A f t e r speaking, Class President Samantha Wiles takes a selfie of herself and her 64 fellow graduates.
Fallsburg's band and orchestra didn't miss a note while playing the traditional graduation number, "Pomp and Circumstance."
Above, Cody Vegliante receives his New York State advanced regents diploma from Fallsburg School Board President Joe Collura.
The Class of 2014 follows tradition, right, by shifting their tassels over from the right to the left side, signifying that they have officially graduated.
Ahmad Shomo accepts his diploma from Fallsburg School Board President Joe Collura.
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Above, Dejanice Castro shows off her unique flower embellished mortar board. For her many years of hard work, Castro garnered a New York State Advanced Regents Diploma.
Jubilant grads toss their caps after being certified.
LIBERTY — Liberty High School’s 117th commencement exercise on Saturday may just have been its biggest yet, with hundreds of supportive family, friends, staff and administrators packing the school’s Robert Van Slyke Gymnasium to see the morning’s 91 graduating
seniors off to the next step in their lives, sharing in celebration of one of life’s most important milestones. Graduates William Killian and Gwendaline Nieves kicked off the hours-long ceremony with a moving rendition of the Star Spangled Banner; the perfect segue for the Alma Mater led by the senior chorus and symphony orchestra.
Valedictorian Katarina Manzi poses after delivering her valedictory.
Alyssa Piatek, daughter of Liberty alum Nick Piatek, leads the procession of 91 Liberty grads. Piatek is a member of the National Honor Society and the National Art Honor Society, and graduated Saturday with a New York State Advanced Regents Diploma. Nery Campos shows off his unique mortarboard as he delivers the welcome address. Nery received a New York State Advanced Regents Diploma with honors. New York State advanced regents diploma recipient and varsity soccer standout Nery Campos welcomed the large crowd, after which the earlier morning’s two Liberty Wall of Fame inductees and guest speakers, Joseph Rubin, Class of 1956; and Dr. Steven J. Schiff, Class of 1974, hit the stage. Schiff talked about the experience of growing up in a small town and its many
virtues, though, he did admit, “No one I’ve ever met has ever heard of Liberty,” after which he stressed the importance that the day’s graduates “find something you are good at and that you will enjoy every day . . . You should pursue what you want to do and not what others want you to do,” he added. Valedictorian Katarina Manzi spoke of the financial
hardships she and her family encountered when she was a child, affirming, “However, none of the hardships at home would deter me from reaching my goals of achieving academic success... in fact it made me more determined.” “Knowledge and education are the keys to improving yourself,” she continued, then warning, “It will take determination, and most of all,
it will not be easy, but no matter the hardships you face, don’t give up.” But perhaps the day’s significance was framed best by Liberty Middle/High School Principal Jack Strassman, who reminded the day’s honorees, “Graduation is the beginning, not the end. Today is when you leave behind childhood and begin your journey into adulthood... so be proud of your accomplishments and always show gratitude to those who supported you.”
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Marissa Benton
Rachel Bitjeman
Alyssa Bossert-Piatek
Todd Bowers Jr.
Kevin Brannigan
Mariah Brickhouse
Laurice Budd
Grace Camacho
Luis Campos-Castro
Nery Campos
Dejanice Castro
David Cherepanov
Cheyenne Chessa
Blake Costa
Jose Cruz-Ramirez
Thomas Dapp
Andrew Davis
Amanda DeJesus
Ashley DeMarmels
Gladys Diaz
Gabriella Dominguez
Patrick Doyle
Diane Evans
Ignacio Feijo
Ariana Garzon
Shakree Gibson
Kevin Graham
Julius Graves
George Hemion Jr.
Quinn Jackson
Andrew Johnson
Joseph Jones-Brown
Kaitlyn Kellem
William Killian
Jessica Kimmes
Erin Kinne
Joseph Kleinberger
Justin Klein
Kimberly Klein
Jackson Krebs
Jayco Krebs
Ashley Lake
Jessica LaMantia
Branden Law
Fredy Leal
Jericho Male
Joesph Maltese
Katarina Manzi
Veronica Marquez-Navarro
Thomas McCausland
Octaiva Moore
Thomas Muller
Ashley Mulligan
Gwendaline Nieves
Congratulations to the
Liberty High School Class of 2014 from the Liberty Faculty Association!
Eileen Burke
Blake Costa
Thomas Dapp
Gladys Diaz
Ariana Garzon
Kaitlyn Kellam
Erin Kinne
Joseph Kleinberger
Jayco Krebs
Jessica LaMantia
Veronica Marquez Navarro
Thomas McCausland
Ashley Mulligan
Jonathan Nilsen
Emma Wegener
Miranda Yoli
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Vanessa Olivo
Melissa Symanski
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A special congratulations to the 18 recipients of George V. Hutchinson Scholarships for 2014. The Liberty Faculty Association has awarded more than $304,500 to Liberty graduates since its inception. Thank you to the entire community for your continued support of our fundraising efforts over the years.
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Jonathan Nilsen
Vanessa Olivo
Lyndell Olmo
Javon Patterson
Kareem Pierre
Magali Ramirez
Hunter Reeves
Miguel Rodriguez III
Brian Russell
Alana Salazar
Christopher Santiago
Kaila Santiago
Trae Serrano
Alexander Simon
Khapri Simon
Katelynn Slavik
Julian Spina
Tiffany Sprague
Genesis Suarez
Melissa Symanski
McKenzie Tyler
Kevin Urure-Cruz
Daniel Vandenberg
Ariel Vega
William Velasquez
Cassondra Velazquez
Jessica Watson
Emma Wegener
Darrell White
Joshua Wilbur
LIBERTY CENTRAL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014
Tea Williams
Tiffany Williams
Brandon Wilson
Top Ten Students 10. Jessica Watson 9. Julian Spina 8. Eileen Burke 7. Vanessa Olivo 6. Amanda DeJesus 5. Jonathan Nilsen 4. Jackson Krebs 3. Joseph Kleinberger 2. Melissa Symanski 1. Katarina Manzi
Miranda Yoli
LEFT: Alana Salazar smiles for the camera as she waits in line to receive her New York State Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors.
Scholars Award - Emma Wegener,
Nichols Memorial Scholarship -
Marissa Benton, Blake Costa, Kaitlyn Kellam, Hunter Reeves, Cassondra Velazquez
Nery Campos Catskill Shopper Scholarship - Ashley
Mulligan
Liberty Fire Fighters’ Scholarship -
Benjamin and Sylvia Heller Memorial Scholarship - Gwendaline Nieves Lorraine Carrington Memorial Award -
Marissa Benton Liberty Fire Department Scholarship -
Blake Costa
Kaitlyn Kellam
Liberty Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship - Kaitlyn Kellam Joan Greck Memorial Scholarship -
Ron Francisco Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by the Liberty Central School Phys. Ed. Department -
Kaitlyn Kellam
Eileen Burke, Branden Law
Barbra Sims Memorial Scholarship -
Visual Arts Award - Brittany Almod-
Eileen Burke Liberty Christian College Scholarship -
Zackary Wallgren Memorial Scholarship - Joseph Kleinberger Liberty Lions Club Scholarship - Jes-
sica LaMantia, Jonathan Nilsen Bethel Lions Club Scholarship in Memory of Andrew LaPolt - Jayco
Krebs Joseph Scarvalone Memorial Scholarship - Melissa Symanski Arnold Miller Perseverance Award -
Nery Campos Liberty Elks Lodge Citizenship Awards - Gladys Diaz, Kevin Urure-Cruz JC Young Hose Company John S.
Jonathan Nilsen Richard H. Fosler Memorial Scholarship - Vanessa Olivo and Melissa
Symanski Community Service Award sponsored by M&M Automotive Group - Mag-
ali Ramirez Community Service Award sponsored by Granite Associates - Vanessa
Olivo Marjorie Siegel Music Achievement Award - Eileen Burke, William
Killian, Gwendaline Nieves Leonard Martello Music Scholarship -
Eileen Burke, William Killian, Vanessa Olivo
Albert Shanker Memorial Scholarship - Jayco Krebs Liberty Indian Booster Club Scholarships - Thomas Dapp, Kaitlyn
Kellam, Jayco Krebs, Jessica LaMantia, Julian Spina, Melissa Symanski, Miranda Yoli Sláinte Award in Memory of Mrs. Maureen Crescitelli, Foster Grandma Kate McCarthy - Blake Costa 2014 Professional Women of Sullivan County Scholarship - Magali
Ramirez
Briker Family Music Scholarship -
Gwendaline Nieves LPA Awards - Grace Camacho, William Killian
Louis Soracco Excellence in Chemistry Award - Katarina Manzi Triple “C” Award - Ashley Mulli-
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Alana Salazar and Liberty Middle/High School Principal Jack Strassman ham it up for photographers after Salazar received the fruits of her many years of labor in the Liberty School District – her diploma.
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HONESDALE, PA — The gymnasium hosting the formal, solemn commencement ceremony at Honesdale High School was packed with family members, friends, and well wishers. Many, judging by the collection of car plates lining up the parking lots surrounding the school, came from out of state. High School Principal Diane Scarfalloto reminded those present that, although many had been to the gym for various sports events, “commencement… evolved from nearly a thousand years of history and traditions. While it is a day of joy and celebration, the ceremony it-
self requires dignity and quiet respect. We are aware that many of you have attended sporting events in this place when cheering and whistles were appropriate and acceptable behavior. However, noise making and other disruptive behavior is unacceptable during Honesdale High School commencements.” Interspersed by both instrumental and vocal music performed by the students, speakers included Class President Markos Tetonis, Salutatorian Rachel Fritz and Valedictorian Keith Bates, as well as District Superintendent Gregory Frigoletto. In his speech Frigoletto said, “We are very proud of this group of students. It is without reservation that we
Valedictorian Keith Bates delivers his speech. Listening on the podium are, front, Salutatorian Rachel Fritz, left, and Markos Tetonis. Behind them are, from left, Erin O’Neill, Jennifer Carey, and John Russo.
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feel strongly that they will be successful and prosperous for not only themselves, but also to ensure prosperity for future generations.” Valedictorian Keith Bates reminded his fellow students about the hard work, and many challenges the class already has faced to bring them to the point where they are. Keith is a resident of Honesdale, and the son of Michael and Karen Bates. He plans to go to Penn State to study Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering. Among his many accomplishments, honors and awards are National Honor Society Member; Scholar of the Year; Scholastic Bowl; Science Olympiad; Ernest W. Lemnitzer Memorial Schol-
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Lining up for their awards are Gage Wasman, Aaron Whitmore, Dale Weidner, Patrick Watkins, Paul Visci, and Paulie Velez. HONESDALE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014 GRADUATION AWARDS
Summa Cum Laude: Keith P. Bates, Jacquelyn R. Billard, Melissa Jessica Cantasano, Gerald Robert Collins, Noah James Cousineau, Victoria Rose Freshour, Rachel Olivia Fritz, David Francis Kirk, Max Andrew Kowalczyk, Brianne C. Lawrence, Madeline Elyse Ludwig, Amanda Paige Paduch, Noah Patrick Petraszewski, Gustin D. Reynolds, Heather Anne Ritter, Jaclyn Ann Williams Boring. Magna Cum Laude: Erin Renee Curtis, Mackenzie Beth Dirlam, Abby Elizabeth Firmstone, Nichole M. Kuchta, Chandler Grey Osborne, Kristine Gale Turturiello Cum Laude: Victoria Isabella Bednar, Daniel Buckwalter, Desiree Elizabeth Conaway, Trudessa P. Derrick, David N. Galinski, Kellan R. Keesler, Kosilyn Alissa Martin, Rebekah Marie Mohrmann, Erin Elizabeth O’Neill, Wylie Alex Ordnung, Jesse Provenzano National Honor Society: Keith Bates, Justyn Beach, Victoria Bednar, Jacquelyn Billard, Daniel Buckwalter, Gavin Canfield, Melissa Cantasano, Jennifer Carey, Gerald Collins, Desiree Conaway, Noah Cousineau, Erin Curtis, Trudessa Derrick, Mackenzie Dirlam, Nicholas Duffy, Abby Firmstone, Victoria Freshour, Rachel Fritz, Valerie Gaglione, David Galinski, Haylee Goodenough, P ayton Harcum, Lyndsey Jensen, Kellan Keesler, David Kirk, Max Kowalczyk, Nichole Kuchta, Brianne Lawrence, Madeline Ludwig, Liam Maloney, Olivia Marin, Josilyn Martin, Kevin Miller, Rebekah Mohrmann, Maggie O’Day, Erin N’Neill, Wylie Ordnung, Chandler Osborne, Amanda Paduch, Noah Petraszewski, Jesse Provenzano, Sarah Redick, Gustin Reynolds, Heather Ritter, Benjamin Rutledge, Kristen Schmale, Forrest Sheard, Julianne Shino, Kristine Turturiello, Haley West, Jaclyn Williams-Boring, Carley Zielinski
INSTITUTION AWARDS
Austin Antoine - Penn State University - Penn State Chancellor’s Award Keith Bates - Penn State University Matthew J. Wilson Honors Scholarship; Academic Exellence Scholarship; Schreyer Honors College Scholarship; College of Earth & Mineral Sciences Scholarship Victoria Bednar - Misericoridia University - Trustee Scholarship; Mission Award; McAuley Scholarship Jennifer Carey - Misericordia University - Trustee Scholarship; McAuley Award Gerald Collins - Drexel University A.J. Drexel Scholarship; DU Endowed Grant; Gettysburg College - David Wills Scholarship Erickson Corbin - Palm Beach Atlantic University - Deans Scholarship
Noah Cousineau - Syracuse University - Syracuse Univerity Grant; Chancellor’s Scholarship Erin Curtis - Syracuse University Dean’s Scholarship; The Univerity of Scranton - Loyala Scholarship; Wilkes University - Wilkes Scholarship Torey Decker - Cabrini College Dean’s Scholarship; Cabrini Grant Stephanie Drongoski - Johnson College - Technology Merit Award; Moravian College - Trustee Scholarship Timothy Farrand - Penn State University - Performance Scholarhsip Rachel Fritz - Lycoming College Trustee Scholarship Valerie Gaglione - Arcadia University - Arcadia University Achievement Award; Arcadia University Knights Scholarship Michael Gombita - Misericordia University - McAuley Award Haylee Goodenough - Slippery Rock University - SRU Merit Scholarship Jaimmie Hubbard - Luzerne County Community College - Foundation Scholar Award Lyndsey Jensen - Cedar Crest College - Founder’s Scholarship; Cedar Crest College Grant; Marywood University - Dean’s Scholarship; Misericorida University - Trustee Scholarship; University of New Haven - Charger Award; Dean’s Scholarhsip; Wilkes University Dean’s Scholarship David Kirk - Duquesne University Duquesne University Academic Scholarship Justin Lamberton - NASCAR Technical Instituate - Imagine America Foundation Scholarship Jessica Langone - Misericordia University - McAuley Award Liam Maloney - Penn State Worthington Scranton - Internal Commonwealth Scholarship Josilyn Martin - Misericordia University - Trustee Scholarship; Dean’s Award; McAuley Award Rebekah Mohrmann - Point Park University - Point Park University Grant; Presidential Scholarship; New Covenant Fellowship Church Scholarship Maggie O’Day - Misericorida University - Presidential Scholarship; McAuley Award Erin O’Neill - The University of Vermont - Trustees Scholarship; Sugar Maple Scholarship Amanda Paduch - Albright College Presidential Scholarship; Albright College National Honor Society Award Noah Petraszewski - Drexel University - A.J. Drexel Scholarship; Gannon University - Founders Scholarship; Syracuse University Suracuse University Grant; Foundationers Scholarship; University of Delaware - University of Delaware Scholar Award; University of New Hampshire - Dean’s Scholarship; The University of Vermont - Persidential Scholarship Jesse Provenzano - Rochester Institute of Technology - RIT Achieve-
ment Scholarship Conor Rottmund - Albright College Alumni Scholarship Benjamin Rutledge - The University of Scranton - Loyola Scholarship Kristen Schmale - Misericoridia University - Presidential Scholarship; Mission Award; McAuley Award Leah Schweighofer - The Hartt Scholl of Music - Talent Scholarship Gregory Senft - Department of the Army - ROTC Advance Designee Scholarship Julianne Shino - Moravian College Founders Scholarship Haley West - Monmouth University Monmouth Academic Excellence Scholarship; Monmouth University Dr. Leonard Levine Scholarship; Monmouth University Shadow Lawn Grant Jaclyn Williams Boring - Marywood Univesrity - Trustees’ Scholarship
AWARDS AND HONORS Kristina Adams Memorial Scholarship - Melissa Cantasano Thomas Robert Atkinson Memorial Scholarship – Jason LaTourette Ed Balanovich Jr. Memorial Cross Country Award – Maggie O’Day Beech Grove Grange Awards – Jacquelyn Billard, Erin O’Neill Daniel Branning Scholarship – Cole McConnell James L. and Ruth Brennan Scholarships – Kristen Schmale, Kevin Miller Michele E. Curtis Memorial Scholarship – Amanda Paduch Wayne Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award – Heather Ritter The Cherry Ridge Chapter 283 of the Experiemental Aircraft Association Scholarship - Noah Cousineau The Cristopher Ciarrocchi Memorial Scholarship - David Kirk Cricket Hill Men’s Golf League Jan Miller Scholarship - Faith Decker Cross Country Parnets Association Academic Scholarship - Erin O’Neill Delaware Valley Arts Alliance - The Stanley Segal Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts - Vincent DeSimone Lisa Dennis Memorial Award - Daniel Buckwalter, Gerald Collins Raymond N. Dexter Award – Cole McConnell Suzanne Marie Landers Weist Duallo Memorial Award -– Lyndsey Nordenhold The Chrisopher Duda Memorial Scholarship - Kevin Miller District II P.I.A.A. Academic Excellence Awards – Mackenzie Dirlam, Gustin Reynolds Friends of Boys Basketball Scholarships - Victoria Freshour, Kevin Miller Friends of Girls Basketball Scholarships – Kristen Schmale Friends of Football Awards – Kevin Miller, Abby Firmstone Friends of Golf Awards – Faith Decker, Alexander Sandercock Friends of Boys Soccer Scholarship – Gustin Reynolds Friends of Girls Soccer Scholarship – Haylee Goodenough Friends of Softball Scholarship - Faith
From left, Alixandra Fils-Aime, Amanda DeMasi, Jacquelyn Byrd, and Jamie Rosencranse are enjoying the speeches at the ceremony. Decker, Mackenzie Dirlam Friends of Track & Field/Cross Country Awards – Erin O’Neill G.A.L.S. Letterman Award – Haley West A.M. Skier Agency - Robert Hafner Scholarship - Abby Firmstone Jeremy Hiller Memorial Scholarships – Jacquelyn Byrd, Chandler Osborne, Leach Schweighofer, Haley West Honesdale Area Jaycees Jennifer Killam Memorial Scholarship – Jennifer Carey Honesdale Dime Bank Director’s Award – Kevin Miller Honesdale Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #1858 Scholarship – Gerald Collins Honesdale Freedom Lodge #88 - The Odd Fellows Scholarship – Kristen Schmale, Haylee Goodenough, Josilyn Martin Honesdale High School Family and Consumer Science Award – Victoria Bednar Honesdale High School Service Award - Michael Gombita Honesdale High School Technical Support Award - Michael Gombita Honesdale Rotary Scholarship – Gustin Reynolds Honesdale Women’s Club Scholarships – Rachel Fritz, Maggie O’Day, Erin O’Neill, Gustin Rehnolds, Kristina Turturiello Horizon Dental Care Scholarship Lyndsey Jensen Gus Kieglar Athletic Award – Gustin Reynolds John and Elizabeth Knash Memorial Scholarship - Erin O’Neill Mildred Kohler Scholarship – Rachel Fritz, Chandler Osborne The Lackawaxen River Conservancy Scholarship – Noah Pietraszewski Allan L. Landers Sr. Memorial Award – Ashley Freda, Cynthia Freda Laurel Chapter #67 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship – Jessica Langone Young Woo Lee MD, PhD Memorial Scholarship - Gustin Reynolds Ernest W. Lemnitzer Memorial Scholarship - Valedictorian – Keith Bates General Lyman L. Lemnitzer Memorial Award – Jared Schott Farrington Martin Sr. Softball Award – Mackenzie Dirlam Ruth McGinnis Athletic Award – Madeline Ludwig Maurice F. and Margaret K. Meagher Leadership Award – Michael Gombita National Multiple Sclerosis Society Central PA Chapter Scholarship Neil Ostrander H. Richard Osborne Integrity Award Cole McConnell Northeasters Barbershop Chorus, Honesdale Chapter Award – Timothy Farrand Dave Olver Memorial Wrestling Scholarship – Timothy Russell Pennslyvania Association of School Retirees Scholarship - Courtney Peck Penn State Alumni Association Wayne/Pike Chapter – Keith Bates Penn State Master Gardeners in
Wayne County Award – Mary Bleecker, Russell Bortree, Savannah Iavarone, Sydney Laabs, Patrick McKenna Pike-Wayne License Beverage Association Scholarship Grant – Aaron Whitmore Pleasant Valley Grange #1074 Scholarship – Justin Lamberton Bruce Potter Jr. Letterman’s Award – Kevin Miller Albert O. Miller, Dorothy Tozer Miller and Savonna Commandery #89 Scholarship - HNB – Rachel Fritz, Haylee Goodenough Red Cross Blood Drive Scholarship – Noah Cousineau, Olivia Marin, Noah Pietraszewski, Julianne Shino 2014 Scholarstic Art & Writing Award - Justyn Beach, Harrison O’Malley E. Jean and Robert Schilling Basketball Award – Kristen Schmale Anna R. and Walter Schoyer Scholarship - Salutatorian – Rachel Fritz The Seeing Eye - Puppy Raising Program Scholarship - Jennifer Carey Judith Newman Silberlicht Award Honesdale/Hawley Bridge Club – Kellan Keesler George Stanton Memorial Outstanding Career Wrestler Award – Evan Kennedy Inger Bagger Stovall and Robert H. Stovall Scholarship – Jessica Freeman Student Council Good Citizenship Award – Markos Tetonis Keith Sutton Boys Basketball Award – Kevin Miller Russell L. Tarkett Baseball Award Alexander Sandercock Technology Education Golden Hammer Award – Timothy Russell Technology Education Golden Mallet Award – Justin Lamberton Marie Tenk Memorial Scholarship – Victoria Freshour Town and Country Energy Corporation Award – Nathan Martin Bonnie Tyrrell Memorial Scholarship – Brianne Lawrence Wayne County Builders Association Scholarship – Payton Harcum Wayne County Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship – Erica Highhouse Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarship – Aaron Whitmore Wayne County Community Foundation - Jeri Bigart Memorial Scholarship – Brianna Bates Wayne County Community Foundation - Luke Rickard Memorial Scholarship – Kevin Miller Wayne County Community Foundation - Leon Scudder Scholarship – Gavin Canfield, Michael Gombita, Jessica Langone, Kristen Schmale Wayne County Community Foundation - Dr. & Mrs. Phillip Liu Scholarship – Rachel Fritz Wayne County Community Foundation - Rowe Memorial Scholarship – Cole McConnell Wayne County Community Foundation - William E. Schwarz Memorial Scholarship – Justin Lamberton Wayne County Community Founda-
tion - Marilyn and Jerry Swendsen Scholarship - Max Kowalczyk Wayne County Community Foundation - Joseph Verola Memorial Scholarship - Victoria Bednar Wayne County 4-H Scholarship – Jennifer Carey, Jacquelyn Billard Wayne County Junior Livestock Scholarships - Nebzydoski/White Memorial – Jacquelyn Billard, Faith Bronson, Jennifer Carey, Vincent De Simone, Michael Mang, Hunter Smith, Aaron Whitmore Wayne Highlands Education Association Scholarship – Maggie O’Day, Courtney Peck, Heathe rRitter, Leah Schweighofer Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship - (Ernest and Marbaret Lemnitzer Nursing Scholarship) – Jessica Langone Julia Yale Weber Scholarship – Victoria Bednar Ralph Westgate Memorial Scholarship – Kyle Carney Colonel Mark A. Westbrook Military Scholarship – Amanda DeMasi, Brandon Freiermuth
STUDENT COUNCIL ATHLETIC AWARDS Baseball – Kevin Miller Basketball (Boys) – Kevin Miller Basketball (Girls) – Kristen Schmale Cross Country (Boys) – Markos Tetonis Cross Country (Girls) – Haley West Field Hockey – Valerie Gaglione Football – Cole McConnell Golf – Alexander Sandercock Soccer (Boys) – Gustin Reynolds Soccer (Girls) – Haylee Goodenough Softball – Mackenzie Dirlam Tennis (Boys) – Gustin Reynolds Tennis (Girls) – Josilyn Martin Track & Field (Boys) – Markos Tetonis Track & Field (Girls) – Haley West Wrestling – Benjamin Rutledge
STUDENT COUNCIL ACADEMIC AWARDS Art – Justyn Beach Business – John Russo Drama – Justyn Beach English – Heather Ritter Family & Consumer Science – Jasmine Bass Foreign Language (French) – Nicole Kuchta Foreign Language (Spanish) Heather Ritter Mathematics – Gustin Reynolds Music (Band) – Timothy Farrand Music (Chorus) – Leah Schweighofer National Honor Society – Madeline Ludwig Physical Education (Boys) – Travis Carey Physical Education (Girls) – Jaclyn Williams-Boring Science – Gerald Collins Social Studies - Keith Bates Vincent Griffis Technology Education Award – Kraig Lowe Al McGowan/Anthony Cimahosky Outstanding Education Award Mary Bleecker
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Amber Riefler
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Kodi Robinson
John Russo
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Alexander Sandercock
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Alec Santos
Kathryn Schlagenhaft
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Gregory Senft
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Paul Sikora
Clarence Smith
Kelly Smith
Marissa Smith
Cody Stahl
Cole Stengel
David Stewart
Rebecca Suerken
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Hancock graduates 28 STORY AND PHOTOS BY FRANK RIZZO
HANCOCK —Twenty-eight students received their diplomas at Hancock High School’s 126th commencement exercises last Friday. It was one of the smaller contingents in the school’s history; just four years ago, 56 graduated. But a small school and community have their virtues. “It’s a great community,” said Ryan Smith, heading to Hudson Valley CC to play baseball and study Physical Education. Of the school, he said: “I really liked the sports and had great teachers.” Lea Newman will be attending Onondaga Community College this fall and plans to major in Exercise Science. Her aspiration: “I want to be an athletic trainer, maybe on the USA softball team!” Asked if she would come back to Hancock in her old age, she unhesitatingly replied, “Yes. I know a lot of people and there’s a lot of great places to fish.” “It’s a great class. Small but tight knit,” said second-year Principal Brenton Taylor. “It was a great group of kids to work with. I call it a small
class with lasting impact.” In his Valedictory, “Just the Start,” Andrew Doerr touched on the class size, noting, “I am so blessed to have attended a small school because my learning was always number one to all of my teachers, because I was a person with a name and not just a face in the crowd. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my teachers for guiding me through school with intelligence, insight, kindness and caring.” Doerr, who will begin his education at Broome County CC, studying accounting, looked back on his experiences as imparting “what school is all about – learning.… Learning is the essence of what I will take with me, each of us will take with us, as we leave here.” He concluded, “When it seems difficult, just keep pushing, stay determined and keep your eyes on the goal… just keep maturing your dreams and advancing toward the future. The sense of community permeates Hancock’s graduation. When first-year band director Cristina Dinella had to be away at a family function, the 2013 Valedictorian Mark White stepped in to con-
duct the ensemble. A music major at SUNY Potsdam, White was also on hand to accept the Charles L. Read Foundation Scholarship (along with 2013 Salutatorian Jeanette Welch, who is studying theology at Penn View Bible Institute). One of the more generous scholarships, it provides $4,000 per year for four years. The 2014 recipients were Brooke Sherbourne, who plans to study environmental science at SUNY Brockport and Meghan Smith, who plans to major in education at SUNY Oswego. Altogether, Taylor said, the funds disbursed by the Hancock Community Education Foundation totaled $80,800 to 2014 and former graduates. Since 2000, the graduation has awarded over $685,000. Among the three new scholarships handed out was the Rob Potter Memorial Scholarship, named after the 1991 alumnus and former Sullivan County Democrat sports editor. It went to Elisha Chandler, a student who met the criteria of combining “a love of sports and a passion for writing.” Meghan Smith titled her salutatory “Turning the Page” and noted that “we… begin the next chapter of
our lives but not fully closing the one we have already finished.… We must take what we have learned at Hancock and apply it to this new chapter. Each of us should think of our freshman self and see how far we have come since that first day of high school. “We as individuals must not only better ourselves but better the world,” she added. The night, filled with memories and nostalgia and also dreams and hopes for the future, seemed to fulfill the class motto: “Today is the tomorrow we waited for yesterday.”
Elisha Chandler accepts his diploma from Board of Education President Terry Whitt. Elisha took home several awards, including being named the winner of the first Rob Potter Memorial Scholarship. Named after the late sports editor of the Sullivan County Democrat and a 1991 Hancock HS alumnus, it is given to “a student who has a love of sports and a passion for writing.”
David Shaffer looks down at a family member who’s asked him to hold the pose after receiving his diploma from Board of Education President Terry Whitt.
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Valedictorian Andrew Doerr listens to the speech by Salutatorian Megan Smith..
Melissa Young listens as Principal Brenton Taylor calls up a student during the presentation of awards.
Four-month-old Dante Edwards poses with mom Alicia Vividor and dad Dane Edwards (a grad of rival Deposit HS, no less) for proud grandparents Angela and James Fink.
Rene Goebel can’t hide her happiness as she receives her diploma.
John Argiros kisses his mom, Board of Education member Cindy, after she exercised her privilege to present him with his diploma.
Board of Education President Terry Whitt presents Melissa Young with her diploma.
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Meghan Smith delivers her Salutatory, “Turning the page,” with Principal Brenton Taylor watching behind her. Meghan will attend SUNY Oswego and plans to major in Education.
Lea Newman, left, and Ryan Smith show their “proof” of graduation. Ryan plans on attending Hudson Valley CC to major in Physical Education and play baseball, while Lea will attend Onondaga Community College and major in Exercise Science.
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Sullivan West graduates 96 STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEANNE SAGER
LAKE HUNTINGTON — When Dr. Nancy Hackett thinks of the Class of 2014, one phrase comes to mind. “Paying it forward.” It’s not “about spending money or spending your parents’ money,” the Sullivan West superintendent told the crowd at this year’s graduation. For the 96 graduates of the district, it has meant being just plain good at helping others – from logging the most hours in the school’s tutoring lab to allowing a Congressman to be a classmate for a day. This year’s seniors haven’t just made a mark on their
school but on their community in their 13 years at Sullivan West. The question posed at Saturday’s ceremony? What will they do next? After all, as Valedictorian Travis Roeder reminded his long-time classmates, “After today, we are no longer students. We are alumni. “Leaving here, that’s a scary thought,” Roeder admitted. But it’s one they’re ready for, Salutatorian Elliott “Joey” Moran assured the crowd of parents, friends, family, and educators gathered in the high school gymnasium. “We’re now ready and eager to go out and make our mark in the world,” he said. Like Roeder, who said
Salutatorian Joseph Moran, left, and Valedictorian Travis Roeder enjoyed Saturday’s Sullivan West Commencement. Roeder will be attending Hamilton College to study Biochemistry this fall while Moran will be attending Unity College in Unity, Maine to study Wildlife Biology.
A rite of passage, the traditional tossing of the mortarboards, brings welcome relief to the new Sullivan West alumni.
helping others is why we’re put on this earth, Moran urged his classmates to consider what is most important in life and not to lose sight of it. “The happiest people in life don’t have the best of everything,” he said. “They make the best of everything.” Sullivan West’s graduates have a lot to make something of with three students graduating summa cum laude, 14 magna cum laude and 16 cum laude; with 10 graduates walking off with advanced Regents diplomas with honors, 30 earning advanced Regents diplomas, and four earning Regents diplomas with honors; with thousands of dollars in scholarships; with a high school experience Class President Sarah Strachan called a “gift” to every member of the Class of 2014. Summa Cum Laude Cody Franskevicz, Joseph Moran, Travis Roeder Magna Cum Laude Josiah Bailey, Dana Borowski, Juliana Carmack, John Corcillo, Marianne
Durkin, Siena Klaber, Christine Lare, Gavin Owen, Michel Paciga, Patrick Pierce, Lexi Reeves, Sydney Sipple, Sarah Strachan and Megan Yelekli Cum Laude Taylor Aguiar, Madison Breslin, Kelsey Brockner, Sarah Comerford, Erin Finn, Ryan Graham, Krysten Herbert, Jacklyn Kelly, Deanna Lacek, Amanda Magilton, Madison McCormack, Jasmina Mujanovic, Elizabeth Nicoletti, Jordan Parsons, Michaela Schaefer, Jessica Smith National Honor Society Josiah Bailey, Dana Borowski, Kelsey Brockner, John Corcillo, Marianne Durkin, Cody Franskevicz, Ryan Graham, Christine Lare, Elliott Joseph Moran, Elizabeth Nicoletti, Gavin Owen, Jordan Parsons, Lexi Reeves, Travis Roeder, Jessica Smith, Sarah Strachan and Megan Yelekli. National Technical Honor Society Gregory Calkin, Skye Feinman, Deanna Lacek and Michael VanPelt.
Mitchel Paciga grins as he accepts his diploma from Board of Education President Mary Scheutzow. A standout track and field athlete as well as Magna Cum Laude graduate, Paciga will be attending the State University at Fredonia this fall.
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Lexi Reeves joins the band for one last song. Reeves received an Advanced Regents Diploma with a Mastery in Math.
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Posing before putting on their gowns are, from the left: Morganne Brooks, Class Vice President Kelsey Brockner and Krysten Herbert.
Lillie Wheaton, front, mugs for the camera.
Graduation over, Erin Finn, left, and Sydney Sipple enjoy a photo op on the lawn of the Sullivan West School. Finn and Sipple each earned Advanced Regents Diplomas.
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Here is just a sample of the locations where you get great discounts for an entire year: LAKE HUNTINGTON GARAGE ANGELINA’S ON THE HILL HALF PRICE Oil Change & A/C Change 2 Slices & Lg. Drink for $5.00 244 Nearing Road, Lake Huntington NY 23 Crestwood Road, Lake Huntington NY SNEAKER KING LANDER’S RIVER TRIPS 10% OFF Entire Footwear Purchase, $10 OFF - Not Combined w/Other Offers Some Excl. Apply Route New York 97, Narrowsburg, NY Route 6, Honesdale, PA SECOND TO NONE PIZZA TRATTORIA LIBERTY DINER 10% OFF 10% OFF Cash Transactions Shopping Plaza, Liberty NY 30 Sullivan Avenue, Liberty, NY CATSKILL HARVEST FLOYD & BOBO’S BAKERY & SNACK FREE Baguette FREE Small Coffee w/$5 Purchase w/Purchase of $25 or More 98 N. Main Street, Liberty NY 2758 New York 52, Liberty NY BURGER KING BUFFALO WILD WINGS Buy 1 Whopper Get 1 FREE 10% Off Excluding Alcohol Tip & Tax Liberty & Monticello ONLY 567 New York 211, Middletown NY TOWNE HOUSE DINER MICHELANGELO’S RESTAURANT 2 Ltr Bottle of Soda FREE 10% OFF Eat-in Purchase w/Purchase of Lg Pizza 4900 Main Street, Jeffersonville, NY 920 Main St. Honesdale, PA PIZZA HUT CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL FREE Order of 5 Breadsticks SPECIAL Rate $2.50 Games w/Purchase of Lg Pizza @ Reg Price 9202 St. Rt. 97, Callicoon, NY Honesdale
Lizzy Nicoletti joins the processional into the gym.
Erin We always knew you could do it! It’s hard to believe you’re all grown up.
We are proud of you and wish you lots of success, laughter, health and happiness.
(Participating locations only – Discounts may vary throughout the year)
Plus... Get a FREE $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate with Every $20 Card Participating restaurants in the area include . . . Café Devine River Edge Restaurant Liberty Diner & Restaurant Sienna’s Pizza Alpine Restaurant Pennsyltucky Grill Two Rivers Grille
YOU DESERVE IT. Love, Uncle David, Aunt Susie, Jason, Sandy, (Ryan & Ella) Michael and Kate
There are over 278 locations within 50 miles where you can get discounts with the $20 Card!
And, you’re not just limited to saving in your area… This card comes with over 300,000 locations across the country!! See any member of WSUT & SRP to purchase a card OR stop by the main office of either school building. Checks should be made payable to WSUT & SRP.
Thank You for Supporting This Fundraising Effort in Your Community
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Skye Feinman, Chris Colton and Jasmina Mujanovic share a moment before the processional.
Madison Breslin, Megan Yelekli, Taylor Aguiar and Madison McCormack pose together before getting into their gowns.
Allison Wactor
Joseph Campanelli plays highlights from “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
Christine Lare gets some help straightening her graduation gown from Megan Yelekli.
Ali Vertrees earned an Advanced Regents Diploma on Saturday.
Michaela Schaefer and Cortney Schmidt pose for one last picture before joining the processional.
Francis Wyss adjusts his mortarboard.
Jake Murphy laughs at a classmate. Jake with be attending SUNY Delhi this fall.
Jessica Clark and Sean Graham
Joshua Starkweather heads toward the stage.
From left, Amber Conklin, Lizzy Nicoletti and Kayla Figuera join the chorus for “Like an Eagle.”
Congratulations Hayley! Graduation is a time to reflect on all Aimee Bassett
John Yewchuck and Senior Class Advisor Mike Ellmauer make their way to the gym for commencement exercises
that you have accomplished. We are so very proud of you but it’s just the beginning of the ride... And we hope that your ride takes you to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places that your heart has ever known. Life is what you make it, so saddle up, keep the wind at your back and seize every opportunity.
It’s just the beginning.
We love you always, Mom, Dad and Heather
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Josiah Bailey and Christine Lare were both members of the National Honor Society. Bailey earned an Advanced Regents Diploma with honors and Lare was awarded an Advanced Regents Diploma.
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Students gather in the high school library to get ready for commencement exercises. From left: Lexi Reeves, Amanda Magilton and Taylor Aguiar.
Valedictorian Travis Roeder gets help with his gown from Marianne Durkin. Both students earned an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors with Mastery in Math and Science. Class Treasurer Gavin Owen adjusts his mortarboard.
Chris Colton gets some last words of advice from Senior Class Advisor Mike Ellmauer.
Student Council members Dana Borowski and Marianne Durkin share a laugh before Commencement. Douglas Shindler, left, and Joseph Campanelli have different reactions for the camera.
Joseph Moran, left, and Ryan Graham get ready for commencement to start Saturday morning at Sullivan West. Graham will be attending Syracuse Environmental Science and Forestry to study Construction Management.
Tim Tonjes straightens his tassel.
Chris Scott, in foreground, shows absolutely no pre-ceremony jitters.
This special salute to the Sullivan West Central School graduates is made possible by these community-minded businesses & individuals CONGRATULATIONS
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Hal Roeder President 845-887-4640 845-887-5434 Fax
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Wishing you the Best of Everything... in all ways. Love Grandpa & Grannie
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Country Store Youth Foundation Congratulations
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Congratulations Josiah!
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SULLIVAN WEST CLASS OF 2014 GRADUATION PRIZES & AWARDS
The Jeffersonville Lions Club Scholarship presented to three seniors based on citizenship - Marianne
Durkin, Jordan Parsons, and Lexi Reeves
A $1,000 award in memory of Andrew Gempler, given by the Gempler family, presented to a student majoring in a science-related field - El-
Memorial Scholarship - John
A $100 award presented by Dick’s Auto Sales of Kohlertown to the senior who has shown proficiency in mechanical skills and pursues further education in a related field -
Jacob Murphy
Fifteen $200 Achievement Awards from Peck’s Market to students, who have demonstrated a high level of participation in school activities, try hard, do the best they are able, and show a positive attitude toward faculty and peers - Josiah Bailey,
Kelsey Brockner, Marianne Durkin, Kalyn Farragher, Kyle Hector, Krysten Herbert, Christine Lare, Rebecca Muller, Gavin Owen, Hayley Puerschner, Sydney Sipple, John Snow, Sarah Strachan, Megan Yelekli, and John Yewchuk
A $500 award in memory of Frederick W.V. Schadt, Jr., presented by the First National Bank of Jeffersonville’s Board of Directors, to a student furthering his/her education in the field of law - Sarah Comerford A $1,000 Graduation Award in memory of Gertrude Kohler, longtime high school English teacher at Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School -
Morgen Hall
A $100 Catskill Shopper Journalism Award presented to a student excelling in journalism and/or related studies who will pursue his/her studies in the field of journalism - Madi-
son Breslin
A $1,000 Alan Gerry Beaverkill Foundation Scholarship awarded to a graduating senior who is pursuing postsecondary education, who demonstrates promise to do collegelevel work, and shows strong leadership skills - Sarah Strachan Nineteen awards from the Charles P. and Pauline M. Kautz, Charles Thorwelle Foundation, and Sawyer Foundation - Josiah Bailey, Madison
Breslin, Cody Buchanan, Gregory Calkin, John Chudik, Sarah Comerford, James Edwards, Skye Feinman, Morgen Hall, Krysten Herbert, Siena Klaber, Jared Meola, Devin Mirch, Jasmina Mujanovic, Elizabeth Nicoletti, Gavin Owen, Travis Roeder, Sydney Sipple, and Megan Yelekli
Lawrence & Imogene Freidenstine
Parsons
Durkin A $100 scholarship given by the Delaware Valley Class of 1999 -
Sydney Sipple Two $500 Mildred Buddenhagen Stanton Memorial Scholarships -
Travis Roeder and Sydney Sipple A $100 Societas Tertiae Palmae Award given by Laura Mosher – DV Class of 1980 - Cody Franskevicz A $100 James Brown Memorial Scholarship given by Ronald Bauer to a Sullivan West Central School football player - Zachary O’Connor A $275 award presented by the Callicoon Lodge #521, F & AM to a college-bound senior who demonstrates academic potential and good citizenship skills - Travis
Roeder Six $300 awards from the Kiwanis Club of Callicoon - Josiah Bailey,
John Chudik, James Edwards, Gavin Owen, Travis Roeder, and Megan Yelekli Two $250 awards from the Mary Butremuk Scholarship Fund - Eliza-
beth Nicoletti and Megan Yelekli Two $500 Recognition Awards given by The Brian Ingber Memorial Foundation - Marianne Durkin and
Lexi Reeves Two $100 awards in memory of Winifred Boxberger, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Youngsville Fire Department, to students residing in the Youngsville Fire District who have proven to be de-
Mullally, Sarah Strachan, and Megan Yelekli Two $1,000 Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County Scholarships - Kelsey Brockner
ley, John Chudik, Sarah Comerford, Krysten Herbert, Devin Mirch, and Megan Yelekli
and Krysten Herbert A $100 Callicoon Volunteer Fire Department Award - Christine Lare Three $100 Sullivan West High School PTSO “Kindness Awards” - Mari-
anne Durkin, Timothy Tonjes, and Lexi Reeves
Magna Cum Laude graduate Megan Yelekli had a distinguished high school career. She graduated with an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors, was a member of the National Honor Society, and won a Thorwelle, Kautz, Sawyer Scholarship which she will use towards her undergraduate studies at Ithaca College this fall. pendable, reliable and conscientious in carrying out responsibilities to school and community - Kenneth
Sattler A $500 Narrowsburg Alumni Scholarship - Lexi Reeves A $3,000 Billy Moran Academic/Athletic Scholarship - Marianne
Christine Lare A $500 Betty Mae Baker Nursing Scholarship - Jacklyn Kelly A $1,000 Henry A. Umnik Trade Scholarship - Austin Julkerski Six awards from the Triquart Scholarship Foundation, Inc. - Josiah Bai-
Three $1,700 Katherine & Albert Luchs and Casper & Sadie Eggler Memorial Scholarships - Connor
Dana Borowski, Sarah Comerford, Cody Franskevicz, Ryan Graham, Christine Lare, Jordan Parsons, Lexi Reeves, and Sarah Strachan
A $250 Charles and Ruth Anderson Memorial Scholarship - Heather
A $500 St. Tammany Chapter #492 – Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship - Jordan Parsons A $350 MU Chapter – Alpha Delta Kappa, Beth A. Clark Scholarship -
Borowski, Kelsey Brockner, and Marianne Durkin
Eight $500 scholarships from the Western Sullivan United Teachers and School Related Professionals -
A $100 award given in memory of Fred W. Stabbert, Sr., to a music senior, donated by the Sullivan County Democrat - Christine Lare A $100 award given in memory of Herbert and Nellie Persbacker to a senior in the Music Department, donated by the Sullivan County Democrat - Madison Breslin A $150 award given in memory of Fred Stabbert, Sr., to an outstanding journalism senior, donated by the Sullivan County Democrat - Jordan
janovic
A $50 High School Vocal Award/Medal - Dana Borowski Three $1,200 Katherine & Albert Luchs and Casper & Sadie Eggler Memorial Scholarships - Dana
Kelsey Brockner, Marianne Durkin, Gavin Owen, and Travis Roeder
liott Moran Jessica Clark, Kyle Manzi, Patrick Pierce, and Lexi Reeves
Borowski
Four $1,000 scholarships from the Western Sullivan United Teachers and School Related Professionals -
Four $125 awards from the Women’s Community Club of Cochecton -
ship given by Carol Ann Cook and Tony Carlucci - Jasmina Mu-
A $50 National School Choral Award/ Certificate/Medal - Dana
Chudik
Abplanalp and Sean Graham A $100 award in memory of Anna M. Todd to a student furthering his/her education in a health-related field presented by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Youngsville Fire Department -
Morgen Hall
the Mason Rosello Memorial Scholarship - Mitchel Paciga Two $75 awards presented by The Liberty Elks Lodge to a male and female student who have demonstrated good citizenship - Kelsey
Kalyn Farragher and Mitchel Paciga A $50 award from The Callicoon Center Ruralettes Homemaker Group presented to graduating senior who successfully participated in the home economics program - Chris-
tine Lare The Hancock Grange Award - Cody
Buchanan
Brockner and Gavin Owen Herbert Bailey William Kohler Memorial Scholarship, given by Protection Hose Company #1, Inc., of Jeffersonville to four seniors continuing their education in a vocational or technical area - Madi-
son McCormack, Jacob Murphy, Hayley Puerschner, and John Yewchuk A $500 award from Mr. and Mrs. Harder for the Bradley and Barbara Harder Engineering Scholarship Award - Cody Franskevicz A $500 award from Mr. and Mrs. Harder for the Bradley and Barbara Harder Health Care Scholarship -
janovic The annual “Dr. Barry Bodenstein Music Scholarship” Advancement Award of $500 presented to a student of the Sullivan West School District by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance - Joseph Campanelli The annual “Dr. Barry Bodenstein Music Scholarship” Achievement Award of $100 presented to a student of the Sullivan West School District by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance - Dana Borowski The Lynne Kraack Memorial Award -
Lexi Reeves A $100 award from John Rosello from
A $600 New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association Scholarship - Dana
Borowski Two $2,000 Len Miret Memorial Scholarships - Marianne Durkin
and Sarah Strachan A $1,000 Rose & Kiernan, Inc. Scholarship to a student pursuing a career in the field of healthcare, wellness, education or business - Dana
Borowski A $50 John Philip Sousa Band Award/Certificate presented to a senior showing outstanding achievement in band - Christine Lare A $50 Louis Armstrong Jazz Award/ Certificate - Gavin Owen
A $300 Susan Satriano Memorial Scholarship - Jasmina Mujanovic Three $200 Beaver Brook Rod & Gun Club – Klendon Kirby Scholarships -
Kelsey Brockner, Austin Julkerski, and Amanda Magilton A $250 Sullivan County Long Beards, NYS Chapter, NWTF Scholarship - El-
liott Moran A $2,500 Achievement of Excellence in Community Service Scholarship sponsored by Cooperative Federal Credit Union in Woodridge, NY and facilitated by Community Unity -
Jordan Parsons
panelli, Jasmine Davis, Marianne Durkin, Connor Mullally, Lexi Reeves, and Sarah Strachan A $500 Catskill Detachment #652 of the Marine Corps League Award to a deserving graduate who will be entering a branch of the military - Jes-
sica Smith A $100 Janet Von Ahnen Memorial Scholarship given by the Sullivan County Music Educators’ Association - Dana Borowski A $2,000 David F. Curreri Memorial Scholarship - Marianne Durkin A $100 Allan Milk Memorial - VFW Ladies Auxiliary #7276 Award -
Skye Feinman
Megan Yelekli
The Zeltman-Dorrer Memorial Scholarship Award - Jasmina Mu-
Marianne Durkin Two $500 Sullivan County Farm Bureau Scholarships - Liiza Koradis Six $200 American Red Cross High School Scholarships - Joseph Cam-
Merel Scheidell Scholarship - Josiah
Two $100 awards presented by the Jeffersonville Chamber of Commerce to a male and a female senior who have been involved in community service and have either taken business courses during high school or plan to major in business in college -
A $250 H. Russell Kenyon VFW Post #5808 Award - Matthew Foster A $500 Kathleen & Elizabeth Ference Memorial Scholarship to a deserving student going into a helping field -
and John Yewchuk
Dexter Nursing Scholarship - Krysten
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A $500 Callicoon Center Fire Department Scholarship - Dana
Borowski Continuing the Visual Arts Award, given by the Sullivan West Art Department - Taylor Aguiar A $100 Retired Guidance Counselor Award - Lexi Reeves A $250 Delta Kappa Gamma, Tau Chapter, Memorial Grants-in-Aid Award - Jordan Parsons Four scholarships in memory of Donald “Pop” Hauschild, given by Protection Hose Company #1, Inc., of Jeffersonville, to graduating seniors who are children of a member or are members of the department - Madi-
son McCormack, Jacob Murphy, Hayley Puerschner, and John Yewchuk Three Jeffersonville Volunteer First Aid Corps Awards to graduating seniors who are children of a member or are members of the Corps - Sean Gra-
A $500 Professional Women of Sullivan County – High School Scholarship Award - Megan Yelekli Two $500 Tusten Lion’s Club Scholarships - Jessica Clark and
ham, Christopher Hahn, and Madison McCormack
Amanda Magilton
Two $500 Sullivan County Association of Town Highway Superintendents Scholarships - Jessica Clark and
Two Triple “C” Award Certificates from the New York State Office of the Attorney General recognizing two students for their commitment, character and courage - Dana
Kyle Manzi
Borowski and Marianne Durkin A four-year $1,500 annual scholarship for Academic Excellence presented by the New York State Board of Regents - Travis Roeder Three four-year $500 annual scholarships for Academic Excellence presented by the New York State Board of Regents - Marianne Durkin,
Cody Franskevicz, and Megan Yelekli A $500 T.J. Telesky Memorial Scholar-
Two $50 Beaverkill Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships to seniors with the highest averages in American History - Elliott Moran and Travis
Roeder Two $1,000 Brittany Coney Memorial Scholarships, given by her sister, Ashley Roth - Jessica Clark and
Erin Finn Anthony A. Kaiser Memorial Scholarship - Lexi Reeves J.E.M.S. Scholarship - Madison Mc-
Cormack
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Kenneth Abplanalp
Taylor Aguiar
Owen Andrews
Danielle Baggatta
Josiah Bailey
Aimee Bassett
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Dana Borowski
Kelsey Brockner
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Cody Buchanan
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Juliana Carmack
John Chudik
Jessica Clark
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Sarah Comerford
Amber Conklin
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Jasmine Davis
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Marianne Durkin
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Kalyn Farragher
Skye Feinman
Kayle Figuera
Erin Finn
Matthew Foster
Cody Franskevicz
Katie Fuchs
Bridget Gerow
Ryan Graham
Sean Graham
Dennis Hackett Jr.
Christopher Hahn
Morgen Hall
Kyle Hector
Krysten Herbert
Austin Julkerski
Jacklyn Kelly
Siena Klaber
Liiza Koradis
Deanna Lacek
Christine Lare
Amanda Magilton
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Kyle Manzi
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Congratulations & Best of Luck on Your Future Endeavors.
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Wishing the Very Best to this year’s S.W. Class of 2014!
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BOCES holds Rubin Pollack graduation
MONTICELLO — The Sullivan County BOCES held its annual commencement ceremony on Friday, June 13 at the Rubin Pollack Education Center. Twenty graduates were honored for their educational achievements amongst a crowd of family, friends, and school administrators. The ceremony was opened with remarks from Larry Thomas, District Superintendent. Mr. Thomas spoke about how proud the students and their families should be of the graduates’ accomplishments. Thomas concluded with the statement, “Although you may think that your educational path has ended, it is just the beginning. Use what you have learned over the years to help you decide what you want to do with your future.� Thomas Bantin from the Fallsburg Central School was one of the class speakers for the ceremony. He started his speech with a motivational statement to his lower classmates and thanked all of the people whom have helped him over the years and guided him on his path to success. Patrick Boyce from the Eldred Central School was the second class speaker. According to Boyce, “I honestly thought I would never make
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Thomas Bantin (FCS) Damon Barnes (LMCS) Kristofer Biggs (SWSC) Patrick Boyce (ECS) Veronica Brown (MCS) Shaquilla David (LCS)
Brett Davis (MCS) Jeremiah DeGraw (FCS) Matthew Edwards (SWCS) John Hall (FCS) Andrew Linden (FCS) Jauan Martin (LCS) Edith Martinez-Cadena (FCS) Ryan Norris (SWCS) Rosemary Rodriguez (Middletown CS) Christopher Sheldon (FCS) Brianna Sledge (ECS) Brian Smith (LMCS) Michael VanPelt (SWCS) Daryl Wells (FCS)
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Award List In addition to the students’ diplomas, the following awards were presented: The American Citizenship Award was presented to Brian Smith; the President’s Academic Achievement Award presented to Patrick Boyce, Jeremiah DeGraw, Edith Martinez-Caden, Shaquilla David, Damon Barnes, Rosemary Rodriguez, Brett Davis, Kristopher Biggs, Matthew Edwards, Veronica Brown, and Michael Van Pelt; the President’s Academic Excellence Award presented to Thomas Bantin; the Liberty Elks Award was presented to Brian Smith and Edith Martinez-Cadena; the Liberty Lions Award was presented to Edith Martinez-Cadena and Jeremiah DeGraw; The Career & Technical Education Award was
presented to Brett Davis; the BOCES Board Award (recognizing academic improvement) was presented to Jeremiah DeGraw; the Gene Smith School to Work Award presented Rosemary Rodriguez; the Peter Scursatone Memorial Award (recognizing citizenship) was presented to Patrick Boyce, Ryan Norris, and Michael Van Pelt; the Thelma Newman Memorial Award (overall outstanding graduate) was presented to Thomas Bantin; the Wellness Award was presented to Brett Davis; the Outstanding Alternative Education Student Award was presented to Brett Davis; The Outstanding GED Student Award was presented to Brian Smith; and the Perfect Attendance Award was presented to Shaquilla David.
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Sullivan County BOCES Adult Program’s High School Equivalency Graduating Class of 2014 consists of, front row, from left: John Urquidez, Glenn Clark, Jennifer Addy, Greyssy Reyes and Fatema Mustary. Middle row: Tabitha Hannold, Kellyann Shuttleworth, Dara Riordan, Keri Rhyne and Melissa Hogle. Back row: Jessica Behnke, Donna Moody, Cruz Herrera, Larcynda Stoutenburg and Stephen North. Missing from the picture: Anthony Boyce, Heather Corbett, Monica Gonzalez, Krysta Hand, Michael Ortiz and Anthony Reyes.
BOCES helps adults gain their GED
MONTICELLO — The Adult & Continuing Education Program at Sullivan County BOCES held its High School Equivalency Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 29 at the St John Street Education Center in Monticello. The ceremony was filled with cheers, tears, and smiles as each graduate stood in front of family, friends, and staff members who have supported them through their educational journey. These 15 amazing graduates have overcome many obstacles and roadblocks on their way to reaching this monumental goal. On this day, they stood proud, ready to face the world with a credential that will open up a world of opportunities. Cruz Herrera, Donna Moody, and Glen Clark were the student speakers for the night. Each told their story and gave gratitude to all of the people who helped them on their journey to reach this life-altering goal. During the ceremony, Kellyann Shuttleworth received special recognition for scoring over 3000 on the GED exam. For more information about the courses offered through the Adult and Continuing Education Program call 295-4900 or visit scboces.org, like on Facebook and follow on Twitter.
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As everyone lines up for commencement Sunday behind Bethel Woods’ Pavilion, Monticello High School Principal Lori Orestano-James cheers the students she’s watched turn into capable young adults. STORY AND PHOTOS BY DAN HUST
BETHEL — Monticello High School Principal Lori Orestano-James ticked off a list of top acts she’d seen at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. “But what I realized,” she said inside the Pavilion Sunday, “is the best show I will
ever experience on this stage is the graduation of the Monticello Central School Class of 2014!” A roar rose from the crowd of more than 2,000 family and friends of the 179 graduates sitting on that stage – 79 percent of whom are headed to higher education. “What is it that makes this class awesome?” Orestano-
Nearly 200 Monticello seniors wend their way through Bethel Woods’ sunny paths on their long-awaited march to the Pavilion, which hosted Monticello’s graduation ceremony for the first time on Sunday.
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James wondered. “It is your drive, your commitment to others, that’s what.” They were exhorted to commit to living, to skydiving and scuba diving, to making a difference. “Seize life and pursue what you believe in,” advised Jonathan Harned, one of three class speakers. “... Explore all the opportunities that life presents you.” “Logic will get you from A to B,” noted Superintendent Daniel Teplesky, quoting Albert Einstein. “But imagination will take you everywhere.” That imagination was already in evidence, from the
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myriad decorated mortarboards to a poem presented by another class speaker, Derrick Wegner. “It was never only about the grades but the quality of friends I made,” recounted Wegner. “... Try harder, go farther, do better. The time to give up is never.” The third class speaker, Megan Owens, credited her teachers with keeping her and her classmates on track. “Without them, we would not be here,” she gratefully offered. “... They watched us grow, gave us words to live by and inspired us to reach our highest potential. ... We can honestly say this was a team
effort.” And the results are impressive, including Lily McCausland, who shared her award-winning Fulton Essay – selected by the district as the best treatise on economics, sociology, American history and/or American government and named after charter board member Albert Fulton. “The concrete line between a ‘woman’s job’ and ‘man’s job’ is becoming more blurred as time goes on,” wrote McCausland in a speech delivered on Sunday. “... One of the most troubling obstacles facing women in title positions (CEO, Presi-
dent, etc.) is that they are making 77 cents to every dollar a man in the same position is making. “... To solve the income gap, and to have leaders be regarded as just leaders, the merit of a person’s achievement and promotion should not be based on whether they wore lipstick or had chest hair doing it. Presidents and CEOs should be appointed because they have the character and intelligence to get the job done. “... And if that doesn’t work,” she concluded, “the 23 cents [difference] should go to the women for doing the same job in four-inch heels.”
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Medals reserved for those graduating cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude await their presentation. Fiftysix graduates earned such honors on Sunday, an impressive amount out of a Class of 2014 that numbered 179. Derrick Wegner shared a poem and received a summa cum laude medal during commencement.
ABOVE: MCS Board Vice President Stacey Sharoff, left, congratulates summa cum laude graduate Megan Owens. LEFT: Monticello Central School Board President Susan Purcell, left, hands a diploma to brand new graduate Lily McCausland, the Student Council President who impressed the crowd with her “Fulton Essay”: a thoughtful piece, selected by the district in honor of a charter board member, dealing with the pay disparity between men and women in the American workplace.
Superintendent Dan Teplesky, who is retiring this year, finished his speech with his characteristic “have a magnificent Monticello day!”
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ABOVE: MCS Board member June Havas-Lombardi, left, joyously handed a diploma to her son, Anthony Richard Lombardi.
For the first time ever, Bethel Woods’ private Pavilion parking lot – usually host to the tour buses of the stars – served as a staging area for what many hope will be the bright stars of our future ... Monticello High School’s Class of 2014.
LEFT: Grad Joseph Klein’s family celebrated a day made even more memorable by Bethel Woods’ Pavilion (in the background). From the left are Joe’s sister Rachel, mom Elizabeth, sister Sarah and dad Ken Klein.
From the left, Bella Delaney, Kendrick DelValle and Victoria DeMestrio ended up standing in the lineup together for the simple fact that (you guessed it) their last names all end in “D”! MONTICELLO CLASS OF 2014 GRADUATION AWARDS
Anthony Joseph Rizzuto’s just-shaved head was inscribed with a mortarboard and “2014” to mark the special occasion.
2014 Award - Kemberly Gil Academy of Finance Scholarship Jack Drapkin Academy of Finance Scholarship Shivani Patel Academy of Finance Service Award Yahaira Santiago-Morales Andrew Gordon Memorial Award Deija Davis Arnold Packer Hughs Memorial Award - Billy Smith Ashley & Sierra Memorial Scholarship - Dustin Thomas, Megan Owens Beth Lauri Service and Commitment to School Award - Lily McCausland Bethel Lions Club Elmer "Shorty" Brucher Scholarship - Jennifer Browne Bethel Lions Club Scholarship - Anthony Lombardi Blake and Dorothy Washington Scholarship - Derrick Wegner, Megan Owens
From the left, grads-to-be Jack Drapkin, Lah-Juan Drayton, Terry Duncan and Matt Etkin shared a few last moments together before heading off to graduation – and four promising futures.
Conducted by Andrew Verdino (pictured) and Peter Frost, the Monticello High School Band, Chamber Singers and Choir combined forces to add a powerful acoustic touch to Sunday’s commencement. Bonnie Hinckley Memorial Award Haley Ripa Brian Ingber Memorial Scholarship Joel Aguilar Brian Ingber Memorial Scholarship Meghan Jefferson Bruna Hazan Rosengard Memorial Scholarship - Joanna Sikorska Carol A. Rosengard Memorial Scholarship - CJ Forrest, Mara Resnick Catskill Shopper Journalism Award Kayla Greco Charlene Faitell Memorial Scholarship - Nick Fiore CIC Awards of Disctinction see list Claire Morgan Memorial Award Mariya Vaskiv Class of 1966 Award - Kemberly Gil Coach Edward Kennedy Memorial Scholarship - Anthony Lombardi David E. Rosengard Memorial Award Daeshaun Thompson, Joseph Klein Elinor Buckman Memorial Award John Camera Eugene D. Nesin Memorial Scholarship - Jordana Maraj Frances Barrett Memorial Award - CJ Forrest Frederick Robinson Scholarship Meghan Jefferson Gene Smith Memorial Peacemaker Scholarship - Joel Aguilar Ginger Maher Award - Alex Godoi Gordon Memorial School Spirit Award - Jesse Conklin Isaf Brothers Award - Jeremy Gwiozdowski James Bitterman Memorial Scholarship - Jon Harned James Reiber Memorial Scholarship Jesse Conklin Judy McGowan Award - Bhumi Parekh, Deanna Snowden, Emily Bockman, Tara Madsen June Motl Award - Esther Hong Justin LaBarbera Memorial Sports Scholarship - Kemberly Gil Karen Lauri Lynch Memorial Award Kemberly Gil Kevin Maher Jr Memorial Scholarship - Lily McCausland Kevin Maher Jr Perseverance Award Derrick Wegner Lisa Boyle Award - Esther Hong Lynn and Robert C Walsh Memorial Award - Shelby Peplowski Madeleine Gordon Memorial Award Kyle Hughes
MASA Leonard Balch Math Scholarship - Kody Platt MASA Michele Mitchell Memorial Scholarship - Jordana Maraj Maureeen Isaf Award for Excellence CJ Forrest Maureeen Isaf Award for Excellence Jason Fallick MCSD Board of Education Award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement in Art - Heather Trotta MCSD Board of Education Award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement in Business - Shivani Patel MCSD Board of Education Award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement in English- Lily McCausland MCSD Board of Education Award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement in Family and Consumer Science Anthony Rizzuto MCSD Board of Education Award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement in Foreign Language - Alexander Rokicki MCSD Board of Education Award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement in Math - Shivani Patel MCSD Board of Education Award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement in Music - Zachery Ames MCSD Board of Education Award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement in Science - Jonathan Harned MCSD Board of Education Award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement in Social Studies - Lottie Oestrich MCSD Board of Education Award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement in Technology - Chelsea Wayman Monticello Dance Company Award Meghan Jefferson Monticello Elks Lodge Elks Scholarship - Derrick Wegner, Jack Drapkin, Jonathan Harned, Katrina Zicot, Nick Fiore Monticello Fire Department Scholarship - Meghan Jefferson Monticello Grange #1357 Scholarship - Jonathan Harned, Whitney DeRienzo Monticello Masonic Lodge #532 Scholarship - Anthony Lombardi Monticello Performing Arts Booster Club Service Awards - Alexandra Dolzhenko, Megan Owens Monticello Volunteer Ambulance Corps Scholarship - Jonathan Harned Music Department Award for Out-
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Haley Ripa
Anthony Rizzuto
Carly Robinson
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Thaismarie Rodriguez
Colin Rosenblum
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Steven Schenck
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Johanna Shaver
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Daeshaun Thompson
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Timothy Totten
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Khadijah Valle
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Daniel Velez
Taylor Vilcachagua
Jennifer Walker
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Deanna Wilcox
Brianna Williams
Larrie Willams
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ABOVE: MCS Board member Robert Bellamy, left, had the honor and joy of handing daughter Jaclyn Bellamy her diploma.
From the left, Yahaira Santiago Morales, Ynez Berg-Jones, Jennifer Avila and Kamree Farrish added a touch of class, beauty and warmth to Sunday’s commencement.
BELOW: Grad Mara Resnick, left, shared a close moment with mom Michele at the end of Sunday’s ceremony.
Confidently striding out of the Pavilion, the seniors’ faces showed they were as thrilled to be graduates as their family and friends.
Around 2,000 people filled Bethel Woods’ Pavilion to celebrate the Class of 2014’s achievements.
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Salutatorian Kimberlie Dusseldorp and classmates complete the traditional turning of the tassels.
Ryan Wood
ROSCOE — When an opinion column in the Boston Globe labeled today’s kids “idle trophy kids,” content to live off their parents for as long as possible, Roscoe Senior Class Vice President William Brosius took umbrage. “I can’t speak for my entire generation,” he told a gymnasium full of friends, teachers and family members at this year’s commencement exercises, “But none of tonight’s graduates fit that description.” Indeed the 17 members of the Roscoe Class of 2014 are an ambitious group. Fourteen completed high school with a Regents diploma or higher. All walked off with so many awards that the list filled the back and front of a sheet of 81⁄2 by 11-inch sheet of paper. The county’s smallest school district helped create a class that Brosius hopes will change the world. “I want us to be known as the generation that was miscategorized,” he said. His classmate Kimberlie Dusseldorp, this year’s salutatorian, is sure her class is the one that can do it. After all, if growing up in a small town defines you, what has defined the Class of 2014 are the roots they
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Marinella Di Vita, Joseph Schwartz, and Roberto Taurino are ready to graduate.
At right Liam Fogarty presented this year’s class gift to the school – painting of the 52 steps that lead to the locker room.
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Graduates head to the gym for the big event.
Drew Heirs accepts his diploma from Roscoe Board of Education Vice President Ed Park.
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Ali Francisco plays her last song with the RCS band. Toni Portz checks her mortarboard in the mirror to make sure it’s straight. William Brosius listens as a list of awards he won are called off.
Bradley Dreher and Kimberlie Dusseldorp are this year’s valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. ROSCOE CENTRAL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014 AWARDS
Aileen Button Memorial Sal - Kim-
berlie Dusseldorp
Aileen Button Memorial Val - Bradley
Dreher
Arthur V. Maus Memorial Award -
Bayley Williams Verona
Arthur V. Maus Memorial Award -
Ashley Cox
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Roberto Taurino
Beaverkill Chapter - DAR Citizenship Award - Bradley Dreher Beaverkill Chapter - DAR History Award - William Brosius Blue & White Athletic Club Awards -
Liam Fogarty, Virginia Gilkeson, Joseph Schwartz, Roberto Taurino
Bob Rosen Memorial Scholarship -
Bradley Dreher
Calument Club Social Studies Prize -
Kimberlie Dusseldorp
Carol Young Herrmann Art Scholarship - Micaela Bishop Catherine & Alex Portz Memorial Music Award - Alexandra Fran-
cisco
Catskill Fly Tyers Guild - Ryan Wood Catskill Shopper Advertising Sponsor Award - Micaela Bishop Cochran Scholarship Prizes - Bradley
Dreher, Kimberlie Dusseldorp, Emily Fassberger
Cooks Falls-Horton Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship - Virginia
Bayley Williams-Verona Alexandra Francisco, Joseph Schwartz, Ryan Wood
Gilkeson, Bayley Williams Verona Cooks Falls-Horton Fire Company Scholarship - Virginia Gilkeson,
John J. Meola Memorial Award -
Bradley Dreher
Bayley Williams Verona Creative Expressions Award - Alexan-
dra Francisco CSEA/Pearl Crroll & Associates Scholarship - Bradley Dreher Dai Dutcher Memorial Award - Ash-
ley Porter, Toni Portz David B. Robinson Memorial Award -
Joseph Schwartz
Julie & Don Allen Memorial Scholarship Fund - Marinella DiVita Kiwanis Club Scholarship - Bradley
Dreher, Kimberlie Dusseldorp, Emily Fassberger, Liam Fogarty, Alexandra Francisco, Ryan Wood Kurt T. Rowan Memorial Scholarship -
Bradley Dreher, Roberto Taurino
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Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation Scholarship - William Brosius,
caela Bishop Derek Haas Memorial Sports Award -
Liam Fogarty Don Jacobs Memorial Award - Emily
Fassberger, Joseph Schwartz Dr. Lewis G. Denman Memorial - Kimberlie Dusseldorp, Emily Fassberger Dr. Robert R. Eckert Scholarship Award - Liam Fogarty, Alexandra Fran-
cisco
Bradley Dreher, Emily Fassberger, Liam Fogarty, Joseph Schwartz, Roberto Taurino Liberty Elks Lodge Citizenship & Service Award - Alexandra Francisco,
Liam Fogarty Livingston Manor Lodge #791 F & AM Award - Ryan Wood Michael & Rose Failla Memorial Award - Bradley Dreher, Liam
Fogarty
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Alexandra Francisco Kimberlie Dusseldorp
Liam Fogarty Myrtha Brown Memorial Award -
Excellence in English Award - William
Brosius
Roberto Taurino Mystic Entertainment Award - Mi-
caela Bishop, Alexandra Francisco
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son, Ryan Wood
New York State Assembly Certificate of Merit - Michaela Bishop,
William Brosius, Ashley Cox, Marinella DiVita, Bradley Dreher, Kimberlie Dusseldorp, Emily Fassberger, Liam Fogarty,
James & Betty Tempel Scholarship Fund - William Brosius James & Eleanor Cain Scholarship -
Alexandra Francisco, Virginia Gilkeson, Drew Hiers, Ashley Porter, Toni Portz, Joseph Schwartz, Roberto Taurino, Bayley Williams Verona, Ryan Wood NYS Comptroller Thomas P. Dinapoli's Student Achievement Award - Liam
Fogarty
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Bishop Roscoe Free Library Award - Toni
berger, Liam Fogarty
Portz Roscoe-Rockland Fire Company Auxiliary Prize - Alexandra Francisco,
NYS Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Assoc. Award - Emily
Ryan Wood
Fassberger NYS Education Academic Excellence Award - Bradley Dreher Noack Family Graduation Award -
Michaela Bishop, William Brosius, Ashley Cox, Marinella DiVita, Bradley Dreher, Kimberlie Dusseldorp, Emily Fassberger, Liam Fogarty, Alexandra Francisco, Virginia Gilkeson, Drew Hiers, Ashley Porter, Toni Portz, Joseph Schwartz, Roberto Taurino, Bayley Williams Verona, Ryan Wood
Roscoe-Rockland Fire Company Community Service Award - Alexandra
Bradley Dreher, Virginia Gilkeson, Joseph Schwartz, Roberto Taurino Principal's Award - Ryan Wood Robert Selser Award - Bradley Dreher, Liam Fogarty Roscoe Cares Award - Liam Fogarty Roscoe Central School Pre-Vocational Skills Award - Drew Hiers Roscoe Central School PTA Book Grant Award - Kimberlie Dussel-
Superintendent's Award - Roberto
Taurino
Roscoe-Rockland Volunteer Ambulance Corp Award - Alexandra
Francisco, Virginia Gilkeson, Ashley Porter Roscoe Teachers' Association Scholarship - William Brosius Rose & Kiernan, Inc. Scholarship Fund - Kimberlie Dusseldorp, Emily
Fassberger Senator Bonacic Certificate of Merit -
Michaela Bishop, William Brosius, Ashley Cox, Marinella DiVita, Bradley Dreher, Kimberlie Dusseldorp, Emily Fassberger, Liam Fogarty, Alexandra Francisco, Virginia Gilkeson, Drew Hiers, Ashley Porter, Toni Portz, Joseph Schwartz, Roberto Taurino, Bayley Williams Verona, Ryan Wood
Peck's Market Achievement Award -
Sullivan Chapter #298 Order, Eastern Star Award - Joseph Schwartz Sullivan County BOCES Student Recognition Award - Drew Hiers Sullivan Presidential Scholarship -
Emily Fassberger
Francisco
Paul G. DeVantier Memorial Award -
dorp, Alexandra Francisco
Liam Fogarty
Roscoe Central School Yearbook Award - Ryan Wood Roscoe Diner Prize - Michaela
Bradley Dreher
Michael Galbraith Memorial Award -
Evelyn Tice Button Memorial Award -
Virginia Gilkeson
Student Government Award in Honor of Beverlee Morgan - Bradley
Dreher, Liam Fogarty Student Government Award in Honor of our Friends: Timothy Johnston & Kurt Rowan - Bradley Dreher,
Theodore Gordon Fly Fishing Science Award - Ryan Wood Thomas Wallace Button Mathematics Prize - Bradley Dreher Tony Brzytwa Memorial Academic Award - Joseph Schwartz, Ryan
Wood Tony Brzytwa Memorial Hunting Award - Ryan Wood Tony Brzytwa Memorial Sports Award - William Brosius, Kimberlie
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Prior to the start of the Tri-Valley graduation ceremony the class of 2014 posed for this outdoor picture. STORY AND PHOTOS BY EDWARD TOWNSEND
GRAHAMSVILLE — Quoting Edward Young and Victor Kiam, Tri-Valley Central School 2014 Salutatorian Hauk Boyes centered his remarks around the quotes of “Procrastination is the thief of time,” and “Procrastination is opportunity’s assassin.” The Salutatorian speech became part of the highlights of the school’s 2014 graduation service held last Saturday morning in which 75 seniors received diplomas in the Bernstein Auditorium. Noting that he had “spent
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Graduate Brittanie Hajek adjusts her graduation cap prior to the 10 a.m. Saturday morning ceremony.
only adds stress and eats away the potential of turning in your best work.” “Every time we push off doing something or wait for the deadline to be closer… it comes back worse, demanding more attention,” Hauk said. Injecting this subject matter into the “Real World” Boyes pointed out that “the “Real World” has its own agenda, its own deadlines and own function time,” and the “Real World won’t wait for you or extend the due date, so be ready.” “It still shocks me that XMen isn’t considered part of the real world but maybe if human evolution stops procrastination, one day it will be,” but “until then it is our responsibility to take advantage of all the time we have,” the class Salutatorian remarked. Boyes concluded his remarks by urging his fellow seniors and the graduation audience to “all agree that we will seize any opportunity that comes our way,” and quoting Paulo Coelho who said, “do something instead
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by writing an English paper so I found my book, “One fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” by Dr. Seuss, read it, analyzed it and typed up a detailed report, using quotes, and there you have it… my graduation speech.” “We, as fish, are sad, glad, or bad because that is how we were raised,” and “we all individually made us who we are today.” She urged graduates, “don’t go through life ignoring those funny things because there’s something funny going on that’s not worth missing.” Noting that “thirteen years ago, most of us entered this school as scared little fish,” but “look at us now, look how many feet us fish have grown on our own.” and “now we have lasting friendships, knowledge, skills and memories… feet that will carry us through life wherever we may
go.” She concluded by saying, “tomorrow we start a new section of our life… seniors, don’t forget to use all the feet you fish have grown over these years such as friends, knowledge and skills.” Class President Ashley Exner remarked that “during the past 13 years, the Class of ‘14 has created many memories, made lasting friendships and received an education that has given us the skills and knowledge to embark on our next adventure. “It is a day to celebrate everything we have accomplished in our little corner of the world,” she added. Quoting Ed Koch, Ashley concluded by saying “the fireworks begin today, each diploma is a lighted match… each one of you is a fuse.”
Secondary School Principal Robert Peters told the graduates, “as you make a new beginning in your life and as you pursue your dreams, remember to take time to help and serve others even if doing so slows you down a little. “As you explore and develop your unique talents, remain humble, realizing that your special abilities are gifts and not to be taken for granted,” he added. Peters adapted a quote from Joanna Fuchs: “May your new path take you where you want to go and also bring you pleasant surprises.” The traditional graduating class gift to the school includes the purchasing of signage for the front of the building that will read, “TriValley Secondary School” and will be installed upon completion of this summer’s construction project. Eleven of Saturday’s graduates completed the portfolio components at a distinguished level. Receiving portfolios and a distinguished certificate were Hawk Boyes, Alexandria Brooks, Samantha Cook, Ashley Exner, Summer Franson, Danielle Graham, Sierra Hennessey, Colleen Jones, Schuyler Kraus, Bryanna Rivas and Sabrena Smith. Hauk Boyes and Alexandria Brooks received Salutatorian and Valedictorian trophies. The graduation concert band directed by Matthew Weyant performed three compositions, “A Hero’s Return,” “Pomp and Circumstance” and “Sousa Spectacular.” The graduation chorus directed by Kevin Giroux sang “The National Anthem” and “Fly Like An Eagle.”
RIGHT: With fond memories of their senior year on the 2014 Section Nine Championship Lady Bears varsity basketball team posing together for their last time in high school are, from the left, Ashley Exner, Colleen Jones, Sabrena Smith and Katlynn Greffrath.
LEFT: Tri-Valley’s graduation band directed by Matthew Weyant, conducting at right.
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TRI-VALLEY SENIOR CLASS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Frost Valley YMCA Scholarship -
Aidan Woolsey Barrie Gavurnik Memorial Scholarship - Schuyler Kraus Grahamsville Fire Department & Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship - Sierra
VALEDICTORIAN – Alexandria
Brooks SALUTATORIAN – Hauk Boyes Madelene Adams Memorial Scholarships - Josh Borozny, Jesse
Hennessey, Ashlyn Mathews High Honor Roll Throughout High School - Alexandria Brooks,
Porter Ruth Scully Memorial Scholarship -
Colleen Jones, Schuyler Kraus American Red Cross Red Cord Honors Program - Mary Alongi, Emily Di-
Toro, Ashley Exner, Brooke Gillette, Alberto Hernandez, Colleen Jones, Schuyler Kraus Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - So Woo Chon Colleen Jones, Brendan Hasbrouck
Ashley Exner Library Awards - Amanda Bell,
Athletic Sportsmanship Awards -
Ashley Exner, Samuel Tingley Athletics for Twelve Seasons - Hauk Boyes, Alexandria Brooks, Ashley Exner, Brooke Gillette, Danielle Graham, Tyler Greffrath, Colleen Jones, Alexandra Reynolds, Sabrena Smith, Claire Tierney, Justin Weintraub, Aidan Woolsey Matthew R. Bertholf Scholarship - Alberto Hernandez
Brooks Daily Point of Light Honoree - Ashley
Exner Distinguished Portfolio - Hauk
Boyes, Alexandria Brooks, Summer Franson, Danielle Graham, Sierra Hennessey, Colleen Jones, Bryanna Rivas, Sabrena Smith Elks BPOE Lodge #1545 of Liberty Citizenship Awards - Hauk Boyes,
Ashley Exner FCCLA Awards - Marina Braddock,
Victoria Lewis FFA Alumni James Gorman Leadership Award - Hauk Boyes, Brady
Rogers FFA Alumni A. Oland Erath Service Award - Claire Tierney FFA Alumni Richard Strangeway Perseverance Award - Christine Doyle FFA Catherine Harth Memorial Scholarship - Brady Rogers FFA Dekalb Agricultural Achievement Award - Hauk Boyes FFA English Award - Alexandria
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