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Eldred graduates 42 STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAITLIN CARNEY

ELDRED — Weather may have changed the location of the ceremony, but nothing could dampen the spirits of Eldred Central School District’s Class of 2015. As graduating seniors prepared to take a final walk into the gym as students, they reminisced, laughed, and helped one another as they had throughout their career at Eldred. One young man helped his friend tie his tie, Salutatorian Kayla Carcone rehearsed her speech with friends, teachers caught up on post-graduation plans, and selfies were abundant. June 27, 2015 was a day that many had worked very hard for, and all were excited to participate. Senior Class advisor Mrs. Mary Ellen Sutherland spoke of the 42 students assembling to walk in graduation, “It is always a pleasure to serve the class as their advisor. They were a very happy group, and they ended their year on a very positive note.” Assisted by Corinne Tonkin and Kimberley Gueren, Mrs. Sutherland helped to pin

Valedictorian Heather Hallock is joined (from left) by her sister-inlaw Julianne, her brother Tim (Valedictorian of Eldred’s Class of 2005) mother Linda, sister Kim (Eldred Class of 2006) and father Tim, (Eldred Class of 1979). flowers on the graduates, adjust and secure caps, and straighten cords before sending the students out to receive their diplomas in front of family and friends. Familiar strains of Pomp and Circumstance played for the Class of 2015 as they processed into a gym full of familiar faces. Graduates assembled on stage and the Key Elements a cappella group performed the Star Spangled Banner.

Dylan Lane and Maria Martell process into Eldred Central School’s 87th Annual Commencement on Saturday, June 27.

Salutatorian Carcone had the task of welcoming everyone to the graduation. The future Theatre Education major at Emerson College recalled filtering through many movie quotes for her speech before settling on the current version. “Today marks the start of real adulthood, whether we’d like to believe it or not… If there is any wisdom I can try to impart as we begin a day of celebrating the beginning of the rest of our lives, it’s this. Be missed. No matter what it is you’re doing after you retire your cap and gown, tackle it on full force. Challenge the world to joust.” Superintendent Robert Dufour addressed the graduates, reminding them of all the support they received from family, friends, coaches, and teachers along the way. “Think about the one or two special people who, without their help, you wouldn’t be here today (parent, coach, special friend, teacher). Hug them. You’ve done well, worked hard. Congratulations and I wish you well.” Graduates heard about other members of the Eldred Central School family who made their mark on the world, particularly Norman Sutherland and Charlotte Leavenworth, who were honored as inductees into the Hall of Fame. Doris Braun, Class of 1979, and CEO of DB Leadership

Group, specializing in coaching executives and developing emerging leaders, provided the Commencement Address. She joked that she was flipping through her yearbook and, although she excelled at math, couldn’t figure out how she graduated 36 years ago but is still 39. She gave the graduates the four lessons she wished someone would have told her at graduation: “I thought I was fearless then, a risk taker. I wish someone had told me to focus on the future, and take off the rear view mirror on life. Don’t worry about what you did or didn’t do at Eldred. FLOOR IT, not when you’re driving, but drive your life, don’t put on the brakes. Have faith in yourself and the people that support you. And be flexible, let things happen and unfold as long as you are taking action in the direction of your dreams; be exhilarated by the journey of creating your future self.” Heather Hallock addressed her classmates as the Valedictorian, explaining it was always her dream to follow in her big brother Tim’s footsteps as Valedictorian, even if she had to wait 10 years to do it. Heather thanked her family for their guidance and support in achieving her goals, and pursuing her future goals as a certified public accountant. “I am truly honored to stand in front of all of you… Class of 2015, it is our time to move on to bigger and better things. I wish you success. To quote Marlon Wayans, ‘Success is not a destination but the road you are on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream.’ ” After handing out numerous scholarships and awards, Principal Scott Krebs took the opportunity to speak to the Class of 2015. “Today is like a birthday party, another year has gone by, you are surrounded by all the people that love you, and there are many offerings in front of you. Re-

From left, Tyler Schwartz, who plans to attend Orange County Community College and study Visual Communication; Joseph Carcone, who will be studying Health and Wellness at Buffalo State; and Emerson Heasman, who plans to study Graphic Arts and Design at SUNY Sullivan, prepare for graduation. member, you cannot change the whole world, but you can make a difference in your corner. I want for you all to be happy, to have stars in your eyes and dreams in your heart, to be blessed with health and happiness. I thank you for my memories as the Class of 2015.” Mr. Michael Hoover was selected as the teacher to read the names of the graduates as they were awarded their diplomas by Board of Education President Doug Reiser. Each graduate came forward to applause and celebration from their family and friends, before taking a seat with their classmates. After

the certification of the graduating class by Mr. Krebs, the shifting of tassels and celebratory graduation cap toss were the last order of business before the graduates recessed out of the gym as alumni. The 87th Annual Commencement of the Eldred Central School District celebrated the forty-two graduates in attendance and added them to the ranks of alumni, together, as the Class of 2015. ELDRED CENTRAL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015 SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS Chrissy Bertolino Memorial Scholarship - Tyler Smith Port Jervis Rotary “Service Above Self” Scholarship - Kayla Carcone Sylvan Liebla Healthcare Awards/American Legion Post 1363 - Lauren Frey

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Music Teacher Justin Glodich leads Eldred's Key Elements in the singing of the national anthem. For senior members of the a cappella group, it was their final performance as members of the group and with Mr. Glodich, who also runs the Performing Arts Club and has worked with this senior class since 7th grade. Corey Gardner - NYS Assembly Certificates of Merit/Karl A. Brabeneck98th Assembly District, Certificate of Merit/Aileen M. Gunther – Member of Assembly & Senator Bonacic Certificate of Merit Scholarships, Andrew Parker Memorial Scholarship Carlie Gaughan - NYS Assembly Certificates of Merit/Karl A. Brabeneck-98th Assembly District, Certificate of Merit/Aileen M. Gunther – Member of Assembly & Senator Bonacic Certificate of Merit Scholarships, Region III CSEA Scholarship, ECS Faculty Association Kenneth Bjorn Memorial Scholarship Natalie Gonzalez - NYS Assembly

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Fallsburg graduates 68 STORY AND PHOTOS BY DAN HUST

FALLSBURG — Every speaker had a quote of wisdom for Fallsburg Central School’s Class of 2015 during Sunday’s commencement, but it was High School Principal Michael Williams who picked one rarely heard in a graduation ceremony. “One man can make a difference,” he told Fallsburg’s 68 graduates-to-be, noting it might have been said today as “one person.” It was advice given by one James T. Kirk nearly 50 years ago (or is that 350 years to come?) to Spock (albeit a “Spock” from a parallel universe) in a 1967 episode of “Star Trek.” Spock’s reply: “I shall consider it.” Williams exhorted his band of “shipmates” to always consider making a difference, which in part explains why he chose a “Star Trek” theme for Sunday’s ceremony. Fallsburg’s lobby and auditorium were rife with Trek references, from a sign that read, “Beam me up! Class of 2015” to a digital slide show of students’ pictures interspersed with shots of the U.S.S. Enterprise and her gallant crew. And the quotes kept coming, though the rest were credited to true historical figures. “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by

Carl Peterson-Langeland snaps a photo of fellow Fallsburg grads Kymber Shultis and Ajani Vernon Desmangles.

Dakota Moody and Olivia McCarthy share one last moment together before they head up to Fallsburg’s lobby and out into its auditorium to officially become high school graduates. evading it today,” cautioned Valedictorian Ashlyn Nardi, quoting President Abraham Lincoln. Class President Madison Levine opted for one said by

an actual Fallsburg graduate: singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw: “Part of where I’m going is knowing where I’m coming from” (from his famous song, “I Don’t Want to Be”).

Supt. Ivan Katz, however, launched the quote theme into the stratosphere, compiling a Top 10 list that began with Garry Trudeau’s thought that graduates “should never be released into the world until they have been properly sedated” at #10 and concluding at #1 with this zinger from President George W. Bush: “To those of you who are graduating this afternoon with high honors, awards and distinctions, I say, ‘Well done.’ And as I like to tell the ‘C’ students: You, too, can be president!” Of course, the speakers had some of their own thoughts to share. “Failure is what brings about life experience,” predicted Salutatorian Jordan Laguio, urging his classmates not to fear it. “... It’s these moments in life that will ultimately define our character.” Not that Sunday was

about failure. “This is the day that signifies your ultimate success here,” noted Board President Joe Collura. “... Your success is our success.” “We do not leave here empty-handed or emptyhearted,” assured Levine to a capacity crowd. Every supportive family member, classmate, teacher and administrator earned Laguio’s gratitude. “Thank you for making this journey one that was worthwhile.”

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Weiner, Ashlyn Nardi FALLSBURG HIGH SCHOOL ART DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP - Charley Gips, Kali Seastrand CLARYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER SCHOLARSHIP -

Meagan Hurwitz HURLEYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP - Ashlyn Nardi

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Salutatorian Jordan Laguio (above) gave a moving speech about how his classmates all have something to offer – and he thanked those who helped get them to this momentous point in their lives.

Sunday was a time for family members young and old to celebrate the achievements of their loved ones. That included Keith Shaddock and his yearold daughter Avery, who wished Keith’s niece Madison Levine well before she took to Fallsburg’s stage. Levine was the class president, and as such, she gave a speech lauding her classmates and offering deep thanks to Fallsburg’s staff, faculty and administration for their dedication to her and her colleagues’ education.

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Carly Leventoff was joined by family and friends for Sunday’s commencement, including proud mom Jacquie (right). Carly’s sash indicates she is a member of the National Honor Society.

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HONESDALE, PA — Proud parents and students of the Wayne Highlands School district met in the gymnasium of Honesdale High School on Saturday, June 13 to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2015. Friends and family packed onto the same bleachers where they’ve cheered on countless basketball games, now they came to cheer for the home team one last time. Families came dressed in their “Sunday best” and fanned themselves with their programs in futile attempts to stay cool. But any discomfort they experienced was worth the price to witness their sons and daughters reach this important milestone in their young lives. Graduations are an emo-

tionally conflicting affair. There’s sadness in knowing this chapter of your life which you’ve become comfortable in is now coming to an end. But there’s also excitement and optimism in the face of the new, unwritten chapter standing before you. As Daniel Koop touched upon in his speech to fellow classmates entitled “Present Opportunity,” this moment was neither the beginning nor the end, but merely a shift in the bearing of your life’s narrative. “The direction of your course won’t always be clear to you in the moment, but take comfort knowing that your life’s heading is, for the most part, up to you,” he said. “By graduating high school we have reached an intersection of infinite possibilities,” added Koop.

Graduates line up in the hallway leading to the Middle School gymnasium.

Class president, Jacqueline Knash.

Parents, family and friends look on during the ceremony.

Donald McGinnis accepts an award from Assistant Principal John Kretschmer.

Class Vice-President Gabrielle Elizabeth Gardas shows signs of confidence before leading the procession of graduates into the auditorium. At right is High School Principal Diane Scarfalloto.

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Brooke Swingle departs from the stage, diploma in hand.

Daniel Koop delivered his class speech entitled “Present Opportunity.”

The Honesdale High School Band lead the processional with Pomp and Circumstance.

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Owen Adams

Seth Arnold

Elizabeth Aronica

Dominick Ayres

Alexis Bailey

Jonathan Bates

Scott Bayly

Paris Benoit

Megan Benson

Amaris Bertot

Morgan Birmelin

Colby Bothun

Cassandra Box

Henry Braverman

Jonathon Bresset

Candice Brickhouse

Justin Brown

Michael Bryant

Zoe Buckingham

William Bunnell

Sam Burcher

Joshua Burkavage

Sofia Byron

Tyler Canfield

Joseph Card

Nick Casazza

Krystal Chase

Alec Cimahosky

Brielle Collins

Austin Corter

Cassandra Crisell

Shannon Crum

David Dailey

Riley Darlington

Jessie DeGori

Nicholas DeGori

Grace Deighton

Dustin Delgado

Barbara DeMeglio

Marissa Diehl

Megan Dulay

Brooke Dunn

Kendra Dyer

Mackenzie Egan

Courtney Elders

Makayla Elders

Shonna Else

Alexander Esselman

Alex Evanitsky

Dominick Farina

Justin Fay

James Florance

Damian Foshay

Erin Fowler

William Franklin

Logan Freiermuth

Trevor Freiermuth

Vandergriff Fuller

Jacqueline Gallik

Maggie Galloway

Gabrielle Gardas

Cody Gelatt

Lauren Gonzalez

Mark Grandinetti

Emily Grataski

Megan Gullone

Nicole Haliscak

James Hall

Allison Hardler

Nicholas Harlos

Patrick Hart

Stacey Hart

Claire Harvey

Christopher Hazen

Alexandra Heddy

Gabrielle Heffron

Jadiel Hernandez

Natasha Hessling

Shea Hodder

Dylan Hoffman

Kyra Hopkins

Alexandra Huppunen

Rebecca Irwin

Nicholas Jennings

Jenna Johannes

Nick Johannes

Jasmine Johnson

Dominique Jonas

Melissa Jones

Alex Kammeier

Cali Kenowsky

Artem Khalilov

Samantha Kielar

Alex Kille

Jacqueline Knash

Taylor Knash

Kristina Koberlein

Trevor Komar

Daniel Koop

Tyler Kotran

Allen Kraft

Camden Kraft

Tristan Krause

Lauren Krol

Dakota Kronyak

Michelle Krzemieniecki

Baily Leet

John Lemon

Joshua LoBasso

Dakota Long

Vanessa Lukondi

Travis MacDougall

James Macleary

Kaitlyn Mander

Evette Maritato

Dylan Marold

Brittany Maronna

Sky Marte

Samuel Conley-Vaverchak

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Anthony Mascari

William Mattiello

James Maxson

Trent McConnell

Justin McDermott

Don McGinnis

Ellen McGraw

Kyle McGraw

Reed McLaughlin

Justin McMillen

Alex Meyer

Alexa Meyer

Olivia Meyer

Katie Miller

Sydney Miller

Brielle Mohn

Haliey Mohn

Cody Mongovan

Molly Morgan

Kathleen Murphy

Mathew Murphy

Jacob Odell

Morgan O’Hare

Warren Oldham

Mary O’Neill

Ryan O’Neill

Matthew Ordnung

Stephanie Ostrow

Devin Ott

Taylor Parenti

Evan Pelletier

Alexis Pfeil

Logan Pingel

Neal Porter

Shiann Potter

Julis Pucci

Ashlyne Quidley

Shauna Quinones

Ashley Racht

Rylee Randolph

Nathaniel Redick

Brian Reed

Sean Reese

Stanley Rembish

Sean Rex

Shaun Rieman

Thomas Rock

Daniel Rodriguez

Kayla Roesemann

Ashley Romano

Jeremey Rotundo

Angelia Rowland

Sully Rutledge

Paige Ryan

Jackie Sanchez

Chad Scholl

Katie Schwab

Mollie Semler

Alexandra Simpson

Dustin Smith

Ashley Snyder

Bayley Spoor

Thatius Stephenson

Matt Stinnard

Shyanna Stoddard

Karl Surge

Hope Swartz

Gavin Swearinger

Aaron Swendsen

Matthew Swendsen

Brooke Swingle

Riley Terysen

De’Asia Thompson

Hunter Thompson

Kallista Thompson

Kayley Tracy

Anthony Tyahla

Josh Utegg

Charles VanOrden Jr.

Kevin VanSickle

Vincent Vendetti

John Visci

Joe Walsh

Owen Walsh

Alexander Ward

Amber Watkins

Jonathan Werner

Keegan Werner

Emilee West

Cody Whitmore

Tommy Wolfe

Serena Wooley

Melissa Young

HONESDALE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015 HONOR GRADUATES Summa Cum Laude: Donald T.

McGinnis, Daniel Henry Koop, Stacey Ann Hart, Shannon Lee Crum, Lauren Elizabeth Krol, Samuel Elijah ConleyVaverchak, Natasha Marie Hessling, Alison Paige Martin, Brittany L. Maronna, Megan Elizabeth Gullone, Amber Marie Watkins Magna Cum Laude: Samantha R. Kielar, Megan Emily Benson, Erin Fowler, Michelle Krzemieniecki, Owen Michael Walsh, Gabrielle Elizabeth Gardas, Jacqueline A. Sanchez Cum Laude: Claire P. Harvey, Stephanie Anne Ostrow, Thomas Joseph Wolfe, Mollie Rose Semler, Jacqueline Brooke Gallik, Owen Adams, Ashley Rose Romano, Elizabeth Aronica, Morgan Reilly Birmelin, Kyle Joseph McGraw, Mary O’Neill, Woodrow Augustus Martin, Nicholas A. Casazza

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Owen Adams, Elizabeth Aronica, Megan Benson, Morgan Birmelin, Jonathon Bresset, Zoe Buckingham, Nicholas Casazza, Samuel ConleyVaverchak, Shannon Crum, Brooke Dunn, Mackenzie Egan, Erin Fowler, Jacqueline Gallik, Margaret Galloway, Mark Grandinetti, Megan Gullone, Stacey Hart, Claire Harvey, Natasha Hessling, Alexandra Huppunen, Rebecca Irwin, Jenna Johannes, Samantha Kielar, Jacqueline Knash, Kristina Koberlein, Daniel Koop, Lauren Krol, Michelle Krzemieniecki, Baily Leet, Brittany Maronna, Sky Marte, Alison Martin, Bailey Martin, Donald McGinnis, Ellen McGraw, Kyle McGraw, Reed McLaughlin, Alexa Meyer, Olivia Meyer, Brielle Mohn, Molly Morgan, Mary O’Neill, Ryan O’Neill, Stephanie Ostrow, Taylor Parenti, Alexis Pfeil, Julia Pucci, Ashlyne Quidley, Ashley Racht, Thomas Rock, Daniel Rodriguez, Kayla Roesemann, Ashley Romano,

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Megan Gullone American Legion 15th District Essay Scholarship - Molly Morgan American Red Cross Blood Drive Scholarship - Megan Benson,

Stacey Hart, Brittany Maronna, Alison Martin Thomas Robert Atkinson Memorial Scholarship - Jacob Odell Ed Balanovich, Jr. Memorial Cross Country Award - Thomas Wolfe Beech Grove Grange Award - Zoe

Buckingham, Allison Hardler, Taylor Knash Daniel Branning Scholarship - Bayley Spoor James L. and Ruth Brennan Scholar-

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Martin Kate Frisch Carmody Memorial Scholarship - Dylan Marold Wayne Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution – Good Citizen Award - Lauren Krol Cherry Ridge Chapter 283 of The Experimental Aircraft Association Scholarship - Thomas Wolfe Richard Chulada Wrestling Scholarship - Nicholas Johannes Cristopher Ciarrocchi Memorial Scholarship - Baily Leet Cricket Hill Men’s Golf League Scholarship - Hunter Thompson Cross Country Parents Association Academic Excellence Scholarship - Erin

Fowler, Thomas Wolfe Michele E. Curtis Memorial Scholarship - Ryan O’Neill Delaware Highlands Conservancy – Vanessa VanGorder Memorial Scholarship - Claire Harvey Lisa Dennis Memorial Scholarship -

James Florance, Jr.

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Dakota Kronyak Suzanne Marie Landers Weist Duallo Memorial Award - Taylor Parenti Christopher Duda Memorial Scholarship - Joshua LoBasso District II P.I.A.A. Academic Excellence Award - Stacey Hart, Owen

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Gallik, Stacey Hart, Natasha Hessling, Katie Miller, Taylor Parenti, Alexis Pfeil, Amber Watkins Friends of Football Award - Taylor Knash, Ellen McGraw

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McGinnis, Hunter Thompson, Owen Walsh, Jonathan Werner Friends of Boys Soccer Scholarship -

Nicholas Casazza Friends of Girls Soccer Scholarship -

Alison Martin Friends of Softball Scholarship -

Megan Benson, Jacqueline Gallik, Stacey Hart, Natasha Hessling, Lauren Krol, Taylor Parenti, Shiann Potter, Amber Watkins Friends of Track & Field/Cross Country Award - Sydney Miller G.A.L.S. Letterman Award - Stacey Hart AM Skier Agency – Bob Hafner Scholarship - Baily Leet Jeremy Hiller Memorial Scholarship -

Colby Bothun, Dustin Smith,

Crum Trevor Komar, Matthew Swendsen Perry/Westgate Memorial Scholarship -

Lauren Krol

Megan Benson, Morgan Birmelin, Claire Harvey, Natasha Hessling, Lauren Krol

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Stacey Hart

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Jonathan Bates, Marissa Diehl, Dominique Jonas, Sully Rutledge, Riley Terysen

Lauren Krol, Bailey Martin, Dustin Smith, Amber Watkins

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Town and Country Energy Corporation Award - Michael Bryant Twelve Varsity Letter Club Female Athlete Award - Stacey Hart Bonnie Tyrrell Memorial Scholarship -

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Albert O. Miller, Dorothy Tozer Miller and Savona Commandery #89 Scholarship (HNB) - Alison Martin Northeasters Barbershop Chorus, Honesdale Chapter Award - Megan

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BOCES holds Pollack Education Center graduation Congratulations on this achievement and your accomplishments,” said Dr. Khoury. Addison Leites from the Eldred Central School was the class speaker. He started his speech with a reflection of the path that led him to BOCES. “BOCES has given me my drive and focus back,” he said. “I can now see my future because I know what I need to do to get the knowledge that I need to get where I want to go. To my classmates, nice job Class of 2015! We are the best and we did it.” For information on the courses offered through Sullivan BOCES call 295-4900 or visit scboces.org, like on Facebook and follow on Twitter. Gradutes came from Eldred (E), Fallsburg (F), Liberty (L), Livingston Manor (LM), Monticello (M), Roscoe (R) and Sullivan West (SW) school districts.

Award List In addition to the students’ diplomas, the following awards were presented: The American Citizenship Award was presented to Kelly Sennett and Lymene Moses-Westphal; the Liberty Lions Award was presented to Patrick Doscher and Casey Hendrickson; The Career & Technical Education Award was presented to Kip Gerow and Carlos Montijo; the President’s Academic Achievement Award presented to Michael Williamson, Tyler Picariello, Kip Gerow, Patrick Kelly, Lymene Moses-Westphal, Melissa Parisi, Charles Sabatino, Mia Conklin, and Patrick Doscher; the President’s Academic Excellence Award presented to Addison Leites and Carlos Montijo; the Liberty Elks Award was presented to Jennifer Bubbico and Addison Leites; the BOCES Board Award (recognizing academic improvement) was presented to Tracy Brand; the Gene Smith School to Work Award presented to Kelly Sennett; the Peter Scursatone Memorial Award (recognizing citizenship) was presented to Tyler Picariello; the Wellness Award was presented to Charles Sabatino; the Thelma Newman Memorial Award (overall outstanding graduate) was presented to Tyler Picariello and Casey Hendrickson; and the Art Award was presented to Allen Sonn.

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Graduates of the Rubin Pollack Education Center were, front row, from the left: Mia Conklin (R), Allen Sonn (M), Heather Matthews (M), Melissa Parisi (M), Lymene Moses-Westphal (MSC), and Katherine Morales (F). Back row, from the left: Kelly Sennett (LM), Charles Sabatino (M), Patrick Doscher (SW), Addison Leites (E), Patrick Kelly (M), Michael Williamson (E), and Kip Gerow (L). Missing from picture: Tracy Brand (LM), Jennifer Bubbico (L), Kyla Coxson (F), Casey Hendrickson (SW), Carlos Montijo (M) and Tyler Picariello (M).

BOCES holds HS adult equivalency graduation MONTICELLO — The Adult & Continuing Education Program at Sullivan County BOCES held its High School Equivalency Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 4, 2015, 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 21 amazing graduates have overcome many obstacles and roadblocks on their way to reaching this monumental goal. They are ready to face the world with a credential that will open up a world of opportunities. Blanca Ramos Carballo and Leonilda Aquino 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

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Kyle Banks

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LIVINGSTON MANOR — For Tu-Shuana West, graduation from Livingston Manor Central School means one thing: opportunity. “Without graduating from high school, there’s not much open doors for you… maybe McDonald’s, and that’s one place she told me I’d never end up,” West said. She is Roberta Rehwaldt, director of special education at LMCS. She’s also West’s legal guardian, the woman the teenager has affectionately nicknamed “Nanna” after she took West and her brother in last year. The two had abusive childhoods and after their mother died when Tu-Shuana was 9, they’d been bounced from one foster home to another. Education was never a priority. Not until Rehwaldt stepped in. “She turned it around for me,” West said simply. “She said put you first.” Now the girl who once thought she might never get a diploma is headed to community college with plans to transfer to a four-year school and later to law school. She wants to one day help foster kids like her, to give them a voice. She is a graduate. It’s a milestone that Class Salutatorian Dillon Taggart said some might not see as much of an accomplishment. But in his salutatory address, the second-ranking senior urged his classmates to look around them. At 27 students, theirs is one of the smallest classes to graduate from Livingston Manor in recent history. There were other kids in the class at various points, but as Taggart reminded his classmates, they didn’t make it. “We were able to do something that many others couldn’t,” he said with pride. “We’ve already proven we can defy the odds.” That’s something the Class of 2015 can take with them, as echoed by many a speaker throughout the day. Quoting Henry Ford, Princi-

Frank Kuttner joins the band for one last song.

Class Advisor Jennifer Gorr helps Tristien Perez get organized. Dillon Taggart, left, and Angelo Piscitelli were this year's salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively.

pal Sandra Johnson told the class that their future successes come down to one simple premise, “If you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” “I like to think of [graduation] as commencement,” she added, “because it’s just the beginning.” The beginning of whatever it is the kids decide they want their futures to be, that is. Because as Valedictorian Angelo Piscitelli put it in his own final words to his classmates, “Why would I tell you how to live?” LIVINGSTON MANOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015 AWARDS AND HONORS Adam Lasky Memorial Award - Austin

M. Otero Agudas Achim Society Award for Highest Regents Average - Angelo

Piscitelli American Legion Award for highest average in Social Studies - Angelo

Piscitelli Art Scholarship Award - Jenna Zayas Avery Foundation Scholarship Awards - Angelo Piscitelli, Ariel Galvez Beaverkill Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the Ameri-

Ariel Galvez, Jenna Zayas, and Tu-Shuana West check out a photo on Jenna's cellphone. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Kyle Banks, Travis Ratner, and Kyle Page listen to the Manor band.

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Beaverkill Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution - Ariel Galvez Betty Kehrley Award for Communications - Angelo Piscitelli Board of Education Award for the student who ranks 3rd in class standing - Ariel Galvez Board of Education Award for the student who ranks 4th in class standing - Dylan D'Auria Brian Ingber Memorial Foundation, Inc. - Jenna Zayas Catskill Fly Tyer's Guild Scholarship Award - Frank A. Kuttner Catskill OB's Chapter #583 -

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Ariel Galvez Hilda M. Neild Scholarship Fund -

Kyalin Lucena HOPE: "Help Open People's Eyes" Award - Jordyne Rylie Shaver,

Dillon Taggart

Members of the class of 2015 celebrate on their walk from the school's cafeteria to the gymnasium for graduation.

Certificates of Merit and Achievement - Angelo Piscitelli, Ariel Galvez,

Jamie Bertholf Memorial Scholarship -

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Matthew McRell John Hundley III & Josh Hundley Memorial Scholarship Fund - Frank A.

Kuttner, Tristien Celine Perez Knoll Scholarship Fund - Frank A.

Kuttner, Jenna Zayas Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation Scholarships - Angelo

Piscitelli, Ariel Galvez, Dillon Taggart, Frank A. Kuttner, Jenna Zayas, Jordyne Rylie Shaver, Kyalin Lucena, Kyle T. Banks, TaShuana Raquel West, Terance Lockhart, Tristien Celine Perez

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Custodial Staff Award for Outstanding Attendance during the 4 High School Years - Matthew McRell Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award - Angelo

Liberty Elks Lodge #1545 Awards for Citizenship and Service - Ashlynne

Christina Rodriguez proudly shows off her brand new diploma.

LMCS "Plaque of '39" given by the 50th Anniversary Alumni Association - Ashlynne Ratner LMCS 50th Anniv. Alumni Award Student who ranks 1st in class standing - Angelo Piscitelli LMCS 50th Anniv. Alumni Award Student who ranks 2nd in class standing - Dillon Taggart LMCS School-Related Professionals' Association Graduation Award -

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Louis A. & Rita Hick Smith Memorial Fund - Tatiana G. Carleo Marjorie B. Siegel Memorial Music Award (The John Philip Sousa Band Award) - Ariel Galvez Maureen J. Reisner Memorial Award for Music - Angelo Piscitelli Mecky Schwartz Award - Tabitha

Livingston Manor Community Center Service Award - Ashlynne Ratner Livingston Manor Lion's Club Tony and Kelly Lackey Memorial Award -

Piscitelli

David Pollack Award for Class Salutatorian - Dillon Taggart David Pollack Award for Class Valedictorian - Angelo Piscitelli Don R. Zeininger Memorial Award for Industrial Arts - Jacob Hathaway Dr. Lewis G. Denman Memorial Scholarship Fund - Tristien Celine Perez

Livingston Manor Rotary Club Service Award - Jacob Hathaway Livingston Manor Teachers' Assoc. Awards for Higher Education - An-

Ann VanWagner

School board member Dawn D'Auria had a special diploma to hand out during graduation – that of son Dylan. Misner Agency Award for Greatest Improvement in High School English -

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Band Director Dan Smith leads the band, including several members of the Class of 2015, in Festival Parade March.

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Roberta Rehwaldt, director of special services, gives Tu-Shuana West a giant hug along with her diploma. Rehwaldt is West's legal guardian. INSET: Tu-Shuana dedicated her mortarboard to thanking Rehwaldt, whom she refers to as Nanna.

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HANCOCK — For the past 31 years, as they gathered to change into their gowns and receive pre-commencement instructions, graduates at Hancock CS have gotten the benefit of the institutional memory of school secretary Joanne Brodsky. She was there again last Friday night in the school library, her clarion voice rising above the chatter, encouraging, advising, warning. This was Mrs. Brodsky’s last ceremony – she is retiring – and she tearily told the grads, “I am so proud of you. This is your night – make the best of it. I love you all. Be safe! I know you want to party and have the right to party – but be safe.” This sense that Hancock takes care of its own was exemplified by the generosity of this village, despite the economic doldrums. Principal Brenton Taylor told the assembly, “Tonight, the Hancock Community Education Foundation awarded a total of $77,550 to Hancock Central School graduates and 27 former graduates. This is a total of $762,850 awarded since 2000.” “We’re very blessed to live in such a gracious and generous community,” said Superintendent Terrance Dougherty. Va l e d i c t o r i a n Me g a n Hunter, who is headed to Clarkson University in Potsdam to study chemical engineering, made note of

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your deaf grandmother, know within a half hour? Probably not. But at the same time, do any of us comprehend the meaning behind what it’s like to know everyone we encounter; to be constantly surrounded by family and friends, and to not wonder who that stranger in the

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to this moment.”

Salutatorian Kaeli Norton noted that she had been told that salutatories traditionally focused on the past – a difficult task to young people looking forward to their future. “But… it is important to remember these years spent together because they are the

Megan Hunter delivers her valedictory, whose theme was the great influence of Hancock’s small town virtues on her class.

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years that shaped and molded us into the people we are today,” Norton said. “We have made a million and one memories… We have made friends and those friends became family. We have made memories that will last a lifetime. And I don’t know about everyone else, but I wouldn’t have wanted to spend the last four years with any other group of people.” Norton quoted Marianne Williamson: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that wer powerful beyond measure,” and added, “This speech may honor the past but it is also accepting that the past does not define us and never will. So as the future awaits us I hope we all remember that we can change or do anything we want because this moment in time is not our only opportunity – our whole lives are.” Asked to sum up this 127th class of Hancock Central School Superintendent Dougherty said, “This was an exceptional group of young men and women. They are extraordinarily focused on their future and it was a pleasure working with them.” Hunter’s valedictory concluded, “We worked our posteriors off to become successful and commit to our dreams. We’ve gotten this far; and we will make it in the rest of our lives because of our diligence. That is our future. That is our reality. And guess what? It IS pretty extraordinary.”

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Future HCS grad Thomas Krabetsky, 11, congratulates cousin Caitlyn Smith, who plans to attend Onondaga Community College and major in Early Childhood Education.

Family friends Tom and Gina Boyle congratulate David Karcher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love it,â&#x20AC;? David said of Hancock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I plan to come back.â&#x20AC;? David wants to learn welding at a trade school.

The Hancock CS sign is a fitting backdrop for Lewis Hall, who plans on joining the Marines after enjoying his summer vacation.

Riley Gross is a member of the Chorus, and joined other seniors in singing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wherever I Goâ&#x20AC;? by Adam Watts.

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Liberty graduates 93 STORY AND PHOTOS BY MATT SHORTALL

Patrick Fitzpatrick walks off the stage after receiving his diploma.

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Students, faculty, and proud parents gathered in Liberty High School's Robert Van Slyke Gymnasium for the 118th commencement ceremony to honor the class of 2015. The 93 graduates make up a diverse class of different cultures and experiences. Many of them will be the first in their family to attend college. Some were the first in their family to receive a high school diploma. Some are enlisting in the military after graduation. One was a veteran coming back to graduate. Although they all arrived at this day from different circumstances, together they

personify the name of their alma mater. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel truly grateful to have had the experience of being a Liberty Indian,â&#x20AC;? said class Vice President Megan Ross. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The greatest blessing was to be part of such a diverse class. Some of you are going into the armed forces, some to tech schools, many to liberal arts colleges and some are headed straight into the work force.â&#x20AC;? Dr. William Silver, superintendent of schools, took a moment to give the graduating class of 2015 some life advice that will serve them well in the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be true to yourself. Your integrity and reputation are all you really have.â&#x20AC;? The Class of 2015 enters the Robert Van Slyke Gymnasium for graduation.

Left, Salutatorian of the Liberty Class of 2015 Cheyanne Holwell addresses her classmates.

Summer Bitjeman and Edwin Maldonado walk together toward graduation and their futures. Bitjeman is enlisting in the United States Air Force while Maldonado plans to attend college in Florida to further his education.

From left, Zytoria Reynolds, Paige Russell, Ivonne Serapio Mejia, Morgan Shepish and Ashley Silverman enjoy one last moment as classmates before taking the most important walk of their lives.

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George Beimler Brotherhood Award -

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Arthur Tursi Memorial Scholarship -

Achievement of Excellence in Community Service Award - Elizabeth Grese United States Marine Corps Awards -

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Not Pictured: Michael Agunbiade, Christian Austin, Michael Bradley-Hubinger, Jennifer Bubbico, Brandon Burns, Daniel Dia, Rose Fontana, Desarae Howard, Randy Johnson Jr., Jayson Muzuruk, Lydell Olmo, Angel Pagan Jr., Edward Palmer, Javon Patterson, Michael Pekny, Miguel Rodriguez III, Nathanul Rubano, Ty Ruff, Trae Serrano, Mckenzie Tyler, Isaiah Williams, Tiffany Williams, Brandon Wilson Sierra Thomas

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The Agunbiade family gathers after the ceremony. From left: Joseph, Michael, Stephen and Victor.

Diploma in hand, Paula Doty walks off the stage and into life as a high school graduate.

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Individual graduatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gowns are draped with colorful ribbons denoting achievements in different academic areas of study, some in addition to wearing the mantle of the National Honor Society.

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Graduates of the Liberty Class of 2015 try to keep cool while waiting to be called to receive their diplomas.

World War II veteran and owner of two Purple Hearts, Edward Palmer received his diploma 71 years after he left high school to go fight in Europe. When asked if he wanted to share a few words, he approached the microphone to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;God bless you all,â&#x20AC;? before giving the crowd a salute. Principal Jack Strassman, left, and Assistant Superintendent of Schools Carol Napolitano joined Palmer on stage.

Gets diploma, 71 years later During Libertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commencement, an honorary diploma was awarded to WWII veteran and two-time Purple Heart recipient, Edward Palmer, 89. Palmer, originally from Brooklyn, left Liberty High School during his senior year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uncle Sam had other plans for me,â&#x20AC;? he said . He was seriously wounded at the Battle of Nuremberg in 1945, and spent more than a year in the hospital recovering. After leaving the hospital and marrying his teenage sweetheart, Elayne Holtzman, life kept rolling forward and Palmer never actually got his diploma â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he was slated to be a member of the LHS Class of 1944.

That all changed thanks to a government program, Operation Recognition, that awards degrees to those who were honorably discharged from the service. It applies to World War II, Korean War and Vietnam Era veterans who left school early. Seventy-one years later, Palmer finally donned his cap and gown and walked up on stage to receive his high school degree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we were asked to help a veteran receive his decades old goal to receive a diploma, we were glad to honor that service,â&#x20AC;? said Carol Napolitano, assistant superintendent of schools.

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LAKE HUNTINGTON — The Sullivan West Class of 2015 could barely contain its excitement, as its members got dressed into their caps and gowns in the school’s library. Before lining up to enter the ceremony, students gathered in groups taking selfies, embracing one another and chattering about plans for individual posthigh school plans. That same excitement was more than evident as the Sullivan West High School band, under the direction of Mr. Ross Reynolds, accompanied the graduates’ walk in with “Pomp and Circumstance.” After a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and another performance from the SW band, this time of “The National Anthem,” the Class of 2015 choir members joined the Sullivan West Chorus for the last time. Jerry Hoch directed the

Salutatorian Kevin Hart (left) and Valedictorian Cole Sensiba chat before the start of Saturday’s Commencement Exercises at Sullivan West. Both Hart and Sensiba graduated with Advanced Regents Diplomas with Honors and earned both Mastery in Math and Science. Hart will be attending SUNY New Paltz to study engineering while Sensiba will be attending Stony Brook in the fall.

Superintendent Nancy Hackett hugs Class of 2015 Vice President Dale Mercado after he received his diploma. Mercado will be attending RIT, the Rochester Institute of Technology, this fall.

chorus, with accompanist Dom Daurio, for a rendition of Michael Smith’s song “Friends.” Superintendent Dr. Nancy Hackett welcomed the graduates, parents, students and fellow administrators to the event, focusing not only on the Class of 2015’s accomplishments but thanking them for all they’ve given to Sullivan West over the past 13 years. “Thank you for being academic, artistic, athletic, creative, caring and humorous,” Hackett read from her own ‘Thank You’ note. “Have fun, be safe and come back anytime to visit. Congratulations on your graduation. You made it.” After a comedic switch with his twin brother Sean, Salutatorian Kevin Hart also focused on the extremely talented group that made up the Class of 2015. “We are a unique group of hard-working individuals

who are destined for success. We have been so fortunate to have been a part of the Sullivan West family,” Hart said. “Seniors, take with you your talents and work ethic to pursue your passions and achieve great accomplishments. You will surely be missed and fondly remembered by me and everyone gathered here today.” Following Hart’s address, graduating band members returned to play the hauntingly beautiful “The Phantom of the Opera Medley” under the direction of Mr. Reynolds, who thanked the seniors before they rejoined the other graduates for the last time before receiving their diplomas. Vice Principal Scott Haberli acknowledged the challenging times the graduating class will enter especially in a society that’s obsessed with never accepting one’s self for who you really are. “I can’t promise you that it will be easy,” Haberli said before he, Principal Margaret Tenbus and Board of Education President Mary Scheut-

zow handed out the diplomas. “But if you play to your strengths you will enjoy what you do and if you enjoy what you do, you will gladly put in the time that will allow you to go far. As the old saying goes: ‘Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.’ ” The graduates were not the only ones leaving Sullivan West for good after receiving their diplomas. This graduation was also the last for retiring Principal Margaret Tenbus. “The Class of 2015 decided that our class gift would be a tree, in honor of you, Mrs. Tenbus, for you have supported each and every one of us in our endeavors,” Class President Daphne Muzuruk said. The Class will be planting a dogwood tree at one of the entrances so all can remember the extent of what Mrs. Tenbus has done for the district. “This is the second time in two weeks I’ve been speechless,” Tenbus said after hugging Muzuruk, “You know what I say,’When you come to a fork in the road, take it.’ ”

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Rayna Bryant

Tyler Burgos

Matthew Burlingame

Brandon Cabassa

Catherine Campfield

Kaylah Canas

Nicholas Carriere

Mark Castro

Amberly Chmura

Jayson Colton

Matthew Comerford

Colleen Corcoran

Devin Creegan

Tyler Davis

Julia Diaz

Justin Diehl

Justin Droman

Patrick Dosher

Anthony DosSantos

Anita Dubas

Kelsey Dutton

Matthew Edwards

Douglas Farrell

Angelica Glendon

Colleen Grisafe

Carly Grishaber

Kevin Hart

Sean Hart

Brooke Hemmer

Garrett Hermann

Tyler Hillriegel

Dermott Keane

Derrick Keller

Jacob Keller

Isabella Kent

Jiron Kevii

Julius Krentz Jr.

Cody Kubenik

Jared Kusner

Courtney Landers

Edward Lare

Melanie Larkin

Erika Latkowski

Sullivan West High School Class of 2015 AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Jeffersonville Lions Club Scholarship -

Kevin Hart, Sean Hart and Isabella Kent Award in memory of Andrew Gempler - Pooja Parikh Women’s Community Club of Cochecton Award - Leeann Bruetsch and

Pooja Parikh Dick’s Auto Sales of Kohlertown Award - Devin Creegan Peck’s Market Achievement Awards -

Graduate Cecilia Brey received her degree from mother Rachel Brey, a current member of the Sullivan West Board of Education.

Superintendent Nancy Hackett poses with Pooja Parikh, Class of 2015 Treasurer, who will be attending SUNY Albany this fall.

Class President Daphne Muzuruk compared Principal Margery Tenbus’ relationship with her students to that of nurturing a growing tree. The class donated a dogwood tree in honor of Tenbus, to be planted by one of the school’s entrances.

Noah Bauer, Taylor Brockner, Kelsey Dutton, Douglas Farrell, Carly Grishaber, Brooke Hemmer, Edward Lare, Anthony Lupardo III, Ian McBeath, Dale Mercado, Daphne Muzuruk, Heather Rasmussen, Cierra Roth, Anthony Rydell, Shawn Schanil and Danielle Sykes Frederick W.V. Schadt, Jr. Award - Anthony Rydell Gertrude Kohler Graduation Award -

Cecilia Brey Alan Gerry Beaverkill Foundation Scholarship - Isabella Kent Charles P. and Pauline M. Kautz, Charles Thorwelle Foundation, and Sawyer Foundation Award - Saman-

tha Arnold, Noah Bauer, Taylor Brockner, Tyler Burgos, Nicholas Carriere, Mark Castro, Matthew Comerford, Devin Creegan, Angelica Glendon, Colleen Grisafe, Garrett Hermann, Dermott Keane, Jiron Kevii, Courtney Landers, Ian McBeath, Emily Mirch, Hanrii Padu, Serena Perzanowski, Montserrat Ramirez Guzman, James Rankin, Dylan Rivera, Shawn Schanil, Eric Schick, Cole Sensiba, Emmy Lou Sherman, Andrew Stabbert, Brian Stauch, Jr., Deshjamber Stewart and Haley Taylor Lawrence & Imogene Freidenstine Memorial Scholarship - Shawn

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Samantha Arnold is all smiles as she walks up the aisle to take her place on the stage.

Western Sullivan United Teachers and School Related Professionals Scholarship ($1,000) - Noah Bauer,

Kevin Hart and Daniel Paparella Western Sullivan United Teachers and School Related Professionals Scholarship ($500) - Cecilia Brey,

Leeann Bruetsch, Sean Hart, Jacob Keller, Isabella Kent, Daphne Muzuruk, Pooja Parikh, Michael Sedlack and Andrew Stabbert Fred W. Stabbert, Sr. Award - Edward Lare Herbert and Nellie Persbacker Award -

Dale Mercado Fred Stabbert, Sr. Award - Kurt

Majka Charles and Ruth Anderson Memorial Scholarship - Carly Grishaber Narrowsburg Alumni Scholarship -

Kelsey Dutton Billy Moran Academic/Athletic Scholarship - Noah Bauer Delaware Valley Class of 1999 Scholarship - Andrew Stabbert Mildred Buddenhagen Stanton Memorial Scholarship - Noah Bauer Societas Tertiae Palmae Award - An-

thony DosSantos James Brown Memorial Scholarship -

Tyler Davis

Anna M. Todd Award - Erika

Latkowski Jeffersonville Chamber of Commerce Award - Jacob Keller and Cecilia

Brey The Callicoon Center Ruralettes Homemaker Group Award - Colleen

McCabe The Hancock Grange Award - Emily

Mirch The Zeltman-Dorrer Memorial Scholarship Award - Brian Stauch Jr. “Dr. Barry Bodenstein Music Scholarship” Advancement Award ($500) -

Noah Bauer “Dr. Barry Bodenstein Music Scholarship” Achievement Award ($100) -

Leeann Bruetsch The Lynne Kraack Memorial Award -

Pooja Parikh Mason Rosello Memorial Scholarship - Douglas Farrell and Emily

Mirch The Liberty Elks Lodge Award -

Leeann Bruetsch and Kevin Hart Dexter Nursing Scholarship - Anissah Newsuan Merel Scheidell Scholarship - Rayna Bryant William Kohler Memorial Scholarship Award - Carly Grishaber and

Derrick Keller Bradley and Barbara Harder Engineering Scholarship Award - Sean Hart Bradley and Barbara Harder Health Care Scholarship - Erika

Latkowski New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association Scholarships - Taylor Brockner,

Jacob Keller and Christopher Slater Len Miret Memorial Scholarships -

Kevin Hart, Sean Hart and Isabella Kent Rose & Kiernan, Inc. Scholarship -

Justin Dorman John Philip Sousa Band Award/Certificate - Cecilia Brey Louis Armstrong Jazz Award/Certificate - Edward Lare National School Choral Award/Certificate/ Medal - Nicole Brennan High School Vocal Awards/Certificates/Medals - Noah Bauer and

Leeann Bruetsch Katherine & Albert Luchs and Casper & Sadie Eggler Memorial Scholarships - Kevin Hart, Jacob Keller,

Isabella Kent and Erika Latkowski Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County Scholarships - Tay-

lor Brockner and Carly Grishaber Callicoon Volunteer Fire Department Award - Nicole Brennan Sullivan West High School PTSO “Kindness Awards” - Kelsey Dut-

ton, Ronj Padu and Pooja Parikh H. Russell Kenyon VFW Post #5808 Award - Daniel Paparella Kathleen & Elizabeth Ference Memorial Scholarship - Taylor Brockner Sullivan County Farm Bureau Scholarship - Jacob Keller American Red Cross High School Scholarships ($250) - Taylor Brock-

ner, Isabella Kent, Cody Kubenik and Pooja Parikh American Red Cross High School Scholarships ($100) - Colleen

Grisafe, Brooke Hemmer, Courtney Landers and Daphne Muzuruk

Callicoon Lodge #521, F & AM Award - Noah Bauer Kiwanis Club of Callicoon Award -

Catskill Detachment #652 of the Marine Corps League Award - Jared

Noah Bauer, Angelica Glendon, Garrett Hermann, Ian McBeath, Emmy Lou Sherman and Andrew Stabbert Winifred Boxberger Award - Dermott Keane and Anthony Lupardo III

Janet Von Ahnen Memorial Scholarship - Cecilia Brey and Leeann

Kusner Bruetsch

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Adam Luckey

Nicholas Lumalcuri

Anthony Lupardo III

Kurt Majka

Christopher Mann

Kimberly Marshall

Ian McBeath

Colleen McCabe

Cory Meckle

Dale Mercado

Emily Mirch

Ethan Morgan

Daphne Muzuruk

Nicholas Myers

Anissah Newsuan

Michael Nicoletti

Hanrii Padu

Ronj Padu

Daniel Paparella

Pooja Parikh

Serena Perzanowski

Jack Rajlevsky

Montserrat Ramirez Guzman

Miguel Ramos

James Rankin

Heather Rasmussen

Dylan Rivera

Cierra Roth

Anthony Rydell

Shawn Schanil

Eric Schick

Michael Sedlack

Cole Sensiba

Emmy Lou Sherman

Richard Shevak

Christopher Slater

Andrew Stabbert

Brian Stauch Jr.

Deshjamber Stewart

Matthew Sullivan

Danielle Sykes

Haley Taylor

Cassandra Tesoriero

Christian Thomas

Lucas Vertrees

Tyriek Wade

Sarah Washington

Edward Lare accepts his diploma from Board of Education President Mary Scheutzow. Lare received the Fred W. Stabbert Sr. Memorial Music Award.

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David F. Curreri Memorial Scholarship -

Carly Grishaber

Allan Milk Memorial - VFW Ladies Auxiliary #7276 Award - Devin

Creegan

Tusten Lion’s Club Scholarship - Cas-

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Triple “C” Award Certificates from the New York State Office of the Attorney General - Noah Bauer and Pooja

White Sulphur Springs Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship - Jacob Keller Bob Rosen Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the United Way of Sullivan County - Jacob Keller Bethel Lions Scholarship - Anthony

Rydell Youngsville Firecrackers Scholarship -

Heather Rasmussen

With a toss of their caps, the Class of 2015 officially became Sullivan West alumni amid the cheers and applause of family, friends, teachers and administrators.

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A four-year $1,500 annual scholarship for Academic Excellence presented by the New York State Board of Regents - Cole Sensiba Three four-year $500 annual scholarships for Academic Excellence presented by the New York State Board of Regents - Leeann Bruetsch,

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Triquart Scholarship Foundation, Inc. -

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Callicoon Center Fire Department Scholarship - Colleen McCabe Continuing the Visual Arts Award -

Kimberly Marshall

Retired Guidance Counselor Award -

Dale Mercado

Jeffersonville Volunteer First Aid Corps Award - Anthony Lupardo III Sullivan County Association of Town Highway Superintendents Scholarship - Garrett Hermann Beaverkill Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship -

Kevin Hart

Anthony A. Kaiser Memorial Scholarship - Isabella Kent Jeffersonville Clock Committee – Community Service Award - Tyler Davis Prestige Ambassador Scholarship - Is-

abella Kent

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Seniors Emily Mirch, Pooja Parikh, Julia Diaz and Daphne Muzuruk play for part of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Phantom of the Opera Medleyâ&#x20AC;? and take the top line melody for â&#x20AC;&#x153;All I Ask of Youâ&#x20AC;?, a section of the medley.

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ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA WITH HONORS *Cecilia Brey, +*Leeann Bruetsch, *Anthony DosSantos, +*Kevin Hart, +*Sean Hart, +*Jacob Keller, Julius Krentz Jr., +*Cody Kubenik, +*Courtney Landers, +Edward Lare, *Dale Mercado, *Emily Mirch, *Daniel Paparella, +*Pooja Parikh, *Jack Rajlevesky, +*Anthony Rydell, *Michael Sedlack, +*Cole Sensiba, +*Andrew Stabbert, +*Lucas Vertrees +Mastery in Math; *Mastery in Science

ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA *Noah Bauer, Nicole Brennan, Taylor Brockner, +*Jayson Colton, *Matthew Comerford, Justin Dorman, Kelsey Dutton, Angelica Glendon, Carly Grishaber, Brooke Hemmer, Erika Latkowski, Adam Luckey, Anthony Lupardo III, Kurt Majka, Ian McBeath, Colleen McCabe, Daphne Muzuruk, Hanrii Padu, Ronj Padu, James Rankin, +Dylan Rivera, Cierra Roth, Shawn Schanil, Deshjamber Stewart, Danielle Sykes +Mastery in Math; *Mastery in Science

REGENTS DIPLOMA WITH HONORS Douglas Farrell, Nicholas Lumalcuri, Emmy Lou Sherman CLASS OFFICERS

Noah Bauer and his mother, Julie, pose for a photo. Noah is the youngest in the family and will be headed to SUNY New Paltz in the fall.

President - Daphne Muzuruk, Vice President - Dale Mercado, Secretary - Brooke Hemmer, Treasurer - Pooja Parikh, Class Advisor - Dorothy Grecco, Assistant Advisor - Michael Ellmauer

Cody, We congratulate you on your graduation from high school and are very proud of all that you have accomplished to become the young man you are today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just know, when you truly want success, never give up on it no matter how hard you have to work to achieve it.â&#x20AC;? We wish you the very best in all that you do and are always here for you.

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Cierra Roth helps Danielle Sykes fix her cap. Both girls were members of the National Technical Honor Society.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (BLUE AND GOLD CHORDS) Noah Bauer, Cecilia Brey, Leeann Bruetsch, Justin Dorman, Carly Grishaber, Kevin Hart, Sean Hart, Brooke Hemmer, Kimberly Marshall, Jacob Keller, Isabella Kent, Julius Krentz Jr., Cody Kubenik, Courtney Landers, Erika Latkowski, Dale Mercado, Daphne Muzuruk, Daniel Paparella, Pooja Parikh, Jack Rajlevsky, Anthony Rydell, Michael Sedlack, Cole Sensiba, Andrew Stabbert, Deshjamber Stewart, Lucas Vertrees NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY (PURPLE AND WHITE CHORDS) Samantha Arnold, Rayna Bryant, Catherine Campfield, Patrick Doscher, Nicholas Myers, Cierra Roth, Eric Schick, Danielle Sykes STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS (LIGHT BLUE AND SILVER CHORDS) Noah Bauer, Taylor Brockner, Colleen Corcoran, Tyler Davis, Kelsey Dutton, Colleen Grisafe, Brooke Hemmer, Isabella Kent, Cody Kubenik, Courtney Landers, Kimberly Marshall, Daphne Muzuruk, Pooja Parikh, Michael Sedlack, Andrew Stabbert, Deshjamber Stewart, Danielle Sykes, Haley Taylor, Cassandra Tesoriero

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The squad shared laughs with Class Advisor Dorothy Greco one last time before heading to graduation. They are, from the left: Jiron Kevii, Andrew Stabbert, Brandon Cabassa, Hanrii Padu, Ronj Padu, Rich Shevak, Brian Stauch and Mark Castro.

Jill Grishaber shares a cry and a laugh as Class Salutatorian Kevin Hart recounts the achievements of the Class of 2015. Jillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youngest daughter, Carly, was a standout athlete and student of the Class of 2015, and is the last Grishaber to graduate. Carlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother and sister, Logan and Shelby, and father, John, cheered her on one last time as a student at Sullivan West, soon to be an alumni.

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Melanie Larkin embraces her mother, Mylene, after receiving her diploma. At left, Shawn Schanil is on his way to receive his diploma from School Board President Mary Scheutzow. Schanil will be attending SUNY Delhi this fall.

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The Class of 2015 is definitely part of the social media generation. Kelsey Dutton (left) snaps a selfie with friends Pooja Parikh, Kimberly Marshall and Deshjamber Stewart.

More than 500 family and friends packed the high school gymnasium at Sullivan West to watch The Sullivan West Class of 2015 receive their diplomas. The overall crowd was also able to sit in the auditorium and see the ceremony on a closed circuit broadcast.

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The Class of 2015 at Sullivan West was lauded for their hard work in the classroom and with extracurricular activities. Forty percent of the class graduated Cum Laude or higher, 25 percent of the class was in the National Honor Society and 50 percent of the class earned a Regents Diploma with Honors, Advanced Regents Diploma or Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors. See page 24G.

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Isabella Kent, who will be attending the Maritime Academy this fall, is all smiles as she accepts the piece of paper she earned over her 13 year Sullivan West career.

Taylor Brockner accepts her diploma from School Board President Mary Scheutzow during Saturday’s Commencement at Sullivan West. Douglas Farrell, left, and Emily Mirch spend the wait time talking and catching with Noah Bauer and Tyler Davis

“I made it!” Hanrii Padu gives the crowd a wave as he comes forward to receive his diploma at the Sullivan West graduation.

Edward Lare, Class Treasurer Pooja Parikh and Isabella Kent look out at their classmates. The library was decorated with scrapbook pages they and their fellow classmates made in 6th grade.

Cecilia Brey (left) makes Colleen McCabe and Erika Latkowski laugh right before students get dressed in their caps and gowns.

Jared Kusner, Trevor Bolles, Ian McBeath and Nick Carriere listen to class advisor Mrs. Dorothy Grecco before graduation.

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Garrett Hermann will be attending SUNY Oswego in the fall to further his career of higher education. Here he receives his diploma from School Board President Mary Scheutzow. Carly Grishaber was a National Honor Society student and three sport athlete for Sullivan West during her high school career.

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Hundreds packed into the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse on Sunday to celebrate the Monticello High School Class of 2015.

Monticello graduates 173 STORY AND PHOTOS BY MATT SHORTALL

LOCH SHELDRAKE — It was a packed house at SUNY Sullivan on Sunday, as students, faculty and parents filed into the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse to honor the Monticello HS Class of 2015. “I look out at the beautiful colors of blue and white with

a sense of pride,” said Tammy Mangus, superintendent of schools. “You’re finishing your four years and I’m finishing my first.” Lena Episalla was the first of four senior class speakers. Class valedictorian and recipient of 10 varsity letters in three different sports, Episalla is the epitome of a scholar athlete. “Playing sports at

The last of the class speakers, Alyssa Vilela, Summa Cum Laude, departs from the stage just after delivering her speech.

Monticello High School instilled in me the tenacity and willpower to pursue all of my goals,” said Episalla. “A gift I know has been given to all the students that have participated in our school’s athletic program regardless of their respective strengths and weaknesses.” Track star and salutatorian Laura Doherty may be attending Harvard University in the fall, but she attributes all her success to Monticello making her the person she is today. “If we decide to work resiliently and confidently, our intangible aspirations can become our complete realities,” said Doherty. Class Vice President Alyssa Vilela reminded her fellow graduates to remember the good times and laughs they shared together, but also not to lose sight on the future. “There’s an old Haitian proverb that goes ‘dèyè mon gen mon,’ ” said Vilela. “For those of you who don’t speak Haitian, it means ‘beyond the mountains there are mountains.’ ” She went on to note that surmounting a great obstacle gains a clear view of the next. One would be hard pressed to come up with a more complete description of life’s endeavors in less words. Those mountains may look imposing at first glance, but they represent all the opportunity and adventure ahead. “So take a moment to enjoy the view from here, but don’t rest for too long,” Vilela said. “New and higher peaks wait ahead.”

ABOVE: Laura Doherty, Summa Cum Laude, excelled as a student in the classroom and as an athlete on the track. She'll be attending Harvard University in the fall.

LEFT: Lena Episalla, one of four class speakers, was the epitome of the scholar athlete – she was the valedictorian, as well as earning 10 varsity letters in three different sports.

ABOVE: This mortarboard has the message, “Adventure is out there.”

LEFT: This mortarboard message has a reference to social media, with the hashtag (#) “Down With Me.”

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MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015 SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS Dalvin Aboagye - Ashley and Sierra

From left, Julisa Marie Cruz, Stephanie Benjamin and Eddie Nigro laughing and reminiscing for a few more moments before lining up.

This grad’s mortarboard surely stood out in a sea of unadorned ones.

Monticello School Superintendent Tammy Mangus presided over her first commencement ceremony.

Katie Owens makes her way to her seat during the processional. Among her honors was the Music Department Award for Outstanding Service.

Sarah Accarino looks to find her seat at commencement.

Memorial Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Achievement, Gene Smith Memorial Peacemaker Scholarship Yellow Pages Mark Smith Scholarship Jacquilynn Acton - Four Star Salon Award Maria Astras - President's Award for Educational Excellence, New York State Correctional Officers Police Benevolent Association Scholarship, B.P.O.E Local 1544 Elks Scholarship Taylor Barnes - Sullivan County Highway Superintendent's Scholarship Sandra Bell - Frederick K. Robinson Memorial Scholarship, American Red Cross High School Challenge Scholarship, President's Education Award (NTHS), SUNY Sullivan Scholarship Brianna Bennett - Mamakating Lions Club Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Achievement, Mamakating First Aid Squad Betty Keil & Elsa Greenwald Memorial Scholarship, President's Education Award (NTHS), SUPA Public Affairs 101 & SUNY Sullivan Speech 101 Miguel Brito-Sanchez - Albert Kemperlee, INC./PPG Corp. Award, President's Education Award Nicholas Brown - President's Award for Educational Achievement, Charlene Faitell Memorial Award, Justin LaBarbera Memorial Scholarship, Hartwick Presidential Scholarship Hayden Carnell - President's Award for Educational Achievement, Board of Education Plaque for Scholarly Achievement in Technology, Ginger Maher Award, Academy of Finance Service Award Trevor Cedeira - President's Award for Educational Achievement, Paul Sagnis Life Award, Catskill Region AACA Antique Care Club Scholarship, President's Education Award (NTHS) Christian Chambers - Board of Education Plaque for Scholarly Achievement in Foreign Language, President's Award for Educational Excellence, SUPA Public Affairs 101 & SUNY Sullivan Speech 101 Willie Conklin - President's Award for Educational Achievement, Shari Biro Spirit of Joy Award Patrick Cook - President's Award for Educational Excellence, Board of Education Plaque for Scholarly Achievement in Performing Arts, CIC Award of Distinction Samantha Damms - Michele Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Achievement, SUNY Delhi Student Scholar Award Ashely Davis - President's Award for Educational Achievement Allura Degraw - Rock Hill Ladies Auxiliary, James Reiber Memorial Scholarship, Four Star Salon Award Jennifer Dennis - President's Award for Educational Achievement, William Francis Payzant Memorial Award Juan Diaz - President's Award for Educational Achievement, B.P.O.E Local 1544 Elks Scholarship, Nancy A. Camp Memorial Scholarship, Hilde Bernstein Memorial Award Laura Doherty - NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Professional Women of Sullivan County Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Excellence, State of New York Office Of The State Comptroller Achievement Award, The Blake and Dorothy Washington Scholarship, Board of Education Plaque for Scholarly Achievement in Math, B.P.O.E Local 1544 Elks Scholarship, Monticello Rotary Club Scholarship, Trust Family Memorial Scholarship, Eugene E. Hogan Award, 214 Award, CIC Award of Distinction, Isaf Brothers Award, SUPA Scholar Award, Gallo Blue Chip Scholarship, Harvard Faculty Scholarship, NYS Elks Scholarship Sha-Shawn Drayton - Keystone College Grant Lena Episalla - NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Professional Women of Sullivan County Scholarship, Board of Education Plaque for Scholarly Achievement in Social Studies, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Board of Education Plaque for Scholarly Achievement in Science, Rock Hill Fire Department Scholarship, State of New York Office Of The State Comptroller Achievement Award, The Blake and Dorothy Washington Scholarship, B.P.O.E Local 1544 Elks Scholarship,

Monticello Rotary Club Scholarship, CIC Award of Distinction, Henry David Thoreau Award, Maureen Isaf Award for Academic Excellence, Board of Education Plaque for Scholarly Achievement in English, Sullivan County Music Educators Janet Von Ahnen Memorial Scholarship, SUPA Scholar Award Bryan Escobar Ramirez - President's Award for Educational Achievement Daniel Fernandez - Madeleine Gordon Memorial Award Jaclyn Fisher - Michele Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship, Mamakating Lions Club Scholarship, PFC Jerry B. Evans Memorial Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Achievement Allyson Gallegos - Warren H. Bergstrom Award Sierra Gattling - President's Education Award (NTHS), Trading Post Award, Kevin Maher Jr. Perseverance Award Heather Giza - NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Robert Rosengard Award, Gupta Family Award, CIC Award of Distinction, Robert Isaf Academic Endurance Award, SUPA Scholar Award Essence Gonzalez - President's Award for Educational Excellence Max Heimowitz - Clarkson University Scholarship, Eugene E. Hogan Award Karina Hernandez - President's Award for Educational Achievement Morgan Holloran - Margaret Hazen Award, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Coach Edward Kennedy Memorial Scholarship, Nick Pinto Memorial Scholarship Award, B.P.O.E Local 1544 Elks Scholarship, Mary Faybik Memorial Scholarship Stephen Hong - Board of Education Plaque for Scholarly Achievement in Art, President's Award for Educational Achievement, Lynn and Robert C. Walsh Award, Stanley J. Segal Scholarship for Visual Arts, SVA Merit Scholarship, Gold and Silver Medal Scholastic Art Awards Morgan Huebner - President's Award for Educational Excellence, American Legion Annual Ralph S. Breakey Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Monticello Fire Department Scholarship Brett Hughes - Eugene D. Nesin Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Music, President's Award for Educational Achievement, Judy McGowan Award, Monticello Masonic Lodge #532 Scholarship Jane Hyman - Monticello Kiwanis Club Scholarship, Brian Ingber Memorial Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Excellence, B.P.O.E Local 1544 Elks Scholarship, CIC Award of Distinction Deanna Jersey - President's Award for Educational Achievement Shandell Hones - Naomi Morgan Award, President's Award for Educational Achievement Kevin Kane - President's Award for Educational Achievement Travis Kelly - President's Award for Educational Achievement, Rock Hill Ladies Auxiliary Patrick Kelly, Jr. - SUNY Sullivan Scholarship Victoria Kerendian - President's Award for Educational Achievement Elizabeth Koenig - President's Award for Educational Achievement Jeremy Lin - President's Award for Educational Achievement Imani Luke - Carl Williams "Remember Me" Scholarship, Nelson Hall Memorial Scholarship Angelica Mack - Monticello Kiwanis Club Scholarship, Gordon Memorial School Spirit Award Dayvon Miller - Joseph Sagnis Life Award, Rudy Award Patrick Miraglia - Mamakating Lions Club Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Caped Crusader Award, CIC Award of Distinction, Peter Adams and Jack Musci Award, SUPA Scholar Carlos Montijo - President's Education Award Brandi Moore - Monticello Kiwanis Club Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Claire Morgan Memorial Award, Academy of Finance Promise Scholarship, Maryland Institute College of Art Academic Honors Scholarship, Maryland Institute College of Art Trustee Scholarship, Maryland Institute College of Art Creative Vision

Award

Justin Moore - Board of Education Plaque for Scholarly Achievement in Family and Consumer Science Jada Munroe - Four Star Salon Award Andrew Nagoda - President's Award for Educational Excellence, Andrew Gordon Memorial Award, Robert Lewin Music Award, CIC Award of Distinction, Maya Angelou Award, Enny Bettenberg Amusing Award David O’Rourke - President's Award for Educational Achievement Taylor Ottino - Rock Hill Ladies Auxiliary Katie Owens - President's Award for Educational Achievement, Gordon Memorial School Spirit Award, Nathan and Harry Kristt Memorial Award, Music Department Award For Outstanding Service Christian Pacheco - President's Award for Educational Achievement, Monticello Performing Arts Booster Club Award, Pearl Dumont Memorial Scholarship, Monticello Volunteer Ambulance Corps Award Desteni Perez - Four Star Salon Award Ciera Phillips - Student Support Suite Award Danny Pintado - President's Award for Educational Excellence Kyra Platt - President's Award for Educational Achievement Christiana Poli - Monticello Grange Scholarship #1357, Ashley and Sierra Memorial Scholarship, Monticello Kiwanis Club Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Achievement, Trust Family Memorial Scholarship, Italian Co-Op Scholarship, SUPA Scholar Award, CIC Award of Distinction, James Bitterman Memorial Scholarship Kate Purcell - Mamakating Lions Club Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Achievement, B.P.O.E Local 1544 Elks Scholarship, CIC Award of Distinction, Karen Lauri Lynch Memorial Award Wynter Ransom - President's Award for Educational Achievement Jonathan Reiley - President's Award for Educational Achievement Christopher Renninger - President's Award for Educational Excellence, Maya Angelou Award, RIT Merit Scholarship Joel Reyes - President's Award for Educational Achievement, Carole Elizabeth Payzant Memorial Award, President's Education Award (NTHS), Sullivan County BOCES Board Award Joshua Rivera - President's Award for Educational Achievement, President's Education Award (NTHS), Frances Barrett Memorial Award Malina Rivera - President's Award for Educational Achievement Ezekiel Romero - President's Award for Educational Achievement Jared Santillo - Albert Kemperlee, INC./PPG Corp. Award, Keystone Award Samantha Schantz - President's Award for Educational Achievement, Rock Hill Fire Department Scholarship, Monticello Rotary Sheryl Manz Award, Wendy Levinson Award, Caped Crusader Award, CIC Award of Distinction Brittney Scott - President's Award for Educational Achievement, Burmax Award, Four Start Salon Award, President's Education Award (NTHS), Lisa Boyle Award Linda Seminario - NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Tybee Arfa Memorial Award, Monticello Rotary Club Scholarship, American Legion Auxiliary Esther Etkin Memorial Scholarship, Michael Gastwirth Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop Scholarship, CIC Award of Distinction, Boston University Trustee Scholarship, CSEA Scholarship Kyle Skordinski - President's Award for Educational Achievement Natasiana Small - Orange County Youth Football and Cheerleading Scholarship Emily Smith - SUNY University at Buffalo Dean's Scholarship Brianna Smyth - Freskeeto Award, President's Education Award Christopher Sprague - President's Award for Educational Achievement Brian Stickle - Orange County Youth Football and Cheerleading Scholarship, Samuel Nelson Scholarship, Hartwick Scholarship and Grant Courtney Swensen - Nesin Cultural

Arts Scholarship, Jacob E. Gunther, III Memorial Criminal Justice Scholarship, Middletown MTA Scholarship, Sullivan County Probation Officer Scholarship Sienna Tate - President's Award for Educational Excellence, Bonnie Hinckley Memorial Award, Liberty Lions Club Scholarship, President's Education Award (NTHS), Rene Pistell Memorial Award Jasmine Ulger - Board of Education Plaque for Scholarly Achievement in Business, Monticello Kiwanis Club Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Monticello Dance Company Award, Douglas Braunstein Scholarship, 214 Award, Beth Lauri Service and Commitment to School Award Alyssa Vilela - NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, The Center for Prayer and Mediation Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Bethel Lions Club Elmer "Shorty" Brucher Memorial Scholarship, Beatrice Christine Payzant Memorial Award, The William and May Norris Scholarship, Rose & Kiernan, Inc. Scholarship, Sullivan County BOCES Board Award, SUPA Public Affairs 101 & SUNY Sullivan Speech 101, Symanski Scholarship, 214 Award, CIC Award of Distinction Sebastian Villamarin Garcia - President's Award for Educational Achievement Ashley Walker - President's Award for Educational Achievement Cody Walsh - President's Award for Educational Achievement, Rock Hill Fire Department Scholarship, Monticello Rotary Sheryl Manz Award, Everyday Apparel Award, President's Education Award (NTHS) Alison Wells - Monticello Grange Scholarship #1357, Monticello Kiwanis Club Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Barbara Boncek Creative Writing Award, SUNY Potsdam Freshman Academic Scholarship, Sullivan County Association of Town Highway Superintendent's Scholarship Courtney Wissman - Monticello Kiwanis Club Scholarship, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Monticello Teachers' Association Scholarship, Monticello Administrators and Supervisors Association Michele Mitchell Memorial Scholarship, Outstanding MHS Library Patron, Parker Arlene Green Memorial Award, Trust Family Memorial Scholarship, Shirley Smalls Hornbeck Award, SUNY Potsdam Freshman Scholars Program Alec Wood - New York State Correctional Officers Police Benevolent Association Scholarship, Catskill Region AACA Antique Car Club Scholarship

ACADEMIC HONORS SUMMA CUM LAUDE GPA OF 95 - 100 Lena Episalla, Alyssa Vilela, Laura Doherty, Heather Giza, Linda Seminario, Morgan Holloran

MAGNA CUM LAUDE GPA OF 90 - 94.99 Andrew Nagoda, Brandi Moore, Jane Hyman, Christopher Renninger, Morgan Huebner, Essence Gonzalez, Armond Millard, Patrick Miraglia, Courtney Wissman, Patrick Cook, Christian Chambers, Jasmine Ulger, Sienna Tate, Maria Astras, Courtney Swensen, Alison Wells, Matthew Rodriguez, Christian Pacheco, Willie Conklin, Ashley Davis, Danny Pintado, Karina Hernandez

CUM LAUDE GPA OF 85 - 89.99 Kate Purcell, Jaclyn Fisher, Max Heimowitz, Christiana Poli, Katie Owens, Brianna Bennett, Kayden Carnell, Victoria Kerendian, Joshua Rivera, Jeremy Lin, Bryan Escobar Ramirez, David O’Rourke, Samantha Schantz, Emily Smith, Stephen Hong, Samantha Damms, Trevor Cedeira, Ashley Walker, Elizabeth Koenig, Joel Reyes, Karla Ortiz Rosario, Rafael Ortiz

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Samantha A. Decker-Lopez (right) helps Precious Lee Ellis adjust the green honor cord on her gown she received for graduating from Monticello's Academy of Finance program. What’s behind the curtain? Graduates gather at the far end of the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse to await the processional.

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ROSCOE — If there’s one thing Heather Mustavs remembers Roscoe Central School Band Director Kelly Bullis repeating ad infinitum, it’s “play the rests.” It’s no surprise. After all, “rests” is a musical term that refers to the quiet portions of a song. To play them means not to make music during those breaks but to take advantage of them. But for Mustavs, valedictorian of the RCS Class of 2015, it means something more. Play the rests means to “stop, listen, take your time” before making huge life decisions. It’s the sort of thing every high school graduate – musical or not – can take out of high school and apply to the world. A self-described watcher, Mustavs told her 25 classmates – one of the largest in recent history for RCS – that

she wouldn’t suggest sitting back and letting life pass you by, but there is an advantage in putting their band director’s advice to work in every day life. “Each of us has a powerful voice, so we have to use it wisely,” she advised her classmates. It was a theme of the evening for the Roscoe Class of 2015. Salutatorian Joe McDoal counseled his fellow graduates to push through their failures and make the most of their mistakes. “Don’t see them as mistakes,” the second-ranking senior said. “See them as lessons that are repeated until they are learned.” And at the end of the day, those lessons are what RCS Principal Janice Phillips hopes the Class of 2015 takes with them from Roscoe. “Seniors,” she said, “make yourselves memorable and admirable.”

Above: Roscoe’s female graduates stand ready for the processional in their traditional white.

At left: Class advisers Patti Lambrigger and Donna Baker help Class Vice President Mikayla Kipp with her mortarboard.

At right: Tristin Sabatini holds up his folder full of awards. He’s headed to SUNY Broome in the fall.

Patti Lambrigger, left, was one of two advisers to the class of ’15. She’s also mom to fourth ranking senior Jenna, right.

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At right: Everett Kunz was his class’ prom king. Now he’s a graduate headed to college at SUNY Cobleskill.

Valedictorian Heather Mustavs and Salutatorian Joe McDoal before the graduation.

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GRAHAMSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tri-Valley Central School Superintendent Tom Palmer exhorted the Class of 2015 to â&#x20AC;&#x153;go out and find your authentic purpose.â&#x20AC;? Seems many of T-Vâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 72 seniors were well on that path even before Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commencement ceremony in Grahamsville. Indeed, one of them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lauren Carlsen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; had already earned her associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from SUNY Sullivan the month before! â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am positive that the class of students sitting in front of you today is willing and able to take on and conquer what-

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ABOVE: The Graduation Chorus leads all in “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

RIGHT: Grad Jessica Hussey gets a well-deserved hug from her grandmother and former Tri-Valley school board member Pattie Allison.

ABOVE: Tri-Valley School Board President Michael Brooks hands the culmination of 13 years of diligent work – a high school diploma – to Mark Garigliano, who will be attending Notre Dame University in the fall.

BELOW LEFT: Valedictorian Zachrey Nilsen urged his classmates to do “what makes you happy.”

BELOW MIDDLE: Lauren Carlsen was recognized for having earned her SUNY Sullivan associate’s degree the month BEFORE she graduated from Tri-Valley High School!

ABOVE RIGHT: Ryan Sanok didn’t hold back his happiness and excitement upon graduating Saturday.

BELOW RIGHT: Five-year-old Angelina Flores enjoyed donning brother Donovan’s cap after the ceremony Saturday.

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TRI-VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015 SENIOR CLASS ACCOMPLISHMENTS Valedictorian - Zachrey Nilsen Salutatorian - Raychelle Osnato Madelene Adams Memorial Scholarship - Patrick Farran, Kainan

Justiniano, Lane Mitchell, Kayla Noren, Taylor Quick, Robert Totten Madelene Adams Memorial Teaching Scholarship - Bridget Kackos,

Grace Kelly

Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship -

Lane Mitchell High Honor Roll Throughout High School - Devon Bagley, Sara

PTO Overcoming Personal Obstacles Award - Brianna Worden,

Jonathan Murphy 2014 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal for Science & Math - Devon

Bagley 2014 Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Award - Devon

Bagley, Sara Dertinger 2014 Rochester Institute of Technology Innovation & Creativity Award -

Bridget Kackos, Grace Kelly

Dertinger, Mark Garigliano, Zachrey Nilsen, Raychelle Osnato

Achievement of Excellence in Community Service Scholarship -

Hugh O’Brian Youth Seminar Participants (2013) - Grace Kelly, Ryan

Rolling V Bus Company Scholarship -

Ruth Scully Memorial Scholarship -

Kainan Justiniano American Red Cross Life Share High School Scholarship - Ashley John-

son American Red Cross Red Cord Honors Program - Megan Bantin, Mark

Garigliano, Jessica Hussey, Ashley Johnson, Kainan Justiniano, Marisa Kalman, Grace Kelly, John Killian, Zachrey Nilsen, Justin Swarthout Athletic Perseverance Awards - Ashley Johnson, Mohib Khan Athletic Sportsmanship Awards -

Sara Dertinger, Sean Kennedy Athletics for Twelve Seasons -

Nathanial Bender, Devan Jones, Ian Kurzrock, Caroline Martin, Zachrey Nilsen, Danielle Shafarsky, Justin Swarthout, Kristen Unger Matthew R. Bertholf Scholarship -

Robert Totten CHS Foundation Scholarship - Brid-

get Kackos 2014 Clarkson University Achievement Award - Justin Swarthout 2014 Clarkson University Leadership Award - Gabriel Surina Claryville Fire Department Scholarship - Dorothy Monforte,

Amanda VanSaders Beaverkill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution American History Award - Grace Kelly Beaverkill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award - Grace Kelly Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship -

Grace Kelly Distinguished Portfolio - Devon

Bagley, Megan Bantin, Nathan Bender, Lauren Carlsen, Cortney Conklin, Mark Garigliano, Jessica Gozza, Bridget Kackos, Grace Kelly, Zachrey Nilsen, Christopher Regina Elks BPOE Lodge #1971 of Ellenville Scholarship Award - Kainan Jus-

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Sanok International Association of Ironworkers Local Union #417 Scholarship - Dorothy Monforte Liberty Masonic Lodge #531 Award -

Gabriel Surina Library Awards - Ian Donohue,

Cierra Edwards, Patrick Farran, Ariana Fassetta, Mohib Khan, Daniel Porter, Gabriel Surina Robert T. McLean Memorial Art Scholarship - Raychelle Osnato Mid-Hudson Chapter of NYS Assoc. of School Business Officials Scholarship - Bridget Kackos Monticello Kennel Club Scholarship -

Bridget Kackos Most Dedicated Vocalist Award -

John Yonker National Choral Award - Dorothy

Monforte The National Society of High School Scholars Scholarship - Brianna

Worden National Wild Turkey Federation-Sullivan County Long Beards Scholarship - Robert Totten, Michael Kelly Neversink Charles Nielsen EMS Scholarship - Brianna Worden Neversink Fire Department & Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship - Kayla

Noren, Emily Rogerson Neversink Rondout Antique Machinery Association Scholarship - Taylor

Quick NYS Attorney General Triple “C” Awards - Ian Kurzrock, Brianna

Worden NYS Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Assoc., Inc. Scholarship -

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Garigliano, Devon Bagley

Elks BPOE Lodge #1545 of Liberty Citizenship Awards - Bridget

OCIAA Scholar Athletes - Zachrey

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Emily Rogerson FFA Alumni Eugene Fuller Award -

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Lawrence Bracken, Mark Garigliano, Michael Glinski, Michael Kelly, Andrew Raymond, Ryan Sanok, Brianna TerBush

FFA Catherine Harth Memorial Scholarship - Bridget Kackos FFA English Award - Grace Kelly National FFA Association Scholarships - Emily Rogerson FFA Mike Schulte Scholarship -

Grace Kelly Frost Valley YMCA Scholarship - Bri-

anna TerBush, Ian Kurzrock Barrie Gavurnik Memorial Scholarship - Marisa Kalman, Justin

Swarthout Grahamsville Fire Department & Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship -

Nilsen, Sara Dertinger Caroline Martin, Justin Swarthout Amy Paes Memorial Scholarship -

Kainan Justiniano, Dion Lynch, Amanda VanSaders President’s Award for Educational Excellence - Mark Garigliano,

Zachrey Nilsen, Andrew Raymond, Justin Swarthout President’s Award for Educational Achievement - Devon Bagley,

Sara Dertinger, Ian Donohue, Patrick Farran, Ariana Fassetta, Jessica Gozza, Jessica Hussey, Devan Jones, Grace Kelly, Ian Kurzrock, Raychelle Osnato, Gabriel Surina Professional Women of Sullivan County Scholarship - Grace Kelly,

Raychelle Osnato PTO Essay Award - Kainan Justini-

ano PTO Perseverance Awards - Cierra

Edwards, Devan Jones, Marissa Kalman, Caroline Martin, Jared Nash, Kayla Noren, Taylor Quick, Emily Rogerson, Ryan Sanok, Leslie Smith

Ian Kurzrock, Raychelle Osnato Devan Jones Louis B. Scheinman Scholarship -

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Quick, Andrew Raymond, Brianna TerBush John Phillip Sousa Award for Band -

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Worden Sullivan County Farm Bureau Scholarship - Robert Totten Sullivan County Shields Scholarship -

Ariana Fassetta Sullivan County Highway Superintendents Association Scholarship -

Michael Kelly Sullivan County Teachers Council/Albert Shanker Memorial Scholarship -

Justin Swarthout Frances Tavormina Memorial Scholarship - Grace Kelly Theatre Club/Thespian Awards -

Stephen Carleton, Patrick Farran, Bridget Kackos, Grace Kelly, Ben Kennedy, Ian Kurzrock, Dean MacGhee, Dorothy Monforte, Emily Rogerson The Rising Star - Ben Kennedy Outstanding Achievement in Technical Theatre - Bridget Kackos The Directors Award - Stephen Car-

leton Outstanding Senior Thespian -

Dorothy Monforte Outstanding Thespian - Dorothy

Monforte Tri-Valley Lions’ Service Awards -

Dorothy Monforte, Ryan Sanok, Gabriel Surina Tri-Valley Essential Support Staff Association Award - Devon Bagley Tri-Valley Teachers Association Scholarship - Grace Kelly, Bridget

Kackos Tri-Valley Volunteerism Awards -

Jarred James, Kainan Justiniano, Emily Rogerson, Grace Kelly 2014 University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Award - Zachrey Nilsen 2014 University of Rochester George Eastman Kodak Young Leaders Award - Sara Dertinger 2014 University of Rochester Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Scholarship - Grace Kelly 2014 University of Rochester Xerox Award for Technology - Devon

Bagley U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athletes - Jessica Hussey, Ian

Kurzrock U.S Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award - Justin Swarthout,

Devan Jones U.S. Marine Corps Award for Scholastic Excellence - Devon Bagley U.S. Marine Corps “Semper Fidelis” Music Award” - Amanda

VanSaders Loch Sheldrake Seniors Club in honor of Alice C. Walter Scholarship -

Gabriel Surina Woodbourne Activities Committee Scholarship - Kainan Justiniano,

Sean Kennedy, Ian Kurzrock Yearbook Awards - Raychelle Os-

nato, Grace Kelly, Cortney Conklin, Sara Dertinger