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he Eldred Class of 2018 has had a long year filled with three major storms that left the area without power for days, but the struggles made Saturday’s graduation so much sweeter. The class of 2018 while small, focused on the closeknit connection their community provided them. “It is an amazing thing to see such unity and community,” said Salutatorian Joseph Santoro, describing

his school as a well connected web. “I know Eldred is not a large school, but in my opinion that is a good thing. By interacting with each other in both good and bad ways, we were brought together.” School officials urged the Class of 2018 to go out into the world and bring their uniqueness and skills to better the world. “I want to focus my message for you on doing good for others,” Superintendent Dr. John Morgano said. “Be a contributor more than a re-

ceiver. I am confident that you can make Eldred and the country a better place through your efforts.” Principal Virginia Keegan shared advice her father imparted on her and her siblings: do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life. “With hard work, motivation, determination and your family’s support you too can make a difference,” Keegan said. “Go boldly into the future with the right mindset and right work ethic.” The class of 2018 were

Kassandra Weatherly and Katie D’Angelo decorated their caps for graduation. Weatherly will study Early Childhood Education at Oneonta while D’Angelo will study Sociology at Oswego. treated with a commencement address from Kaitlin Carney Haas, Town of Highland councilwoman, Sullivan County Democrat reporter/photographer and granddaughter of one of Eldred’s first graduates, Russell MacKechnie. “This morning, you did what you have done for many years, you walked the halls of Eldred as a student. But today is different. Today, you will leave the school as a graduate,” Haas told the Class of 2018 they would be joining ranks of other graduates who have gone on to be authors, actors, government officials and more. “They, and you, are not victims of circumstance, you are not

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defined by your challenges, you are defined by the manner in which you face them.” Haas told students about her grandfather MacKechnie who left Eldred to serve in the Army, have a family and travel the world, but still returns every summer because Eldred is a part of him. “If I could share one bit of advice with you, it would be to do what makes you happy with the people that make you laugh,” Haas urged. “You will always be your own worst critic, and you will never celebrate your accomplishments the way your parents and family members do, but let them... live every moment as if it’s a big deal, because they are all big deals.”

The last speech before the Class of 2018 received their awards and diplomas, and officially became alumni was from Valedictorian Kimberly Gonzalez who highlighted each and every one of her classmates, and what made them special. “It sounds cheesy, but it’s been an emotional roller coaster ride, but you made the ride bearable,” Gonzalez said of her classmates and teachers. “This is the class of 2018. We are fun, we are ambitious, and most of all we are different.” Her advice for her fellow classmates: “Remember that sometimes all you have to do is believe in yourself. It’s cheesy, but it’s true.”

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Valedictorian Kimberly Gonzalez highlighted the diversity of her fellow graduates and celebrated their differences.

Salutatorian Joseph Santoro congratulates his fellow graduates and says they’ll succeed in the future because of their time in Eldred.

Newly-minted graduates were recently celebrated across the region at 10 local high school graduation ceremonies. Clockwise from upper left: Sullivan West's Alex Schwalb, AJ Lumalcuri and Syndey Favre; Monticello's Gabriel Megna; Eldred’s Taylor Adler, Kristen Adams, Charley Bertolino, Ariana Balogh and Eva Corchado; and Liberty’s Carter Harman enjoy their respective graduations last weekend.


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The American Legion School Award Isabella Pizzo The American Legion Auxiliary Doris VandeVelde Citizenship Award Isabella Pizzo The American Legion Joan E. Whalen Americanism Award - Julia Foster American Legion Healthcare Award Julia Foster American Legion Christine Myers Scholastic Award - Alaina Gaughan Chrissy Bertolino Memorial Scholarship - Taylor Adler and Charley Bertolino Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan’s Can’t Hurt Steel Scholarship Awards - Kayla Maas, Kimberly Gonzalez, Julia Foster Alan Sclawy Citizenship Award Plaque for outstanding citizenship and service to the Eldred Central School District Community - Elizabeth Brianna Halstead

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teachers, and school staff such as integrity, honor, compassion, and patience.” She encouraged them to make decisions that will make them “feel bold” and never to forget the people that helped them achieve their goals. “As you move on to new adventures,

remember Fallsburg,” encouraged Barbiani, “where your roots are firmly planted and feel confident in the strengths those roots provide.” Salutatorian Julia Batista began her speech boldly, stating, “Today is the day that we

leave Fallsburg as students and enter the world as adults.” Her words focused on providing a glimpse into the close-knit relationships that have formed between the students during their time at Fallsburg. “As high schoolers, we learned that we’re influential upon each other.” However, for Batista, the most important lesson that she learned as a high school student revolved around the diversity of her classmates and community. “We live in a country where diversity is at its peak. My particular group of friends could probably serve as the best example of this melting pot,” stated Batista. “And I am nothing but grateful to have come to understand that.” Kaitlyn Simms’ Va l e d i c t o r i a n speech gave guests a behind-thescenes glimpse of her high school experience, which included highlights of some of the most memorable moments and antics of the class. Simms also thanked numerous faculty and staff for the lessons, both academic and Friends and family members filled the auditorium of Fallsburg High School to life, that they proapplaud their graduate. vided. “All of this

knowledge will be valuable as we go forward in life,” stated Simms. Additionally she included numerous pop-culture references that ranged from rap artist Drake, teen flick “High School Musical,” and even the popular cartoon “SpongeBob Square Pants,” which caused many of her schoolmates to cheer and clap in approval. Fallsburg’s 2018 Class President, Iris Mancia, gave a colorful speech that was analogous to her high school experience. For Mancia, red and orange represented her freshman year, yellow and green sophomore year, junior year was blue, and senior year was all about purple. “The future is an amusement park,” she stated. “No matter what ride we all decide to take, it will work out in the end.” Mancia ended her speech noting, “Sometimes it will rain when you visit the amusement park, but after the rain always comes a rainbow,” resulting in each student holding up a colorful card that created Mancia’s rainbow. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ivan Katz, concluded the ceremony with one short quote, “Work for a cause, not applause. Live life to express, not to impress. Don’t strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt.” Katz encouraged students to make the most of these words, and offered them and their family his sincerest congratulations. PLEASE SEE FALLSBURG, 7G

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Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ivan Katz, offered his congratulations to the class of 2018.

Rashaad Nurse was the recipient of the Samuel Beytin Fallsburg Community Scholarship, Fallsburg Alumni Award, Fallsburg Lyons Annual Achievement Award and The Coach Mike Weiner Scholarship.

High school graduates Damari Watson and Jason Sanchez pose proudly before the ceremony.

Valedictorian Kaitlyn Simms gave guests a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her and her classmates’ high school experience. Fallsburg’s graduates happily enjoyed hearing Principal Michael Williams show his congratulations by-way of a song.

Valedictorian Kaitlyn Simms and Sadie Caballero received a combined total of seventeen scholarships and awards during Sunday’s Fallsburg CSD graduation ceremony.

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Excellence Award (NTHS) Iris Mancia - Samuel Beytin Fallsburg Community Scholarship, Fallsburg Alumni Award Rashaad Nurse - Samuel Beytin Fallsburg Community Scholarship, The Coach Mike Weiner Scholarship, Fallsburg Lions Annual Achievement Award, Fallsburg Alumni Award Alyssa Sacadura - Samuel Beytin Fallsburg Community Scholarship, SUNY Sullivan Presidential Scholars Program Justin Mednick - Candy Gold Memorial Scholarship, Salon Memorial Scholarship, Fallsburg Lions Annual Achievement Award, Robynne Anderman-Pacheco Memorial Scholarship, Mel Mednick Memorial Scholarship, Kiwanis Club Scholarship, Fallsburg Alumni Award Diamond Fannings - Blossom Cohen Memorial Award, Milton Brizel Scholarship Rachel Collura - Hertz - Laruffa Scholarship, Fallsburg High School Class of 1968 50th Anniversary Award Alisson Martinez - Hertz - Laruffa Scholarship Matthew Hosein - Triple C Award, President’s Academic Excellence Award (NTHS) Catherin Flores Granados - Triple C Award Anastasia Baer - Kiwanis Club Scholarship, Fallsburg Alumni Award Catherin Flores Granados - Young Entrepreneurs Club Award Jacqueline Maxwell - The Coach Mike Weiner Scholarship Victoria Langeland - Lucille S. Pantel Home Economics Award, SUNY Sullivan Presidential Scholars Program Brandon Blakney - The Jay J. Wheeler Memorial Scholarship, The Resnick Group Scholarship, Kiwanis Club Scholarship Sierra Barbiani - Fallsburg High School Class of 1968 50th Anniversary Award Genesis Vega Roca - SUNY Sullivan Presidential Scholars Program Jorge Tejada - Friends of Jack Perry Migrant Scholarship Alisson Martinez -Rose Barr Memorial Award for Future Teachers David Rose - All Gas & Welding Supply Co INC Award Saul Fletcher - Gene Haas Foundation Student Manufacturing Scholarship, President’s Academic Achievement Award Misty Bauer - President’s Academic Excellence Award (NTHS) Jaelyn Martinez - President’s Academic Excellence Award (NTHS) Jasmine Acevedo - Salon Centric Award Fanny Perez Grande - Salon Centric Award Isaiah Rodriguez - Salon Centric Award

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Benjamin Robert Asinari

Garyn Barnes

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Joshua Benson

Grady Birmelin

Kody Lawrence Bloxham

Amber Bortree

Aaron Chad Branning

Mika Brauser

Timothy Brown

Robert Charles Bullock

Hannah Burlein

Cody Camenisch

Dylan Canfield

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Hailey-Ann Carney

Kailyn Carrick

Danielle Chee

Emily Chee

Christina Ashley Compton

Nicholas Corbett

Samuel Corcoran

Kendra Jane Cowger

Barry Davis

Matthew John Davis

Anthony DeGori

Briann Dexheimer

Jiana Jade Diguiseppe

Jarrett Doolan

Emma Dunsinger

Dariana Durdach

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Erich James Eifert

Jason Thomas Farrand

Melody Feustel

Dyllon Fillebrown

Brett Firmstone

Julia Firmstone

Eric Flood

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Karli Fotusky

Darien Franklin

Beau Freiermuth

Nathaniel Frigoletto

Kirsten Nicole Frisbie

Raegan Fuller

Kirsten Gager

Dominique Gianni

Grace Gilson

Grace Glosenger

Shawna Marie Gordienko

Ashlyn Gregory

Michaela Jayne Gregory

Kalah Gries

Karli Hanson

Nicholas Robert Haynes

Chloe Hedgelon

Rachel Heffron

Nathan Hendel

Josef Holbert

James Nelson Holloway III

Kristen Jade Hooker

Winter Howell

Jason Hunter

T’Angelo Ibarrondo

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Danielle Jackson

Justice Jackson

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Jacob Jennings

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Gavin Eugene Kelly

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John Robert Kuhns-Miller

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Tesa Rose Marchesin

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Brian Edward McBeath Jr.

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Nicholas McGraw

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Austen Miller

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Maggie Moeykens

Mariah Morgan

Alexandria Lynn Branas

Cassandra Alexis Griffis

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193 Honesdale graduates contemplate responsibilities STORY AND PHOTOS BY ISABEL BRAVERMAN

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esponsibility was the theme for the 2018 graduating class of Honesdale High School. At the ceremony on June 16 held in the middle school’s gymnasium, 193 seniors became alumnae of the school. Class President Julia Polt spoke about responsibilities of the past. She said, “For every birthday came more responsibility and chances for freedom.� She talked about how growing up kids are given more jobs and more tasks. “As kids, we love the idea of having these jobs,� she said. Adding, “the teachers shaped us into who we are today.� Class Salutatorian Emma

Dunsinger spoke about responsibilities of the present. She talked about the past year and how they had to balance school, jobs and getting into college. “We had to show we were ready for the next step,� she said. “We persevered and have made it to the finish line.� Emma plans to attend Temple University and pursue a four-year degree in computer science. Class Valedictorian Tessa Vendetti spoke about responsibilities of the future. She said the graduating class will take on new responsibilities and have to contribute to the cycle of life, by voting and being neighborly. “While we face the future head on adult responsibilities seem very

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Class Vice President Clayton Martin receives his diploma from school board member Kathleen Grandjean. His father owns Martin Accounting in Honesdale.

Class Salutatorian Emma Dunsinger receives her diploma from school board member Kathleen Grandjean.

Dominick Joseph Vender III is all smiles as he graduates with cum laude honors.

Anthony DeGori receives his diploma from school board member John Lowe. He is a member of the National Honor Society and received the Student Council Athletic Award in Basketball. His family owns the Milanville General Store in Milanville, Pa.

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Corinne Michelle Robert James Wohlmaker Wolfinbarger II FROM PAGE 9B real,” she remarked. Tessa plans to attend Penn State University to major in Music Education. Christopher Pietraszewski presented scholarships and awards. He announced the scholarships this year total $4 million. “We are ever grateful for those who provide scholarships,” he said. The Kristina Adams Memorial Scholarship is given to the person who ranks 10th in the class. This year the recipient was Elizabeth Williams.

Superintendent of Schools Gregory Frigoletto spoke about the challenge of finding balance in your life. He said to the graduates to make a list of what makes you happy and fulfilled, and in that list will be the answer to finding balance. “Whatever brought you here, whether a rocky road or smooth sailing, you’re all here,” he said. In between speeches the Honesdale High School Band presented musical selections, including “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” and

“From Now On” from the Greatest Showman. After the speeches, the presentation of diplomas commenced, and each of the 193 students took their turn to walk across the stage and accept the piece of paper that they worked so hard to attain after these four years. A smile on their faces, they moved the tassel across their caps, and stepped into the world with new responsibilities.

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Student Council President Nathaniel DePaul sang the Alma Mater that was written by Robert Quick, Class of 1940

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aturday morning was overcast and dreary while rain drizzled down with a chill that left you wanting a sweater, but upon walking into the cafeteria of the Livingston Manor Central School, you would never have known the weather outside was so bleak. The room was full of chatter and laughter as the senior class put on their graduation gowns and caps, helping each other pin corsages while sharing memories. Their smiles filled the room with a brightness that was contagious to family members who peeked in on them and the LMCS Board of Education members that were gathered to walk with them to the ceremony. “Alright everybody line up!” shouted one of the board members. The seniors then walked down the hallway toward the gymnasium with boys on the right and girls to the left while the School’s Concert Band played “Pomp and Circumstance” during their processional to the stage. Once seated, Student Council President Nathaniel DePaul was called to the podium to lead everyone gathered through the Alma Mater just before LMCS Principal Mrs. Sandra Johnson made her opening remarks. “Wow. Well, today is the day. You’ve made it,” stated Johnson, “and I couldn’t be more proud. I’ve seen you walking through these halls for more than a decade. Thank you for 12 wonderful years.” Both Salutatorian Evan Madison and Valedictorian Nathaniel DePaul took to the podium separately to make their remarks and well wishes to their fellow classmates. They shared memories from the past years, dreams of some of their friends, and advice not just for their classmates as they move on to college, work and life, but also for themselves. Upon receiving their diplomas presented by Principal Johnson, LMCS Board President Mr. Elliot Madison and Superintendent Mr. John Evans, there was excitement among the 25 students as well as laughter, hugs and tears. “Don’t be afraid of failure,” stated Guest Speaker and 2006 Alumni Matthew Verderame, “because without failure how can you know success? If we never have rain, we’ll never appreciate the sunshine. Moments of darkness eventually brings you to light. So fail, and don’t be afraid of it, knowing that it will lead you somewhere better.”


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Lindsay Fredenburg

Wyatt Fulton

Abigail Gorr

Jason Gorr

Andrew Grace

Lindsey Hefele

Alexcia Hokirk

Alana Krupp

Victoria Kuttner

Mara Marshall LeRoy

Evan Madison

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Kenneth Marshall

William Maus

Lauren Nash

Darien Nietzel

Jolie Pagan

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Alexis Rosario

Paden Roser

Hannah Shaver

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Kimberly Simon

Alan Ward

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CLASS OF 2018 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Adam Lasky Memorial Award - Paden M. Roser

Agudas Achim Society Award for Highest Regents Average - Nathaniel Allan DePaul

American Legion Award for highest average in Social Studies - Nathaniel

Allan DePaul American Red Cross Life Shares High School Scholarship Program - Joshua John Evans Art Scholarship Award - Lindsay Marie Fredenburg

Avery Foundation Scholarship Award Evan James Madison, Kassandra Rose Will, Lindsey J. Hefele, Nathaniel Allan DePaul, Wyatt Thomas Fulton

Beaverkill Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution - Nathaniel Allan DePaul Board of Education Award for the student who ranks 3rd in class standing -

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Jolie Marie Pagan

Custodial Staff Award for Outstanding Attendance during the 4 High School Years - Wyatt Thomas Fulton Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award - Nathaniel

Evan James Madison, Hannah Bryn Shaver, Kassandra Rose Will, Kimberly C. Simon, Lindsay Marie Fredenburg, Lindsey J. Hefele, Mara Marshall LeRoy, Nathaniel Allan DePaul, Quinn Robert Sherwood, Wyatt Thomas Fulton

Frank and Lois Gibson Girls' Athletic Achievement Award - Hannah Bryn Shaver

Grad Program Cover Design Award Hannah Bryn Shaver

Hilda M. Neild Scholarship Fund - Evan

Allan DePaul

David Pollack Award for Class Salutatorian - Evan James Madison David Pollack Award for Class Valedictorian - Nathaniel Allan DePaul Don R. Zeininger Memorial Award for Industrial Arts - Paden M. Roser Dorothy Dolgas Memorial Award - Evan

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HOPE: "Help Open People's Eyes" Award - Lindsey J. Hefele, Evan James

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Jamie Lyn Ford Memorial Award - Mara

James Madison, Joshua John Evans, Nathaniel Allan DePaul, Wyatt Thomas Fulton

Frank and Lois Gibson Boys' Athletic Achievement Award - Joshua John

LMCS School-Related Professionals' Association Graduation Award for the student who ranks 5th in class standing - Kassandra Rose Will Lorna B. Hoag Perseverance Award - An-

Simon, Wyatt Thomas Fulton

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Livingston Manor Lions Club Tony and Kelly Lackey Memorial Award - Lind-

John DuMond Memorial Scholarship -

say Marie Fredenburg, Wyatt Thomas Fulton

Evan James Madison

John Hundley III & Josh Hundley Memorial Scholarship Fund - Evan James Madison, Victoria C. Kuttner

Frank A. & Lulu Rose Foundation - Evan

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Dr. Lewis G. Denman Memorial Scholarship Fund - Kassandra Rose Will Elinor E. Decker Memorial Award - Evan

LMCS 50th Anniv. Alumni Award Student who ranks 2nd in class standing -

Liberty Elks Lodge #1545 Awards for Citizenship and Service - Kimberly C.

Lindsay Marie Fredenburg

Knoll Scholarship Fund - Hannah Bryn

Livingston Manor Rotary Club Service Award - Wyatt Thomas Fulton Livingston Manor Teachers' Assoc. Awards for Higher Education - Evan

Louis A. & Rita Hick Smith Memorial Fund - Kimberly C. Simon Manor Ink's "Inspired Words & Images Award� - Nathaniel Allan DePaul Maureen J. Reisner Memorial Award for Music - Kassandra Rose Will Mecky Schwartz Award - Joshua John Evans

James Madison, Hannah Bryn Shaver, Lindsay Marie Fredenburg

Michael Dolgas Environmental Award -

LMCS "Plaque of '39" given by the 50th Anniversary Alumni Association -

Misner Agency Award for Greatest Improvement in High School English -

Shaver, Kassandra Rose Will, Mara Marshall LeRoy

Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation Scholarship - Alexcia Lynn Hokirk,

Kimberly C. Simon

Nathaniel Allan DePaul

Livingston Manor Community Center Service Award - Lindsay Marie Fre-

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Jamie Bertholf Memorial Scholarship -

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Evan James Madison

LMCS 50th Anniv. Alumni Award Student who ranks 1st in class standing -

Lindsay Marie Fredenburg

NYS Comptroller's Achievement Award Kenneth Brown, Lindsey J. Hefele

NYS Education Department Scholarship for Academic Excellence - Evan James Madison, Joshua John Evans, Nathaniel Allan DePaul

Peck's Market Graduation Award Alexis Yvette Rosario, Lauren Marie Nash, Lindsay Marie Fredenburg, Mara Marshall LeRoy, Toby Fagan PTSA Service Scholarship Award - Kassandra Rose Will, Mara Marshall LeRoy, Wyatt Thomas Fulton

Rolling V. Academic Improvement Award - Alexcia Lynn Hokirk Rose & Kiernan, Inc. Scholarship Fund Kimberly C. Simon

Siegel Family Music and Arts Endowment Fund (The John Philip Sousa Band Award) - Evan James Madison,

Wyatt Thomas Fulton

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Friendships remembered at Hancock graduation for 33

Class Valedictorian Alyssa Makowski receives her diploma from Board of Education President Terry Whitt. STORY AND PHOTOS BY ISABEL BRAVERMAN

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ook at this photograph. Every time I do it makes me laugh,� sang the Hancock Central School senior choral ensemble. The words from the song “Photograph� by the band Nickelback rang true as the small graduating class of 33 will move on from high school, but hold memories of

their friendships in their hearts. Class Valedictorian Alyssa Makowski said, “Hancock will always be home.� She spoke about the friendships they have made and even though they may not stay friends, they will always have home to return to. “We will go on to meet new people,� she said. “But still remember our friends from high school.� Alyssa will at-

Class Salutatorian Malorie Rutledge receives her diploma from Board of Education President Terry Whitt.

tend the University of Pittsburgh to study pre-medicine. Class Salutatorian Malorie Rutledge said she was unsure of what to say in her speech so she looked up “salutatorian� on Urban Dictionary. It said: “The person who just missed being valedictorian by a few GPA points. A very miserable person indeed. 2nd place is just the first loser.� All joking aside, Rutledge said she took this responsibility very seriously. She thanked the teachers and school administration. “Without you we would not be on this stage tonight,� she said. Malorie will attend SUNY Delhi to pursue veterinary technician. Superintendent Terrance Dougherty and President of the Board of Education Terry Whitt presented diplomas to the graduating class of 2018. The new alumnae celebrated with friends and family afterward. “It's hard to say it/ Time to say it/ Good bye, good bye,� the lyrics of “Photograph� summarize the feeling of graduating from high school, going out into the real world, and most importantly, saying goodbye to your friends. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14G

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After the ceremony, families and graduates went to the gymnasium to celebrate.

Read Scholarships: Mariah Eldred, Alyssa Makowski Gerald B. Leonard Scholarship: Trinity Gotthardt Rotary Scholarships: Michael Argiros Hancock Alumni Association Scholarship: Lauryn Sokol, Mikayla Kravetsky Hancock Teachers’ Association Scholarship: Jackson Miller Kenneth L. Parker Memorial Scholarship: William Gleim Nikki Vetrone Memorial Award: Malorie Rutledge Dylan Noble Memorial Scholarship: Lauryn Sokol, Katelynn Bennett Gerard J. Gilleran Memorial Commercial Scholarship Award: Ayreck Kellam Hy and Hortense Schmierer Memorial Scholarship: Kaylee Gill Dean B. Wheeler Memorial Scholarship: Trinity Gotthardt Louise Chamberlain Scholarship: William Gross Jr. Whiting Patriot Award: Brody Soules Kevin Crane Scholarships: Ayreck Kellam Nyberg Science Regents Scholarship: Alyssa Makowski Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship: Kacycee Marino, Kaylee Gill

NYS Regents Scholarships for Academic Excellence: Alyssa Makowski, Katelynn Bennett, Tyler Young Bruce V. Gardner Memorial Scholarship: Malorie Rutledge Sidney Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Alyssa Makowski Socorro Marin Award: Mariah Eldred, Patrick Esolen

Elva Mack Citizenship Award: Alyssa Makowski Mr. & Mrs. Patrick O’Brien, III Scholarship Award: Aspyn Taylor Graduating Class Fundraising Award: Katelynn Bennett & Kaylee Gill Hancock Fire Department Auxiliary Award: Kaylee Gill, Alyssa Makowski & Kaitlyn O’Boyle Rumble on 22 Foundation in Memory of Eric Gotthardt: Trinity Gotthardt Hancock American Legion Post Music Service Award in Band: Patrick Esolen Wright Vocal Music Award: Ashley Hanstine Hancock Rotary Music Prize: Trinity Gotthardt Hancock Teachers’ Association Business Award: Jackson Miller Roy C. Wilkinson Music Award: Alyssa Makowski President’s Award for Educational Excellence: Michael Argiros, Katelynn Bennett, Mariah Eldred, Patrick Esolen, Kaylee Gill, William Gleim, Trinity Gotthardt, William Gross Jr., Ayreck Kellam, Mikayla

Jackson Miller accepts the Hancock Teachers’ Association Scholarship from Principal Lori Asquith. Jackson plans to study education.

Class Secretary Kaci Marino accepts the Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship from Principal Lori Asquith. Kaci plans to study nursing.

Kravetsky, Alyssa Makowski, Kaci Marino, Jackson Miller, Kaitlyn O’Boyle, Malorie Rutledge, Lauryn Sokol, Tyler Young Delaware Valley Garden Club Award: Tyler Young Newman Memorial Conservation Award: Henry Orlowski Duane DuBois Memorial Award: Ashley Hanstine Eugene Carnahan Memorial Art Award: Derrik Spray Varsity Sweater Awards: Trinity Crawson, Riley Ostrander, Lucas Resti, Owen Wormuth American Citizenship Awards: 12th grade: Alyssa Makowski, Michael Argiros; 11th grade: Katherine Smith, Owen Wormuth; 10th grade: Kelsey Young, Christian Sokol; 9th grade: Brianna Bowker, Avery Ostrander, Ethan Hunt, Thomas Kravetsky Hancock Teachers’ Association Award: Katelynn Bennett, Mariah Eldred, Kaylee Gill, William Gleim, Trinity Gotthardt, William Gross Jr., Ayreck Kellam, Mikayla Kravetsky, Alyssa Makowski, Kaci Marino, Malorie Rutledge, Tyler Young Camp Wayne Preston Hancock Community Service Award: Patrick Esolen & Jackson Miller Student Council Awards: Alyssa Makowski, Jocelyn D’Elia, William Gross Jr. Makomis Rebekah Lodge #497 Award:

Mikayla Kravetsky Hancock Teachers’ Association Scholarship in Memory of Mary Homer: Kathryn Rubera University of Rochester Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony Award: Trinity Crawson George Eastman Young Leaders Award: Erin Evanitsky Bausch & Lomb Science Award: Riley Ostrander Xerox Technology Award: Haylee Zartmann NYS Comptroller Achievement Award: Alyssa Makowski NYS Office of the Attorney General Triple “C” Award: Kaitlyn O’Boyle & Michael Argiros American Dream Challenge Award: Kaci Marino - 2011, Michael Argiros - 2012 & 2013, Jocelyn D’Elia - 2014, Mariah Eldred 2015, Malorie Rutledge - 2016 Hancock Community Education Foundation 2018 Scholar of the Month Awards: Michael Argiros - 10/09, Katelynn Bennett - 5/10 & 12/10, Porter Crawson - 12/08, Jocelyn D’Elia - 10/08 & 10/11, Patrick Esolen - 1/10, Kaylee Gill - 3/10, William Gross, Jr. - 10/07 & 2/14, Alyssa Makowski - 11/05 & 10/10, Kaci Marino - 2/08 & 11/11, Jackson Miller - 04/08, 02/11 & 12/13, Kaitlyn O’Boyle - 05/07 & 03/14, Henry Orlowski - 03/11 & 05/13, Kathryn Rubera - 01/12

Superintendent Terrance Dougherty congratulates the graduating “rock stars.”

The Hancock Central School band played the song “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts.


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SULLIVAN COUNTY BOCES GRADUATES Eldred CSD Autumn Carlucci, High School Equivalency Diploma Katrina Gibson, Regents Diploma Fallsburg CSD Phillip Cash, Local Diploma Bryan Reyes, Skills & Achievement Commencement Credential Kevin Rivas-Joya, Regents Diploma Liberty CSD Steven Clark, Regents Diploma Jonathan Male, Skills & Achievement Commencement Credential Arianna Razukas, Local Diploma Eileen Vila, Local Diploma Livingston Manor CSD John Snowberger, Skills & Achievement Commencement Credential Monticello CSD Jaquan Hardy, Skills & Achievement Commencement Credential Evin Kropat-Padilla, Regents Diploma Daniel Merigliano, Local Diploma

Several BOCES’ students earned perserverance awards. From the left, Arianna Razukas, Daniel Merigliano, Jaquan Hardy, Katrina Gibson, Autumn Carlucci, Sara Blasingame and Bryan Reyes. Not pictured, but also Perserverance Award recipients were Eileen Vila, Derek Moffett, Jonathan Male and John Snowberger.

Sullivan BOCES releases 17 ships out to sea STORY AND PHOTOS BY JOSEPH ABRAHAM

Sullivan BOCES Superintendent Robert M. Dufour, Ed. D, recently unpacked a painting of a seascape and a sailing ship that he and his younger brother had given to their father several years ago. It now hangs in Dufour’s den. Wanting to deliver a meaningful message to the 17 young men and women that comprised Sullivan BOCES’ Class of 2018, Dufour, looking at the painting, was reminded of a quote by John Graves Shedd. “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what

ships are built for.” Dufour went on to explain that for the last several years Sullivan BOCES has been their harbor, where they felt safe, secure and welcome. Teachers, teaching assistants, aides and many, many others taught them, took care and guided them. “You were a ship in a harbor protected from the stormy seas and the high winds,” Dufour said. “Gails and hurricanes would blow while you safely and securely, gently rocked in the waves of your harbor. Today it’s time for you to leave your harbor, head out to sea and do what ships were

built for. It’s your turn to take on the sea of life as you grow, explore and venture out into the world. It will be stormy, the seas will be rough, you’ll get wet, you’ll even get sick, and you’ll want to turn back. However you will have everything you have learned to rely on, make you strong and give you the courage to move ever onward.” He added that he wants the graduates to make the most of everyday, make memories that will last, make friends, remember family, be kind to others and most importantly, be the best they can possibly be. “Accept nothing less and

Sullivan West CSD Sara Blasingame, Regents Diploma Lee Carl Ellmauer III, Local Diploma Derek Moffett, Regents Diploma

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Peter Scursatone: Katrina Gibson BOCES Board of Ed- Dustin Murphy President's Academic AchievementEileen Vila, Daniel Merigliano, Arianna Razukas, Phillip Cash, and Lee Ellmauer, III President's Academic Excellence- Sara Blasingame, Steven Clark, Evin Kropat Gene Smith- Evin Kropat American Citizenship- Sara Blasingame, Lee Ellmauer, III, Autumn Carlucci Thelma Newman- Sara Blasingame Wellness Award- Phillip Cash Liberty Elks- Kevin Rivas and Autumn Carlucci CTE Award- Sara Blasingame and Dustin Murphy Art Award- Bryan Reyes Perseverance Award- Eileen Vila, Sara Blasingame, Daniel Merigliano, Arianna Razukas, Derek Moffett, Katrina Gibson, Jaquan Hardy, Bryan Reyes, Jonathan Male, John Snowberger, and Autumn Carlucci Liberty Rotary Award- Kevin Rivas and Autumn Carlucci SUNY Sullivan Scholarship- Katrina Gibson

expect nothing more,” Dufour concluded. County Manager Josh Potosek and County Clerk Daniel Briggs were in attendance. “BOCES students face a variety of challenges, which makes their graduation all the more impressive and inspiring,” said Potosek. “The same can be said for the staff of BOCES, who dedicate themselves to ensuring our young people achieve everything of which they’re capable. Together, they make an unbeatable team, and I was privileged to witness this resulting milestone.”

Sullivan BOCES Career & Tech Center recognizes graduates

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Graduates per program Animal Science Isaiah Barbato Scott Sara Blasingame Erin Denman Lee Carl Ellmauer III Susan Kehrley Mary Keller Mariah Knack Staysie Lerario Kirsten McCarty Daniel Merigliano Kai Mitchell Sierra Patterson Jaydyn Pineda Brianne Ryerson Harley Sennett Harley Siegel Tyrae Simon Eileen Vila

Auto Technology Nasian Ransom Ryan Reynolds David Rose Terrence Thomas Jr. Tyler Dempsey Damyan Grandos Luke Jasper Hunter Keesler Daniel Klinger Jared Malone Duvan Medina Ruiz Andrew Morrill Dustin Rogers

Cosmetology Jasmine Acevedo Ava Barca Brandi Crespo Adair DuBois Elisabeth Gavin Mercedes Hayden Victoria Kuttner Fiona Luiso Lindsay McCoy Brittney Mears Fanny Perez Grande Alexis Rion Kamiyah Rodgers Isaiah Rodriguez Victoria Santangelo Allison Stein Culinary Arts Courtney Brundage Sunil Budhram Kassondra Bennett Kenneth Brown Jackson Coney Brandon Dailey Frankie Davido Jr. Andrew Grace Joseph Grant Skylar Gulley Alexcia Hokirk Evin Kropat-Padilla Hayden Lafrancois Tristian Mead Lauren Nash Erika Rasmussen Arianna Razukas Sabastian Rodriguez Kamryn Sherwood Debra Ann Sunnekalb Dustin Taylor Mariah Westbrook Early Childhood Education Shelby Diehl Kayla Horan Alana Krup Kateryna VanName Health Occupations / Allied Health / New Vision Health Sierra Barbiani (HO) Sadie Caballero (HO) Michelle Cifuentes (HO) Victoria Cohen (HO) Kaivon Cooper (HO) Rebecca Cuttler (HO) Julia Daif (HO) Jennifer Davila (NV) Michelle Duran (HO) Destiny Flores (AH) Julia Foster (NV) Autumn Herald (NV) Love Hernandez (AH) Ariana Irelan (AH) Desmond Lambe (NV) Amadyia Loadholt (HO) Jennifer Lopez (NV) Jaelyn Martinez (HO) Bianca Milucky (HO) Morgan Mitchell (NV) Liang Ouyang (NV) Tabitha Peplowski (HO) Antianna Pomales (HO) Gabriela Ramirez (HO) Jessica Ramirez-Flores (HO) Ashley Rizzitano (NV) Jordan Russo (NV)

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Phillip Cash (Fallsburg CSD) makes his entrance.

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The Sullivan BOCES Career and Tech Center held its Recognition Ceremony on June 14 for 183 graduating Career and Tech students at the Tri-Valley Central School. The night was filled with smiling faces, cheers, and applauds as the graduates made their way across the stage to accept their certificates, awards, and scholarships. Erin Denman and Morgan Mitchell spoke on behalf of their classmates.


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peaking to the graduates of Liberty High School on June 23, outgoing Superintendent Carol Napolitano spoke of a mantra that’s familiar to anyone who attended school at the home of the Indians: Liberty PRIDE. Perseverance, reliability, integrity, dedication and everyone working together. These are the traits that define all Liberty alumni, but especially the graduating class of 2018. They will carry these attributes out into the world with them and Liberty graduates travel far and wide. As Class Salutatorian Olivia Racette remarked, “We will represent

Liberty as far south as the University of Miami, as far west as Oregon State, and even in America’s heartland – go Bucks!” Class President Gabriela Nolan delivered the welcoming remarks, thanking the parents, friends, teachers and everyone else who took the graduates of 2018 under their wing, ensuring they became the successful individuals they are today. She described life more as a marathon than a sprint, and this year’s graduates stand at the starting line of a new marathon. “Just like a race, you have to start when the gun goes off,” Nolan said. “Some of us may sprint ahead and start strong, others pace themselves … as you proceed into the race, you face chal-

lenges. Whether it be a gentle slope, or a mountain like Buckley Street, you must face these monstrous things in order to finish.” Class Valedictorian Jordan Russo is a young man that incoming Superintendent Augustine Tornatore said he looks forward to one day seeing on the High School’s “Wall of Fame.” Earning a grade average of 101.77 and serving as president of the Liberty National Honor Society Chapter, Russo plans on attending Stony Brook University, where he will major in biochemistry with the goal of one day becoming a general care physician. He delivered a speech about looking to the future, but remembering what

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Liberty High School Class of 2018 Valedictorian Jordan Russo leads his fellow graduates into their commencement ceremony.

you’ve learned. “We must be tomorrow’s positive images,” Russo said. “Despite whatever diversity or cultural background we hold, we can unite in success, achieve greatness and reach our dreams together … passion and an unwavering drive to do what is right is essential. With so much more in store for our lives, this will be the foundation that anchors the future ahead.” But the graduates weren’t the only ones who had waited 18 years for this day. School Board Vice President Jennifer Desrochers was on hand to deliver her son his high school diploma. “There are wistful gazes and tears today,” Desrochers said. “Memories abound – a bowling party at the old Liberty Lanes, fourth-grade gingerbread houses decorated with inordinate amounts of candy, the matching shark shorts and soapbox derby car, the colorwar hallways with swimming pool UFOs and the

tissue paper truffle of trees. Individual threads woven into a fabric.” While Desrochers encouraged those eager to leave Liberty and travel to do so, she reminded them of the value of coming from a small town. “Always remember the fabric from which you are cut – the strong, resilient and beautiful cloth that is Liberty,” she said. After all the diplomas were handed out, there was still one individual left who was “graduating.” Graduates, faculty and administrators took the opportunity to bid farewell to High School Principal Jack Strassman, who is retiring after being a fixture in the district for 23 years. Strassman was presented with his own diploma by Class President Nolan. According to the district, he plans to hike the Red Rock Canyons in Utah, sample the freshest foods in California and catch some rays in sunny Florida. PLEASE SEE AWARDS, 18G

The LHS Wind Ensemble, directed by Daniel McConnell, performed a moving rendition of Frank Ticheli’s “An American Elegy.”

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LAKE HUNTINGTON — “Jordan Zimmer’s been waiting 13 years to be called first,� Sullivan West Class of 2018 Advisor Dorothy Grecco called to her charges. “And now’s his chance!� With a moniker beginning with the last letter of the alphabet, Zimmer, who is headed into the U.S. Navy, spent a lot of his years in school waiting. Waiting for the adults to work their way through 84 names before they got to his. Saturday, Zimmer made his classmates wait for him as he led them down the long hallway between the Sullivan West library and the auditorium for graduation. It was an event marked by significant change for the district. As Class President AJ Lumalcuri noted in his presentation of the Class of 2018, it’s the last for Superintendent Dr. Nancy

“These flowers will be a constant reminder of your belief in a good education, your care and consideration for your students, and your endless devotion to improving the lives of all Sullivan West students and personnel.� Class President A.J. Lumalcuri to retiring Superintendent Dr. Nancy Hackett While presenting a Class Gift to the school | Hackett, who began her tenure at Sullivan West when the class began the seventh grade and is departing the Lake Huntington building – and the entire district – with the 85 new graduates. Presenting the district with flower bulbs, Lumalcuri noted, “These bulbs are symbolic of the vibrant positivity that you have left on the school. Every spring when

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Jordan Zimmer is one of several grads headed into the military. He is headed into the US Navy.

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devotion to improving the lives of all Sullivan West students and personnel.” The kids will carry with them other reminders of Sullivan West too. For Alex Schwalb, it will be a dedication to what he calls the philosophy of intellectual discipline. Headed to college with plans to be an educator, Schwalb took the time during his speech to call on his classmates to think critically, be it while examining memes on social media or in making important life decisions. “If you utilize the philosophy of intellectual discipline regarding an event prior to making a conclusion, it would mean that you have analyzed extensive data and evidence. You will have exercised your right to being a critical thinker,” he said. “As we exit these doors, thinking critically becomes our responsibility. The philosophy of intellectual discipline is something that we all should take with us from this school. It is a method which can make the

actions you take, as well as the words you speak, in the future more meaningful.” Of course, what the graduates walk away with is just the beginning. Valedictorian Heather Roeder compared their journey to the Game of Life, a popular board game she recalled begging her grandmother to play when she was a small girl. At the time she could choose anything. A dream job. A dream house. She and her classmates could choose between college, the military or jumpstarting a career. “Every one of us is taking our own path to start this game of life,” Roeder said. “No matter what path is chosen, we will all go through life, and we will all reach those exciting milestones just as in the board game. This grand quest of who we want to be and who we will become is waiting for us just outside those doors. “The future is waiting for us right outside this gymnasium, so I must ask, what path will you choose to start your adventure through life?”


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SULLIVAN WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2018 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION The Jeffersonville Lions Club Scholarship presented to three seniors based on citizenship - Alex Schwalb, Marissa Swendsen, and Alexander Unser A $1,000 award in memory of Andrew Gempler, given by the Gempler family, presented to a student majoring in a science-related field - Kyle Powell A $1,000 award in memory of John Gempler, given by the Gempler family, presented to a student majoring in a medical field - McKinley Bernitt Two $150 awards from the Women’s Community Club of Cochecton Kelsey Farrell and Marissa Swendsen 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 - Nomi Crandall Allen 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 - McKinley Bernitt, Alexis Borowski, Hope Ann Erlwein, Reis Gieger, Collin Hauschild, Shaine Hubert, Tabitha Homenick, Daniel Klinger, Jordan Kubenik, John McCormack, Bianca Milucky, Erika Rasmussen, Tobin Santoro, Leizel Schlott, and Thomas VanAllen A $500 award in memory of Frederick W.V. Schadt, Jr., presented by the Jeff Bank Board of Directors, to a student furthering his/her education in the field of law - Hailey Stagl A $1,000 Graduation Award in memory of Gertrude Kohler, longtime high school English teacher at Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School Alexander Unser 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 - Alexander Unser Eighteen awards totalling $345,000 from the Charles P. and Pauline M. Kautz, Charles Thorwelle Foundation, and Sawyer Foundation - Aiden Armstrong, McKinley Bernitt, Kylee Glendon, Massimo Glynn, Erin Goggin, Shaine Hubert, Tabitha Homenick, MacKenzie Houghtaling, Antonio Lopez, Andrew Lumalcuri, Tristian Mead, Bianca Milucky, Heather Roeder, Tobin Santoro, Gregory Sharp,

Harley Siegel, Hailey Stagl, and Dustin Taylor Five Opportunity Grants totalling $10,000 from the Charles P. and Pauline M. Kautz & Charles Thorwelle Foundation - Tannon Doty, Skylar Gulley, Daniel Klinger, Jeramy VanSickle, and Jordan Zimmer Four $1,000 scholarships from the Western Sullivan United Teachers and School Related Professionals Kelsey Farrell, Collin Hauschild, Andrew Lumalcuri, and Heather Roeder Seven $500 scholarships from the Western Sullivan United Teachers and School Related Professionals McKinley Bernitt, Sydney Favre, Nicole Kocher, Jordan Kubenik, Michael Mullally, Leizel Schlott, and Alexander Unser A $100 award given in memory of Fred W. Stabbert, Sr., to a music senior, donated by the Sullivan County Democrat - Marissa Swendsen A $100 award given in memory of Herbert and Nellie Persbacker to a senior in the Music Department, donated by the Sullivan County Democrat - Jordan Kubenik A $150 award given in memory of Fred Stabbert, Sr., to an outstanding journalism senior, donated by the Sullivan County Democrat - Kendra LaBagh A $250 Charles and Ruth Anderson Memorial Scholarship - Tabitha Homenick Ten $300 Narrowsburg Alumni Scholarships - McKinley Bernitt, Sydney Favre, Nicole Kocher, Rachel Luchtman, John McCormack, Cassidy Ohl, Kyle Powell, Alexis Reeves, Leizel Schlott, and Marissa Swendsen A $3,000 Billy Moran Academic/Athletic Scholarship - Leizel Schlott A $100 scholarship given by the Delaware Valley Class of 1999 Heather Roeder A $500 Mildred Buddenhagen Stanton Memorial Scholarship - Heather Roeder A $100 Societas Tertiae Palmae Award given by Laura Mosher – DV Class of 1980 - Andrew Lumalcuri A $100 James Brown Memorial Scholarship given by Ronald Bauer to a Sullivan West Central School football player - Collin Hauschild A $275 award presented by the Callicoon Lodge #521, F & AM to a college-bound senior who demonstrates academic potential and good citizenship skills - Andrew Lumalcuri Six $300 awards from the Kiwanis Club of Callicoon - McKinley Bernitt, Kylee Glendon, Shaine Hubert, Heather Roeder, Tobin Santoro, and Dustin Taylor A $100 award in memory of Anna M. Todd to a student furthering his/her education in a health-related field

presented by the Youngsville Fire Department Auxiliary - Alexis Borowski Two $100 awards in memory of Winifred Boxberger sponsored by the Youngsville Fire Department Auxiliary to students residing in the Youngsville Fire District who have proven to be dependable, reliable, and conscientious in carrying out responsibilities to school and community - Michael Peters and Erika Rasmussen 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 Michael Peters and Kelsey Farrell The Hancock Grange Award - Bruce Robisch The Zeltman-Dorrer Memorial Scholarship Award - Hailey Stagl The annual “Dr. Barry & Jane Bodenstein Music Advancement Scholarship” of $500 presented to a student of the Sullivan West School District by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance - Sabryna Keebler A $500 Delaware Valley Arts Alliance – Stanley J. Segal Scholarship Fund for Visual Arts - Kayla Gagliardo The Lynne Kraack Memorial Award Jordan Kubenik Two $100 awards presented by The Liberty Elks Lodge to a male and female student who have demonstrated good citizenship - Sabryna Keebler and Collin Hauschild Dexter Nursing Scholarship - Selena Wilson Merel Scheidell Scholarship - Leizel Schlott William Kohler Memorial Scholarship, given by Protection Hose Company #1, Inc., of Jeffersonville to two seniors continuing their education in a vocational or technical area - Collin Hauschild and Emma Moran A $500 award from Mr. and Mrs. Harder for the Bradley and Barbara Harder Engineering Scholarship Award - Michael Mullally A $500 award from Mr. and Mrs. Harder for the Bradley and Barbara Harder Health Care Scholarship Cassidy Ohl A $50 John Philip Sousa Band Award/Certificate presented to a senior showing outstanding achievement in band - Marissa Swendsen A $50 Louis Armstrong Jazz Award/Certificate - Sabryna Keebler A $50 National School Choral Award/Certificate/Medal - Gregory Sharp Two $50 High School Vocal Awards/Certificates/Medals Sabryna Keebler and Dustin Taylor Three $3,400 Katherine & Albert Luchs and Casper & Sadie Eggler Memorial Scholarships - Leizel Schlott, Alex Schwalb, and Alexander Unser A $2,000 Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County Scholarship - Nicole Kocher A $1,000 Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County Scholarship - Collin Hauschild A $100 Callicoon Volunteer Fire Department Award - Alexis Borowski Three $100 Sullivan West High School PTSO “Kindness Awards” - Andrew Lumalcuri, Kyle Powell, and Leizel Schlott A $250 H. Russell Kenyon VFW Post #5808 Award - Sydney Favre A $500 Kathleen & Elizabeth Ference Memorial Scholarship to a deserving student going into a helping field Abigail Goldberg A $500 Sullivan County Farm Bureau Scholarship - Michael Peters A $500 American Red Cross High School Scholarship - Leizel Schlott A $250 American Red Cross High School Scholarship - Andrew Lumalcuri A $3,000 David F. Curreri Memorial Scholarship - Leizel Schlott Two Allan Milk Memorial - VFW Auxiliary #7276 Awards - Erin Goggin and Dustin Taylor Two Triple “C” Award Certificates from the New York State Office of the Attorney General recognizing two students for their commitment, character and courage - Andrew Lumalcuri and Alex Schwalb A four-year $1,500 annual scholarship for Academic Excellence presented by the New York State Board of Regents - Heather Roeder Two four-year $500 annual scholar-

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The Graduation Chorus serenaded the audience with two songs. The first was the National Anthem, and the second was the class song, “Child of Tomorrow.� STORY AND PHOTOS BY JOSEPH ABRAHAM

“Visualize someone who is famous for the positive impact they have made in the world,� asked Tri-Valley Class of 2018 Valedictorian Kaylin Klein. She will be attending SUNY Cobleskill in the fall with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. “Now I ask that you consider why they are so well-known. Is it because of

their expansive estates, fancy cars, or any other material representation of fortune and fame? Or is it because each one of these people has embraced a cause that is bigger than themselves?� Klein challenged her peers to pursue a goal bigger than themselves and encompass their passions, therefore finding their purpose. She also told them not to just seek fame and fortune, but embrace the light and beauty of

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their goal and good things would come their way. As is tradition, every year at Tri-Valley’s graduation, an Armed Forces Presentation took place, honoring the graduates who are entering the military. This year’s presentation was once again led by Senior Class Advisor and Graduation Coordinator Brenda Sloan, who celebrated her 25th anniversary running the show and making sure everything ran perfectly.

Speaking of our country’s military members, Sloan said, “They go where the thunder is, places most of us would not dream of going. They stand ready, 24/7, so that we can live in peace and prosperity. It’s a selfless, sacrificial choice – and for this reason, we honor those who serve.� This year three Tri-Valley graduates were recognized. They are: Robert Barr (U.S. Air Force), Mikayla Clearwater (U.S. Navy) and Dustin

Matthew Monforte receives his diploma from Vice President of the Tri-Valley Board of Education Keri Poley. Rogers (U.S. Air Force). Clearwater was surprised on stage as her great grandfather Robert Connor (a World War II Navy Veteran). Both she and her great grandfather enlisted at the age of 17. Jaclyn Musa was the Class of 2018 Salutatorian. She will attend Virginia Tech in the fall. Musa encouraged her classmates to not let opportunities pass them by because life is too short to be fearful. She gave two examples from

her own life of situations where she stepped out of her comfort zone and was pleased with the results. The most recent of which was her participation in the high school musical, where she had to sing in front of a large crowd. “Classmates, I hope wherever you go, whatever you choose to do, live limitlessly,� Musa said. “Because in the end, we only regret the chances we did not take.�

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James Alongi

Brett Bagley

Karley Baker

Logan Baloy

Ryan Banks

Chase Botsford

Connor Campell

Britany Clark

Mikayla Clearwater

Jackson Coney

Austin Congelosi

Joseph Conway Jr.

Patrick Coombe

Taylor Cox

Rebecca Cuttler

Erin Denman

Angelina DiToro

Adair DuBois

Jack Eddings

Griffin Epstein

Matthew Festa

Thomas Fuller Jr.

Jordan Geraine

Ashley Gilson

Lily Gozza

Mercedes Hayden

Brennan Healy

Kylie Helmich

Julie Helthaler

Anna Hendrickson

Dean Keesler Jr.

Kaylin Klein

Patrick Krummack

Hayden LaFrancois

Benjamin Lamboy

David Leach

Julia Leland

Fiona Luiso

Melony Lum

Bruce Lynch III

Jared Malone

Gillian Mathews

Lindsay McCoy

Britney Mears

Hayley Meyer

Maggie Mitchell

Matthew Monforte

Jaclyn Musa

Brittany Pennell

Kalic Perry

Jaydyn Pineda

Ryan Reynolds

Alexis Rion

Samantha Rodrigues

Matthew Ryan

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Anthony Scuderi

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Timothy Sheley

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Montana Sherwood

Richard Smith III

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Cody Totten

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Graduate Timothy Sheley and Teaching Assistants Kate Grey and Jerry Stevens.

Vice President of the Tri-Valley Board of Education Keri Poley hands Richard Gonzalez Jr. his diploma.

Patrick Coombe is attending Cornell University in the fall.

Graduates surround Class Advisor and Graduation Coordinator Brenda Sloan after her 25th year in a row making sure the event ran perfectly. From the left, Salutatorian Jaclyn Musa, Morgan Shamro, Sloan, Class President Jack Eddings, Kalic Perry, Julie Helthaler and Taylor Cox.


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Kalic Perry receives his diploma from Vice President of the TriValley Board of Education Keri Poley. The moment arrives! The Class of 2018 turns their tassels and throws their caps into the air.

Graduate Mikayla Clearwater, who is enlisting in the U.S. Navy, was surprised on stage by World War II veteran and her great grandfather Robert Conner. Like Conner, she’s enlisting in the Navy at age 17. TRI-VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2018 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Valedictorian - Kaylin Klein Salutatorian - Jaclyn Musa Madelene Adams Memorial Scholarship - Patrick Krummack, Melony Lum, Debra Ann Sunnekalb Madelene Adams Memorial Teaching Scholarship - Lily Gozza Ruth Scully Memorial Scholarship Lily Gozza, Jaclyn Musa, Brittany Pennel, Kalic Perry, Dustin Rogers, Morgan Shamro, Mikhail Vainblat Matthew R. Bertholf Scholarship Brett Bagley, Cody Totten Peter H. Cahalan Scholarship Matthew Ryan 2017 Clarkson School Scholars Award - Julie Helthaler 2017 Clarkson University Achievement Award - Jaclyn Musa 2017 Clarkson University Leadership Award - James Alongi Daughters of the American Revolution History Award - Jaclyn Musa Distinguished Portfolio - Patrick Coombe, Jack Eddings, Kaylin Klein, Julia Leland, Gillian Math-

ews, Jaclyn Musa, Mikhail Vainblat, Frances Wallace Eagle Scouts - Patrick Coombe, Brett Bagley Elks BPOE Lodge #1971 - Chase Botsford, Morgan Shamro Elks BPOE Lodge #1545 - Brett Bagley, Gillian Mathews Elmira College Junior Award - Gillian Mathews, Julia Leland FFA Alumni Scholarship - Erin Denman FFA Alumni James Gorman Leadership Award - Kaylin Klein FFA Alumni A. Oland Erath Community Service Award - Brett Bagley FFA Alumni Richard Strangeway Perseverance Award - Patrick Krummack FFA Catherine Harth Memorial Scholarship - Patrick Coombe FFA English Award - Kaylin Klein Frost Valley YMCA Scholarship - Jack Eddings, Patrick Krummack High Honor Roll throughout High School - James Alongi, Taylor Cox, Erin Denman, Kaylin Klein, Gillian Mathews, Jaclyn Musa, Frances Wallace Hugh O’Brian Youth Seminar Participants - (2016) Patrick Coombe, Julie Helthaler

Brian Ingber Memorial Scholarship Jaclyn Musa Liberty Masonic Lodge #531 Award Anna Hendrickson Robert T. McLean Memorial Art Scholarship - Samantha Rodrigues Neversink Charles Nielsen EMS Scholarship - Frances Wallace Neversink Fire Department & Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship - Austin Congelosi, Brittany Pennell NYS Attorney General Triple “C” Awards - Kaylin Klein, Mikhail Vainblat NYS Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Assoc., Inc. Scholarship Matthew Ryan NYS Comptrollers Achievement Award - Patrick Coombe NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence - Frances Wallace, Brennan Healy, Taylor Cox, Erin Denman OCIAA Scholar Athletes - Jaclyn Musa, Mikhail Vainblat Outstanding Senior Athlete Awards Morgan Shamro, Chase Botsford Periwinkle Fund for the Arts Award Mikhail Vainblat President’s Award for Educational Excellence - Kaylin Klein, Jaclyn Musa, Taylor Cox, James Alongi, Mikhail Vainblat

Chase Botsford happily accepts his diploma from his mother Kimberly, who serves on the Tri-Valley Board of Education.

President’s Award for Educational Achievement - Frances Wallace, Erin Denman, Gillian Mathews, Brennan Healy, Mikayla Clearwater, Julia Leland Professional Women of Sullivan County Scholarship - Taylor Cox, Gillian Mathews, Jaclyn Musa PTO Essay Award - Morgan Shamro PTO Perseverance Awards/ Overcoming Personal Obstacles Award - Karley Baker, Robert Barr, Adair DuBois, Jackson Coney, Richard Gonzalez Jr., Fiona Luiso, Haley Meyer, Thomas Pellew, Kalic Perry, Samantha Rodrigues, Brianne Ryerson, Timothy Sheley, Mikhail Vainblat, Dev VanSleet, Autumn Whitney 2017 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal for Science & Math - James Alongi 2017 Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Award - Jaclyn Musa, James Alongi 2017 Rochester Institute of Technology Innovation & Creativity Award Kaylin Klein, Mikhail Vainblat Rolling V Bus Company Scholarship Kaylin Klein Mike J. Schulte Scholarship - Taylor Cox, Patrick Krummack, Morgan

Shamro, Mikhail Vainblat John Phillip Sousa Award for Band Mikayla Clearwater Standing Ovation Award - James Alongi, Mikayla Clearwater, Joe Conway, Benjamin Lamboy Skoda Family Scholarship - Patrick Coombe Sullivan County Farm Bureau Scholarship - Erin Denman Frances Tavormina Memorial Scholarship - Maggie Mitchell National Honor Thespian - Samantha Rodrigues Outstanding Thespian in Technical Theatre - Patrick Krummack Outstanding Thespian - Samantha Rodrigues Tri- Valley Athletic Perseverance Awards - Angelina DiToro, Patrick Krummack Tri- Valley Athletic Sportsmanship Awards - Taylor Cox, Brett Bagley Tri Valley Athletics for Twelve Seasons - Chase Botsford, Taylor Cox, Anna Hendrickson, Gillian Mathews Tri-Valley Lions’ Service Awards Patrick Coombe, Anna Hendrickson, Gillian Mathews Tri-Valley Essential Support Staff Association Award - James Alongi, Brett

Bagley, Adair DuBois Tri-Valley Teachers Association Scholarship - Lily Gozza Tri-Valley Volunteerism Awards Patrick Coombe, Anna Hendrickson, Brianne Ryerson, Mikhail Vainblat, Frances Wallace 2017 University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Award - Kaylin Klein 2017 University of Rochester George Eastman Kodak Young Leaders Award - Gillian Mathews 2017 University of Rochester Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Scholarship - Mikhail Vainblat 2017 University of Rochester Xerox Award for Technology - James Alongi U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athletes - Taylor Cox, Kalic Perry U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award - Angelina DiToro, Austin Congelosi U.S. Marine Corps Award for Scholastic Excellence - Jaclyn Musa U.S. Marine Corps “Semper Fidelis” Music Award - James Alongi Wells College - Taylor Cox and Mikhail Vainblat Woodbourne Activities Committee Scholarship - Samantha Rodrigues

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arents, grandparents and friends filled the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse at SUNY Sullivan to watch 219 Monticello seniors receive their diplomas. As the students entered, parents and friends rushed to the aisle in order to catch a glimpse of their graduate as they entered to a standing ovation. While ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ was played by members of the Monticello Middle and High School bands led by Conductor Andrew Verdino, the students marched into a wave of camera flashes and applause. Monticello High School Principal Stephen Wilder, looked upon the graduating class of 2018 and said, “Seniors at the end of this ceremony you will be high school graduates that will contribute to the future of our families, our communities, our nation

and our world.” Wilder expressed how important decisions will affect not only the quality of the students but those who are around them. “It is up to you to use the talents that you have to affect the world,” added Wilder. “Successful people have an incredible work ethic. Whatever you choose to do, work hard at it. Move forward, do great things and make everyday a great day and be the best you can be.” Equally important, the Superintendent of the Monticello Central School District, Tammy Mangus said, “It is so great to have you all here, this is a great moment and I am honored to share this with you.” Mangus encouraged all the students to make a better tomorrow and how you treat others is how you are treating yourself. “You can not give to others what you do not yourself possess,” added Mangus. “Imag-

Kassey Balzano walks in proudly with her fellow graduates.

ine the beautiful possibilities that the world can become. Pick up the phone, call your mom, your dad or your grandparents, anyone who supported you to be here on this day. Ask them what the best part of their day was and tell them yours. They will smile knowing you called. Want a more beautiful world, clean it up. If you want to start to change the world, start with making your own bed. I am doubling down cause something tells me… you got this.” Two students who were honored with Summa Cum Laude, Dylan Broder and Morgan Mitchell, meaning they have achieved a GPA between 95 to 100 were asked to speak to the graduating class. “My biggest fear is public speaking,” said Broder. “But when I was honored to speak before my class, I knew I would regret it if I didn't. She asked her fellow students to stand up and conquer their fears and not let anything hold them back. She went on

to thank the Monticello Art Department for believing in her all these years. Broder ended with a quote by former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” In the same fashion, Mitchell said, “Nobody knows where we might be next year and nothing is impossible. If you believe in something, it can happen,” said Mitchell. She went to speak about how determination, sacrifice and hard work can help them realize their dreams by listing famous members of society on how they failed at first but succeeded later in life. “Be yourself and be better than better than average,” said Mitchell. PLEASE SEE MONTICELLO, 32G

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Continued from page 31G CLASS OF 2018 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION CLASS OFFICERS President - Emily Wells Vice President - Allison LaRuffa Secretary - Hailee Quiles Treasurer - Morgan Mitchell

Philip Alden - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement, MASA Michelle Mitchell Memorial Award Kassey Balzano - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement, Military Service Shayna Benskie - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement, Academy of Finance Scholarship Award Chynna Bigio - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement Anna Bittinger - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence, Board of Education Award for Business, Academy of Finance Scholarship Award Adam Blakesley - Rock Hill Fire Department Scholarship, President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement Louise Bloom - Rock Hill Fire Department Scholarship, Devoe-ted To A Cure Scholarship, President's Award

for Outstanding Educational Excellence, Sullivan County Trail Association, Brian Ingber Memorial Scholarship, Earle and Elizabeth Wilde Scholarship, Ira Jay Cohen Scholarship Maciej Bonar - Coach Edward Kennedy Sportsmanship Award DeAndre Bowens - Orange County Youth Football and Cheerleading Youth Scholarship Somaya Bracy - Kiwanis Scholarship, President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement, Monticello Performing Arts Booster Club, Monticello Rotary Club Scholarship Dylan Broder - New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Mamakating Lions Club Scholarship, President's Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence, Board of Education Award for English, Board of Education Award for Art, Ashley & Sierra Memorial Scholarship, Catherine Abate Memorial BKAA Scholarship Sunil Budhram - SC BOCES Presidential Academic Achievement, ShopRite Award Gabrielle Burton - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence, B.P.O.E. Local 1544 Elks Scholarship Michelle Cifuentes - SC BOCES Presidential Academic Achievement Joseph Conklin - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement, Charlene Faitell Memorial

Faith Montecinos was all smiles as she walked with her fellow graduates.

Megan Wells adjusts her decorated graduation cap.

Eric Hernandez applauded his fellow graduates as they entered. Scholarship Monisse Cueva - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence, The Sullivan County Music Educators Association Scholarship Amos Decker - Automotive Technology Attendance Award, Catskill Region AACA Antiques Car Club Scholarship, James Rieber Memorial Scholarship Leslie DeJesus - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement Darwin Diaz - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence, Madeline Gordon Memorial Award Angela Dima - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence, Claire Morgan Memorial Award Hunter Ferriero - Kiwanis Scholarship, Ashley & Sierra Memorial Scholarship, Peter H. Cahalan Scholarship Elisabeth Gavin - Salon Centric Award, Monticello Alumni School Spirit Award Valerie Goetz - Kiwanis Scholarship, President's Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence, Sullivan County Trail Association, Trust Family Scholarship Coral Gonzalez - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement Julia Gonzalez - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement, Gordon Memorial School Spirit Award Michael Green - Eugenia Montes and Isidora Caycho Memorial Scholarship, Wendy Levinson Award Tyler Green - Monticello Dance Company Awards Elliana Harrold - Mamakating Lions Club Scholarship, President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement

Tabitha Michalle Peplowski was all smiles before the graduation ceremony. Autumn Herald - New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Mamakating Lions Club Scholarship, President's Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence, Mamakating Knights of Columbus Scholarship, SC BOCES Presidential Academic Excellence, Syracuse University Award of Recognition, Ashley & Sierra Memorial Scholarship, Frederick Robinson Scholarship, Tri-County Association for Pupil Transportation Award, Catherine Abate Memorial BKAA Scholarship Nyah Ince - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement Erica Jahn - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence Josiah Jones - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement, Judy McGowan Award Amanda Karmolinski - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement, Ginger Maher Award Evin Kropat-Padilla - Shari Biro Spirit of Joy Award Cristina Langone - Mamakating Lions Club Scholarship, President's Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence, Board of Education Award for Music, Edward M. Maier Memorial Post 4947 Scholarship, Nelson Hall Scholarship, Robert Lewin Music Award Allison LaRuffa - Kiwanis Scholarship, President's Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence, B.P.O.E. Local 1544 Elks Scholarship, Blake and Dorothy Washington Scholarship,

Ashley & Sierra Memorial Scholarship, Monticello Rotary Club Scholarship Devon Leaney-Levenson - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence, New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association Scholarship, B.P.O.E. Local 1544 Elks Scholarship Jonah Lilley - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement, The Robert and Lynn Walsh Memorial Scholarship Svea Lindholm - Rock Hill Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship Grace Lorino - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement, Gene Smith Memorial Peacemaker Scholarship Bella Lovett - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement, Eugene D. Nesin Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Music, The Sullivan County Music Educators Association Scholarship, The Dr. Joel Rather Scholarship Sara Mapes - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Excellence, Monticello Fire Department Scholarship John Paul Mauer - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement Caleb McCallion - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement, Peter H. Cahalan Scholarship Jonathan McGruder - President's Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement, SC BOCES Presidential Academic Excellence, George Horn-

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Family and friends filled Roscoe’s gym to see 16 Seniors receive their diplomas. STORY AND PHOTO BY PATRICIO ROBAYO

ROSCOE — As parents, friends and teachers filled the Fred Ahart Gymnasium, the Roscoe Central School Band and Chorus filled the hallowed halls with traditional graduation music. This year, Roscoe congratulated and watched 16 seniors start the next chapter in their lives. Of those graduating, some will enter the workforce, some will move on to college and some will serve our country in the armed forces. “My advice is, your character and actions will define you more than your words,” said RCS Principal Janice Phillips. She asked the students to make sure that their actions set a positive example for

Samantha Cruz and Camille Hondromaras were happy to pose for a photo after the ceremony.

those around them. “May you measure your success by how many people you have helped and not in material things. Challenge yourself, be memorable and be admirable. Salutatorian Noah Steele, will be moving on to Cornell University to study Animal Science. When asked how it felt to be Salutatorian he said, “It’s a great honor and I worked really hard to be here and I am glad to represent school.” Steele grew up on a dairy farm and is looking to explore the field of Animal Science and one day become a Veterinarian. Steele spoke to the graduating class of 2018 and said, “We are going to fail in life, that fact is inevitable. Not everything is going to go as planned. But persistence will lead to success.” Steele added these parting words, “I don’t care what your major is, there is going to be a lot of competition that you will have to weed out. My dad told me ‘I don’t care how good your animal is, some-

one, somewhere has one better.’” The Valedictorian Desmond Lambe, a stand-out athlete throughout his high school career, will be attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he will study Biomedical Engineering. “It feels great [to graduate]. I am very happy to be moving on to another part of my life,” said Lambe before he took the stage to speak to his graduating class. On his future, Lambe said, “ [I] want to do cancer research and genetic research.” Lambe to his class said, “Graduates, we have faced many things, we have experienced life while we were here in school.” Lambe went to list many things that his fellow students have faced throughout the years from death of loved ones to brain surgery. “We are eagle scouts, we are firefighters, and we are all Common Core survivors. We are millennials living in the real world and we are here to stay.”

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ROSCOE CENTRAL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2018 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

AILEEN BUTTON MEMORIAL AWARD– Desmond Lambe, Noah Steele

ALAN B. SULLIVAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Noah Steele ARTHUR V. MAUS MEMORIAL AWARD - Michael Revicki ATHLETIC AWARD IN MEMORY OF E. C. “NED” DARBEE - Desmond Lambe

BEAVERKILL CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - Noah Steele BEAVERKILL CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - Desmond Lambe BLUE & WHITE ATHLETIC CLUB AWARD - Daniel Clancy, Erik Dusseldorp, Jarod Geer, Camille Hondromaras, Desmond Lambe, Noah Steel

BRIAN INGBER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION AWARD – Camille Hondromaras

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DAI DUTCHER MEMORIAL AWARD Samantha Cruz, Desmond Lambe

DAVID B. ROBINSON MEMORIAL PRIZE - Kylea May DEE BRZYTWA MEMORIAL AWARD Samantha Cruz, Desmond Lambe

DEREK HAAS MEMORIAL AWARD Stavros Niforatos

DEREK HAAS MEMORIAL SPORTS AWARD - Stavros Niforatos DR. ROBERT R. ECKERT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - Noah Steele DR. LEWIS G. DENMAN MEMORIAL Desmond Lambe

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JAMES & ELEANOR CAIN SCHOLARSHIP - Daniel Clancy, Camille Hondromaras, Desmond Lambe

JIM & BETTY TEMPEL SCHOLARSHIP Desmond Lambe

JULIE & DON ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Desmond

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KIWANIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS Daniel Clancy, Samantha Cruz, Erik Dusseldorp, Camille Hondromaras, Desmond Lambe, Christian Mootz, Stavros Niforatos, Noah Steele

KURT T. ROWAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Daniel Clancy, Noah Steele

LAZARE AND CHARLOTTE KAPLAN FOUNDATION GRANT - Daniel Clancy, Erik Dusseldorp, Desmond Lambe, Noah Steele

LIBERTY ELKS LODGE CITIZENSHIP AND SERVICE AWARD - Samantha Cruz, Desmond Lambe

LYNN ROSEN MEMORIAL AWARD Daniel Clancy

MICHAEL & ROSE FAILLA MEMORIAL AWARD - Erik Dusseldorp MICHAEL J. GALBRAITH MEMORIAL AWARD - Given by American Veterans Post 315 & The Class of 1964 Noah Steele

MYSTIC ENTERTAINMENT AWARD Camille Hondromaras, Noah Steele

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY CERTIFICATE OF MERIT - Awarded to each senior in recognition of his/her achievement by Aileen Gunther, Member of Assembly.

NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER’S STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Awarded to students who show academic promise and potential for leadership through involvement in activities that improve the school and/or community. Erik Dusseldorp, Camille Hondromaras NYSCOPBA AWARD – Awarded to the child of a NYSCOPBA member who is furthering his/her education. Daniel Clancy NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC AWARD–Awarded to the senior earning the highest grades on Regents Exams that will be attending college in New York State Desmond Lambe, Noah Steele

NEW YORK STATE ELKS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP – Awarded by the NYS Elks Association to a senior who is an outstanding scholar and leader. - Desmond Lambe NOACK FAMILY GRADUATION AWARD – Awarded to all graduates

PAUL G. DeVANTIER MEMORIAL AWARD - Noah Steele PECK’S MARKET ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - Daniel Clancy, Erik Dusseldorp, Desmond Lambe, Elise Yamen PRINCIPAL’S AWARD - Elise Yamen

RCS DRAMA CLUB GRADUATION AWARD - Noah Steele ROSCOE CARES AWARD – Samantha Cruz

ROSCOE CENTRAL SCHOOL PTA BOOK GRANT AWARD - Camille

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BOOK AWARD - Rosalyn Trautschold

ROSCOE DINER PRIZE - Stavros Niforatos

ROSCOE FREE LIBRARY AWARD Elise Yamen

ROSCOE-ROCKLAND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORP. AWARD Desmond Lambe, Stavros Niforatos

ROSCOE-ROCKLAND FIRE COMPANY AUXILIARY PRIZE - Christian Mootz, Elise Yamen

ROSCOE-ROCKLAND FIRE COMPANY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Amanda Rampe

ROSCOE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP – Daniel Clancy ROSE & KIERNAN, INC. SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Desmond Lambe SENATOR BONACIC CERTIFICATE OF MERIT – Awarded to students for their outstanding accomplishments.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT AWARD IN MEMORY OF ALAN B. SULLIVAN Rosalyn Trautschold

STUDENT GOVERNMENT AWARD IN HONOR OF DEBBIE HOLLAND AND MARIE SULLIVAN-SMITH - Stavros Niforatos

STUDENT GOVERNMENT AWARD IN MEMORY OF DEREK HAAS - Stavros Niforatos

STUDENT GOVERNMENT AWARD IN HONOR OF OUR FRIENDS: TIMOTHY JOHNSTON AND KURT ROWAN – Daniel Clancy, Desmond Lambe

STUDENT GOVERNMENT AWARD IN HONOR OF BEVERLEE MORGAN – Noah Steele

STUDENT GOVERNMENT AWARD IN HONOR OF MINDY SCHULTE – Samantha Cruz, Noah Steele

Daniel Clancy was greeted by family and friends as he was walking in.

SULLIVAN-ST. TAMMANY #298, ORDER.EASTERN STAR – Desmond Lambe

SUNY SULLIVAN PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Camille Hondromaras

SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD - Erik Dusseldorp

THEODORE GORDON FLY FISHING SCIENCE AWARD - Noah Steele THOMAS WALLACE BUTTON MATHEMATICS AWARD – Desmond Lambe TONY BRZYTWA MEMORIAL ACADEMIC AWARD - Samantha Cruz TONY BRZYTWA MEMORIAL HUNTING AWARD– Michael Revicki TONY BRZYTWA AND DEE BRZYTWA MEDICAL RESEARCH AWARD Desmond Lambe, Stavros Niforatos

TONY BRZYTWA MEMORIAL SPORTS AWARD - Erik Dusseldorp VERLYNN R. HILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Desmond Lambe WOMEN’S CLUB OF THE HORTON METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP - Bridget Graham, Michael Revicki

Hondromaras, Stavros Niforatos

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Seniors Camille Hondromaras, left and Samantha Cruz, right enjoy one last RCS band performance.

Congratulations to Stavros & the Class of 2018! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished! Wishing you the best of luck on your new journey at RIT! Love, Mom, Dad, Athena, & Anastasia

Valedictorian Desmond Lambe encouraged his fellow graduates.

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GRADUATION SNAPSHOTS

Continued from page 10G HONESDALE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2018 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION HONOR GRADUATES 2018 SUMMA CUM LAUDE

William P. Bekanich, Emily Chee, Emma Lynn Dunsinger, Lacy Marie Foster, Sara J. Kizer, Stephanie Anne Matlaga, Courtney Lynn Varcoe, Tessa Elise Vendetti, Elizabeth Leona Williams, Audrey Marian Zielinski

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Sarah J. Keast, Emily Rose Klim, Maggie Moeykens, Emma Morgan Olver, Madison Elizabeth Palmer, Julia M. Polt, Joseph Ryan Rutledge, Alexa Marie Yatwa

CUM LAUDE

Hannah Jane Emilia Burlein, Danielle Chee, Serena Mary Durdach, Kirsten Gager, Nicholas Robert Haynes, Tesa Rose Marchesin, Andrew Murphy, Hannah Odell, Kally Ann Pachuta, Abigail M. Panza, Lora Angeline Protzman, Nicholas S. Theobald, Dominick Joseph Vender III

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS

William Bekanich, Hannah Burlein, Danielle Chee, Emily Chee, Samuel Corcoran, Anthony DeGori, Briann Dexheimer, Emma Dunsinger, Serena Durdach, Erich Eifert, Melody Feustel, Julia Firmstone, Lacy Foster, Kirsten Gager, Kalah Gries, Cassandra Griffis, Karli Hanson, Nicholas Haynes, Josef Holbert, James Holloway III, Sarah Keast, Michael Kirk, Sara Kizer, Emily Klim, Lauren Kutch, Kasey Lemon, Amber MacDougall, Tesa Marchesin, Stephanie Matlaga, Maggie Moeykens, Mariah Morgan, Andrew Murphy, Hannah Odell, Emma Olver, Kally Pachuta, Madison Palmer, Abigail Panza, Kyle Peer, Julia Polt, Lora Protzman, William Rieger III, Joseph Rutledge, Alecia Seitz, Camille Stanton, Samuel Styer, Nicholas Theobald, Courtney Varcoe, Dominick Vender III, Tessa Vendetti, Heather Welsh, Elizabeth Williams, Alexa Yatwa, Audrey Zielinski

INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS 2018

Karina Armetta - Misericordia University - Merit Award, Mission Award, McAuley Scholarship, Deans Scholarship William Bekanich - Hood College Founders’ Scholarship, Honors Program Scholarship Mika Brauser - Rider University Campus Connection Grant, Dean’s Scholarship, Rider Grant Hannah Burlein - Lafayette College College Grant, Army ROTC Scholarship Whitley Carnes - Point Park University - Artistic Achievement Award, Merit Scholarship Award; Marywood University - Opportunity Grant; Chatham University - Chatham Grant Danielle Chee - Misericordia University - Merit Scholarship, McAuley Award, Achievement Award Emily Chee - Misericordia University - Merit Scholarship, McAuley Award,

Achievement Award Christina Compton - King’s College Saint André Bessette Scholarship Briann Dexheimer - Wilkes University - Deans’ Scholarship; Marywood University - Deans’ Scholarship Emma Dunsinger - Temple University - President’s Scholar Award Erich Eifert - University of Pittsburgh - Air Force ROTC Scholarship Lacy Foster - Marywood University Trustees’ Scholarship; Bloomfield College - College Raise.me Scholarship; Keystone College - Academic Distinction Scholarship; Eastern University - Trustee Scholarship; Chatham University - Trustee Scholarship; East Stroudsburg University Scholars Award Karli Fotusky - Roanoke College Faculty Award Raegan Fuller - Widener University Presidential Scholarship; Clarion University - Golden Eagle Scholars Award, France-Allison New Freshman Award; Misericordia University Merit Scholarship, McAuley Award Cassandra Griffis - Point Park University - University Grant, Trustee Scholarship Karli Hanson - Mount Saint Mary’s College - Dean’s Scholarship, Resident Grant, Collegiate Grant Chloe Hedgelon - Johnson College Irene Ploskonka Memorial Scholarship Rachel Heffron - The Pennsylvania State University - Provost’s Award Nathan Hendel - Wilkes University Provost Scholarship Leah Jay - Marywood University Success Award Sarah Keast - Fredonia State University of New York - President’s Award for Excellence, President’s Science/Math Scholarship, President’s Out-Of-State Scholarship, SUNY Fredonia Honors Award Emily Klim - The University of Scranton - Redington General Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship, Xavier Grant, University Grant Calie Kraft - Alvernia University Trustees Scholarship Noah Krehel - The Pennsylvania State University Worthington Scranton - Chancellor Award Scholarship, Campus Scholarship Lauren Kutch - Hartwick College Abraham Kellogg Scholarship; King’s College - Saint André Bessette Scholarship Jami Lesek - King’s College - Father James Connerton Award, Leo Award Clayton Martin I - The Pennsylvania State University - Provost’s Award, Commonwealth Campus Award Stephanie Matlaga - Gettysburg College - Presidential Scholarship Mariah Morgan - Gordon College Isabel Warwick Wood Scholarship, Nathan R. Wood Fellows for Ministry and Missions Merit Scholarship Hannah Odell - Marywood University - Deans’ Scholarship Emma Olver - Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Sutton Scholarship; University of Delaware - Presidential Scholarship; Millersville University Board of Governors Scholarship; The University of Scranton - Loyola Scholarship; Delaware Valley University - Presidential Scholarship Madison Palmer - Duquesne University - Academic Scholarship; Eastern University - Eagle Scholarship; Kutztown University - President’s Academic Honors Scholarship; Le Moyne

Nathaniel Frigoletto receives his diploma from school board member Kathleen Grandjean. His uncle is Superintendent of Schools Gregory Frigoletto, and his mother is Michele Frigoletto owner of Mick’s Barber Shop in Honesdale, Pa.

SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT www.scdemocratonline.com College - Dean Scholarship, Dolphin Award; Saint Francis University Founders’ Scholarship; The University of Scranton - Dean’s Scholarship; Widener University - Presidential Scholarship; Chestnut Hill College College Scholarship; Arcadia University - Distinguished Scholarship; Neumann University - Trustee Scholarship Abigail Panza - District II NCAA Equestrian Scholarship; LIU Post Distinguished Scholars Award Kyle Peer - York College of Pennsylvania - York Heritage Award Nicholas Pizzo II - King’s College Father James Connerton Award Julia Polt - Marywood University Centennial Scholarship; The University of Scranton - Loyola Scholarship Elizabeth Redick - The University of Scranton - Xavier Grant, University Grant, General Endowment Scholarship Brea Rutledge - St. John’s University - Scholastic Excellence Scholarship; Susquehanna University - Academic Scholarship Nicolas Shear - Duquesne University’s McAnulty College of Liberal Arts - Academic Scholarship, Point Park University - Certificate of Merit Scholarship/Vice Presidential Award, Chatham University - Founders Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh Bradford - Pitt-Bradford Panther Scholarship Nicholas Theobald - Kutztown University - Golden Bear Maroon Scholarship Tessa Vendetti - The Pennsylvania State University - College of Arts and Architecture General Scholarship, General Scholarship, Academic Excellence Scholarship; Millersville University - Board of Governors Scholarship; Rutgers University James Dickson Carr Scholarship, Trustee Scholarship, Henry Rutgers Scholarship Matthew Wehrmann - Kutztown University - Golden Bear Maroon Scholarship Carissa West - Mansfield University Summit Grant, Mansfield University Tozer-Miller Scholarship Elizabeth Williams - The University of Scranton - Loyola Scholarship, Xavier Grant Alexa Yatwa - The University of Scranton - Loyola Scholarship Audrey Zielinski - The University of Scranton - Loyola Scholarship, Xavier Grant, Redington General Scholarship AWARDS AND HONORS 2018 Kristina Adams Memorial Scholarship - Elizabeth Williams American Legion Essay Contest Award - Emma Olver American Red Cross Blood Drive Scholarship - William Bekanich, Briann Dexheimer, Lauren Kutch, Kasey Lemon, Mariah Morgan, Emma Olver, Heather Welsh, Elizabeth Williams, Audrey Zielinski Ed Balanovich, Jr. Memorial Cross Country Award - Josef Holbert The Beach Lake Treasures of the Red Hats Foreign Language/ Kathleen Haudberg Memorial Scholarship Kally Pachuta Beech Grove Grange Award - Timothy Brown, Emma Olver James L. and Ruth Brennan Scholarship - Anthony DeGori, Courtney Varcoe Brandon Burlsworth Character Award - Jacob Morgenstern Kate Frisch Carmody Memorial Scholarship - Tanner Barton Wayne Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution – Good Citizen Award - Tessa Vendetti Richard Chulada Wrestling Scholarship - Joseph Rutledge Cristopher Ciarrocchi Memorial Scholarship - Brea Rutledge Cross Country Parents Association Academic Excellence Scholarship - Cassandra Griffis, Andrew Murphy Michele E. Curtis Memorial Scholarship - Sarah Keast Lisa Dennis Memorial Scholarship Erich Eifert Raymond N. Dexter Scholarship Carter Terysen Suzanne Marie Landers Weist Duallo Memorial Award - Lacy Foster Christopher Duda Memorial Scholarship - Mika Brauser, Anthony DeGori District II P.I.A.A. Academic Excellence Award - Karina Armetta, Grady Birmelin Friends of Girls Basketball Scholarship - Sarah Keast, Matia Schwab, Courtney Varcoe Friends of Football Award - Emma Olver, William Rieger III Friends of Golf Award - Nathaniel Frigoletto Friends of Boys Soccer Scholarship Grady Birmelin Friends of Girls Soccer Scholarship Heather Welsh Friends of Softball Scholarship - Jami

FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2018

Honesdale students moved their tassels from the right to left to signify their succesful graduation.

Honesdale High School students were happy to graduate. Lesek, Brianna Potter, Corinne Wohlmaker G.A.L.S. Letterman Award - Brianna Potter AM Skier Agency – Bob Hafner Scholarship - Brea Rutledge Jeremy Hiller Memorial Scholarship Alexandria Branas, Grace Gilson, Kalah Gries, Cassandra Griffis, Abigail Panza Honesdale Area Jaycees Jennifer Killam Memorial Scholarship - Carter Terysen Honesdale Dime Bank Director’s Award - Kally Pachuta Honesdale Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #1858 Scholarship - Kasey Lemon Honesdale High School Technical Support Award - Matthew O’Neill, Nicholas Pizzo II Honesdale High School Creative Writing Award - Shawna Gordienko, Aaliyah Sims Honesdale Odd Fellows – Freedom Lodge #88 Scholarship, Howard L. Goodenough, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Clayton Martin Freedom Lodge #88 Scholarship - Alecia Seitz Honesdale Odd Fellows Scholarship Carter Terysen, Courtney Varcoe Honesdale Rotary Club Scholarship Samuel Corcoran Honesdale Rotary Essay Contest Scholarship - Mariah Morgan Honesdale Track Booster Club Scholarship - Julia Polt Horizon Dental Care Scholarship Grace Gilson Gus Kieglar Athletic Award - Joseph Rutledge John P. & Elizabeth Knash Memorial Scholarship - Lora Protzman Mildred Kohler Scholarship - Heather Welsh Alan L. Landers, Sr. Memorial Award Matthew O’Neill Laurel Chapter #67 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship - Grace Glosenger Ernest W. Lemnitzer Memorial Scholarship – Valedictorian - Tessa Vendetti Edward Lorenzen Memorial Scholarship - Eric Flood General Lyman L. Lemnitzer Memorial Award - Michael O’Day III Farrington Martin, Sr. Softball Award Jami Lesek Ruth McGinnis Athletic Award Courtney Varcoe Albert O. Miller, Dorothy Tozer Miller and Savona Commandery #89 Scholarship (HNB) - Hannah Burlein Northeast Barbershop Chorus, Honesdale Chapter Award - Tessa Vendetti Dave Olver Memorial Wrestling Scholarship - John Kuhns-Miller PA Assoc. for Sustainable Agriculture Wayne County Grown Scholarship Emma Olver Pike-Wayne License Beverage Association Scholarship Grant - Kiersten Nordenhold Pike Wayne Trout Unlimited Scholarship - Camille Stanton

After receiving their diplomas, the Honesdale girls had smiles on their faces as they celebrated with their classmates.

Michael William Kirk receives his diploma from school board member John Lowe. His father is a teacher at Sullivan West. Pleasant Valley Grange Scholarship Grace Glosenger, Emma Olver Bruce Potter, Jr. Letterman’s Memorial Award - Grady Birmelin Preston Hancock Experience Community Service Award - William Bekanich, Lacy Foster, Aryana Laude, Jolanta Weidow E. Jean and Robert Schilling Basketball Award - Sarah Keast Anna R. and Walter Schoyer Scholarship – Salutatorian - Emma Dunsinger Judith Newman Silberlicht Award – Honesdale/Hawley Bridge Club Mika Brauser George Stanton Memorial Outstanding Career Wrestler Award Matthew Davis Student Council Good Citizenship Award - Michael Kirk Keith Sutton Boys Basketball Award Anthony DeGori Russell L. Tarkett Baseball Award Nathaniel Frigoletto Technology Education Golden Hammer Award - Carter Terysen Technology Education Golden Mallet Award - Alexander Adams Marie Tenk Memorial Scholarship Alecia Seitz Top Notch Distributors Scholarship Cassandra Griffis, Emily Klim Town and Country Energy Corporation Award - Alexander Adams Bonnie Tyrrell Memorial Scholarship Lauren Kutch Upper Delaware River Basin Citizens Scholarship - Timothy Brown Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship Alyssa Jennings, Brea Rutledge, WIlliam Bekanich Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarship - William Bekanich

WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Honesdale High School Boys’ Basketball Scholarship - Anthony Degori, Audrey Zielinski Jeri Bigart Memorial Scholarship Jason Hunter Human Resources Foundation Scholarship - Lacy Foster, Alexa Yatwa H. Richard Osborne Integrity Award (WCCF) - Grady Birmelin Kelly J. Lalley Memorial Scholarship Noah Pender Earl R. Riefler Pre-Medical Memorial Scholarship - Briann Dexheimer Luke Rickard Memorial Scholarship Anthony DeGori John G. and Eleanor P. Rickert Memorial Scholarship - Nicholas Theobald Leon Scudder Scholarship - Alexandria Branas, Nicholas Shear, Shea Stanton James Rowe and Alice Box Memorial Scholarship - Carter Terysen William E. Schwarz Memorial Scholarship - Timothy Brown Seelyville Union Sunday School Scholarship - Mariah Morgan Edwin Thomas Memorial Scholarship Tessa Vendetti Robert and Inger Stovall Scholarship Nicholas Haynes Joseph Verola Memorial Scholarship Jami Lesek Wayne County 4-H Scholarship - Timothy Brown, Chloe Hedgelon, Emma Olver, Carter Terysen Wayne County Junior 4-H Livestock Scholarship – Nebzydoski/White Memorial - Timothy Brown, Grace Glosenger, Chloe Hedgelon,

Nicholas McGraw, Emma Olver, Brianna Potter, Brea Rutledge, Carmen Rutledge, Carter Terysen Wayne Highlands Education Association Scholarship - Jami Lesek, Nicholas Theobald, Tessa Vendetti Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship - (Ernest and Margaret Lemnitzer Nursing Scholarship) Courtney Varcoe, Anthony DeGori Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship (Alice E. Keen Nursing Scholarship) - Emily Klim Wayne Pike Building Industry Association Scholarship - Grace Gilson Wayne Pike Chapter Penn State Alumni Scholarship - Dominick Vender III, Tessa Vendetti Wayne-Pike County Farm Bureau Scholarship -Timothy Brown, Emma Olver, Brea Rutledge Julia Yale Weber Scholarship - Audrey Zielinski Ralph Westgate Memorial Scholarship - Jason Hunter Colonel Mark A. Westbrook Military Scholarship - Benjamin Asinari, Brianna Potter Women’s Club of Honesdale Scholarship - Sarah Keast, Madison Palmer, Dominick Vender III

STUDENT COUNCIL ATHLETIC AWARDS Baseball - Nathaniel Frigoletto Basketball (Boys) - Anthony DeGori Basketball (Girls) - Courtney Varcoe Cross Country (Boys) - Michael O’Day III Cross Country (Girls) - Cassandra Griffis Field Hockey - Corinne Wohlmaker Football - Beau Freiermuth Golf - Nathaniel Frigoletto Soccer (Boys) - Clayton Martin Soccer (Girls) - Heather Welsh Softball - Jami Lesek Tennis (Boys) - Shea Stanton Tennis (Girls) - Madison Palmer Track & Field (Boys) - Jason Farrand Track & Field (Girls) - Kally Pachuta Wrestling - Joseph Rutledge

STUDENT COUNCIL ACADEMIC AWARDS Art - Jolanta Weidow Business - Kasey Lemon Drama – HPAC Director’s Award of Leadership - Kirsten Gager Drama – HPAC Technical Director’s Award of Leadership - Shea Stanton English - Tessa Vendetti Family & Consumer Science - Cody Camenisch

Foreign Language (French) - Tessa Marchesin

Foreign Language (Latin) - Hannah Burlein

Foreign Language (Spanish) - Kally Pachuta

Mathematics - Emma Dunsinger Music (Band) - Abigail Ward Music (Chorus) - Michael Kirk National Honors Society - Audrey Zielinski

Physical Education (Boys) - William Bekanich

Physical Education (Girls) - Aaliyah Sims

Science - Nicholas Haynes Social Studies - Joseph Rutledge Vincent Griffis Technology Education Award - William Rieger Al McGowan Anthony Cimahosky Outstanding Education Award Kirsten Frisbie


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